The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL), one of India’s leading public sector general insurance companies under the Government of India, has announced online applications to fill 300 Officer (Scale I) posts — including 285 Generalist Officers and 15 Hindi Officers — from talented candidates across the country.
The online registration for the OICL Administrative Officers recruitment begins on 1st December 2025 and will remain open until 15th December 2025. Applicants must complete the payment of application fees between 6:30 PM on 1st December and midnight of 15th December, with both days included. The tentative date for the Preliminary (Tier I) online examination for both Generalist and Hindi Officers is set for 10th January 2026.
OICL AO Recruitment 2025
OICL announced this recruitment on 25 November 2025 through a short notice, and on 1 December 2025 it released the full notification PDF and started the registration process. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can visit the OICL website and submit their applications. This article further provides details about the application fee, selection process, and application procedure.
Application Dates
- Online application starts: 1 December 2025
- Last date to submit the online form: 15 December 2025 (till 23:59 hrs)
- Last date to pay the fee through challan: 15 December 2025
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have a graduate or postgraduate degree from a recognized university, with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates) for Generalist Officer positions.
- For Hindi Officer posts, applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Hindi or English with the specified subject combinations, also requiring at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST)
Age Limit
Candidates applying for the Administrative Officer post must be between 21 and 30 years old. Some categories get relaxation in the upper age limit, which is given below:
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-creamy layer): 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
- Existing permanent employees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies: 8 years
- Widows, divorced women, and women legally separated: 9 years
- Defence personnel disabled while on duty: 3 years
Pay Scale/ Salary
Candidates appointed to the post will earn as per the pay scale ₹50,925-2,500(14)-85,925-2,710(4)-96,765, with all standard allowances included. In metro centers, this totals to roughly ₹85,000 per month.
Post – Salary Details
- Administrative Officer (Scale-I)
- Pay Scale: ₹50,925 to ₹96,765
- Basic Pay: ₹50,925
- Approx. Total Salary (Metro): ₹85,000 per month
Selection Process
- Prelimary Examination
- Mains Examination
- Interview & Personality Test
Prelimanary Examination
- 3 objective sections: English (30), Reasoning (35), Quant (35)
- Total marks: 100
- Total duration: 60 minutes (20 minutes per section)
Mains Examination – Generalist
Objective Test (200 marks, 150 minutes)
• Reasoning – 45 Q (45 min)
• English – 40 Q (30 min)
• GA – 40 Q (20 min)
• Quant – 40 Q (40 min)
• Computer – 35 Q (15 min)
Descriptive Test (30 marks, 30 minutes)
• Essay (20) + Précis (10)
Mains Exam– Hindi Officers
Objective Test (200 marks, 120 minutes)
• Reasoning – 25 Q
• English – 25 Q
• Professional Knowledge – 50 Q (100 marks)
• GA – 25 Q
• Computer – 25 Q
Descriptive Test (50 marks, 60 minutes)
Essays, Letter Writing & Translations (English ↔ Hindi)
How to apply OICL AO Recruitment 2025?
- Visit the official website orientalinsurance.org.in and open the “Careers / Recruitment” page.
- Create a new registration by entering your basic details like name, mobile number, and email ID.
- Log in and fill the online application form by entering your personal information, educational qualifications, and other required details.
- Upload the necessary documents, such as your passport-size photograph, signature, ID proof, educational certificates, and category certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the application fee online as mentioned in the notification — ₹1000 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
- Finally, submit the form and download or print the confirmation page for future use.
FAQs
1. When was the OICL AO 2025 notification released?
The short notice was released on 25 November 2025, and the full notification came out on 1 December 2025.
2. What is the application date for OICL AO 2025?
- Application Start Date: 22 November 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 14 December 2025
- Fee Payment Last Date (Challan): 16 December 2025
3. How can I apply for OICL AO 2025?
You can apply online through the official website orientalinsurance.org.in by registering, filling the form, uploading documents, and paying the fee.
4. What is the age limit for OICL AO 2025?
The age should be 21 to 30 years, with relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.
5. What is the educational qualification for OICL AO?
The required qualification depends on the discipline (Generalist/Specialist). Generally, candidates must have a graduation or post-graduation degree in the relevant field.
6. What is the selection process for OICL AO 2025?
The selection includes:
- Preliminary Exam
- Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive)
- Interview