The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) will release the OICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification for the recruitment of Assistant posts. The recruitment process will consist of two online examinations followed by a Regional Language Test (RLT) for candidates shortlisted after the Mains examination. Candidates should check the official notification for the latest vacancies, application dates, eligibility requirements and other recruitment details before applying.
OICL Assistant Notification 2026
The OICL Assistant Notification 2026 will contain complete details about the recruitment, including vacancies, important dates, eligibility criteria, application process, selection stages, exam pattern and syllabus. The notification PDF will be available on the official OICL website, and candidates should carefully read the notification before submitting their application.
OICL Assistant Vacancy 2026
The OICL Assistant Vacancy 2026 will be announced along with the official notification. OICL is expected to release the vacancies on a state/UT-wise basis, along with category-wise distribution wherever applicable. Candidates should check the official vacancy table before applying, as the number of vacancies and state-wise distribution may vary from one recruitment cycle to another. Check previous year's cut off below.
| State/UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|
| ANDHRA PRADESH | 14 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| ARUNACHAL PRADESH | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| ASSAM | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| BIHAR | 8 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| CHANDIGARH | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| CHHATTISGARH | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 |
| GOA | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| GUJARAT | 1 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 28 |
| HARYANA | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| HIMACHAL PRADESH | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| JAMMU & KASHMIR | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| JHARKHAND | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| KARNATAKA | 13 | 12 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 47 |
| KERALA | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 37 |
| MADHYA PRADESH | 6 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| MAHARASHTRA | 6 | 10 | 23 | 4 | 21 | 64 |
| MIZORAM | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| DELHI | 5 | 9 | 30 | 3 | 19 | 66 |
| ODISHA | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| PUNJAB | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14 |
| RAJASTHAN | 2 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 27 |
| SIKKIM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TAMIL NADU | 12 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 37 |
| TRIPURA | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| UT OF DAMAN & DIU | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| UTTAR PRADESH | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12 |
| UTTARAKHAND | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 18 |
| West Bengal | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Total | 122 | 77 | 173 | 15 | 113 | 400 |
OICL Assistant Apply Online 2026
The OICL Assistant Apply Online 2026 process will begin after the notification is released. Candidates will have to register on the official OICL website, enter their personal and educational details, upload the required documents, and pay the applicable application fee. The application link and dates will be updated here once officially announced.
OICL Assistant Apply Online 2026 – Link to be activated
OICL Assistant Application Fees 2026
Candidates will have to pay the prescribed application fee while submitting the OICL Assistant application form. The fee structure will be confirmed in the official 2026 notification.
| Category | Application Fee Including GST |
|---|
| SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen | ₹100/- |
| All Other Categories | ₹750/- |
OICL Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for the OICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 must fulfill the prescribed educational qualification, age limit, and regional language requirements. The eligibility conditions, including the crucial date for calculating age and qualification, will be specified in the 2026 notification.
| Eligibility Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduate from a recognised university OR HSC (12th pass) with 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen); English must have been passed at SSC/HSC/graduation level |
| Regional Language | Knowledge of the regional language of the state of recruitment is mandatory |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years, with applicable relaxation for reserved categories |
Age Relaxation for OICL Assistant
The OICL Assistant Age Relaxation 2026 will be applicable to eligible reserved and special categories as prescribed by the OICL. The existing relaxation structure is given below and should be verified against the official 2026 notification.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual service + 3 years (maximum 45 years) |
| Widows, Divorced, Legally Separated Women (Unmarried) | 5 years |
| Existing OICL Employees | 5 years |
OICL Assistant Selection Process 2026
The OICL Assistant Selection Process 2026 consists of three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Regional Language Test. The Prelims and Mains are objective online examinations, while the Regional Language Test is qualifying in nature. Candidates must qualify at each applicable stage, with final selection based on Mains performance and successful qualification in the language test.
- Preliminary Examination: Objective test of 100 marks
- Main Examination: Objective test of 250 marks
- Regional Language Test: Qualifying in nature
- Final Selection: Based on Mains performance and qualification in the Regional Language Test
Check OICL Assistant Syllabus
OICL Assistant Exam Pattern 2026
The OICL Assistant Exam Pattern 2026 will comprise two online objective examinations. The Prelims will carry 100 marks, while the Mains will carry 250 marks. Candidates who qualify for the Prelims will be shortlisted for the Mains, followed by the Regional Language Test for candidates qualifying the Mains.
OICL Assistant Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
The OICL Assistant Prelims is an objective test of 100 marks, with separate sections for English Language, Reasoning Ability and Numerical Ability. The examination is conducted with sectional timing.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
OICL Assistant Mains Exam Pattern 2026
The OICL Assistant Mains examination carries 250 marks and tests candidates across multiple sections. Candidates shortlisted through the Mains examination will subsequently appear for the Regional Language Test as prescribed by OICL.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 150 minutes |
OICL Assistant Salary 2026
The OICL Assistant Salary 2026 follows the pay scale of ₹22,405–1305(1)–23,710–1425(2)–26,560–1605(5)–34,585–1855(2)–38,295–2260(3)–45,075–2345(2)–49,765–2500(5)–62,265. The starting basic pay is ₹22,405 and increases through regular increments, with additional benefits such as DA, HRA, TA and other allowances. The approximate in-hand salary in a metro city is around ₹40,000 per month.
| Component | Amount (Approx.) |
|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹22,405/- |
| DA + HRA + Other Allowances | ₹15,000–₹20,000/- |
| Gross Salary | ₹37,000–₹42,000/- |
| Approx. In-Hand Salary in Metro | Around ₹40,000/- |
