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OICL AO Cut Off 2026, Prelims and Mains Previous Year Trends and Expected Marks

The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) will release the OICL AO Cut Off 2026 along with the examination results. The cut-off marks will determine candidates’ eligibility for the next stage of the selection process. This article provides the expected cut-off, previous years’ cut-off trends, the factors influencing the cut-off, and the steps to check it.

OICL AO Cut Off 2026

The OICL AO 2026 Cut Off refers to the minimum marks required for candidates to qualify for the next stage of the recruitment process. These marks are determined by The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) based on factors such as the exam’s difficulty level, the number of candidates who appeared, overall performance, and the total vacancies available. The cut-off is published category-wise for each discipline, including Accounts, Medical, Legal, Engineering, and Actuarial.

OICL AO Expected Cut Off 2026

Analysing the cut-off trend helps candidates evaluate the level of competition and estimate their chances of qualifying. Based on the OICL AO Exam Analysis (10 January 2026) and feedback from candidates regarding the exam difficulty, our experts have prepared the expected cut-off for the Generalist post.

Category Expected Cut Off
Unreserved 70 – 80
Economically Weaker Section 67 – 76
Schedule Caste 65 – 75
Schedule Tribe 45 – 55
Other Backward Class 70 – 80

OICL AO Previous Year Cut Off Marks

The OICL AO Previous Year Cut-Off marks offer valuable insight into the level of competition over the years. Candidates can refer to these cut-off scores to understand past trends and set a realistic target for the upcoming examination.

OICL AO Prelims Cut Off for 2024 (Category wise)

The OICL AO 2024 Preliminary Examination cut-off differed across the various specialist disciplines. The official Prelims cut-off marks for each stream are listed below.

OICL AO Prelims Cut Off Marks 2024
Streams UR EWS OBC SC ST
Accounts 73.25 71.75 73.25 69.75 52.00
Actuarial 70.25 70.25
Engineering (IT) 67.25 64.50 67.25 67.25 51.25
Engineering 71.25 68.50 71.25 71.25 61.00
Medical 42.50 42.50 37.25 40.50 33.50
Legal 41.75 41.75 41.75 41.75 39.75

OICL AO Section wise Cut Off for Prelims

These are the section-wise prelims cut-off marks for 2024.

Sections UR & EWS OBC, ST, SC, PwBD
English Language 21.25 17.75
Reasoning Ability 9.00 4.00
Quantitative Aptitude 8.50 5.25

OICL AO Mains Cut Off 2024 (Category wise)

The OICL AO Cut Off for the mains examination has been discussed here for the candidates. The marks listed below are out of 200.

OICL AO Mains Cut Off 2024
Streams UR EWS OBC SC ST
Accounts 80.75 63 82.50 82.50 82.50
Actuarial 83.25 85
Engineering (IT) 64.75 70.25 81 81 81
Engineering 69.25 82.5 96.75 85.75 100.5
Medical 54 59 59 59
Legal 74.50 84.25 92 92

OICL AO Mains Section wise Cut Off 2024

Check the section-wise OICL AO Mains Cut Off 2024 in the table below. The scores mentioned are out of 40.

Category/Sections SC, ST, OBC, PWBD EWS & UR OBC & PwBD SC, ST, EWS, & UR
Reasoning 8 11 9.5 12.25
English 22.75 25.75 24.25 27
General Awareness 3 5 4 5.75
Quantitative Aptitude 13.25 16.75 15 18.25
Professional Knowledge 4.75 7 2.5 5.25

OICL AO Prelims Cut Off 2017 (Category wise)

Below, you can find the category wise cut off for the OICL AO Prelims exam for the post of Generalists:

Category Overall Cut Off (Out of 100)
UR (General) 59.75
SC 51.50
ST 43.75
OBC 56.25
HI (Hearing Impaired) 22.00
OC (Orthopedically Challenged) 50.25
VI (Visually Impaired) 45.25

OICL AO Prelims Section-wise Cut Off 2017

Refer to the table below for the section-wise cut off for OICL AO Prelims 2017:

Section UR SC / ST / OBC / PWD
English Language (30) 6.50 3.50
Reasoning Ability (35) 7.75 4.25
Quantitative Aptitude (35) 9.75 6.25

OICL AO Mains Cut Off 2017 (Out of 200)

The category wise overall cut off for the OICL AO Mains exam 2017 has been provided below:

Category Overall Cut Off
UR (General) 110.25
SC 92.00
ST 80.00
OBC 103.50
HI (Hearing Impaired) 69.50
OC (Orthopedically Challenged) 102.50
VI (Visually Impaired) 94.39

Steps to Check OICL AO Cut Off 2026

Once released, candidates can check the OICL AO Cut Off 2026 by visiting the official website and following the steps provided below. Since the Preliminary Examination is the first stage of the selection process, the OICL AO Prelims Cut Off will be announced before the cut-off for the subsequent stages.

  • Step 1: Visit the official website, @orientalinsurance.org.in and go to the ‘Career’ page.
  • Step 2: Now, locate the link that reads ‘OICL AO Cut off 2026’ and click on the link.
  • Step 3: Open the PDF and check the category-wise cut-off marks.
  • Step 4: Download the PDF, and check the minimum marks assigned for your category and stream.

Factors Determining OICL AO Cut Off 2026

Several factors play a key role in deciding the OICL AO Cut Off 2026, which is announced by the Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL). However, these factors may vary from time to time.

  • Number of vacancies
  • Difficulty level of the paper
  • Performance of the candidates
  • Number of vacancies
Links Related to OICL AO
OICL AO Recruitment 2026 OICL AO Syllabus 2026
OICL AO Salary 2026 OICL AO Previous Year Question Paper

FAQs

When will the OICL AO Prelims Cut Off 2026 be released

The official cut-off is typically released 2-3 weeks after the result declaration. For the Jan 2026 exam, expect it by late February 2026.

Will the cut-off be released separately for each stage of the exam?

Yes, OICL releases separate cut-off lists for the Prelims, Mains, and Interview rounds. Each list is published along with the respective stage’s result.

Is there any negative marking in OICL AO?

Yes, there is a penalty of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains.

Where can I check the official OICL AO Cut Off PDF?

You can download the official PDF from the "Careers" section of orientalinsurance.org.in.

Why should I check the previous year’s OICL AO Cut Off?

Previous year cut-off marks help candidates understand competition trends, exam difficulty patterns, and set an effective target score for OICL AO 2026.

Are Descriptive Test marks added to the final merit

No, the OICL AO Descriptive paper (Essay and Precis) is qualifying in nature. However, you must score the minimum qualifying marks to stay in the race.

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