The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) has released the OICL Assistant Recruitment 2025 Notification and invited online applications for 500 Assistant Class III vacancies. This is a good opportunity for candidates seeking a stable job in the insurance sector, and the last date to apply online is 17th August 2025. Read complete details about the recruitment, such as eligibility criteria, exam pattern, salary, and preparation tips here.
OICL Assistant Recruitment 2025 Out
OICL, a Government of India undertaking, is conducting the recruitment process to hire eligible candidates for the Assistant post, and candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State or Union Territory where they hold domicile. After that, they must appear for the online exam at a test centre located in that same State/UT. We advise the candidates to read the entire notification and then apply.
OICL Assistant Notification 2025 PDF Download
Oriental Insurance Recruitment 2025- Overview
The Oriental Insurance Assistant Recruitment process includes 3 stages: Tier 1, Tier 2, and Regional Language Test. Selected candidates will be posted as per the discretion of the company, and there shall be a probation period of 6 months.
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization |
Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL)
|
| Post Name |
Assistant (Class III)
|
| Total Vacancies | 500 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 2nd to 17th August 2025 |
| Selection process | Tier 1, Tier 2, and Regional Language Test |
| Job Location | All Over India |
| Salary | Rs. 40,000 (Approx) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 26 years |
| Official Website |
https://www.orientalinsurance.org.in/
|
OICL Assistant Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
The important events and dates related to the OICL Assistant Recruitment are given in the table.
| Event | Date |
| Short Notice | 30th July 2025 |
| Availability of Detailed Notification | 01st August 2025 (6:30 PM) |
| Registration Online Started | 2nd August 2025 |
| Last Date to Register | 17th August 2025 |
| Tier I Exam Date (Prelims) |
07th September 2025
|
| Tier II Exam Date (Mains) |
28th October 2025
|
| Regional Language Test |
To be notified later
|
OICL Assistant Vacancy 2025
The OICL has announced a total of 500 Assistant (Grade III) vacancies, including 289 vacancies. More detailed information about category-wise distribution has been mentioned in the notification PDF. Check the table below for state-wise and category-wise vacancies.
| State/UT | Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 14 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Assam | Assamese | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 8 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Chandigarh | Hindi/Punjabi | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 |
| Goa | Konkani | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 1 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 28 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Hindi/Urdu | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 13 | 12 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 47 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 37 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 6 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 6 | 10 | 23 | 4 | 21 | 64 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 5 | 9 | 30 | 3 | 19 | 66 |
| Odisha | Odia | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| Punjab | Punjabi | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 2 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 27 |
| Sikkim | Nepali/English | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 12 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 37 |
| Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| UT of Daman & Diu | Gujarati | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 18 |
| West Bengal | Bengali | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Total | 122 | 77 | 173 | 15 | 113 | 500 |
OICL Assistant Exam Date 2025
The OICL Assistant Exam Dates 2025 have been officially announced. The Tier I (Prelims) exam is scheduled for 7th September 2025, followed by the Tier II (Mains) exam on 28th October 2025. Candidates who qualify for both stages will be called for the Regional Language Test, for which the dates will be announced later. Aspirants are advised to start their preparation in advance and keep checking the official website for further updates.
OICL Assistant Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, candidates must go through the eligibility criteria required for the Assistant post. The criteria include age limit, qualification, and nationality. Check each criterion below.
Nationality
To be eligible for the OICL Assistant Recruitment 2025, candidates must be citizens of India. This is a mandatory requirement as per the recruitment guidelines. Candidates may be required to present valid proof of Indian nationality during the document verification process.
Age Limit (31/7/2025)
Applicants must be at least 21 years old and not more than 30 years old. Only those born between 31st July 1995 and 31st July 2004 (inclusive of both dates) are eligible to apply.
| Category |
Upper Age Relaxation
|
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| Other Backwards Classes (Non-creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016”) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen |
Actual service in Defence forces + 3 years (max age: 45 years)
|
| Widows, Divorced Women, and Women Legally Separated from Their Husbands (Not Remarried) | 5 years |
| Existing Employees of The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. | 5 years |
Qualification Requirement (31/7/2025)
A candidate must have a graduation degree in any subject from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification approved by the Central Government. The candidate should have studied English as one of the subjects at the SSC, HSC, Intermediate, or Graduation level. They must have the certificate to prove they passed the required exam by 31st July 2025.
Language Proficiency
Also, it is necessary to know how to read, write, and speak the regional language of the State or Union Territory they are applying for. A language test will be conducted before the final selection to check the candidate’s knowledge of the regional language. Candidates who do not qualify in the regional language test will be disqualified.
OICL Assistant Recruitment 2025 Application Form
The online application process for OICL Assistant 2025 has started on the official website. Interested candidates can now apply through the official website until 17th August 2025. Before proceeding, ensure you meet the eligibility criteria and have all the necessary documents ready. The application link is now active on the OICL portal. Candidates are advised to complete their application well in advance to avoid any last-minute technical issues. The direct link to apply is shared below.
OICL Assistant Apply Online 2025- Click to Apply
While applying for the Assistant Grade 3 post, candidates have to submit an application fee, which can be paid online only through UPI, Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, SBI Challan, etc. The amount to be paid is:
- General Category: Rs. 850/-
- SC/ST/PwD/Ex-servicemen: Rs. 100/-
OICL Assistant 2025 Selection Process
The selection process for OICL Assistant recruitment consists of 3 stages as discussed in brief below:
| Stage | Details | Type |
| Tier I – Preliminary Exam | 100 questions (English, Reasoning, Numerical Ability), 60 minutes | Qualifying |
| Tier II – Main Exam | 200 questions (Reasoning, English, Quant, GK, Computer), 120 minutes | Marks Count |
| Regional Language Test | Tests proficiency in local language of the state/UT | Qualifying |
OICL Assistant Exam Pattern 2025
The official exam pattern for the OICL Assistant Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams has been released. Candidates can check the exam pattern, including subjects, total questions, total marks, and duration in the table below.
| Prelims Exam Pattern | |||
| Name of Test (Objective) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration for Each Section |
| Test of English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Test of Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Test of Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
60 minutes (overall)
|
| Mains Exam Pattern | ||||
| Sl. No. | Name of Test (Objective) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration for Each Section |
| 1 | Test of English Language | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| 2 | Test of Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| 3 | Test of Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| 4 | Test of Computer Knowledge | 40 | 50 | 15 minutes |
| 5 | Test of General Awareness | 40 | 50 | 15 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 250 | 120 minutes (overall) | |
OICL Assistant Syllabus 2025- Click to Check
Also Check: OICL Assistant Previous Year Question Paper
OICL Assistant Salary Structure 2025
The OICL Assistant Salary has been notified along with the official notification. The monthly pay scale is Rs.22405-1305(1)-23710-1425(2)- 26560-1605(5)-34585-1855(2)-38295-2260(3)-45075-2345(2)- 49765-2500(5)-62265. The monthly salary includes basic salary and allowances like Dearness allowance, HRA, Special allowance, etc. The salary is Rs. 40,000 approximately for a month.
OICL Assistant Probation Period
Newly hired employees will be on a probation period of at least 6 months. During this time, their performance will be reviewed. If an employee does not meet the company’s expectations, the probation period may be extended.
OICL Assistant Pre-Exam Training
Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and PwBD categories who wish to avail the benefit of online pre-examination training can opt for it while submitting their application form. Complete details regarding the training will be available in the Careers section of the official OICL website, www.orientalinsurance.org.in. Candidates who select this option will be informed about the training schedule through their registered email ID or SMS.
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