The New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL) has released the detailed notification for the NIACL Apprentice Recruitment 2025, inviting applications for 500 apprentice posts across various states and union territories. Candidates will be selected through a two-stage process: an online written test and a regional language test. Here’s everything you need to know about the syllabus, exam pattern, and exam date.
NIACL Apprentice Selection Process 2025
Candidates who clear both stages and the document verification round will be selected for a one-year apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The selection for the NIACL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 involves two main stages:
- Online Written Test (Objective Type)
- Regional Language Test (for candidates without proof of language proficiency)
NIACL Apprentice Exam Pattern 2025
The online written exam will be objective in nature, comprising 100 questions for a total of 100 marks, with a duration of 60 minutes. The exam will assess candidates in four major sections:
| S. No | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium | Duration |
| 1 | General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 | English/Hindi | |
| 2 | General English | 25 | 25 | English | |
| 3 | Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 | English/Hindi | |
| 4 | Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 | English/Hindi | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
NIACL Apprentice Syllabus 2025
The NIACL Apprentice 2025 syllabus covers key areas needed for the role, focusing on testing candidates’ general awareness, language skills, reasoning ability, numerical aptitude, and computer knowledge. The objective exam is designed to evaluate practical understanding and aptitude essential for the insurance sector. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the syllabus for each section:
1. General/Financial Awareness
- Current Affairs (last 6 months)
- Indian Economy Basics
- Insurance Industry Knowledge
- Important Government Schemes
- Banking Awareness (RBI, SEBI, Budget, etc.)
- National and International News
- Awards, Books, Sports, and Summits
2. General English
- Reading Comprehension
- Error Spotting
- Sentence Improvement
- Cloze Test
- Para Jumbles
- Fill in the Blanks
- Synonyms/Antonyms
- Vocabulary and Grammar Usage
3. Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude
Quantitative Aptitude:
- Simplification & Approximation
- Number Series
- Percentage, Profit & Loss
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Ratio & Proportion
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Averages & Mixtures
- Data Interpretation
Reasoning Aptitude:
- Syllogism
- Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
- Blood Relations
- Coding-Decoding
- Inequalities
- Direction Sense
- Series and Order Ranking
4. Computer Knowledge
- Basic Computer Terminology
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Internet Basics
- Operating Systems (Windows, Linux)
- Computer Hardware & Software
- Networking and Security
- Email and Web Browsers
NIACL Apprentice Regional Language Test
Only candidates who do not provide proof of having studied the local language in 10th or 12th will have to appear for this test. It will evaluate the candidate’s ability to read, write, speak, and understand the regional language of the state they applied for.
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