NICL Assistant Recruitment 2024

NICL Assistant 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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