New India Assurance Company Limited has announced the NIACL AO exam pattern and syllabus. The candidates who are preparing for the Administrative Officer post should resort to the detailed NIACL AO exam pattern. The exam pattern is going to have two stages namely, preliminary and main exam. Know more about the detailed exam pattern along with syllabus and preparation tips below.
NIACL AO Exam Pattern
As per the NIACL AO exam pattern, there will be two rounds, preliminary and mains examination. Get the detailed exam structure for both stages in the section below.
NIACL AO Prelims Exam Pattern
- The exam will be held in the online mode
- The questions in the exam will be objective and descriptive in nature
- A negative marking is equal to 0.25 marks is applicable for the wrong answers marked in the exam
| NIACL AO Prelims Exam Pattern 2023 | |||||
| S. No. | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Language |
| 1. | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes | English |
| 2. | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | English/Hindi |
| 3. | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | English/Hindi |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes | ||
NIACL AO Main Exam Pattern
As per the NIACL exam pattern, the main exam will be held separately for the Generalist and Specialist posts. The candidates can find the detailed exam pattern for NIACL AO main exam below.
NIACL AO Generalist Main Exam
- The exam will be held in the online mode
- The questions in the exam will be objective and descriptive in nature
- A negative marking is equal to 0.25 marks is applicable for the wrong answers marked in the exam
| Name of the Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| English Language | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 150 minutes |
NIACL AO Specialist Main Exam
- The exam will be held in the online mode
- The questions in the exam will be objective and descriptive in nature
- A negative marking is equal to 0.25 marks is applicable for the wrong answers marked in the exam
| Name of the Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| In the Specialist stream, an additional test to assess technical
and professional knowledge in the relevant discipline |
40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 150 minutes |
| Letter Writing & Essay Writing | 2 | 30 | 30 minutes |
NIACL AO Syllabus
Refer to the section below to know about the subject wise NIACL AO syllabus.
| Subject | NIACL AO Syllabus |
| Reasoning Ability | Coded Inequalities
Seating Arrangement Puzzle Tabulation Logical Reasoning Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test Data Sufficiency Syllogism Blood Relations Input-Output Coding-Decoding Alphanumeric Series |
| English Language | Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test Fill in the blanks Multiple Meaning / Error Spotting Paragraph Complete / Sentence Correction Para jumbles Miscellaneous |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs
Summits Books & Authors Awards Sports Defence National Appointment International Obituary etc Banking Awareness Indian Financial System History of the Indian Banking Industry Regulatory Bodies Monetary & Credit Policies Budget Basics and Current Union Budget International Organisation / Financial Institutions Capital Market & Money Market added in NIACL AO Syllabus Government Schemes Abbreviations and Economic terminologies Other important concepts Abbreviations and Economic terminologies Other important concepts |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Simplification
Ratio & Proportion, Percentage Number Systems Profit & Loss Mixtures & Allegations Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices Time & Distance Work & Time Sequence & Series Permutation, Combination & Probability. Data Interpretation Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere English Language Reading Comprehension Cloze Test Fill in the blanks Multiple Meaning / Error Spotting Paragraph Complete / Sentence Correction Para jumbles Miscellaneous |
NIACL AO Preparation Tips
- Begin by thoroughly understanding the exam pattern and syllabus. This will help you identify the key topics and allocate time accordingly. Focus on the specific sections – reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English language, general awareness, and professional knowledge (related to insurance and finance).
- Devise a well-structured study plan that covers all sections of the exam. Allocate time based on your strengths and weaknesses. Set daily, weekly, and monthly goals, making sure to review and revise regularly.
- Regularly practice with mock tests and previous years’ question papers. This will familiarise you with the exam pattern, time management, and the types of questions asked. Analyse your performance in each test to identify areas that need improvement.
- Instead of rote learning, focus on building a strong conceptual understanding. This will not only help you answer a variety of questions but also enhance your problem-solving skills. Clear concepts make it easier to grasp complex topics.
- The general awareness section often includes questions on current affairs, especially related to the insurance and financial sectors. Stay updated with the latest news, government policies, and developments in these areas to excel in this section.
FAQs
- What is the mode of exam for NIACL AO?
Ans. The NIACL AO examination is going to be held in online mode for all the stages.
- Is the NIACL AO exam difficult?
Ans. Yes, the difficulty level of the NIACL AO exam is quite high and candidates find it difficult to crack.
- Is there any negative marking in NIACL AO?
Ans. Yes, a negative marking of 0.25 marks is applicable for the wrong questions asked in the NIACL AO.
- Is Niacl better than SBI PO?
Ans. Yes, NIACL AO has less work pressure as compared to the SBI PO examination.
- How many stages are there in the NIACL AO examination?
Ans. There are three stages in the NIACL AO examination namely, prelims, mains and interview round.