Here’s a full summary of the Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) AO Recruitment 2025 — the vacancy for Administrative Officer (AO, Scale-I). I cover eligibility, important dates, selection process, pay, application process and what to watch out for
✅ What is OICL AO Recruitment 2025
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The recruitment is for the post of Administrative Officer (AO), Scale-I.
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Total vacancies: 300. Among these: 285 for Generalist officers and 15 for Hindi Officers.
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Mode of application: Online only via OICL’s official website.
📅 Key Dates (2025)
| Event | Date / Period |
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| Notification release / Short notice | 25 November 2025 |
| Online application start | 01 December 2025 (some sources mention 03 Dec for start) |
| Last date to apply / pay fee | 15 December 2025 (23:59 hrs) |
| Tier-I (Preliminary) exam – tentative | 10 January 2026 |
| Tier-II (Main) exam – tentative | 28 February 2026 |
| Interview / Final selection | After Main exam — likely April–May 2026 (as per schedule estimates) |
⚠️ Note: Some sources show slight variation (e.g. one says apply from 03 Dec, others 01 Dec). Always confirm from official notification on OICL’s site before applying.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
For Generalist Officers
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Must have a Graduate or Post-Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
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Minimum marks: 60% (for General/EWS/ OBC-non-creamy) / 55% (for SC / ST) in degree.
For Hindi Officers
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A Master’s degree with relevant subject combination: e.g. M.A. in Hindi with English as a subject OR M.A. in English with Hindi as a subject, or other allowed combos as per notification.
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Same minimum marks requirement (60% / 55%) as for Generalist (with category-wise relaxation).
Age Limit (as on eligibility date / cut-off)
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Minimum age: 21 years
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Maximum age: 30 years (for General/UR)
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Age relaxation as per category norms:
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OBC (non-creamy layer): +3 years
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SC / ST: +5 years
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PwBD: +10 years (some sources mention PwBD +15 if SC/ST + PwBD, or +13 if OBC + PwBD — check official notice)
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Ex-servicemen: As per government/PSU rules.
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💰 Pay Scale & Benefits
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Starting Basic Pay: ₹50,925/month.
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Pay scale: ₹50,925 – 2,500 (14 years) – 85,925 – 2,710 (4 years) – 96,765 (i.e. after 18 years roughly).
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Approximate Gross Salary in metro cities (with allowances): ~ ₹85,000/month (for new joinees)
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Additional benefits: Pension under NPS, Gratuity, Leave Travel Subsidy (LTS), Medical benefits, Group Personal Accident Insurance, Company/leased accommodation (as per rules) etc.
📝 Selection Process
Selection will happen in three phases:
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Preliminary Exam (Tier-I) — online objective test.
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Main Exam (Tier-II) — may include descriptive/ objective parts (depending on stream).
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Interview — for those qualified after Mains.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on performance across these phases.
💵 Application Fee
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For General / OBC / EWS: ₹1000 (Application fee + Intimation charges)
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For SC / ST / PwBD: ₹250 (Intimation charges only)
Payment mode: online (debit/credit/net banking/UPI etc.)
✅ Important Additional Notes & What to Do
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The official notification PDF (detailed advertisement) is available on OICL’s website — you should download and read it carefully before applying.
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Ensure you satisfy qualification + minimum marks requirements. Especially for Generalist — 60% (UR/OBC/EWS) or 55% (SC/ST).
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Keep track of your date of birth to ensure you meet the age eligibility (consider category relaxations if applicable).
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Apply well before the last date (15 Dec 2025), and pay the fees.
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Because this post is permanent (Scale-I in a PSU), it’s a serious career opportunity — plan carefully (documents, eligibility proof, exam prep, etc).