{"id":168705,"date":"2025-12-22T16:42:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T11:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=168705"},"modified":"2025-12-22T16:42:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T11:12:58","slug":"oicl-ao-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/oicl-ao-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"OICL AO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025, Prelims and Mains"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/oicl-ao-syllabus\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/oicl-ao-syllabus\/#What_is_the_OICL_AO_selection_process\" >What is the OICL AO selection process?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/oicl-ao-syllabus\/#OICL_AO_Syllabus_2025\" >OICL AO Syllabus 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/oicl-ao-syllabus\/#What_is_the_OICL_AO_Prelims_Syllabus\" >What is the OICL AO Prelims Syllabus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/oicl-ao-syllabus\/#What_is_the_OICL_AO_Mains_Syllabus\" >What is the OICL AO Mains Syllabus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/oicl-ao-syllabus\/#OICL_AO_Exam_Pattern_2025\" >OICL AO Exam Pattern 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/oicl-ao-syllabus\/#What_is_the_exam_pattern_for_OICL_AO_prelims\" >What is the exam pattern for OICL AO prelims?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/oicl-ao-syllabus\/#What_is_the_exam_pattern_for_OICL_AO_mains\" >What is the exam pattern for OICL AO mains?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/oicl-ao-syllabus\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-ai-summarize yoast-ai-summarize\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list yoast-ai-summarize-list\">\n<li>The OICL AO selection process includes prelims, mains, and interview stages, with an 80:20 weightage for the final list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The OICL AO prelims exam consists of three sections: quantitative aptitude, reasoning ability, and English language, totaling 100 marks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Mains Exam for OICL AO has five sections with advanced topics, including professional knowledge based on specific disciplines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates face negative marking of 1\/4th mark for incorrect answers in both Prelims and Mains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) has released the recruitment notification for 300 Administrative Officer (Scale I) posts. Candidates preparing for the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/oicl-ao-notification\/?ref=conttm-bank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OICL AO Exam 2025 <\/a><\/strong>must be familiar with the latest OICL AO syllabus and exam pattern to plan their preparation effectively. The exam is conducted in three stages: prelims, mains, and interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-oicl-ao-selection-process\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_OICL_AO_selection_process\"><\/span>What is the OICL AO selection process?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>OICL AO selection process<\/strong> consists of three stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tier I (Prelims)<\/strong> \u2013 Qualifying in nature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tier II (Mains)<\/strong> \u2013 Marks considered for final merit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interview<\/strong> \u2013 Final stage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>final merit list<\/strong> is prepared using an <strong>80:20 weightage of Mains (Objective Test) and Interview<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/oicl-ao-mock-test\/?ref=conttm-bank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt a free oICL AO mock test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OICL_AO_Syllabus_2025\"><\/span>OICL AO Syllabus 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The OICL AO syllabus is designed to assess candidates\u2019 aptitude, reasoning ability, language skills, awareness, and professional knowledge. The syllabus is different for Prelims and Mains, and candidates must prepare accordingly to clear each stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-oicl-ao-prelims-syllabus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_OICL_AO_Prelims_Syllabus\"><\/span>What is the OICL AO Prelims Syllabus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>OICL AO Prelims syllabus<\/strong> includes three sections: <strong>English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong>. This stage is qualifying, but clearing sectional and overall cut-offs is mandatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Important Topics<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Error Spotting, Sentence Correction, Para Jumbles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>Simplification, Number Series, Percentage, Ratio &amp; Proportion, Average, Time &amp; Work, Profit &amp; Loss, Data Interpretation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning Ability<\/td><td>Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Inequality, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Input-Output<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-oicl-ao-mains-syllabus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_OICL_AO_Mains_Syllabus\"><\/span>What is the OICL AO Mains Syllabus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>OICL AO Mains syllabus<\/strong> is more detailed and includes <strong>Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and Professional Knowledge<\/strong>. A <strong>descriptive English test<\/strong> is also conducted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Important Topics<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning Ability<\/td><td>Puzzles, Logical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Grammar, Vocabulary<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>Arithmetic, Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equations, Number Series<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>Current Affairs, Banking &amp; Insurance Awareness, Economy, Government Schemes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Professional Knowledge<\/td><td>As per the relevant discipline<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/oicl-ao\/?ref=conttm-bank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll in OICL AO Online coaching<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OICL_AO_Exam_Pattern_2025\"><\/span>OICL AO Exam Pattern 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The OICL AO exam pattern differs for prelims and mains. Each stage has sectional timing and negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer in objective tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There is a sectional timing of 20 minutes for each section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For every incorrect answer, there will be a negative marking of 1\/4th mark, resulting in a deduction of 0.25 marks from the total score.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-exam-pattern-for-oicl-ao-prelims\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_exam_pattern_for_OICL_AO_prelims\"><\/span>What is the exam pattern for OICL AO prelims?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The prelims exam is an objective test of 100 marks with a total duration of 60 minutes. Each section has a separate time limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>20 mins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning Ability<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>20 mins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>20 mins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>60 mins<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/oicl-ao-live-test\/?ref=conttm-bank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt OICL AO Live test every monday and tuesday<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-exam-pattern-for-oicl-ao-mains\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_exam_pattern_for_OICL_AO_mains\"><\/span>What is the exam pattern for OICL AO mains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mains exam includes an objective test and a descriptive English paper. Marks from the objective test are considered for the final merit list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-oicl-ao-mains-exam-pattern-generalist\">OICL AO Mains Exam Pattern (Generalist)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>45<\/td><td>45<\/td><td>45 mins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>30 mins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>20 mins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40 mins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computer Knowledge<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>15 mins<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Objective Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>150 mins<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Descriptive English<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30 mins<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-oicl-ao-mains-exam-pattern-hindi-officer\">OICL AO Mains Exam Pattern (Hindi Officer)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Medium<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning<\/td><td>Objective<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>30 mins<\/td><td>Eng\/Hindi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>Objective<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>20 mins<\/td><td>English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Professional Knowledge (Hindi\/English)<\/td><td>Objective<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>50 mins<\/td><td>Eng\/Hindi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness<\/td><td>Objective<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>10 mins<\/td><td>Eng\/Hindi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computer Knowledge<\/td><td>Objective<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>10 mins<\/td><td>Eng\/Hindi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total (Objective)<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td><strong>150<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>120 mins<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hindi &amp; English (Essay, Letter, Translation)<\/td><td>Descriptive<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>60 mins<\/td><td>Eng\/Hindi<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/oicl-ao-salary\/?ref=conttm-bank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check OICL AO Salary and job profile<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1: What is the selection process for OICL AO 2025?<br><\/strong>A1: The OICL AO selection process consists of three stages\u2014prelims, mains, and interview. The final merit list is prepared using an 80:20 weightage of the Mains Objective Test and Interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2: Is the OICL AO Prelims exam qualifying in nature?<br><\/strong>A2: Yes, the OICL AO Prelims exam is qualifying in nature, but candidates must clear both sectional and overall cut-offs to be eligible for the Mains exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3: What subjects are included in the OICL AO syllabus for prelims exams?<br><\/strong>A3: The OICL AO Prelims syllabus includes English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude, with a total of 100 questions for 100 marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q4: Does the OICL AO Mains exam include a descriptive paper?<br><\/strong>A4: Yes, the OICL AO Mains exam includes a Descriptive English paper (essay and pr\u00e9cis) in addition to the objective test. Candidates must qualify in both sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q5: Is there negative marking in the OICL AO Exam 2025?<br><\/strong>A5: Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in the objective tests of both Prelims and Mains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-assistant-exam-analysis\/\">RBI Assistant Prelims Exam Analysis 2026, 11th April Exam Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/up-cooperative-bank-salary\/\">UP Cooperative Bank Salary 2026, Bank Wise Pay Scale<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/up-cooperative-bank-syllabus\/\">UP Cooperative Bank Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/up-cooperative-bank-notification\/\">UP Cooperative Bank Recruitment 2026, Application Ends Soon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ibps-rrb-po-eligibility-check-tool\/\">Are You Eligible for IBPS RRB PO 2026? 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