Q 1: How many Assistant positions are available in the Oriental Insurance Company Limited recruitment?Answer: There are 500 Assistant positions available for recruitment in The Oriental Insurance Company Limited.
Q 2: What is the minimum educational qualification required for the Assistant post?Answer: A candidate must possess a minimum qualification of Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government, and must have passed in English as one of the subjects at SSC/HSC/Intermediate/Graduation level as on 31.07.2025.
Q 3: What are the age limits for applying to the Assistant position?Answer: The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 30 years as on 31.07.2025. Candidates born not earlier than 31.07.1995 and not later than 31.07.2004 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply.
Q 4: What is the application fee for OICL Assistant Recruitment 2025?Answer: For SC/ST/PwBD/EX-SER candidates, the fee is Rs. 100/- (Inclusive GST, Intimation Charges only). For all other candidates, the fee is Rs. 850/- (Inclusive GST, Application fee including Intimation Charges).
Q 5: What is the selection procedure for the Assistant posts?Answer: The selection process consists of an online test (Preliminary & Main Examination). Candidates qualifying in the Main Examination will be further shortlisted for a Regional Language Test before the final selection.
Q 6: What are the important dates for the Tier I (Preliminary) and Tier II (Main) Online Examinations?Answer: The Tentative Date of Tier I (Preliminary) Online Examination is 07.09.2025, and the Tentative Date of Tier II (Main) Online Examination is 28.10.2025.
Q 7: What are the age relaxations provided for different categories?Answer: Age relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy Layer), 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, up to a maximum age of 45 years for Ex-Servicemen (Actual period of service + 3 years), and 5 years for Widows, Divorced women, and Existing Employees of The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd.
Q 8: What documents are required to be produced at the time of the Regional Language Test?Answer: Candidates must produce the valid Call Letter, valid system generated printout of the online application form, Proof of Date of Birth, original and photocopy of Photo Identity Proof, Mark-sheets & certificates for Graduation/HSC/Equivalent, Caste Certificate (if applicable), Income and Asset certificate (for EWS candidates), and a 'No Objection Certificate' (if serving in Government/Quasi Govt. Offices/PSUs).
Q 9: Is there any penalty for wrong answers in the online objective tests?Answer: Yes, there will be a penalty for wrong answers. For each question with a wrong answer, one fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.
Q 10: How long is the probation period for newly appointed Assistants?Answer: The newly appointed employees will be on probation for a minimum period of 6 months. This period may be extended if performance does not meet expectations.
Q 11: What is the approximate monthly emolument for an Assistant in a Metro City?Answer: The total emoluments (pre-revision) work out to approximately Rs. 40,000/- per month in the initial stage in a Metro City. Other allowances may vary depending on the place of posting.
