The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) has officially released the admit cards for its highly anticipated Administrative Officer (AO) Scale I Recruitment 2026. Candidates who successfully applied for the 300 available posts across both Generalist and Hindi Officer cadres can now download their Prelims Call Letters. This recruitment drive, a significant opportunity within the insurance sector, promises an attractive compensation package, including a salary of ₹85,000/- per month complemented by various allowances in line with government regulations.

The OICL AO Prelims Examination 2026 is firmly scheduled for January 10, 2026. Aspirants were able to access their admit cards starting from January 01, 2026, via the official website. The application window for these prestigious positions ran from December 03, 2025, to December 18, 2025, following the initial notification issued on December 01, 2025.

Application fees were structured as ₹1000/- for candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories, while a reduced fee of ₹250/- was applicable for SC, ST, PwBD, and existing OICL employees. Eligibility requirements for applicants varied based on the specific post:

• Administrative Officer (Generalist): For the 285 positions, candidates needed a Graduate or Post Graduate Degree in any stream, with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates) from a recognized university or institution.
• Administrative Officer (Hindi Officer): The 15 posts required a Master’s Degree or equivalent, also with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST), coupled with specific combinations of Hindi and English language studies at the degree level as detailed in the official notification.

Applicants were required to be between 21 and 30 years of age as of November 31, 2025. The comprehensive selection process for the OICL AO Scale I Recruitment includes a Prelims Exam, a Mains Exam, followed by an Interview, Document Verification, and a Medical Examination. It is imperative for all eligible candidates to download their OICL AO Prelims Admit Card 2026 from orientalinsurance.org.in using their application number and date of birth, ensuring they carry a printed copy along with a valid photo ID to the examination hall. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official portal for any further updates regarding exam city intimation and result declarations.