The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL), a wholly-owned public sector general insurance company under the Government of India, has officially released the OICL AO Scale-I Recruitment 2025 notification for 300 Administrative Officer posts.
Out of the total vacancies, 285 posts are for Generalist Officers and 15 posts are for Hindi (Rajbhasha) Officers.
Earlier, the registrations were scheduled to begin on 1 December 2025. However, due to unavoidable circumstances, OICL has revised the application schedule. Now, the online registration and fee payment process will start from 3 December 2025 at 6:30 PM and continue till 18 December 2025 (midnight).
OICL AO Scale-I Recruitment 2025: Important Dates
Candidates should carefully note the revised exam and application schedule:
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Online registration starts: 3 December 2025 (6:30 PM onwards)
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Last date to apply online: 18 December 2025 (till midnight)
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Last date for fee payment: 18 December 2025
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Preliminary Examination (Tier I): 10 January 2026
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Main Examination (Tier II): 28 February 2026
OICL AO Scale-I Recruitment 2025: Vacancy Details
The total number of vacancies announced under this recruitment drive is 300 posts, distributed as follows:
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Generalist Officer – 285 posts
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Hindi (Rajbhasha) Officer – 15 posts
These vacancies are further distributed across different categories including UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS and PwBD as per government norms.
OICL AO Scale-I Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Candidates must be:
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A citizen of India, or
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A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
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A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962, or
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A person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries
Such candidates must possess a valid eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.
Educational Qualification (as on 30 November 2025)
For Generalist Officer:
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Graduation or Post Graduation in any discipline
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Minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates)
For Hindi (Rajbhasha) Officer:
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Master’s Degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject, or
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Master’s Degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject, or
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Master’s Degree in any subject with Hindi or English as medium and the other language as compulsory or elective
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Minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates)
Age Limit (as on 30 November 2025)
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Minimum age: 21 years
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Maximum age: 30 years
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules, including up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
OICL AO Scale-I Recruitment 2025: Salary and Benefits
Selected candidates will be appointed in Scale-I cadre and will receive the following pay structure:
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Basic Pay: ₹50,925
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Pay Scale: ₹50,925–2500(14)–₹85,925–2710(4)–₹96,765
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Approximate Gross Monthly Salary: ₹85,000 in metropolitan cities
Other benefits include:
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Medical facilities
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Leave Travel Subsidy
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Pension under National Pension System
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Gratuity
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Leased accommodation
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Personal accident insurance
OICL AO Scale-I Recruitment 2025: Selection Process
The selection process will be conducted in three phases:
Phase I: Preliminary Examination
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Computer-based test
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Total marks: 100
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Duration: 1 hour
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Sections: English Language, Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude
Phase II: Main Examination
For Generalist Officers:
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Objective Test: 200 marks
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Descriptive Test (English): 30 marks
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Total duration: 180 minutes
For Hindi Officers:
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Objective Test: 200 marks
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Descriptive Test (Hindi and English): 50 marks
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Total duration: 180 minutes
Phase III: Interview
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Final selection weightage:
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Main Exam: 80%
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Interview: 20%
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Final merit list will be prepared on the basis of combined performance.
OICL AO Scale-I Recruitment 2025: Application Fee
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SC, ST and PwBD candidates: ₹250 (intimation charges only)
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All other candidates: ₹1000 (application fee + intimation charges)
OICL AO Scale-I Recruitment 2025: Steps to Apply Online
Once the application window opens, candidates can apply by following these steps:
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Visit the official website at orientalinsurance.org.in
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Click on the “Apply Online” link under the recruitment section
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Complete New Registration using basic details
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Log in with the generated Registration Number and Password
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Fill the application form carefully
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Upload required documents in the given format
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Review all details before final submission
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Pay the application fee online
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Download and save the application form for future reference
