NIACL AO 2025 Notification Out, Apply Online for 550 Posts
REF NO: CORP.HRM/AO/2025
Recruitment of 550 Administrative Officers (Generalists & Specialists) in Scale-I
Organised by: The New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL)
| Details | Information | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|
| Total Vacancies: | 550 | Year: 2025-26 |
| Application Fee: | General/OBC/EWS: ₹850, SC/ST/PWD: ₹100 | Mode: Online only |
| Application Period: | 7 August 2025 - 30 August 2025 | Duration: 24 days |
| Selection Process: | Prelims, Mains, Interview | 3 Stages |
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Links |
|---|---|---|
Notification Release | 7 August 2025 | |
Application Start | 7 August 2025 | |
Application End | 30 August 2025 | |
Fee Payment End | 30 August 2025 | |
Pre-Exam Training | Invalid Date | |
Prelims Admit Card | Invalid Date | |
Prelims Exam | Invalid Date | |
Prelims Result | Invalid Date | |
Mains Admit Card | Invalid Date | |
Mains Exam | Invalid Date | |
Mains Result | Invalid Date | |
Interview | Invalid Date | |
Final Result | Invalid Date |
Note: All dates are tentative; refer to NIACL website for updates.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Criteria
Educational Qualification
Age Relaxations
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (5 years military service) | 5 years |
| Defence personnel disabled in hostilities/disturbed areas | 3 years |
| Existing Confirmed Employees of PSGI Companies (incl. GIC & AIC) | 8 years |
Note: Cumulative relaxation up to max 45 years. Ex-SM rules apply.
Nationality Requirements
- •Citizen of India
- •Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
- •Tibetan refugee before 01.01.1962 with intention of permanent settlement
- •Person of Indian origin from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Vietnam) with intention of permanent settlement
- •Non-Indian categories require eligibility certificate from Government of India
Computer Literacy
Basic computer knowledge required for online examination
Medical Fitness
Medical fitness certificate required as per company standards
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
Note: Qualify each section; ~15x vacancies shortlisted
Main Examination
Objective Test (Generalist)
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test of Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 40 min |
| Test of English Language | 50 | 50 | 40 min |
| Test of General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 30 min |
| Test of Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 40 min |
Objective Test (Specialist)
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test of Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Test of English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Test of General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 25 min |
| Test of Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Test of Professional Knowledge (Specialist) | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
Descriptive Test
Components: Essay (20 marks), Letter Writing (10 marks)
English only; evaluated only if objective qualified (min 15/30 overall, 13.5/30 for reserved); not counted in merit
Negative Marking
Objective Tests: 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer
Unattempted: No penalty
Syllabus
Preliminary Examination Syllabus
English Language
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Grammar
- •Vocabulary
- •Verbal Ability
Quantitative Aptitude
- •Simplification
- •Number Series
- •Data Interpretation
- •Quadratic Equations
- •Arithmetic (Profit/Loss, SI/CI, Time/Work, etc.)
Reasoning Ability
- •Puzzles/Seating
- •Syllogism
- •Coding-Decoding
- •Blood Relations
- •Direction Sense
- •Inequalities
Main Examination Syllabus
Reasoning
- •Advanced Puzzles
- •Input-Output
- •Data Sufficiency
- •Logical Reasoning
Quantitative Aptitude
- •Advanced DI
- •Data Sufficiency
- •Quantity Comparison
English Language
- •RC
- •Cloze Test
- •Error Spotting
- •Para Jumbles
- •Descriptive (Essay/Letter)
General/Economy/Banking Awareness
- •Current Affairs
- •Banking/Insurance Awareness
- •Static GK
Professional Knowledge
As per Annexure-A (specialist-specific: e.g., Engineering for Risk/Auto, Law for Legal, etc.)
Descriptive Test
- •Essay on current/economy/insurance topics
- •Formal/Informal Letter Writing
Vacancies
Category-wise Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 83 |
| ST | 42 |
| OBC | 148 |
| EWS | 55 |
| UR | 222 |
| Total | 550 |
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) Vacancies
Specialization-wise Vacancies
| Specialization | Total | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risk Engineers | 50 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 19 |
| Automobile Engineers | 75 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 8 | 31 |
| Legal Specialists | 50 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 20 |
| Accounts Specialists | 25 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 10 |
| AO (Health) | 50 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 19 |
| IT Specialists | 25 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 9 |
| Business Analysts | 75 | 11 | 6 | 20 | 8 | 30 |
| Company Secretary | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Actuarial Specialists | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Generalists | 193 | 29 | 15 | 52 | 19 | 78 |
Note: Vacancies are provisional and may vary. Apply for only one discipline.
Application Process
Basic Information
Application Fee
Application Steps
| Step | Action Required |
|---|---|
1 | Visit NIACL website → Recruitment → Apply Online → New Registration |
2 | Enter name, contact, email → Get Provisional Reg No & Password |
3 | Fill details, save/next, upload photo/signature/thumb impression/handwritten declaration |
4 | Preview → Pay fee online → Submit & print application/e-receipt |
Upload Specifications
| Document Type | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Photo | 4.5cm × 3.5cm, specifications as per guidelines |
| Signature | Black ink, no capitals |
| Left Thumb Impression | White paper, black/blue ink; alternatives if missing |
| Handwritten Declaration | English handwriting (or typed for VI), exact text: 'I, _______ (Name), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.' |
Pre-Exam Training
| Mode | Eligibility | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Online | SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy)/PwBD who opt during application | Does not guarantee selection; details on website |
Selection Process
Selection Stages
Phase-I: Preliminary (Objective)
Phase-II: Main (Objective + Descriptive)
Phase-III: Interview
Interview Details
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Final Score Weightage
Provisional Allotment
Merit list (descending order); waiting list up to 50%; subject to medical, document verification
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