The Oriental Insurance Company Limited has officially released the notification for 300 Administrative Officers (Scale-I). Candidates can now access the OICL AO Apply Online 2025 link, check the eligibility, syllabus, and complete application instructions here. According to the official notification , applications must be submitted online only, and the exam will be conducted in January & February 2026.
OICL Administrative Officer Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 300 AO Scale-I Posts
The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL), a fully Government-owned PSU under the Ministry of Finance, has opened a major recruitment drive for 300 AO (Administrative Officer) Scale-I posts for Generalists and Hindi (Rajbhasha) Officers. The recruitment advertisement reference number is OICL/Rect/DRE-2025/AO-Gen/Hindi .
This is one of the biggest Public Sector General Insurance recruitment opportunities for graduates, offering a secure government job, attractive salary package (~₹85,000/month), and strong career growth.
OICL AO Apply Online 2025 – Important Dates & Exam Schedule
| Activity | Date (Tentative) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Online Registration Begins | 1 December 2025 | Apply online only |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 December 2025 | Application link active from 03.12.2025 (6:30 PM) till 18.12.2025 midnight |
| Fee Payment Window | 1 Dec 2025 (6:30 PM) – 15 Dec 2025 | Online mode |
| Preliminary Exam Date (Tier-I) | 10 January 2026 | Online |
| Mains Exam Date (Tier-II) | 28 February 2026 | Online |
| Call Letter Download | To be notified | — |
OICL AO Vacancy 2025 – Total 300 Administrative Officer Posts
| Discipline | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generalist | 285 | 123 | 68 | 42 | 24 | 28 | 14 |
| Hindi (Rajbhasha) | 15 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 300 Posts | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Includes backlog vacancies (ST-02, OBC-02, PwBD-04).
OICL AO Eligibility Criteria 2025 (Age, Education)
Age Limit (as on 30.11.2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Born not earlier than 01 Dec 1995 and not later than 30 Nov 2004.
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST – 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy) – 3 years
- PwBD – 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen – 5 years
- Widows/Divorced Women – 9 years
- Existing PSU General Insurance employees – 8 years
Educational Qualification for OICL AO 2025 (As on 30.11.2025)
Generalist Officers
- Graduate or Post-Graduate in any discipline with:
- 60% marks (General),
- 55% marks (SC/ST)
Hindi (Rajbhasha) Officers
PG Degree in:
- Hindi with English
- English with Hindi
- OR other degree + Hindi/English as compulsory/elective
with 60% (55% for SC/ST).
All results must be declared on or before 30 November 2025.
OICL AO Salary 2025 – In-Hand Salary, Pay Scale & Benefits
As per the official salary structure :
- Basic Pay: ₹50,925
- Pay Scale: ₹50925 – 2500(14) – 85925 – 2710(4) – 96765
- Net Monthly Salary (Metros): ~₹85,000/month
Additional Benefits
- New Pension Scheme (NPS)
- Gratuity
- Medical Benefits
- Leave Travel Subsidy
- Group Personal Accident Insurance
- HRA/Lease Accommodation
OICL AO Apply Online 2025 – Direct Link to Application
Apply Online (Official Website):
https://orientalinsurance.org.in
Application dates: 01–15 December 2025
Candidates are advised to apply before the last date to avoid server issues.
How to Apply for OICL AO Recruitment 2025 – Step-by-Step Guide
- Visit orientalinsurance.org.in
- Click “APPLY ONLINE”
- Register using Name, Mobile, Email
- Upload:
- Photograph (20–50 KB)
- Signature (black ink)
- Left Thumb Impression
- Handwritten Declaration
- Fill the application form carefully
- Pay the fee online
- Download confirmation + e-receipt
OICL AO Application Fee 2025
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹250 |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹1000 |
OICL AO Exam Pattern 2025 – Prelims & Mains (Detailed)
Phase-I: Prelims Exam Pattern (100 Marks)
| Section | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English | 30 | 20 min |
| Reasoning | 35 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 1 Hour |
Phase-II: Mains Exam Pattern for Generalist (200 + 30 Marks)
Objective Test (150 mins)
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | 45 |
| English | 40 |
| General Awareness | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 |
| Computer Knowledge | 35 |
Descriptive Test (30 mins)
- Essay (20 marks)
- Precis (10 marks)
Mains Pattern for Hindi Officers (200 + 50 Marks)
Includes professional knowledge of Hindi + English translation.
OICL AO Interview (Phase-III)
- Weightage: 80 (Mains Objective) : 20 (Interview)
- Minimum qualifying marks required.
(Verified from PDF details)
OICL AO Exam Centres 2025 (Prelims & Mains)
Prelims Centres include:
- Delhi NCR
- Mumbai, Pune
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Kolkata
- Bengaluru
- Lucknow
- Patna
- Jaipur
- Bhopal
- Many more…
Mains centres are limited to major cities only.
Official Links
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