JobPoint247 Alert: The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. (OICL) has released a significant recruitment notification for the year 2025. Applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens for 500 Assistant posts in the Class III cadre. The online application process has started on 02nd August 2025.
This is a golden opportunity for graduates looking to build a career in the public sector insurance industry. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website, orientalinsurance.org.in, until 17th August 2025. This article provides all the essential details about the OICL Assistant Recruitment 2025, including state-wise vacancies, eligibility, salary, selection process, and a step-by-step guide to applying online.
OICL Assistant Recruitment 2025: Overview
| Organization | The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. (OICL) |
| Post Name | Assistants (Class III Cadre) |
| Total Vacancies | 500 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Tier-I (Prelims), Tier-II (Mains), Regional Language Test |
| Official Website | orientalinsurance.org.in |
About The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. (OICL)
The Oriental Insurance Company Limited is a leading Public Sector General Insurance Company, wholly owned by the Government of India. It has a vast network of offices across the country and offers a wide range of insurance products.
OICL Assistant Recruitment 2025: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration and Fee Payment Dates | 02-08-2025 to 17-08-2025 |
| Tentative Preliminary Examination (Tier-I) Date | 07-09-2025 |
| Tentative Main Examination (Tier-II) Date | 28-10-2025 |
| Download of Call Letters | 7 days prior to each exam |
OICL Assistant 2025: Vacancy Details
State-wise and Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
The recruitment is being done on a state-wise basis. Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT. The total 500 vacancies are distributed as follows:
| State/UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDHRA PRADESH | 14 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| ARUNACHAL PRADESH | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| ASSAM | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| BIHAR | 8 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 19 |
| CHANDIGARH | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| CHHATISGARH | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 |
| GOA | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| GUJARAT | 1 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 28 |
| HARYANA | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| HIMACHAL PRADESH | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| JAMMU & KASHMIR | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| JHARKHAND | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| KARNATAKA | 13 | 12 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 47 |
| KERALA | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 37 |
| MADHYA PRADESH | 6 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
| MAHARASHTRA | 6 | 10 | 23 | 4 | 21 | 64 |
| MIZORAM | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| DELHI | 5 | 9 | 3 | 30 | 19 | 66 |
| ODISHA | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| PUNJAB | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14 |
| RAJASTHAN | 2 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 27 |
| SIKKIM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TAMIL NADU | 12 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 37 |
| TRIPURA | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| UT OF DAMAN & DIU | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| UTTAR PRADESH | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 12 |
| UTTARAKHAND | 5 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 18 |
| WEST BENGAL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 23 |
| TOTAL | 122 | 77 | 92 | 97 | 112 | 500 |
Salary, Emoluments, and Benefits
Pay Scale
The scale of pay for the Assistant post (pre-revision) is: Rs.22405-1305(1)-23710-1425(2)-26560-1605(5)-34585-1855(2)-38295-2260(3)-45075-2345(2)-49765-2500(5)-62265.
Total Emoluments
The total emoluments (pre-revision) at the initial stage will be approximately ₹40,000/- per month in a Metro City. Allowances may vary depending on the place of posting.
Other Benefits
Apart from the salary, other benefits include lump sum domiciliary medical benefit, Group Mediclaim Policy for hospitalization expenses, leave travel subsidy, and other staff welfare schemes as per the company's rules.
OICL Assistant 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (as on 31.07.2025)
- A candidate must possess a minimum qualification of Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
- The candidate must have passed in English as one of the subjects at SSC/HSC/Intermediate/Graduation level.
- Knowledge of Reading, Writing, and Speaking of the Regional Language of the State/UT for which a candidate wishes to apply is essential. A language test will be conducted to verify this.
Age Limit (as on 31.07.2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Candidates must have been born not earlier than 31.07.1995 and not later than 31.07.2004 (both days inclusive).
Age Relaxation Rules
The upper age limit is relaxable for reserved categories as per government norms:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual period of service + 3 years (Max. 45 years) |
| Widows, Divorced women (not remarried) | 5 years |
| Existing Employees of OICL | 5 years |
Application Fee
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Company Employees: ₹ 100/- (Intimation Charges only)
- All other candidates: ₹ 850/- (Application fee including Intimation Charges)
The fee must be paid online between 02.08.2025 and 17.08.2025.
How to Apply for OICL Assistant Recruitment
Step-by-Step Online Application Procedure
- Visit the official OICL website at orientalinsurance.org.in and navigate to the "Careers" section.
- Click on the link for "Recruitment of 500 Assistants" and then click on "APPLY ONLINE".
- Choose the "CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION" tab and enter your basic information (Name, Mobile No., Email ID).
- A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated. Note these down.
- Log in and fill the application form with your personal, educational, and other details.
- Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration as per the specified guidelines.
- Verify all details in the application preview before making the final submission.
- Proceed to the 'PAYMENT' tab and pay the application fee online.
- After successful payment, download and take a printout of the e-receipt and the final application form.
OICL Assistant 2025: Selection Procedure
The selection process will be conducted in three phases:
- Phase I: Preliminary Examination: This online test is of a screening nature. Candidates must qualify in each section to be shortlisted for the Main Exam.
- Phase II: Main Examination: The marks obtained in this online test will be considered for the final merit list.
- Phase III: Regional Language Test: Candidates who qualify in the Main Exam will be called for a language proficiency test. This test is qualifying in nature, and no separate marks are awarded for it.
Final Selection
The final merit list will be prepared state-wise and category-wise based on the marks secured in the Online Main Examination, subject to the candidate qualifying the Regional Language Test.
OICL Assistant: Examination Pattern
Preliminary Examination Pattern (Tier-I)
| Name of Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Main Examination Pattern (Tier-II)
| Name of Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test of English Language | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Test of Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Test of Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Test of Computer Knowledge | 40 | 50 | 15 minutes |
| Test of General Awareness | 40 | 50 | 15 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 250 | 120 minutes |
Penalty for Wrong Answers
For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate in both Preliminary and Main exams, one-fourth (1/4th) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as a penalty.
Probation Period and Service Bond
Probationary Training
Newly appointed employees will be on probation for a minimum period of 6 months. The performance will be evaluated before the end of the probation, and it may be extended if the performance is not up to the mark.
Guarantee Bond
Candidates resigning from the company during the probationary period will be liable to pay the amount equivalent to the salary paid to them during their entire service, in addition to an amount of Rs. 25,000/- towards the partial cost of training.
