Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) opened online applications for 300 Administrative Officer (Scale-I) posts on December 3, 2025, comprising 285 Generalist and 15 Hindi Officer vacancies. Eligible graduates aged 21-30 can apply via orientalinsurance.org.in until December 18, 2025, facing Prelims on January 10, 2026, and Mains on February 28, 2026. Selection involves tiered exams, interview, and verification, offering basic pay of ₹50,925 plus allowances totaling around ₹85,000 monthly in metros.
Key Highlights
OICL, a leading public sector general insurer, recruits AOs for operational and specialized roles across India. Applications require photo, signature, and documents uploaded online; no offline mode exists. Fees stand at ₹1,000 (General/OBC/EWS) or ₹250 (SC/ST/PwBD) inclusive of GST, payable digitally. Posts follow Scale I: ₹50,925-2500(14)-₹85,925-2710(4)-₹96,765. Probation lasts two years with service bond.
Important Dates
Revised dates reflect official rescheduling notice; track careers page for admit cards.
Vacancy Details
Reservations apply per government norms: SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD. Category-wise breakup appears in detailed notification PDF.
Application Fees
Pay online via debit/credit/net banking; non-refundable.
Salary Structure
AOs receive basic ₹50,925 in the scale ₹50,925-2500(14)-₹85,925-2710(4)-₹96,765. Total emoluments reach ₹85,000 monthly in metros, including DA, HRA, CCA, and perks like medical, LTC, pension. Gross rises with increments; deductions for PF, NPS apply.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on December 15, 2025):
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 30 years
Relaxations: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, PwBD +10/13/15 years, ex-servicemen as per rules.
Educational Qualification:
- Generalist: Graduation in any discipline with 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD)
- Hindi Officer: Graduation with Hindi/English at degree, Post-Graduation in Hindi with English at secondary or vice versa
Computer literacy essential; experience preferred but not mandatory.
Selection Process
- Phase I: Prelims (Tier-I): Online objective test (100 marks, 60 minutes): English (30), Reasoning (35), Quantitative Aptitude (35). Qualifying nature; sectional cut-offs apply.
- Phase II: Mains (Tier-II): Objective (150 marks) + Descriptive (30 marks). Covers Reasoning, English, GK, Professional Knowledge (for specialists).
- Phase III: Interview: 50 marks, assessing personality and job fit.
- Final Merit: Mains + Interview scores; document/medical verification follows.
Minimum qualifying marks per phase; no negative marking specified yet.
How to Apply Online
Step 1: Registration
- Visit https://orientalinsurance.org.in/careers
- Click “Apply Online” for AO Recruitment 2025.
- Select “New Registration”; enter name, mobile, email.
- Submit to get User ID/password via SMS/email.
Step 2: Fill Application
- Login with credentials.
- Complete personal/educational details; select post preference.
- Upload photo (20-50 KB), signature (10-20 KB), documents.
- Pay fee online.
- Preview, submit, download e-receipt/print.
One application per candidate; multiples cancel candidature.
Exam Pattern Preview
Prelims:
Mains: Detailed in notification; includes descriptive English. Prepare GK on insurance, economy, current affairs.
Preparation Tips
Focus Prelims on speed: daily mocks for 35+ in each section. Mains demands depth in professional knowledge for Hindi Officer (translation, literature). Revise last 6 months’ affairs. Analyze past papers; aim 60%+ aggregate. Interview prep: insurance basics, bio-data.
Direct Links
- Apply Online: orientalinsurance.org.in/careers
- Full Notification PDF: Download
- Rescheduling Notice: View PDF
FAQs
Total vacancies? 300 (285 Generalist, 15 Hindi Officer).
Application end date? December 18, 2025.
Prelims date? January 10, 2026.
Salary? ₹50,925 basic; ~₹85,000 total CTC.
