The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) is going to recruit eligible candidates as expected for 600 vacancies for the post of Administrative Officer Scale 1 (Generalist and Hindi Officers), for which a detailed notification will be released soon, along with the complete schedule. Interested candidates who fulfill the required eligibility criteria can submit their application forms online on the OICL official website www.orientalinsurance.org.in.
OICL AO Notification 2026
The official notification PDF for OICL AO Recruitment 2026 will be released soon for the post of Administrative Officer Scale I, as expected for 600 vacancies. The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) will release the detailed notification at their official website, www.orientalinsurance.org.in, along with complete details including the registration dates, selection process, eligibility criteria, and more.
OICL AO Recruitment 2026 Highlights
All eligible candidates who will be applying for the recruitment have to undergo a selection process to be selected for the post of Administrative Officer. The selection process will include multiple stages including a prelims exam, a mains exam, and an interview.
| OICL AO Recruitment 2026- Overview | |
| Organization | Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) |
| Post | Administrative Officer (AO) Scale 1 |
| Discipline | Generalist & Hindi Officer |
| Vacancies | 600 (Expected) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | To be Notified |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 Years |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, and Interview |
| Salary | Basic pay Rs. 50,925+ Extra Allowance |
| Official Website | www.orientalinsurance.org.in |
OICL AO Score Card 2026 Out- Click to Download
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OICL AO Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
The complete schedule for the OICL AO Recruitment 2026 will be released along with the detailed notification PDF. Once the notification is released, all the important dates will also be updated below.
| Events | Dates |
| Detailed Notification | Will be released soon |
| Registration Starts | -- |
| Last Date to Register | -- |
| OICL AO Admit Card | -- |
| Prelims Exam Date | -- |
OICL Administrative Officer Vacancy 2026
Through the OICL AO Recruitment 2026 Notification, as expected, a total of 600 vacancies for Administrative Officer Scale I for Generalist and Hindi Officer disciplines will be announced by Oriental Insurance Company Limited. The category-wise vacancy distribution will be notified with the detailed notification.
| Posts | Vacancies |
| Administrative Officer | 600 (Expected) |
OICL AO Eligibility Criteria 2026
The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) sets specific eligibility criteria for candidates applying for Administrative Officer (AO) posts. Meeting these requirements is essential for candidates to be eligible to appear for the selection process. Below, we have mentioned the criteria required in terms of educational qualification and age limit.
Educational Qualification
Educational qualification should be from a University/Institution/Board recognized by the Government of India/approved by Govt. Regulatory Bodies and the result should have been declared on or before 30th November 2026.
| Post | Qualifications |
| Administrative Officer (Generalist) | Graduate / Post Graduate in any stream from a recognized University with at least 60% marks in either of the degree examination (at least 55% for SC/ST) candidates. |
| Administrative Officer (Hindi Officer) | Master’s Degree from a recognized University in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level with 60% marks (for SC/ST 55% marks) OR Master’s Degree from a recognized University in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level with 60% marks (for SC/ST 55% marks) OR Master’s Degree from a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi medium and English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level with 60% marks (for SC/ST 55% marks) OR Master’s Degree from a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with English medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level with 60% marks (for SC/ST 55% marks) OR Master’s Degree from a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as the compulsory or elective subjects or either of the two as a medium of examination and the other as a compulsory or elective subject at the degree level with 60% marks (for SC/ST 55% marks). |
Age Limit
Candidates need to be at a certain age to be eligible to apply for the OICL AO Recruitment 2026. To be eligible, candidates must have a minimum age of 21 years and a maximum age of 30 years. The relaxation in the upper age limit will also be provided to reserved category candidates, as mentioned below.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Person with Benchmark Disability as defined under "The Right of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016" | 10 years |
| Ex- Servicemen, Commissioned Officers Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs) or Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least 5 years military service as on 31.12.2023 and have been released; (a) on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from 31.12.2023) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency, or (b) on account of physical disability attributable to Military Service, or (c) on invalidment. The ECOs/ SSCOs who have completed an initial period of assignment of five years of Military Service as on 31.12.2023 and whose assignment has been extended beyond five years and in whose case the Ministry of Defence issues a certificate that they can apply for civil employment and that they will be released on three months' notice on selection from the date of receipt of offer of appointment. | 5 years |
| Defence service personnel disabled in operation during the hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as consequences thereof | 3 years |
| Widows, Divorced women and women legally separated from their Husbands, who have not remarried. | 9 years |
| Existing Confirmed Employees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies (Including GIC Re & Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd.) | 8 years |
OICL AO Application Fee 2026
Candidates who will be applying for the OICL AO Recruitment 2026 have to pay an application fee before submitting their application forms. The fee has to be paid online and once paid will NOT be refunded on any account nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs. 250/- (incl. of GST) (Intimation Charges only) |
| All Other | Rs. 1000/- (incl. of GST) (Application fee including intimation charges) |
Steps to Apply Online for OICL AO Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply online for the OICL AO Recruitment 2026 through online mode only from the official website of https://orientalinsurance.org.in/ by following the step-by-step process shared below.
- Visit the official website of Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. (OICL) at https://orientalinsurance.org.in/.
- On the home page, click on the career option and then click on Apply Online.
- To successfully registration process, choose the option "Click here for New Registration"
- To fill out the registration form by providing your name, your parents' names, a valid mobile number, and your email ID.
- A registration ID and password will be created and displayed on the screen. An email and SMS will be sent to your registered email address and mobile number.
- Complete the application form by adding all other details, educational details, address, etc, and click on “Save and Proceed".
- Upload a photo and signature as specified in the notification PDF.
- Click on Make the payment, pay the application fee through online mode, and click on the submit button.
- Download the OICL AO Application form and save it for further reference.
OICL Administrative Officer Selection Process 2026
Candidates need to qualify in all the stages of the selection process to be eligible for the OICL Administrative Officer Position. There are 3 stages for the OICL Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process that candidates have to go through.
- Prelims Exam
- Mains Exam
- Interview
OICL AO Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
Candidates need to clear Prelims, Mains, and Interviews to be qualified for the OICL Administrative Officer positions. Better preparation needs better planning. The very first stage in planning your preparation schedule is to go through the OICL AO Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2026. The dates will be announced once the registration process is completed on the official page of Oriental Insurance Company Limited. Stay tuned for the latest updates.
OICL AO Exam Pattern for Prelims 2026
- The OICL AO Prelims Exam 2026 consists of 100 questions for 100 marks.
- 20 marks will be allocated for each section; candidates will only get 60 total minutes to complete the paper.
- For every wrong answer, there will be a 0.25 negative marking.
- The exam will be an objective type.
| Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
OICL AO Exam Pattern for Mains 2026 (Generalist)
- The OICL AO Mains Exam 2026 consists of 200 questions for 200 marks.
- Candidates will get a total of 150 minutes to solve the paper.
- For every wrong answer, there will be a 0.25 negative marking.
| Name of Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning | 45 | 45 | 45 minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 35 | 35 | 15 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 150 minutes |
| English Language (Essay-20 marks & Précis-10) Descriptive | 2 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
OICL AO Exam Pattern for Mains 2026 (Hindi Officers)
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
| Test of Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
| Test of English Language | 25 | 25 | 20 Minutes |
| Professional Knowledge (Test of Hindi & English grammar/vocabulary & knowledge of Act/Rules regarding Official Language implementation, Translation – English to Hindi and Hindi to English) | 50 | 100 | 50 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 | 10 Minutes |
| Test of Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 | 10 Minutes |
| Total | 150 | 200 | 120 Minutes |
| English & Hindi Language (English Essay – 10 marks, Hindi Essay – 10 marks, Hindi Letter Writing – 10 marks, English to Hindi Translation – 10 marks, Hindi to English Translation – 10 marks) | 5 | 50 | 60 Minutes |
OICL AO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Click to Check
OICL AO 2026 Salary
The Basic Pay is Rs 50925/- in the scale of Rs 50925-2500(14)-85925-2710(4)-96765 and other admissible allowances, as applicable, is given to the Employees of OICL for the Administrative Officer Post. At present, total emoluments will be approximately Rs 85000/- p.m. in the metropolitan centers. Other benefits, such as pension under the New Pension System Governed by PFRDA, Gratuity, LTS, Medical Benefits, Group Personal Accident Insurance, etc., shall be as per the rules. The officers are also entitled to the company's / leased accommodation as per the norms.
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OICL AO Employee Bond
- You must give an undertaking to serve 4 years (including probation).
- Resigning before 4 years → pay 1 year’s gross salary as liquidated damages (may reduce based on length of service).
- A Bond + 2 sureties (not blood relatives) must be submitted for an amount equal to 1 year’s gross salary.
- If you resign during probation or your service is terminated → You must return all salary received and Rs. 40,000 towards training cost.
- Previous employer’s bond/lien is not applicable.
- No leave salary or pension contribution will be paid.
OICL AO Exam Center List 2026
Below, we have provided the list of exam centers where the OICL AO Prelims Exam and OICL AO Mains Exam will be held.
OICL AO Prelims Exam Center 2026
| State | Centers |
| Andhra Pradesh | Vijaywada/Guntur |
| Visakapatnam, Tirupathi | |
| Ongole | |
| Assam | Guwahati |
| Dibrugarh | |
| Silchar | |
| Jorhat | |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun |
| Bihar | Patna |
| Gaya | |
| Bhagalpur | |
| Chandigarh | Mohali |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur, Durg |
| Delhi-NCR | Delhi-NCR |
| Goa | Panaji/Mapusa |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad/Gandhi Nagar |
| Vadodara/Anand | |
| Surat | |
| Rajkot | |
| Haryana | Ambala |
| Faridabad | |
| Gurgaon | |
| Himachal Pradesh | Shimla |
| Mandi | |
| Hamirpur, Bilaspur | |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Srinagar |
| Jharkhand | Ranchi |
| Jamshedpur | |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru |
| Hubli/Dharwad | |
| Mangaluru (Mangalore) | |
| Mysuru (Mysore) | |
| Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) | |
| Kerala | Ernakulum |
| Thiruvananthapuram | |
| Kozhikode | |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal |
| Indore | |
| Gwalior | |
| Jabalpur, Satna | |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane/MMR |
| Nagpur | |
| Pune | |
| Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar | |
| Nasik | |
| Manipur | Imphal |
| Meghalaya | Shilong |
| Mizoram | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Kohima |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar |
| Cuttack | |
| Rourkela | |
| Berhampur-Ganjam | |
| Puduchery | Puduchery |
| Punjab | Amritsar |
| Jalandhar | |
| Bhatinda, Patiala | |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur |
| Jodhpur | |
| Bikaner | |
| Sikkim | Gangtok |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
| Coimbatore | |
| Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli | |
| Telangana | Hyderabad |
| Warangal, Khammam, Karimnagar | |
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow |
| Prayagraj | |
| KanpurNoida/Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut Agra | |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
| Roorkee | |
| Haldwani | |
| West Bengal | Kolkata |
| Siliguri | |
| Asansol Durgapur |
OICL AO Mains Exam Center List 2026
| State/UT | Centers |
| Andhra Pradesh/Telengana | Hyderabad |
| Assam | Guwahati |
| Bihar | Patna |
| Chandigarh | Mohali |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur |
| Delhi-NCR | Delhi-NCR |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar |
| Himachal Pradesh | Shimla, Bilaspur |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu |
| Jharkhand | Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru |
| Kerela | Ernakulum |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane/MMR |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal |
| Orissa | Bhubaneswar |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow |
| Uttrakhand | Dehradun |
| West Bengal | Kolkata |
