OICL AO Syllabus 2026: Exam Pattern, Selection Process & Vacancy Details

OICL AO Syllabus 2026: Exam Pattern, Selection Process & Vacancy Details

The 2026 OICL Administrative Officer (AO) syllabus has been released, outlining the subjects, exam pattern, and selection stages for 300 vacancies across the country. Candidates can now plan their preparation strategy with a clear understanding of the topics and marking scheme.

Short Information

Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) is conducting the AO exam to fill 300 vacancies. The selection process comprises three online stages: Prelims, Mains (Objective + Descriptive), and Interview. The exam tests Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English, General Awareness, and Professional Knowledge.

Exam Pattern

Prelims

• Each correct answer carries 1 mark.
• 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.
• No negative marking for unanswered questions.
• Final weightage: 80 % online test + 20 % interview.

Mains (Objective Test)

• 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
• Each section has its own sectional timing.
• Descriptive Test marks are qualifying only and not added to the final score.

Mains (Descriptive Test)

• Duration: 30 minutes
• Total Marks: 30
• Components:
  • Letter Writing – 10 marks
  • Essay Writing – 20 marks
• Qualifying Marks:
  • General category – 15/30
  • SC/ST/PwBD – 13.5/30

Subject‑wise Syllabus

Administrative Officer (AO)

1. Reasoning Ability

• Data Sufficiency
• Syllogism
• Blood Relations
• Input‑Output
• Coding‑Decoding
• Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
• Coded Inequalities
• Logical Reasoning
• Ranking / Direction / Alphabet Test
• Alphanumeric Series

2. English Language

• Error Spotting
• Paragraph Completion
• Sentence Correction
• Para Jumbles
• Reading Comprehension
• Cloze Test
• Fill in the Blanks
• Multiple Meaning
• Miscellaneous

3. Quantitative Aptitude

(A) Numerical Ability & Series

• Square & Cube Roots
• Indices
• Fractions
• Percentages
• Number Series
• Missing Number Series
• Wrong Number Series
• Double Pattern Series
• Statement‑Based Series
• Inequality
• Approximation
• BODMAS
• Squares & Cubes
• Quadratic Equations
• Quantity Comparison
• Statement‑Based Questions

(B) Arithmetic

• Age Problems
• Partnership
• Mixture and Allegation
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Time and Work
• Pipe and Cistern
• Profit, Loss & Discount
• Speed, Time & Distance
• Boats and Streams
• Trains
• Mensuration (2D & 3D)
• Ratio and Proportion
• Number System
• HCF & LCM
• Basic Algebra
• Average
• Probability
• Permutation and Combination

(C) Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

• Table DI
• Missing Table DI
• Pie Chart DI
• Line Chart DI
• Bar Chart DI
• Mixed DI
• Caselet
• Radar DI
• Arithmetic DI
• Two‑Statement Data Sufficiency
• Three‑Statement Data Sufficiency

4. General Awareness

• National Appointments
• International Obituaries
• Banking Awareness
• Indian Financial System
• History of Indian Banking
• Current Affairs
• Summits
• Books & Authors
• Awards
• Sports
• Defence
• Regulatory Bodies
• Monetary & Credit Policies
• Budget Basics & Current Union Budget
• International Organizations / Financial Institutions
• Capital & Money Markets
• Government Schemes
• Abbreviations
• Economic Terminologies

5. Professional Knowledge

The syllabus for Professional Knowledge is discipline‑specific. Detailed topics will be released in the official notification. Candidates should refer to the notification for stream‑wise content.

How to Download Syllabus

1. Open a web browser and go to the official website of Oriental Insurance Company Limited.
2. Navigate to the “Notifications” or “Recruitment” section.
3. Locate the 2026 Administrative Officer notification.
4. Click on the attached PDF or download link to view the full syllabus.
5. Save the file for offline reference and print if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What subjects are covered in the OICL AO 2026 exam?
A1. The exam covers Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English (Prelims), and adds General Awareness and Professional Knowledge in Mains, along with a Descriptive Test in English.

Q2. How many questions are there in the Prelims and Mains?
A2. Prelims has 100 questions (35 Reasoning, 35 Quantitative, 30 English). Mains Objective Test has 200 questions (40 each in five sections).

Q3. Is there negative marking?
A3. Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains. Unanswered questions carry no penalty.

Q4. What is the qualifying mark for the Descriptive Test?
A4. General category candidates need at least 15 out of 30 marks; SC/ST/PwBD candidates need at least 13.5 out of 30. These marks are qualifying only.

Q5. How is the final selection made?
A5. The final merit list is based on 80 % weightage to the online test score (Prelims + Mains) and 20 % weightage to the interview score. Descriptive Test marks are not added to the final score.

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