OICL Assistant Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) | |
| Post Name | Assistant (Class III) | |
| Vacancies (2025 notification) | 500 | |
| Notification Reference | OICL/Rect./2025 | |
| Selection Stages | Prelims (Tier I) → Mains (Tier II) → Regional Language Test | |
| Total Questions | Prelims: 100 | Mains: 200 |
| Total Marks | Prelims: 100 | Mains: 250 |
| Duration | Prelims: 60 minutes | Mains: 120 minutes |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks (1/4th) deducted per wrong answer in both stages | |
| Mode of Exam | Online, Objective Type (MCQs) | |
| Official Website | www.orientalinsurance.org.in |
OICL Assistant Prelims Exam Pattern (Tier I)
| Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | - | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
OICL Assistant Mains Exam Pattern (Tier II)
| Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning Ability | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| 2 | English Language | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| 3 | Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| 4 | General Awareness | 40 | 50 | 15 minutes |
| 5 | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 50 | 15 minutes |
| Total | - | 200 | 250 | 120 minutes |
1. Reasoning Ability
- Puzzles (Seating Arrangement, Box-Based, Floor-Based)
- Syllogism
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Inequality (Direct & Coded)
- Alphanumeric Series
- Direction Sense
- Order and Ranking
- Data Sufficiency
- Input-Output
- Statement and Assumptions / Conclusions
- Decision Making
- Dices, Directions, Embedded Images, Figure Matrix
- Mirror and Water Images
- Odd One Out, Paper Folding
2. English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Error Spotting
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Fill in the Blanks (Single/Double)
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Sentence Improvement
- Idioms & Phrases
- Active and Passive Voice
- One Word Substitution
- Direct & Indirect Speech Rules
- Rules for Tenses, Prepositions, and Conjunctions
3. Numerical Ability
- Simplification / Approximation
- Number Series (Missing/Wrong)
- Data Interpretation (Pie Chart, Table, Bar Graph)
- Quadratic Equations
- Arithmetic (Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Partnership)
- Caselet Data Interpretation
- Data Sufficiency
- Probability
- Permutation & Combination
- Mensuration
- Miscellaneous High-Level Arithmetic
4. General Awareness
- Current Affairs (last 4-6 months)
- Insurance Sector Awareness
- Static GK (Countries, Capitals, Currency, National Parks, Important Days)
- Indian Economy
- Banking Awareness (RBI, SEBI, NITI Aayog, Budget, Government Schemes)
- Recent Mergers & Acquisitions
- Sports, Awards, Books & Authors
- International Affairs
5. Computer Knowledge
- Fundamentals of Computers
- Operating Systems (Windows, Linux)
- Internet & Networking
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Email & Internet
- Memory & Storage Devices
- Computer Abbreviations
- Cyber Security Basics
- Hardware & Software Concepts