Changes Introduced in OICL AO Notification PDF

The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) has announced the OICL Administrative Officer Recruitment Notification 2025, bringing several important updates compared to previous recruitment cycles. Aspirants targeting the Generalist Officer cadre will find the new notification particularly promising, with enhanced salary packages, more flexible eligibility criteria, and revised examination patterns.

Changes Introduced in OICL AO Notification PDF

The OICL AO Notification 2025 brings key updates, including a higher pay scale (₹50,925–₹96,765) with ₹85,000 in-hand salary, a revised exam pattern with a new Computer Knowledge section and Précis Writing, increased vacancies (285), reduced posting duration (3 years), flexible eligibility, and the introduction of EWS reservation and updated PwBD categories. Below is a detailed overview of the major changes introduced in the OICL AO 2025 notification.

Significant Revision in Salary and Benefits

One of the most noteworthy updates is the substantial increase in pay for the AO Generalist posts, making the role far more attractive:

• Basic Pay: Increased from ₹32,795 – ₹62,315 to ₹50,925 – ₹96,765.
• Approximate In-hand Salary: In metropolitan centers, the starting emoluments are now estimated at ₹85,000 per month, up from ₹51,000 in 2017.
• Application Fee: The General/OBC category fee has been revised to ₹1,000 (inclusive of GST) to align with industry standards.

Changes in OICL AO Exam Pattern for Generalist Posts

Introduction of Computer Knowledge Test: The 2025 exam now includes a Computer Knowledge section (35 marks), which was not part of the 2017 pattern.

Revision in Number of Questions and Marks per Section:

• Reasoning: Reduced from 50 questions (50 marks) to 45 questions (45 marks).
• English Language: Reduced from 50 questions (50 marks) to 40 questions (40 marks).
• General Awareness: Reduced from 50 questions (50 marks) to 40 questions (40 marks).
• Quantitative Aptitude: Reduced from 50 questions (50 marks) to 40 questions (40 marks).

Time Allocation Changes:

• Sections in 2025 are separately timed, e.g., Reasoning (45 min), English (40 min), GA (40 min), Quantitative Aptitude (40 min), Computer Knowledge (35 min).
• Descriptive Paper (Essay + Précis) remains 30 marks, with 30 minutes allotted for completion.

Medium of Exam: Most sections are now offered in English/Hindi, whereas the English section remains English only.

Total Marks and Duration:

• Objective Test: 200 marks (2025) vs 200 marks (2017), but now with more balanced marking across sections.
• Descriptive Test: Essay (20) + Précis (10), total 30 marks, similar to 2017 but Précis replaces Letter Writing.

Increase in Vacancies and Relaxation in Service Terms

The 2025 notification also improves career opportunities and flexibility for candidates:

• Vacancy Count: Increased from 223 to 285 posts for the Generalist Officer cadre.
• Posting Duration: The minimum mandatory stay at the first posting has been reduced from 5 years to 3 years, allowing officers greater mobility and flexibility in transfers.

Introduction of EWS Reservation and PwBD Updates

The 2025 notification also aligns with current government policies on reservations:

• EWS Reservation: 10% vertical reservation introduced for the Economically Weaker Section.
• PwBD Updates: Definitions and categories updated as per The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.