NICL Assistant (Class-III) Recruitment 2024

NICL Assistant (Class-III) Recruitment 2024

National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), India’s oldest and leading public sector general insurance company, invites applications from dynamic and eligible candidates for the position of Assistant (Class-III). NICL offers an excellent opportunity to build a career in the insurance sector, providing stability, growth, and attractive benefits.

As an Assistant (Class-III) at NICL, you will be responsible for providing administrative support, handling customer queries, processing insurance claims, and managing various clerical tasks. You will play a critical role in ensuring smooth operations at NICL’s offices.

Overview:

Number of Vacancies:

500

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Nationality:

• A candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from certain countries with the intent of permanent settlement in India.

2. Age Limit (as on 01.10.2024):

• Minimum: 21 years
• Maximum: 30 years
  (Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government norms)

3. Educational Qualification (as on 01.10.2024):

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Candidates must also have proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the regional language of the state/UT for which they are applying.

4. Language Requirement:

• Proficiency in the regional language of the respective State/UT is essential. Candidates will undergo a Regional Language Test.

Selection Procedure:

The selection process consists of:

1. Phase I: Preliminary Examination (Online)

• Multiple-choice objective test for 100 marks.
• Sections include English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude.
• Duration: 60 minutes.

2. Phase II: Main Examination (Online)

• Objective test for 200 marks.
• Sections include Reasoning, English Language, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge.
• Duration: 120 minutes.

3. Regional Language Test:

• Candidates who qualify in the Main Examination will be required to pass a Regional Language Test.

Application Fee:

• SC/ST/PwBD/EXS: ₹100 (Intimation charges only)
• Other Categories: ₹850 (including intimation charges)

How to Apply:

• Interested candidates can apply online from 24th October 2024 to 11th November 2024 through the NICL official website: https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in.
• No other mode of application will be accepted.
• Detailed instructions for application registration, payment of fees, and document uploading are available on the official website.

Benefits and Salary:

• Pay Scale: ₹22,405 – ₹62,265 (per month) with other allowances.
• Total Emoluments: Approximately ₹39,000 per month in metro cities, inclusive of various allowances like medical benefits, leave travel subsidy, and more.

Selection Procedure:

1. Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (Online)

• The Preliminary Exam will be an objective type test for 100 marks.
• The test will be conducted online and will consist of the following sections:
  • English Language: 30 questions, 30 marks
  • Reasoning Ability: 35 questions, 35 marks
  • Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions, 35 marks
• Duration: 60 minutes (separate timing for each section)
• Language: The Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude sections will be in English and Hindi, while the English Language section will be in English only.
• Qualifying Criteria: Candidates need to secure passing marks in each section as decided by NICL.
• A sufficient number of candidates (approximately 15 times the number of vacancies) will be shortlisted for the Main Examination based on their performance in the Preliminary Examination.

2. Phase-II: Main Examination (Online)

• The Main Exam will consist of objective type tests for 200 marks.
• The exam will be conducted online and will have the following sections:
  • Test of Reasoning: 40 questions, 40 marks (30 minutes)
  • Test of English Language: 40 questions, 40 marks (30 minutes)
  • Test of Numerical Ability: 40 questions, 40 marks (30 minutes)
  • Test of General Awareness: 40 questions, 40 marks (15 minutes)
  • Test of Computer Knowledge: 40 questions, 40 marks (15 minutes)
• Duration: 120 minutes (with separate timing for each section).
• Language: Except for the English Language section, all sections will be in both English and Hindi.
• Qualifying Criteria: Candidates need to obtain a minimum total score as decided by NICL in the Main Examination to proceed to the next stage.
• Negative Marking: For both Preliminary and Main Exams, 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer.

3. Regional Language Test

• Candidates who qualify in the Main Examination will be shortlisted and called for a Regional Language Test.
• This test will assess the candidate’s proficiency in the regional language of the state/UT for which they have applied.
• No marks will be awarded for this test; it is only qualifying in nature.
• Candidates who do not pass the Regional Language Test will be disqualified.

Final Selection:

• The Final Merit List will be prepared based on the candidate’s performance in the Main Examination.
• Only candidates who pass the Regional Language Test will be considered for selection.
• In case of a tie in scores, the older candidate will be given preference.

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