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The Oriental Insurance Company Recruitment 2025: The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) invites applications from eligible candidates for the recruitment of 500 Assistants in Class III cadre. We know that it is a PSU and it comes under the Ministry of Finance. Its headquarters is in New Delhi. Therefore, it is an opportunity for candidates who want to join a PSU job. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for it through its official website. Online registration for this recruitment has started from 2nd August and it will continue till 17th August. In this article, we have provided all the details of this recruitment. Candidates are advised to read the full article before applying for it.
The Oriental Insurance Company Recruitment 2025
Important Dates for OICL Assistant Recruitment
The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) has released the notification for the recruitment of Assistants in Class III cadre. All the important dates of this recruitment are clearly mentioned in the official notification, such as application starting and ending dates, and tentative preliminary and main exam dates. We have given all the important dates below. Therefore, candidates are advised to check all the dates carefully and apply for it before the last date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 01.08.2025 |
| Application Start Date | 02.08.2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17.08.2025 |
| Tentative Date of Tier I (Preliminary) Online Examination | 07.09.2025 |
| Tentative Date of Tier II (Main) Online Examination | 28.10.2025 |
| Download of Call Letters | 7 days prior to each examination |
OICL Vacancy Details
As we mentioned earlier, there are a total of 500 vacancies, with Delhi having 66 vacancies, which is the highest in number, and Goa having only 1, which is the least number of vacancies. In this article, we have provided only the total vacancies. However, for state-wise and category-wise vacancy details, candidates are advised to read the official notification.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant (Class III) | 500 |
OICL Eligibility Criteria
If we talk about the eligibility criteria, then we can say that a citizen of India is eligible for this recruitment. However, subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees (before 01.01.1962), or persons of Indian origin who have migrated from specified countries are also eligible for this recruitment. Other eligibility criteria, such as age limits and educational qualification, are given below.
Age Limit (as on 31.07.2025): If we talk about the age limits of this recruitment, then we can say that candidates' age must be between 21 and 30 years. However, age relaxation will be given as per the government rules. Age relaxations are as follows.
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-creamy layer): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Actual service period + 3 years (max 45 years)
- Widows/Divorced women: 5 years
- Existing OICL employees: 5 years
Educational Qualification: Candidates with graduation in any discipline from a recognized university, with English as a subject at SSC/HSC/Intermediate/Graduation level, are eligible for this recruitment. However, knowledge of the regional language of the applied State/UT is required.
Application Fee
Eligible and interested candidates have to pay application fees for this recruitment. However, SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates have to pay a lesser amount than all other candidates. We have given all the details below; candidates must check it before applying.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen | ₹100/- (Intimation Charges only) |
| All other candidates | ₹850/- (Application fee including Intimation Charges) |
OICL Assistant Selection Process
Eligible and interested candidates have to pass the OICL selection process to join as an Assistant in Oriental Insurance Company Limited. There are mainly three stages of the selection process, which we have mentioned below. However, the merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained by students in the main examination.
- Tier I - Preliminary Online Examination (Objective)
- Tier II - Main Online Examination (Objective)
- Regional Language Test (Qualifying)
OICL Exam Pattern
Tier I - Preliminary Examination: In the preliminary exam, a candidate will get 60 minutes to answer 100 questions. Each question will carry only one mark. There are three sections in the preliminary exam: English Language, Reasoning, and Numerical Ability. It is an objective type test. However, it is qualifying in nature; its marks will not be counted in the final merit list.
Tier II - Main Examination: The total marks of the main examination are 250. A candidate will get 2 hours for this mains examination. It consists of five sections: English Language, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Computer Knowledge, and General Awareness. We have already mentioned earlier that the final merit list will be prepared on the basis of this main examination. Candidates are advised to read the official notification for more detailed information.
Regional Language Test: If we talk about the regional language test, then we can say that it is qualifying in nature. Its marks will not be counted in the final merit list. For more detailed information, candidates are instructed to read the official notification carefully.
How to Apply for OICL Recruitment
Eligible and interested candidates can apply for it through its official website. We have provided all the steps below on how to apply for OICL Assistant recruitment. Candidates have to upload various documents while applying online. Candidates are advised to enter all the information correctly so that they do not face any problems in the future.
- Visit the official website: https://www.orientalinsurance.org.in
- Go to the Career Section and click on "APPLY ONLINE"
- Register by entering Name, Contact details, and Email-id
- Fill the online application form and upload scanned documents (Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, Hand Written Declaration)
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference
Important Links
All the important links of OICL Assistant recruitment are given below. Through these links, candidates can download the official notification and navigate to the application portal easily.
Additional Details
- Candidates must apply for vacancies in one State/UT only and appear for the exam from a centre in that State/UT.
- Regional Language Test will be conducted to assess proficiency in the regional language of the applied State/UT.
- Documents required at the time of Regional Language Test: Call Letter, Online Application Form, Photo ID Proof, Educational Certificates, Caste Certificate (if applicable), etc.
- Selected candidates will be on probation for a minimum period of 6 months.
FAQs – The Oriental Insurance Company Recruitment 2025
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online is 17.08.2025.
How many vacancies are there?
A total of 500 vacancies have been announced, including backlog vacancies.
What is the selection process?
The selection process consists of Tier I (Preliminary) Online Examination, Tier II (Main) Online Examination, and Regional Language Test.
