NICL AO Exam 2021
Eligibility | Dates | Pattern | Syllabus
NICL stands for National Insurance company limited, a company that was established in the year 1906 with its registered office in Kolkata. It is one of the leading companies in the field of public sector insurance, specialising in non-life insurance policies.
The insurance sector provides job opportunities for which examinations are conducted, to shortlist eligible candidates. The IRDA or Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India is the central authority responsible for promoting and maintaining the insurance industry’s growth in India.
The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) is one of the most sought after and highly respected companies. The company conducts exams for three principal roles, namely:
- NICL Administrative Office
- NICL Assistant
- NICL Accounts Apprentice
Exam Highlights
| Level of Exam | Graduate, National Level |
| Exam Medium | English, Hindi |
| Exam Frequency | Once in a year |
| Purpose of the Exam | The exam is conducted to select Administrative Officers for National Insurance Company Limited |
| Conducting Body | National Insurance Company Limited |
NICL AO Exam Eligibity Criteria 2021
- Nationality
- Educational Qualification
- Age Limit The age of the candidate to appear in the NICL AO Exam should be minimum of 21 years and maximum of 30 years.
A candidate applying for recruitment in the Company must be either:—
a) a citizen of India, or
b) a subject of Nepal, or
c) a subject of Bhutan, or
d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
e) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d) and (e) shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
A candidate must possess the minimum qualification of a Graduate/Post Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University OR any equivalent qualification recognized as such by Central Government with at least 60% marks in either of the degree examination (at least 55% for SC/ST) candidates.
However, there are age relaxations for candidates belonging to the reserved categories. They are given below in the table:
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 35 years |
| OBC | 33 years |
| PWD | 40 years |
| Persons domiciled in Kashmir Division of Jammu & Kashmir State during the period from 1-1-80 to 31-12-89 | 35 years |
| Ex-Serviceman, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) | 35 years |
| Defence service personnel disabled in operation during the hostilities | 33 years |
| Existing confirmed employees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies | 38 years |
There is no limit on the number of attempts until the candidate fulfil all the required eligibility criteria.
NICL AO Exam Important Dates 2021
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting Date of Application | To be notified |
| Last Date of Application | To be notified |
| Last Date of Payment of Application Fee | To be notified |
| Admit Card for Phase-I | To be notified |
| Date of Online Examination – Phase I | To be notified |
| Result of Phase-I Exam | To be notified |
| Date of Online Examination – Phase II | To be notified |
NICL AO Exam Pattern 2021
Important points regarding the pattern of the exam:
- The NICL AO exams as conducted by the National Insurance Company Limited take part in three phases.
- The first two levels include the Prelims and Mains, which take place online and the third level is Interview.
- All the papers, except that of the English Language, are conducted in both English and Hindi.
- the Descriptive Test of 30 Minutes duration with 30 marks will be a Test of English Language (Essay, Precis and Comprehension).
- The descriptive test will be in English and will be conducted through on line mode.
Pattern for Preliminary Exam
The Prelims is an objective paper of 60-minute duration. It consists of three sets, including the English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability.
| Sl. No. | Name of the Paper/Section | Nature | Nos. of Questions | Question Type | Duration | Negative Marking | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language The paper will check a candidates command over English |
Qualifying Nature | 30 | Objective (Multiple Choice) | 20 mins | 0.25 | 30 |
| 2 | Reasoning Ability The paper will check the candidate’s reasoning ability |
Qualifying Nature | 35 | Objective (Multiple Choice) | 20 mins | 0.25 | 35 |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude The paper will check a candidates quantitative aptitude. |
Qualifying Nature | 35 | Objective (Multiple Choice) | 20 mins | 0.25 | 35 |
| Total Marks* | 100 |
*The total marks shown here are considered for merit ranking purposes.
Pattern for Main Exam
The Mains consist of two phases, one being the objective paper of a duration of 120 minutes and the other being an English Language descriptive paper of 30 minutes duration.
| Sl. No. | Name of the Paper/Section | Nature | Nos. of Questions | Question Type | Duration | Negative Marking | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning Ability |
Merit Ranking Nature | 40 | Objective (Multiple Choice) | 0.25 | 40 | |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude The paper will check a candidates quantitative aptitude. |
Merit Ranking Nature | 40 | Objective (Multiple Choice) | 0.25 | 40 | |
| 3 | Computer Knowledge The paper will check a candidates computer knowledge. |
Merit Ranking Nature | 40 | Objective (Multiple Choice) | 0.25 | 40 | |
| 4 | General Awareness The paper will check a candidates general awareness. |
Merit Ranking Nature | 40 | Objective (Multiple Choice) | 0.25 | 40 | |
| 5 | English Language (Objective) The paper will check a candidates command over English |
Merit Ranking Nature | 40 | Objective (Multiple Choice) | 0.25 | 40 | |
| 6 | English Language (Essay, Precis and Comprehension) The paper will check a candidates command over English writing skills. |
Merit Ranking Nature | 3 | Descriptive | 2.5 | 30 | |
| Total Marks* | 230 |
*The total marks shown here are considered for merit ranking purposes.
Pattern for Interview
After clearing Prelims and Mains exams, candidates have to take part in the elaborate interview process.
NICL AO Exam Syllabus 2021
Syllabus for Preliminary Exam
1 English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze test
- Fill in the blanks
- Para Jumbles
- Para Summary
- Odd One Out
- Para Completion
- Error Spotting/New Pattern Error Spotting
- Sentence Correction/Sentence Improvement
2 Reasoning Ability
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Alphanumeric Series/Number Series/Alphabet Series
- Order and Ranking
- Direction based questions
- Data sufficiency
- Inequalities
- Clocks
- Seating Arrangement (Circular, Linear, Square)
- Puzzles
- Syllogism
- Input-Output
- Venn Diagram
- Statement and Assumption
- Statement and Argument
3 Quantitative Aptitude
- Data Interpretation
- Simplification/ Approximation
- Number Series
- Quadratic Equations
- Quantity based problems
- Ratio & Proportion
- Percentage & Averages
- Profit & Loss
- Simple Interest & Compound Interest
- Time, Work, and Wages
- Time & Distance
- Permutation, Combination & Probability
- Mixtures & Allegations
- Pipes and Cisterns
- Boats and Streams
Syllabus for Main Exam
1 Reasoning Ability
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Alphanumeric Series/Number Series/Alphabet Series
- Order and Ranking
- Direction based questions
- Data sufficiency
- Inequalities
- Clocks
- Seating Arrangement (Circular, Linear, Square)
- Puzzles
- Syllogism
- Input-Output
- Venn Diagram
- Statement and Assumption
- Statement and Argument
2 Quantitative Aptitude
- Data Interpretation
- Simplification/ Approximation
- Number Series
- Quadratic Equations
- Quantity based problems
- Ratio & Proportion
- Percentage & Averages
- Profit & Loss
- Simple Interest & Compound Interest
- Time, Work, and Wages
- Time & Distance
- Permutation, Combination & Probability
- Mixtures & Allegations
- Pipes and Cisterns
- Boats and Streams
3 Computer Knowledge
- Hardware,
- Software,
- Memory,
- Abbreviations,
- Networking,
- Computer Shortcuts,
- Internet Usage,
- Computer Fundamentals,
- Internet,
- History of Computer,
- MS Office,
- Computer Language
- Types of Computer
4 General Awareness
- Banking, Insurance & Financial Awareness
- Current Affairs
- History
- Culture
- Politics
- Awards and Recognitions
- Geography
- General Science
5 English Language (Objective)
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze test
- Fill in the blanks
- Para Jumbles
- Para Summary
- Odd One Out
- Para Completion
- Error Spotting/New Pattern Error Spotting
- Sentence Correction/Sentence Improvement
6 English Language (Essay, Precis and Comprehension)
The descriptive English Language section consists of three questions, which are, Precis, Comprehension and Essay.
Syllabus for Interview
There is no specific syllabus for interview. In broad terms, this is really an assessment of not only a candidate’s intellectual qualities but also social traits and interest in current affairs. Some of the qualities to be judged are mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, the balance of judgement, variety and depth of interest, the ability for social cohesion, LEADERSHIP, and intellectual and moral integrity.
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Exam Highlights
| Level of Exam | Graduate, National Level |
| Exam Medium | English, Hindi |
| Exam Frequency | Once in a year |
| Purpose of the Exam | The exam is conducted to select Administrative Officers for National Insurance Company Limited |
| Conducting Body | National Insurance Company Limited |