Overview
The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) has issued the Administrative Officer Cut Off 2026 for candidates participating in the Phase 1 and Phase 2 examinations. The recruitment drive aims to fill 300 Administrative Officer (Scale-I) posts, including Generalist and Hindi Officer vacancies. Candidates can check the applicable sectional, overall and category-wise cutoff marks through the recruitment section of the official website.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) |
| Post Name | Administrative Officer (Scale-I) |
| Total Vacancies | 300 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | orientalinsurance.org.in |
The cutoff is the minimum score required to qualify for the next stage of selection. OICL may publish separate cutoff marks for the General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST and PwBD categories, along with discipline-specific cutoffs where applicable. Candidates should refer only to the official cutoff document and scorecard for their qualifying status.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | December 3, 2025 |
| Last Date | December 18, 2025 |
| Exam Date | Phase 1: January 10, 2026; Phase 2: February 28, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Applicants should note that result, scorecard and cutoff publication dates may differ for each examination stage. Any revised schedule will be displayed on the OICL recruitment portal.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- For Administrative Officer Generalist posts, candidates must possess a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution.
- General and OBC candidates are generally required to have at least 60% marks, while the minimum is 55% for SC and ST candidates, subject to the detailed notification.
- For Hindi Officer posts, candidates must hold the prescribed postgraduate qualification in Hindi or English, with the other language studied as a compulsory or elective subject, or an equivalent qualification specified by OICL.
- Candidates must have possessed the required qualification by the eligibility cutoff date mentioned in the recruitment notification.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 21 years.
- Maximum age: 30 years.
- Age is calculated as of the date specified in the detailed notification.
- Upper-age relaxation is generally available to reserved categories, including five years for SC/ST, three years for OBC-NCL and 10 years for PwBD candidates, subject to applicable rules.
Fees
- SC, ST and PwBD candidates: ₹250 plus applicable taxes.
- All other candidates: ₹1,000 plus applicable taxes.
- Bank transaction or payment gateway charges, where applicable, must be paid separately.
- Application fees are normally non-refundable once successfully submitted.
Selection Process
- Phase 1 Preliminary Examination: An online screening test covering English language, reasoning ability and quantitative aptitude. Candidates must clear the prescribed sectional and overall cutoffs.
- Phase 2 Main Examination: Shortlisted candidates appear for an objective test and descriptive paper. The paper structure may vary between Generalist and Hindi Officer posts.
- Interview and Final Selection: Candidates qualifying in the main examination are called for an interview. Final merit is prepared using the applicable weightage of the main examination and interview, followed by document verification and medical requirements.
The Phase 1 cutoff is used to shortlist candidates for the main examination. Phase 2 cutoff marks determine eligibility for the interview, while final selection depends on the combined merit criteria prescribed by OICL.
How to Apply
The online application window for this recruitment cycle is closed. Candidates checking the cutoff or awaiting subsequent selection updates can follow these steps:
- Visit the OICL official website at orientalinsurance.org.in.
- Open the Careers or recruitment section available on the homepage.
- Select the link for Administrative Officer Recruitment 2025-26.
- Click the relevant Phase 1 or Phase 2 result, scorecard or cutoff notice.
- Enter the registration number or roll number, password or date of birth, and security code if a login is required.
- Download the cutoff PDF and scorecard, and retain copies for the interview and document-verification process.
Candidates should compare their marks with both the sectional and overall cutoff applicable to their category. Meeting only one of the prescribed cutoffs may not be sufficient for shortlisting.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Where can I check the OICL AO Cut Off 2026?
Candidates can check the Phase 1 and Phase 2 cutoff marks through the Careers section of the OICL official website.
2. Is the OICL AO cutoff the same for every category?
No. Cutoff marks may differ by category, examination stage and post or discipline. Separate sectional and overall cutoffs may also apply.
3. What happens after clearing the Phase 2 cutoff?
Candidates who clear the prescribed Phase 2 cutoff may be shortlisted for the interview, subject to their rank, category and the number of available vacancies.
