NICL AO Recruitment 2025 offers 266 vacancies for both Generalist and Specialist positions. Generalists require a graduate degree, while Specialists need qualifications in fields like Finance, Legal, IT, Medical, or Automobile Engineering. The selection process includes Prelims, Mains (with Professional Knowledge for Specialists), Descriptive Test, and Interview.
Lat Date :- 03/0702025
Phase I – Prelims (100 marks, 60 min, MCQs): NICL AO
- English Language (30 Q):
Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles, Fillers, Spelling, One‑word substitutions - Reasoning Ability (35 Q):
Puzzles (linear, seating), Syllogisms, Inequality, Coding‑Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Alphanumeric Series, Input‑Output, Order & Ranking - Quantitative Aptitude (35 Q):
Arithmetic (Ratio, Percentage, SI/CI, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Speed & Distance, Mixtures, Ages), Number Series, Quadratic Equations, DI (Tables, Pie, Line, Bar), Data Sufficiency - Negative Marking: 0.25 mark for wrong answer
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Phase II – Mains (Objective + Descriptive, 280 marks total): NICL AO
🧩 Objective Test (250 marks, 180 min)
Generalist Posts (5 sections)
Duration: 40 min each for Reasoning, English, Quant; 30 min for GA & Computer Knowledge
- Reasoning Ability – 50 Q
- English Language – 50 Q
- General Awareness – 50 Q
- Computer Knowledge – 50 Q
- Quantitative Aptitude – 50 Q
Specialist Posts (6 sections)
Similar format with sectional timing:
- Reasoning – 40 Q
- English – 40 Q
- General Awareness – 40 Q
- Computer Knowledge – 40 Q
- Quantitative Aptitude – 40 Q
- Professional/Technical Knowledge – 50 Q (Finance, Legal, IT, Medical, Automobile disciplines)
📝 Descriptive Test (30 marks, 30 min)
- Essay (10 marks), Précis (10 marks), Comprehension (10 marks) — English only
Topic‑Wise Syllabus Details: NICL AO
1. English Language
- Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Jumbled Paragraphs/Sentences, Sentence Correction, Fillers, Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms, Idioms/Phrases), One‑word Substitution, Active/Passive, Direct/Indirect Speech
2. Quantitative Aptitude
- Number System, Series, Simplification & Approximation
- Arithmetic: Ratio/Proportion, Percentages, Averages, Ages, SI/CI, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Speed/Distance, Mixtures & Allegations, Pipes & Cisterns, Boats & Streams, Mensuration, Probability, Permutation & Combination
- Data Interpretation: Tables, Bar/Pie/Line Charts, Caselets, Mixed DI, Venn Diagrams
- Data Sufficiency, Quadratic/Linear Equations, Inequalities
3. Reasoning Ability
- Puzzles & Seating Arrangements (various configurations)
- Inequality (direct/indirect), Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Syllogisms, Direction Sense, Series (numeric, alphanumeric, symbol, word), Input‑Output, Order & Ranking, Word/Number Pairing, Odd One Out, Assertion‑Reason, Cause‑Effect/Logical Reasoning
4. General Awareness (Mains only)
- Current Affairs (national/international, last 6–12 months), Banking & Insurance news, Government schemes & policies, Static GK (Countries & Capitals, Awards, Books & Authors, Days, Institutions, Parks, etc.)
5. Computer Knowledge
- Fundamentals & History of Computers, Hardware/Software, Memory, Input/Output devices, Networking (LAN/WAN, OSI model), Internet & Browsers, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Shortcut Keys, Databases, Viruses & Security, Abbreviations
6. Professional Knowledge (Specialists)
- Medical (MBBS): Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, Community Health, Medicine, Surgery, OBGYN, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, ENT/Eye, Psychiatry, Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine
- Legal: Constitutional Law, Contract Law, Tort & Consumer Protection, IPC, CrPC, CPC, Transfer of Property, Arbitration, Company Law, Labour Laws, IT Act, Insurance Act & IRDAI regulations, recent legal developments
- Finance: Accounting Principles, Cost & Financial Accounting, Budgeting & Variance Analysis, Financial Management (TVM, Capital Budgeting, Working Capital), Corporate Finance, Indian Financial System, RBI/SEBI/IRDAI, Banking & Insurance instruments, Auditing, Taxation (GST/Income), Recent Economic Trends
- IT: DBMS, Networking, Security concepts, Programming basics, Computer architecture, MS Office, Search Engines, IT terminologies
- Automobile Engineering: IC engines, thermodynamics, chassis/frames, vehicle dynamics, suspension, braking, electrical/electronic systems, CAD/FEA, materials, manufacturing processes, engine testing & emissions
Final Selection : NICL AO
- Objective Mains: 250 marks
- Descriptive: Qualifying only
- Interview: 20% weightage
- Final merit: 80% Mains + 20% Interview
Preparation Tips: NICL AO
- English & Reasoning: Daily practice including diverse RCs, puzzles, and vocabulary.
- Quant & DI: Focus on arithmetic basics, speed, and accuracy; practice various chart/data types.
- GA: Revise last year’s major happenings, insurance/banking developments.
- Computer: Hands‑on with MS Office, revise all terminology and networking basics.
- Professional Knowledge: Deep dive using your core textbooks and previous-year technical Qs.
- Descriptive Writing: Regularly write essays/précis/comprehension passages in prescribed time.
- Mock Tests: Simulate both Prelims and Mains formats, review errors thoroughly.
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