OICL Administrative Officer (AO) Recruitment 2025
Notification Date: November 25 – 01 December 2025
Organisation: The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL)
Post: Administrative Officer (Scale-I)
Total Vacancies: 300 Posts
Generalist Officers: 285
Hindi (Rajbhasha) Officers: 15
This is a major government insurance officer recruitment open to graduates and postgraduates seeking a stable career in the public sector insurance industry.
Vacancy Details
Post Category Vacancies
Administrative Officer – Generalist 285
Administrative Officer – Hindi Officer 15
Total 300
These posts include backlog vacancies and are for the Scale-I cadre, which is the entry-level officer position in OICL.
Educational Qualification
Administrative Officer – Generalist
Graduate or Postgraduate degree from a recognized university in any discipline.
Candidates should have a minimum percentage requirement (commonly around 60% marks for General/OBC/EWS and 55% for SC/ST) in graduation/post-graduation.
Administrative Officer – Hindi Officer
Master’s Degree (preferably in Hindi, or English with Hindi) from a recognized university.
Must include Hindi and English as major/compulsory/elective subjects at degree level.
Final detailed eligibility (including exact subject combinations) is available in the official notification PDF on the OICL careers page.
Age Limit (as on 31/11/2025)
Minimum: 21 years
Maximum: 30 years
Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Government of India rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen etc.
Salary & Job Benefits
Administrative Officers in OICL receive competitive pay and allowances, typically:
Basic Pay: Approx. ₹50,925/-
Gross Monthly Salary: Around ₹85,000/- (approx.) including allowances.
Scale: AO Scale-I pay scale is structured with base, increments & allowances.
Benefits Include:
Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Medical Insurance
Leave Concession
Pension / NPS
Study leave, LTC, PF, gratuity, etc. (usual PSU officer benefits)
Selection Process
The OICL AO recruitment is carried out in multiple phases:
Preliminary Examination (Prelims)
Objective style
Screening test to shortlist for Main exam
Main Examination (Mains)
Objective + descriptive paper(s)
Subject knowledge & professional/English writing
Interview / Personal Interaction
Candidates qualifying the mains are called for interview
Document Verification & Medical
Verification of originals & medical fitness before appointment
This selection structure is similar to other insurance PSU AO recruitments and ensures merit-based candidate evaluation.
Important Dates (2025–2026)
Event Date
Notification Published 25 Nov – 01 Dec 2025
Online Application Start 01 Dec 2025
Last Date to Apply 15–18 Dec 2025 (varies by portal source)
Tier-I (Prelims) Exam 10 Jan 2026 (Tentative)
Tier-II (Mains) Exam 28 Feb 2026 (Tentative)
Interview / Final To be notified later
Always check the official OICL notification PDF for confirmed dates and any schedule updates.
How to Apply
Visit the official OICL website:
https://orientalinsurance.org.in
Oriental Insurance
Go to Careers / Recruitment section.
Find the OICL AO Scale-I Recruitment 2025 notification PDF.
Read eligibility and instructions carefully.
Click Apply Online link once registration opens.
Register your email/mobile & generate login credentials.
Fill the online form with personal, educational & professional details.
Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates).
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Submit and download confirmation for future reference.
Application Fee
Category Fee
General / OBC / EWS ₹1,000/- (incl. GST)
SC / ST / PwBD / OICL Employees ₹250/- (incl. GST)
Fees are non-refundable and must be paid online during form submission.
Documents to Upload / Keep Ready
Passport-size photograph and signature
Graduation/Post-graduation certificates & mark sheets
Category (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) certificate (if applicable)
Photo ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)
DOB proof
Work experience certificates (if applicable)
Ensure
all documents are clear and legible before uploading.
Job Profile – OICL Administrative Officer
As an Administrative Officer (Scale-I), your responsibilities may include:
Handling insurance operations, underwriting, claims, customer service
Risk assessment, policy formulation, compliance
Administrative duties in branches / regional offices
Assisting with finance, HR, marketing initiatives (role depends on posting)
Participating in training & development programs for career growth
This role offers excellent growth prospects with regular promotions to mid & senior management
positions within OICL and allied insurance PSUs.
Why This Is a Valuable Opportunity
Government PSU job with job security & benefits
High starting salary (~₹85,000/month) plus allowances
Pan-India posting potential
Career growth up to senior management
Strong learning curve in insurance operations and banking-linked services
This makes it a sought-after examination for graduates aiming for an officer cadre position in the insurance sector.