The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd.(OICL) is inviting applications for recruitment of assistants.Jobs in financial sector are becoming the most sought among fresh graduates.While recruitments in public sector banks are reaching new heights, government owned insurance organizations are also joining the party this year.
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (see bank exams calendar 2015) conducts common written examinations for PO, Clerk & specialist officer vacancies in public banks.
But there isn’t any such common recruitments to hire for assistant jobs in insurance companies.Hence anyone who has not appeared for IBPS exams CAN ALSO apply for these positions.
It means IBPS exam scores are not required for this Oriental Insurance AO recruitment.
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Post & Salary
Assistant (class III cadre) – 606 posts (refer notification for state-wise vacancies)
You can apply for vacancies in any one state & should appear for the exam at a centre in that specific state only. |
The total salary (including allowances) in a metropolitan city would be approx. Rs.15,000 /month , which is subject to increase
To Note
Online registration commences from July 10 to 28, 2015
Written examination in the month of August 2015
Latest Update: The written test results have been announced.Click here for more details.
Who are Eligible?
Like IBPS bank exams there are certain eligibility conditions to apply for Oriental Insurance 2015 assistants recruitment:
- Age limit: 18 to 26 years as on 1.07.2015 (+3 yrs for OBC, + 5 yrs for SC/ST)
- Educational qualifications for various posts are:
- Should have passed graduation in any degree OR
- Must have scored 60% in sts.XII or HSC equivalent
- Applicant need to have passed in English subject at school or college level.
In addition to all these, registrants must be able to read, write & speak the local language of the state.
Tests & Interviews
The selection process for officers recruitment in Oriental Insurance company is the same as in banking exams.
Candidates have to appear for an objective examination (online) & qualified individuals will be shortlisted for personal interview and computer proficiency test.
As usual, every wrong answer shall be rewarded with 0.25 negative mark.
Books: If you are searching for books to prepare for the upcoming exam, the following book for United india recruitment will be helpful as both have same syllabus
Insurance Officers Assistants Exam Guide – Rs.290 – Buy Online |
There would be a minimum cutoff on the total marks, which each candidate must obtain to get shortlisted for the interview.
Application/ Fees
Applicants should deposit fee of Rs.50 (all SC/ST/PWD/) & Rs.500(Gen/OBC) only through online mode using Debit/ATM cards, credit card, Internet banking etc., before July 28.
There is no option of paying the fees with any banks.So make sure to have a proper internet connection while making online payment.
Do remember to scan your signature and photograph while attaching with the online application.
Apply from July 10th:
Those interested in the Oriental Insurance Company`s Assistants recruitment project 2015 are requested to download the complete notification from their webpage here
For online application, click here to visit the form