NIACL AO: pattern, syllabus and eligibility
Officer recruitment at New India Assurance, India's largest public-sector general insurer.
The New India Assurance Company (NIACL) recruits Administrative Officers in Scale I, generalists and specialists, for underwriting, claims and administration. Selection is a preliminary exam, a main exam with objective and descriptive papers, and an interview.
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Eligibility Criteria
schoolEducation
Graduation or post-graduation with the minimum marks set in the notification (generalists); specialist posts need the stated degree.
cakeAge Limit
21-30 years, with relaxation for SC/
flagNationality
Indian citizen.
Exam Pattern
Prelims has 100 questions for 100 marks in 1 hour, with sectional cut-offs. Generalist mains has 200 objective marks in 150 minutes and a 30-mark descriptive English paper (letter and essay) in 30 minutes. A quarter mark is deducted per wrong objective answer. Mains and interview decide the final merit.
Preliminary Exam
Online, objective60 min| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 |
Main Exam: Objective (Generalist)
Online, objective150 min| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| English Language | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
Main Exam: Descriptive
Online, typed30 min| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Letter writing and essay | 2 | 30 |
Key Topics & Syllabus
General Awareness
- check_circleGeneral insurance basics
- check_circleBanking, economy and current affairs
- check_circleGovernment schemes
Aptitude
- check_circleReasoning puzzles and arrangements
- check_circleData interpretation
- check_circleArithmetic
English
- check_circleReading comprehension
- check_circleGrammar and vocabulary
- check_circleLetter and essay writing
Career Roles & Salary
Administrative Officer (Scale I)
Basic ₹50,925/month (recent cycles) plus allowances
Underwriting, claims, accounts and administration in NIACL offices.
How to Prepare
Apply when NIACL notifies
Watch newindia.co.in recruitment for the AO notification.
Clear prelims
Watch the sectional cut-offs in all three sections.
Prepare for mains
Four objective sections of 50 marks each plus a typed descriptive paper.
Interview
Mains and interview marks make the final list.
Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | Varies by year (check newindia.co.in recruitment) |
* Dates are indicative based on historical patterns. Check the official website for confirmed dates.
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NIACL AO guides
- SyllabusThe NIACL AO syllabus by area, with the topics each one covers.
- Exam PatternThe NIACL AO exam pattern: format, marks, duration and pass rules.
- EligibilityWho can take NIACL AO: education, age and other conditions.
- Registration & DatesHow to register for NIACL AO and where the dates are published.
- Study MaterialWhat to study for NIACL AO, and where to find official material.
- General Insurance BasicsGeneral insurance covers everything other than life, including property, motor, health and liability.
- About New IndiaNew India Assurance is a public sector general insurer, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Mumbai.
- PSU InsurersIndia's public sector general insurers include New India, National, Oriental and United India, while GIC Re is the national reinsurer.
NIACL AO FAQ
Is there negative marking in NIACL AO?
Yes. A quarter of a mark is deducted for each wrong objective answer.
Is the descriptive paper scored?
Yes. It is 30 marks of letter and essay writing, typed on computer.
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