The insurance sector provides job opportunities, for which examinations are conducted, to shortlist eligible candidates. The IRDA or Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India are the central authority responsible for promoting and maintaining the insurance industry’s growth in India. The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) is one of the most sought after and highly respected companies.
The NICL 2021 Exam Pattern for Administrative Officer is conducted in three stages, and they are as follows:
| S.No | Sections | Total Number of Marks | Time Allocated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | A composite time of 60 minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning | 35 | |
| 3 | English Language | 30 | |
| Total | 100 |
| S.No | Sections | Total Number of Marks | Number of Questions | Time Allocated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 40 | 40 | A composite time of 120 minutes (2 hours) |
| 2 | Reasoning | 40 | 40 | |
| 3 | Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | |
| 4 | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | |
| 5 | General Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
The Descriptive Test will contain 3 questions asked in English that will carry a total of 30 marks and has to be completed in 30 minutes.
An Interview Process will be conducted for all the candidates clearing the Mains Exam to determine the final selection of the candidate to the post of Assistant Officer through NICL AO 2020 Exam.
Preliminary Exam: 0.25 marks will be deducted every time an answer is marked wrong by a candidate. No marks will be deducted if a question is left blank or un-answered.
Main Exam: 0.25 marks will be deducted for every question marked wrong by a candidate. There will be no penalty for leaving a question blank or un-answered.