OICL AO Recruitment 2026 for Computer Science Candidates – Eligibility, Vacancy, Salary & Notification
OICL Administrative Officer Recruitment
AO Scale-I – Generalist Eligibility for Computer Science Graduates
Vacancies • Eligibility • Age • Fee • Salary • Selection • Official Notification
2025–26 recruitment cycleFind Recruitment Details
- Recruitment Overview
- Job Title & IT Eligibility
- Vacancy Details
- Important Dates
- Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification
- Age Limit
- Application Fee
- Selection Process
- Salary & Pay Scale
- Job Location
- Experience Requirements
- Skills & Certifications
- Application Mode
- Exam & Interview Dates
- Reservation Details
- Document Checklist
- Contact & Official Links
- FAQs
1. OICL AO Recruitment – Overview
The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) is a wholly owned Government of India public sector general insurance company.
2. Job Title & IT Candidate Eligibility
Administrative Officer (Generalist)
Vacancies: 285
Computer Science candidates: A graduate or postgraduate degree in any stream can satisfy the educational discipline requirement, provided the candidate meets the required percentage and other conditions.
This is a Generalist officer role, not a dedicated IT Officer role.
Administrative Officer (Hindi / Rajbhasha)
Vacancies: 15
Requires the specified postgraduate Hindi/English qualification combinations in the official notification. A Computer Science degree alone does not meet this specialist language qualification.
3. Number of Vacancies
| Discipline | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generalist | 285 | 123 | 68 | 42 | 24 | 28 |
| Hindi Officer | 15 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 300 | Generalist + Hindi Officer | ||||
The official advertisement also specifies PwBD distribution and backlog vacancies. The vacancy figures are provisional and subject to the company's requirements.
4. Important Application Dates
| Event | Official date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 1 December 2025 |
| Online registration begins | 1 December 2025 |
| Last date to apply | 15 December 2025 |
| Fee payment period | 1–15 December 2025 |
| Preliminary exam | 10 January 2026 |
| Main exam | 28 February 2026 |
| Interview | To be notified to shortlisted candidates |
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The previous application deadline was 15 December 2025.
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No future AO–IT application deadline is set in this article because a new official notification has not been verified.
Check Latest OICL Recruitment Notices5. Eligibility Criteria
Generalist discipline
- Graduate or postgraduate in any stream from a recognised university.
- Minimum 60% marks in either degree examination.
- Minimum 55% marks for SC/ST candidates.
- Candidate must meet the nationality conditions in the notification.
- Qualification result must have been declared on or before 30 November 2025.
Hindi Officer discipline
Requires one of the specified postgraduate qualification combinations in Hindi and English, with the required marks. See the official advertisement for all accepted combinations.
Read Full Eligibility Conditions6. Educational Qualifications
| Discipline | Official qualification |
|---|---|
| Generalist | Graduate / Postgraduate in any stream from a recognised university: 60% marks, or 55% for SC/ST. |
| Hindi Officer | Master's degree in the specified Hindi/English combinations, with 60% marks or 55% for SC/ST. |
Degree result and supporting marksheets/certificates must satisfy the notification's prescribed cut-off date.
7. Age Limit
Age as on 30 November 2025:
Candidate must have been born between 1 December 1995 and 30 November 2004, inclusive.
Upper-age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Eligible Ex-servicemen / specified defence personnel | As specified in the notification |
| Widows / divorced / legally separated women who have not remarried | 9 years |
| Existing confirmed employees of public-sector general insurance companies | 8 years |
The official advertisement contains detailed conditions and a maximum-age cap for cumulative relaxations.
8. Application Fee
| Category | Fee including GST |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹250 – intimation charges only |
| All other candidates | ₹1,000 – application fee and intimation charges |
Payment was online. Transaction charges, if applicable, were payable by the candidate. The fee was non-refundable.
These fees apply to the 2025–26 recruitment notice, not a future recruitment cycle.
9. Selection Process
Preliminary examination – Generalist
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
Main examination – Generalist
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 45 | 45 |
| English Language | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 |
| Computer Knowledge | 35 | 35 |
| Objective total | 200 | 200 |
| Descriptive English | Essay and précis | 30 |
Computer Knowledge: The Generalist Main Examination includes a 35-question, 35-mark Computer Knowledge section with a 15-minute duration. This is an examination subject, not evidence of a separate IT Officer post.
Final selection
The final score uses Main Examination objective marks and Interview marks in an 80:20 ratio. The descriptive test is qualifying in nature and is not included in final merit.
Wrong answers in objective tests attract a penalty of one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question.
10. Salary / Pay Scale
Pay scale: ₹50,925 – 2,500(14) – ₹85,925 – 2,710(4) – ₹96,765.
The approximate total emoluments are for metropolitan centres and include applicable allowances. Other benefits include New Pension System, gratuity, leave travel concession, medical benefits, group personal accident insurance and accommodation as per company norms.
11. Job Location
Selected officers may be posted or transferred to any location in India according to company requirements.
The official notice states a minimum stay of three years at the initial place of posting.
Officers are appointed on probation for one year, which may be extended as specified in the advertisement.
12. Experience Requirements
The Generalist educational qualification section does not prescribe a minimum number of years of prior work experience.
The interview document checklist mentions experience certificates, if any. This does not make prior experience a compulsory eligibility condition for the Generalist discipline.
Always check the complete notice for any additional service conditions.
13. Skills & Certifications
The Generalist qualification clause does not require a specific IT certification or programming-language certificate.
Computer Knowledge is included in the Generalist Main Examination:
- 35 questions
- 35 marks
- 15 minutes
The official notice also requires appointed officers to pass the non-life Licentiate Examination conducted by the Insurance Institute of India during probation, as specified in its service conditions.
14. Application Mode
Online application only through the OICL website and the recruitment application link provided in the notification.
The application period for this cycle was 1–15 December 2025 and is now closed.
OICL Careers Page15. Examination / Interview Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | 10 January 2026 |
| Main Examination | 28 February 2026 |
| Interview | To be notified to shortlisted candidates |
Interview centre, address, time and date are communicated to shortlisted candidates through their interview call letters.
Check OICL Recruitment Updates16. Reservation / Quota Details
The 300 advertised vacancies include UR, OBC, SC, ST and EWS allocations, along with specified PwBD reservation.
- Generalist: UR 123, OBC 68, SC 42, ST 24, EWS 28.
- Hindi Officer: UR 7, OBC 4, SC 2, ST 1, EWS 1.
PwBD reservation and backlog details are provided separately in the official vacancy table. Category certificates must meet the notification's prescribed format and validity requirements.
OBC candidates must meet the Non-Creamy Layer conditions. EWS candidates must provide the prescribed Income and Asset Certificate.
17. Document Checklist
This checklist is based on the official advertisement's examination and interview requirements.
18. Contact / Official Information
For recruitment-specific questions, use the contact information stated in the relevant official advertisement or recruitment notice. Do not rely on unofficial phone numbers or agents.
Official Recruitment Advertisement PDF19. Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a separate OICL AO IT Officer vacancy in 2026?
The 2025–26 official advertisement lists Generalist and Hindi Officer disciplines. It does not list a separate AO IT Officer discipline.
Can a Computer Science graduate apply for OICL AO Generalist?
The Generalist qualification accepts graduation or postgraduation in any stream, subject to the prescribed marks threshold and other conditions. Computer Science graduates can therefore meet the degree-discipline requirement.
How many vacancies were advertised?
There were 300 vacancies: 285 Generalist and 15 Hindi Officer posts.
What is the minimum percentage for Generalist?
60% for candidates generally and 55% for SC/ST candidates.
Is prior work experience compulsory?
The Generalist qualification clause does not prescribe a minimum prior-experience requirement.
Is the 2025–26 application still open?
No. The official application window ended on 15 December 2025.
Where can I check a new OICL AO notification?
Visit the official OICL Careers page and Latest Updates page. A future notification should be treated separately from the completed 2025–26 cycle.
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