The New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL) is conducting a recruitment drive for 170 Administrative Officers (AO) posts, comprising 120 Generalist and 50 Specialist positions.
2. When did the application process start?
The application process for NIACL AO recruitment began on September 10, 2024, and ended on September 29, 2024.
3. What are the key stages of the recruitment process?
The recruitment process involves three stages: Phase I (Preliminary Exam), Phase II (Main Exam), and Phase III (Interview).
4. When will the NIACL AO Preliminary Exam take place?
The NIACL AO Preliminary Exam is scheduled to be held on October 13, 2024.
5. What documents are required to appear in the exam?
Candidates must carry a printout of their NIACL AO Admit Card along with a valid photo ID (such as Aadhar Card, PAN Card, or Passport) to the exam center.
6. How can candidates download their NIACL AO Admit Card?
The NIACL AO Admit Card will be released a few days before the exam and can be downloaded from the official website.
7. What is the exam pattern for the Preliminary Exam?
The Preliminary Exam consists of three sections: English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude. Each section has a time limit of 20 minutes, and there are 100 multiple-choice questions with one mark each. There is a negative marking system where th of a mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
8. What are the educational qualifications required for Generalists and Specialists?
For Generalists, candidates must have a graduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks. For Specialists, candidates must be Chartered Accountants or have a degree in Cost and Management Accountancy with at least 60% marks, or hold an MBA in Finance or PGDM in Finance with at least 60% marks.
9. How will the candidates be selected for the Main Exam?
Candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks in the Preliminary Exam will be shortlisted for the Main Exam.
10. What is the exam pattern for the Main Exam?
The Main Exam consists of two sections: Objective Tests and Descriptive Tests. The Objective Tests cover topics like Reasoning, English Language, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and Professional Knowledge specific to the field. The Descriptive Tests include Essay/Letter Writing questions in English language.
11. What is the final selection process?
The final selection will be based on the consolidated marks of the Main Examination and the Interview. The weightage for the online Examination and Interview will be 75:25 respectively.
