{"id":25622403,"date":"2025-08-28T19:50:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T14:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25622403"},"modified":"2025-08-31T09:16:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T03:46:46","slug":"nicl-ao-exam-pattern-and-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/nicl-ao-exam-pattern-and-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"NICL AO Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ed8341aef7c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ed8341aef7c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/nicl-ao-exam-pattern-and-syllabus\/#NICL_AO_2025_Exam_Date\" >NICL AO 2025 Exam Date<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/nicl-ao-exam-pattern-and-syllabus\/#NICL_AO_Exam_Overview_2025\" >NICL AO Exam Overview 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/nicl-ao-exam-pattern-and-syllabus\/#NICL_AO_Exam_Pattern_2025\" >NICL AO Exam Pattern 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/nicl-ao-exam-pattern-and-syllabus\/#NICL_AO_Syllabus_2025\" >NICL AO Syllabus 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/nicl-ao-exam-pattern-and-syllabus\/#NICL_AO_Preparation_Tip\" >NICL AO Preparation Tip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/nicl-ao-exam-pattern-and-syllabus\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"662\">National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) will conduct the NICL Administrative Officer (AO) Examination to recruit eligible candidates for Generalist and Specialist vacancies. This exam is one of the most prestigious recruitment drives in the insurance sector, attracting thousands of aspirants every year. With limited vacancies and high competition, a clear understanding of the <strong data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"621\">exam pattern and syllabus<\/strong> becomes the first step toward success.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"1022\">The NICL AO exam is held in three phases \u2013 <strong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"740\">Prelims, Mains, and Interview<\/strong> \u2013 and tests candidates on reasoning, aptitude, English, general awareness, computer knowledge, and professional subjects for specialists. Knowing the detailed structure of each stage helps candidates design a targeted study plan, avoid confusion, and prioritize important topics.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1337\">In this blog, we have covered the <strong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1109\">complete NICL AO Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2025<\/strong>, along with key preparation tips to help aspirants approach the exam strategically. Whether you are a first-time candidate or repeating for a better attempt, this article will give you the right roadmap for cracking the exam.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1337\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/exam\/bank-exam-coaching-online\/?utm_source=banking&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=nicl-assistant-recruitment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Get latest bank exam study materials for free! Enroll Here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"763\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NICL_AO_2025_Exam_Date\"><\/span><strong>NICL AO 2025 Exam Date<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"890\">According to the official notification, the NICL AO recruitment exam will be held in two phases before the Interview round.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1005\">\n<li data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"950\">\n<p data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"950\"><strong data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"919\">Preliminary Exam Date<\/strong> \u2013 September 14, 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1005\">\n<p data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1005\"><strong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"972\">Mains Exam Date<\/strong> \u2013 October 29, 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1127\">Candidates must qualify in each stage (Prelims, Mains, Interview) to secure their position as Administrative Officers.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1165\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NICL_AO_Exam_Overview_2025\"><\/span><strong>NICL AO Exam Overview 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_1rjym_13 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1774\">\n<thead data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1193\">\n<tr data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1193\">\n<th data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1180\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Particular<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1193\" data-col-size=\"md\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1774\">\n<tr data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1296\">\n<td data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1249\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Exam Conducting Authority<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1296\">National Insurance Company Limited (NICL)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1327\">\n<td data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1309\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Exam Name<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1327\">NICL AO 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1389\">\n<td data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1335\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Post<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1389\">Administrative Officer (Generalist &amp; Specialist)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1421\">\n<td data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1405\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Mode of Exam<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1421\">Online CBT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1491\">\n<td data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1435\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Exam Dates<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1491\">Prelims \u2013 20 July 2025<br \/>\nMains \u2013 31 August 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1586\">\n<td data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1503\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Duration<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1586\">Prelims \u2013 60 minutes<br \/>\nMains \u2013 3 hours (Objective) + 30 mins (Descriptive)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1628\">\n<td data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1606\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Negative Marking<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1628\">\u00bc mark deduction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1682\">\n<td data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1649\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Selection Process<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1682\">Prelims \u2013 Mains \u2013 Interview<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1774\">\n<td data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1702\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Official Website<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1774\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nationalinsurance.nic.co.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1770\">nationalinsurance.nic.co.in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1884\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NICL_AO_Exam_Pattern_2025\"><\/span><strong>NICL AO Exam Pattern 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1974\">The NICL AO Exam is conducted in three phases \u2013 <strong data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1972\">Preliminary, Mains, and Interview.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"1993\"><strong>Key Points:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2282\">\n<li data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2072\">\n<p data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2072\">Prelims is qualifying in nature; marks are not counted in the final merit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2142\">\n<p data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2142\">Separate sectional timings are applied in both Prelims and Mains.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2207\">\n<p data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2207\">Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies to each wrong answer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2282\">\n<p data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2282\">Mains + Interview scores decide the final selection (weightage 80:20).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2356\"><strong>Phase I \u2013 Preliminary Examination (Generalists &amp; Specialists)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_1rjym_13 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2690\">\n<thead data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2414\">\n<tr data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2414\">\n<th data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2368\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Section<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2387\" data-col-size=\"sm\">No. of Questions<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2395\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Marks<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2402\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Time<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2414\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Medium<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2690\">\n<tr data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2524\">\n<td data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2491\" data-col-size=\"sm\">English Language<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2496\">30<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2501\">30<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2511\">20 mins<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2524\">English<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2584\">\n<td data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2545\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Reasoning Ability<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2550\">35<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2555\">35<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2565\">20 mins<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2584\">English\/Hindi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2648\">\n<td data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2609\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2614\">35<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2619\">35<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2629\">20 mins<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2648\">English\/Hindi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2690\">\n<td data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2661\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2660\">Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2667\">100<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2673\">100<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2683\">60 mins<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2690\">\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2813\">\ud83d\udc49 Candidates must clear both sectional and overall cut-offs to qualify for Mains<button class=\"ms-1 flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl px-2 relative bottom-[-2px] text-token-text-secondary! hover:bg-token-bg-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-bg-secondary bg-[#f4f4f4] \"><\/button>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2853\"><strong>Phase II \u2013 Main Examination<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2881\"><strong>(A) For Generalists<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_1rjym_13 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"3337\">\n<thead data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2943\">\n<tr data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2943\">\n<th data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2893\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Section<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2912\" data-col-size=\"sm\">No. of Questions<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2920\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Marks<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2931\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Duration<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2943\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Medium<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3337\">\n<tr data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3056\">\n<td data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3017\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Reasoning<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3022\">50<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3027\">50<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3037\">40 mins<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3056\">English\/Hindi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3109\">\n<td data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3076\" data-col-size=\"sm\">English Language<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3081\">50<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3086\">50<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3096\">40 mins<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3109\">English<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3169\">\n<td data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3130\" data-col-size=\"sm\">General Awareness<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3135\">50<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3140\">50<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3150\">30 mins<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3169\">English\/Hindi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3230\">\n<td data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3191\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Computer Knowledge<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3191\" data-end=\"3196\">50<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3201\">50<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3211\">30 mins<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3230\">English\/Hindi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3294\">\n<td data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3255\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3260\">50<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3260\" data-end=\"3265\">50<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3265\" data-end=\"3275\">40 mins<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3294\">English\/Hindi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3337\">\n<td data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3307\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3306\">Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3313\">250<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3319\">250<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3330\">200 mins<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3337\">\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4 data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3365\"><strong>(B) For Specialists<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_1rjym_13 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"3367\" data-end=\"3908\">\n<thead data-start=\"3367\" data-end=\"3427\">\n<tr data-start=\"3367\" data-end=\"3427\">\n<th data-start=\"3367\" data-end=\"3377\" data-col-size=\"md\">Section<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3377\" data-end=\"3396\" data-col-size=\"sm\">No. of Questions<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3404\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Marks<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3415\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Duration<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3427\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Medium<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3908\">\n<tr data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3540\">\n<td data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3501\" data-col-size=\"md\">Reasoning<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3506\">40<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3506\" data-end=\"3511\">40<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3521\">35 mins<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3540\">English\/Hindi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3593\">\n<td data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3560\" data-col-size=\"md\">English Language<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3560\" data-end=\"3565\">40<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3565\" data-end=\"3570\">40<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3570\" data-end=\"3580\">30 mins<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3580\" data-end=\"3593\">English<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3653\">\n<td data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3614\" data-col-size=\"md\">General Awareness<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3614\" data-end=\"3619\">40<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3624\">40<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3634\">20 mins<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3653\">English\/Hindi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3654\" data-end=\"3714\">\n<td data-start=\"3654\" data-end=\"3675\" data-col-size=\"md\">Computer Knowledge<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3675\" data-end=\"3680\">40<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3680\" data-end=\"3685\">40<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3685\" data-end=\"3695\">25 mins<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" 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data-start=\"3866\" data-end=\"3908\">\n<td data-start=\"3866\" data-end=\"3878\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"3868\" data-end=\"3877\">Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3878\" data-end=\"3884\">250<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3884\" data-end=\"3890\">250<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3890\" data-end=\"3901\">180 mins<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3901\" data-end=\"3908\">\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4 data-start=\"3910\" data-end=\"3947\"><strong>(C) Descriptive Test (For All)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_1rjym_13 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"3949\" data-end=\"4245\">\n<thead data-start=\"3949\" data-end=\"4009\">\n<tr data-start=\"3949\" data-end=\"4009\">\n<th data-start=\"3949\" data-end=\"3959\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Section<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3959\" data-end=\"3978\" data-col-size=\"sm\">No. of Questions<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3978\" data-end=\"3986\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Marks<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3986\" data-end=\"3997\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Duration<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4009\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Medium<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4245\">\n<tr data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4119\">\n<td data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4087\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Essay Writing<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4087\" data-end=\"4091\">1<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4096\">10<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4096\" data-end=\"4106\">30 mins<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4106\" data-end=\"4119\">English<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4163\">\n<td data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4137\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Pr\u00e9cis Writing<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4141\">1<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4141\" data-end=\"4146\">10<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4146\" data-end=\"4150\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4150\" data-end=\"4163\">English<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4164\" data-end=\"4206\">\n<td data-start=\"4164\" data-end=\"4180\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Comprehension<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4180\" data-end=\"4184\">1<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4184\" data-end=\"4189\">10<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4189\" data-end=\"4193\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4193\" data-end=\"4206\">English<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4207\" data-end=\"4245\">\n<td data-start=\"4207\" data-end=\"4219\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4209\" data-end=\"4218\">Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4219\" data-end=\"4223\">3<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4223\" data-end=\"4228\">30<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4238\">30 mins<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4238\" data-end=\"4245\">\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"4247\" data-end=\"4319\">\ud83d\udc49 Descriptive test is qualifying; marks are not added to final merit.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4326\" data-end=\"4353\"><strong>Phase III \u2013 Interview<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4355\" data-end=\"4509\">\n<li data-start=\"4355\" data-end=\"4419\">\n<p data-start=\"4357\" data-end=\"4419\">Shortlisted candidates after Mains are called for Interview.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4420\" data-end=\"4509\">\n<p data-start=\"4422\" data-end=\"4509\">Final Merit = <strong data-start=\"4436\" data-end=\"4469\">Mains (80%) + Interview (20%)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4516\" data-end=\"4542\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NICL_AO_Syllabus_2025\"><\/span><strong>NICL AO Syllabus 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4544\" data-end=\"4693\">The syllabus covers Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, and Professional Knowledge (for Specialists).<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4695\" data-end=\"4717\"><strong>Prelims Syllabus<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4719\" data-end=\"4742\"><strong data-start=\"4719\" data-end=\"4740\">Reasoning Ability<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4743\" data-end=\"4894\">\n<li data-start=\"4743\" data-end=\"4800\">\n<p data-start=\"4745\" data-end=\"4800\">Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Inequalities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4801\" data-end=\"4851\">\n<p data-start=\"4803\" data-end=\"4851\">Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Input-Output<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4852\" data-end=\"4894\">\n<p data-start=\"4854\" data-end=\"4894\">Alphanumeric Series, Logical Reasoning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4896\" data-end=\"4923\"><strong data-start=\"4896\" data-end=\"4921\">Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4924\" data-end=\"5094\">\n<li data-start=\"4924\" data-end=\"4978\">\n<p data-start=\"4926\" data-end=\"4978\">Number Series, Simplification, Data Interpretation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4979\" data-end=\"5031\">\n<p data-start=\"4981\" data-end=\"5031\">Time &amp; Work, Speed, Distance, Ratio &amp; Proportion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5032\" data-end=\"5094\">\n<p data-start=\"5034\" data-end=\"5094\">Probability, Profit &amp; Loss, SI &amp; CI, Mixtures, Mensuration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5096\" data-end=\"5118\"><strong data-start=\"5096\" data-end=\"5116\">English Language<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5119\" data-end=\"5245\">\n<li data-start=\"5119\" data-end=\"5174\">\n<p data-start=\"5121\" data-end=\"5174\">Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Error Spotting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5175\" data-end=\"5245\">\n<p data-start=\"5177\" data-end=\"5245\">Cloze Test, Sentence Rearrangement, Vocabulary, Fill in the Blanks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"5252\" data-end=\"5272\"><strong>Mains Syllabus<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5274\" data-end=\"5297\"><strong data-start=\"5274\" data-end=\"5295\">General Awareness<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5298\" data-end=\"5395\">\n<li data-start=\"5298\" data-end=\"5333\">\n<p data-start=\"5300\" data-end=\"5333\">Current Affairs (last 6 months)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5334\" data-end=\"5381\">\n<p data-start=\"5336\" data-end=\"5381\">Financial Awareness, Insurance &amp; Banking GK<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5382\" data-end=\"5395\">\n<p data-start=\"5384\" data-end=\"5395\">Static GK<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5397\" data-end=\"5421\"><strong data-start=\"5397\" data-end=\"5419\">Computer Knowledge<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5422\" data-end=\"5539\">\n<li data-start=\"5422\" data-end=\"5474\">\n<p data-start=\"5424\" data-end=\"5474\">Hardware &amp; Software, Internet, Networking Basics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5475\" data-end=\"5539\">\n<p data-start=\"5477\" data-end=\"5539\">MS Office, Computer Abbreviations, Memory, Operating Systems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5541\" data-end=\"5566\"><strong data-start=\"5541\" data-end=\"5564\">Descriptive English<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5567\" data-end=\"5615\">\n<li data-start=\"5567\" data-end=\"5615\">\n<p data-start=\"5569\" data-end=\"5615\">Essay Writing, Precis Writing, Comprehension<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5617\" data-end=\"5664\"><strong data-start=\"5617\" data-end=\"5662\">Professional Knowledge (Specialists Only)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5665\" data-end=\"5923\">\n<li data-start=\"5665\" data-end=\"5719\">\n<p data-start=\"5667\" data-end=\"5719\">Finance: Accounting, Financial Management, Costing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5720\" data-end=\"5769\">\n<p data-start=\"5722\" data-end=\"5769\">Legal: Contracts, Company Law, Insurance Laws<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5770\" data-end=\"5822\">\n<p data-start=\"5772\" data-end=\"5822\">IT: DBMS, Networking, Programming, Cybersecurity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5823\" data-end=\"5873\">\n<p data-start=\"5825\" data-end=\"5873\">Automobile: Vehicle Design, Engineering Basics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5874\" data-end=\"5923\">\n<p data-start=\"5876\" data-end=\"5923\">Medical: MBBS-level applied medical knowledge<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"5930\" data-end=\"5958\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NICL_AO_Preparation_Tip\"><\/span><strong>NICL AO Preparation Tip<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6500\" data-end=\"6637\">Preparing for NICL AO requires a mix of smart planning, consistent practice, and exam-oriented strategy. Below are some essential tips:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6639\" data-end=\"7508\">\n<li data-start=\"6639\" data-end=\"6772\">\n<p data-start=\"6641\" data-end=\"6772\"><strong data-start=\"6641\" data-end=\"6673\">Understand the Exam Pattern:<\/strong> Study the Prelims and Mains structure carefully. Focus on sectional timing and negative marking.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6773\" data-end=\"6896\">\n<p data-start=\"6775\" data-end=\"6896\"><strong data-start=\"6775\" data-end=\"6805\">Follow a Daily Study Plan:<\/strong> Dedicate at least 6\u20137 hours daily. Split time between Reasoning, Quant, English, and GK.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6897\" data-end=\"6999\">\n<p data-start=\"6899\" data-end=\"6999\"><strong data-start=\"6899\" data-end=\"6925\">Prioritize Mock Tests:<\/strong> Take 2\u20133 mock tests every week. Analyze mistakes and track improvement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7000\" data-end=\"7141\">\n<p data-start=\"7002\" data-end=\"7141\"><strong data-start=\"7002\" data-end=\"7030\">Build General Awareness:<\/strong> Read newspapers and follow insurance-related updates regularly. Revise monthly current affairs compilations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7142\" data-end=\"7272\">\n<p data-start=\"7144\" data-end=\"7272\"><strong data-start=\"7144\" data-end=\"7178\">Strengthen Computer Knowledge:<\/strong> Cover MS Office, networking, and abbreviations thoroughly, as this section is high scoring.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7273\" data-end=\"7402\">\n<p data-start=\"7275\" data-end=\"7402\"><strong data-start=\"7275\" data-end=\"7329\">Focus on Professional Knowledge (for Specialists):<\/strong> Revise core subject theories and practice application-based questions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7403\" data-end=\"7508\">\n<p data-start=\"7405\" data-end=\"7508\"><strong data-start=\"7405\" data-end=\"7438\">Practice Descriptive Writing:<\/strong> Write essays and pr\u00e9cis weekly to improve typing speed and clarity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/exam\/bank-exam-coaching-online\/?utm_source=banking&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=nicl-assistant-recruitment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Get latest bank exam study materials for free! Enroll Here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6342\" data-end=\"6357\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6359\" data-end=\"6737\">The NICL AO Exam 2025 demands clear understanding of the exam pattern and syllabus. With structured preparation, consistent practice, and proper revision, aspirants can crack this exam. Prelims ensures screening, while Mains and Interview decide the final merit. Download the <strong data-start=\"6635\" data-end=\"6648\">Entri App<\/strong> to access expert-led video courses, daily quizzes, and mock tests for assured success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) will conduct the NICL Administrative Officer (AO) Examination to recruit eligible candidates for Generalist and Specialist vacancies. 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