OICL AO Syllabus 2024: OICL AO Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern is released with official notification. Candidates can check below Oriental Insurance AO Syllabus and Exam 2024 before appearing in Oriental Insurance AO Exam 2024. The tentative date of OICL AO Exam 2024 for the preliminary stage is May/June 2024.

The study syllabus helps the researcher as a guide and shows the most important areas and topics which are likely to be asked in the examination. In this article, we provide a detailed OICL AO Syllabus pdf and exam pattern.

OICL AO Syllabus 2024

Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) has released the OICL AO Recruitment notification for the recruitment of 100 Administrative Officers (Scale-1) in various sectors across India. Eligible and interested candidates should know about OICL AO Syllabus for 2024. It is important for the candidates to go through the detailed exam syllabus and exam pattern for Prelims and Mains exam to start preparing for OICL AO Prelims and Mains exam. Keep reading for a detailed overview of OICL AO Syllabus 2024.

OICL AO Selection Process consist of Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. To participate in the examination, candidates must be of the age group of 21 to 30 years. A bank aspirant must formulate a strategy that covers all important subjects to ensure effective preparation. Here we have collected the details regarding OICL AO Syllabus 2024 for Administrative Officer posts.

OICL AO Syllabus 2024 Overview

As per the released OICL AO Recruitment Notification 2024, applicants will be selected on the basis of marks obtained by them in Prelims, Mains Examination and Interview which will be conducted by Oriental Insurance Company Limited. The detailed overview is provided in the table below:

OICL AO Syllabus 2024 Overview
Recruitment Body	Oriental Insurance Company Ltd
Posts	Administrative Officer (AO)
Vacancies	100
Online Registration Start Date	21 March 2024
Online Registration End Date	12 April 2024
OICL AO Exam Date 2024	May/June 2024
Category	Syllabus
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, and Interview
Number of Questions	Prelims- 100 Mains- 200
Negative Marking	1/4th mark
Duration of Exam	Prelims – 60 Minutes and Mains – 150 Minutes (2.5 Hours)
Official website	orientalinsurance.org.in

OICL AO Recruitment Selection Process 2024

Desirous candidates will be selected for Administrative Officer post on the basis of their performance in the following stages of the selection process:

1. Prelims Exam:
   • Format: Objective type questions.
   • Qualifying Nature: Marks obtained in preliminary examination do not affect the final merit list.
2. Mains Exam:
   • Format: A combination of objective and descriptive type papers.
   • Total Marks: 230 (200 for Objective + 30 for Discriptive).
   • Eligibility Requirements: To pass, candidates must obtain minimum marks in both sectional and overall categories.
3. Interview:
   • Qualification Criteria: Successful Mains Examination candidates proceed to the Interview stage.
   • Weightage: The Online Examination holds 80% weightage, while the Interview holds 20%.

Final Selection:

• Final selection is determined by combined performance in Main Examination and Interview.
• The weighting ratio for online exam and interview is 80:20 respectively.
• The marks obtained in preliminary examination do not contribute to the final merit list.

OICL AO Exam Pattern And Syllabus (Prelims)

The OICL AO Exam Pattern 2024 for Prelims exam has three parts: Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability and English Language. The detailed description of the exam pattern for the first stage of examination is given below:

Name of Test	No. of Qs.	Max. Marks	Duration
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	35	35	20 minutes
English Language	30	30	20 minutes
Total	100	100	60 minutes

• The sectional time allotted for each section is 20 minutes.
• There will be negative marking of 1/4 marks for each wrong answer, resulting in deduction of 0.25 marks from the total marks.

IOCL AO Syllabus 2024 for Prelims

Understanding the syllabus is the first step to pre paring for the exam by familiarizing yourself with the topics included in the exam. Candidates should prepare effectively for the examination by knowing the syllabus and exam pattern thoroughly. We have discussed below the IOCL AO Syllabus 2024 for each section.

IOCL AO Syllabus 2024 (Prelims)
Section	Topic
Reasoning	Substitution. Sentence Arrangement. Synonyms. Error Correction (Underlined Part). Idioms and Phrases. Sentence Completion. Sentence Improvement. Antonyms. Para Completion. Joining Sentences. Spelling Test. Fill in the blanks. Spotting Errors Active and Passive Voice. Prepositions. Passage Completion. Transformation. Error Correction (Phrase in Bold)
Quantitative Aptitude	Quadratic Equations. Mixtures and Allegations. Indices and Surds. Simplification and Approximation. Percentages. Areas. Problems on L.C.M. and H.C.F. Compound Interest. Permutations and Combinations. Problems on Trains. Problems on Numbers. Time and Distance. Numbers and Ages. Time and Work Partnership. Volumes Profit and Loss. Mensuration. Races and Games. Boats and Streams. Pipes and Cisterns. Probability. Odd Man Out. Simple Equations. Ratio and Proportion. Simple Interest. Averages.
Reasoning Ability	Logical Reasoning. Analogies. Matching Definitions. Letter and Symbol Series. Logical Problems. Analytical Reasoning. Statement and Argument. Number Series. Verbal Classification. Logical Deduction. Verbal Reasoning. Puzzles Data Sufficiency

OICL AO Exam Pattern And Syllabus (Mains)

Candidates who appear in the preliminary exam will appear in the main exam. The main examination consists of 5 sections Reasoning, English Language, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and Technical and Professional Knowledge. The detailed examination pattern is given below:

Name of the Test	No. of Qs.	Max Marks	Duration
Reasoning	40	40	30 Minutes
English Language	40	40	30 Minutes
General Awareness	40	40	25 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	40	40	30 Minutes
Professional Knowledge (Relevant Discipline)	40	40	35 Minutes
Total	200	200	150 Minutes (2hrs & 30 mins)

• There will be negative marking of 1/4 marks for each wrong answer, resulting in deduction of 0.25 marks from the total marks.

IOCL AO Syllabus 2024 (Mains)

Candidates should first study the most important topics according to the exam pattern. Understanding the complete syllabus and exam pattern will make it easier to crack the exam with good marks. We have explained about IOCL AO Mains Syllabus 2024 in detail below.

IOCL AO Syllabus 2024 (Mains)
Section	Topic
Reasoning	Substitution. Sentence Arrangement. Synonyms. Error Correction (Underlined Part). Idioms and Phrases. Sentence Completion. Sentence Improvement. Antonyms. Para Completion. Joining Sentences. Spelling Test. Fill in the blanks. Spotting Errors Active and Passive Voice. Prepositions. Passage Completion. Transformation. Error Correction (Phrase in Bold)
Quantitative Aptitude	Quadratic Equations. Mixtures and Allegations. Indices and Surds. Simplification and Approximation. Percentages. Areas. Problems on L.C.M. and H.C.F. Compound Interest. Permutations and Combinations. Problems on Trains. Problems on Numbers. Time and Distance. Numbers and Ages. Time and Work Partnership. Volumes Profit and Loss. Mensuration. Races and Games. Boats and Streams. Pipes and Cisterns. Probability. Odd Man Out. Simple Equations. Ratio and Proportion. Simple Interest. Averages.
Reasoning Ability	Logical Reasoning. Analogies. Matching Definitions. Letter and Symbol Series. Logical Problems. Analytical Reasoning. Statement and Argument. Number Series. Verbal Classification. Logical Deduction. Verbal Reasoning. Puzzles Data Sufficiency
General Awareness	Current Affairs Summits Books & Authors Awards Sports Defence National Appointment International Obituary Banking Awareness Indian Financial System History of Indian Banking Industry Regulatory Bodies Monetary & Credit Policies Budget Basics and Current Union Budget International Organization / Financial Institutions Capital Market & Money Market Government Schemes Abbreviations Economic Terminologies
Professional Knowledge	As per the relevant discipline

FAQs (OICL AO Syllabus 2024 & Exam Pattern)

What are the steps in OICL AO Selection Process?

The selection process includes Prelims, Mains and Interview stage.

When will the registration for OICL AO Recruitment 2024 start and finish?

The registration process will start on 21st March 2024 and end on 12th April 2024.

Is there any negative marking in OICL AO preliminary exam?

Yes, there is negative marking of 1/4 marks for each wrong answer in Prelims and Mains examination.

What subjects are included in OICL AO Main Exam?

The main examination consists of Reasoning, English Language, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and Technical and Professional Knowledge in the respective discipline.

What is the total duration of OICL AO Preliminary Exam 2024?

The total duration of OICL AO Preliminary exam is 60 minutes (1 hour).

What are the Steps Involved in OICL AO Selection Process 2024?

The stages involved in the OICL AO selection process 2024 are preliminary, mains and interview.