IRDAI Assistant Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
The questions every aspirant asks before committing to a cycle, answered from the exam's own published structure.
IRDAI Assistant Manager is a Grade A officer recruitment by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, run in three stages: a qualifying objective Phase I, a fully descriptive Phase II, and an interview, with final merit weighted 85:15 between the last two. The questions below are the ones aspirants ask most before committing to a cycle.
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Eligibility and Application
What is the minimum qualification for IRDAI Assistant Manager?expand_more
A relevant bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks, relaxed for SC/ST/PwBD. The Generalist stream accepts any degree; Actuarial, Finance, Law, IT and Research streams each require the matching qualification. Age must be 21 to 30 with category relaxations.
Is there an attempt limit?expand_more
IRDAI does not specify a fixed attempt cap. You can apply in any cycle while you remain within the age limit for your category.
How many streams are there?expand_more
Six: Generalist, Actuarial, Finance, Law, IT and Research. The Generalist stream usually carries the most vacancies; 24 of 49 posts in the 2024 cycle were Generalist.
Exam and Merit
How hard is the IRDAI Assistant Manager exam?expand_more
Phase I is a standard bank-PO-level objective test, but the fully descriptive Phase II and stream-specific depth make overall competition high against a small number of posts, 49 in the 2024 cycle.
Is Phase I counted in the final merit?expand_more
No. Phase I is qualifying only. Final selection is based on the three Phase II descriptive papers, 300 marks at 85% weight, plus the interview at 15%.
How much does the interview count?expand_more
15% of final merit, against 85% for Phase II. Strong descriptive papers matter far more than a strong interview.
IRDAI Assistant Manager vs RBI Grade B: which is easier?expand_more
IRDAI is generally considered slightly more approachable: its Phase I is easier than RBI's, and the insurance-focused Phase II rewards focused preparation. RBI has more vacancies but far more applicants. The aptitude and ESI syllabi overlap, so many aspirants attempt both.
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Pay and Career
What is the IRDAI Assistant Manager salary?expand_more
Basic pay is ₹44,500 in the scale ₹44,500 to ₹89,150; gross monthly CTC is about ₹1.46 lakh including DA, HRA and allowances, among the highest for a Grade A regulatory post.
Where are IRDAI Assistant Managers posted?expand_more
IRDAI is headquartered in Hyderabad, and selected candidates join there after document verification and medical formalities.
How long does preparation take?expand_more
Typically 4 to 6 months: around two months for Phase I aptitude and insurance awareness, then sustained descriptive-writing practice for the Phase II papers.
Cycle-Bound Details
Vacancy counts, dates and fee amounts on this page reflect the 2024 recruitment cycle. Each new cycle is defined by its own notification on irdai.gov.in; verify there before acting on any figure.
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