New India Assurance Administrative Officer Recruitment 2024 has been notified for 170 vacancies in the Generalists and Specialists Scale-I. The interested candidates willing to apply for the posts are requested to check for their Eligibility, Age Limit and How to Apply as per the below blog post.
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Advertisement No | CORP.HRM/AO/2024 |
No of Posts | 170 Vacancies |
Name of the Post | Administrative Officers (Generalists & Specialists) Scale-1 |
Date of Online Registration and Payment of Application fee | 10th to 29th September 2024 (both dates inclusive) |
Phase-I Online Examination (Objective) | 13th October 2024 (tentative) |
Phase-II Online Examination (Objective + Descriptive) | 17th November 2024 (tentative) |
Salary | Basic pay of Rs. 50,925/- in the scale of Rs.50925-2500(14)-85925-2710(4)- 96765 |
Age Limit (As on 01-09-2024) | Minimum Age: 21 years and Maximum Age: 30 years |
Administrative Officer Recruitment Vacancy Details
Total | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | PwBD | ||||
HI | VI | OC | ID/ Mul | |||||||
Accounts | 50 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Generalists | 120 | 18 | 8 | 32 | 12 | 50 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Total | 170 | 25 | 12 | 45 | 17 | 71 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
The above vacancies are provisional and may vary according to the actual requirements of the Company at the material time.
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Candidates belonging to OBC category but coming in the ‘CREAMY LAYER’ are not entitled to OBC reservation and age relaxation. They should indicate their category as GENERAL.
The reservation under various categories will be as per prevailing Government Guidelines at the time of finalization of result.
Reservation for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) in recruitment is governed by Office Memorandum no. 36039/1/2019-Estt (Res) dated 31.01.2019 of Department of Personnel & Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance & Pensions, Government of India.
Important Dates
On-line registration and payment of application fees | 10th to 29th September 2024 (both dates inclusive) |
Phase-I Online Examination (Objective) | 13th October 2024 (tentative) |
Phase-II Online Examination (Objective + Descriptive) | 17th November 2024 (tentative) |
Emoluments & Benefits
Basic pay of Rs. 50,925/- in the scale of Rs.50925-2500(14)-85925-2710(4)- 96765 and other admissible allowance as applicable.
Gross emoluments will be approximately Rs. 88,000/- p.m. in Metropolitan Centers. Other benefits such as coverage under National Pension System governed by PFRDA, Gratuity, LTS, Medical Benefits, Group Personal Accident Insurance etc. shall be as per rules in force in the Company at the time of appointment. The Officers are also entitled for Company’s / leased accommodation as per norms.
Educational Qualification (as on 01.09.2024)
Generalists:
A candidate must possess the minimum qualification of a graduate/post graduate in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by Central Government with at least 60% marks in either of the degree examination for General candidates and at least 55% marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Specialists:
A candidate must possess the minimum qualification as follows. The qualification should be from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by Central Government.
Specialization | Minimum Qualification |
Accounts | Chartered Accountant (ICAI)/ Cost and Management Accountant (The Institute of Cost Accountants of India, earlier known as ICWAI) and Graduation/Post- graduation in any discipline with min 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) Or MBA Finance/PGDM Finance/ M.Com with min 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
Educational qualifications should be from a University/ Institution/ Board recognised by Govt. Of India/ approved by Govt. Regulatory Bodies and the result should have been declared on or before 01.09.2024.
Proper document from Board / University for having declared the result on or before 01.09.2024 has to be submitted at the time of interview.
The candidate must possess valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate of the necessary qualification as on 01.09.2024. Candidates having Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 01.09.2024.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 21 years and Maximum Age: 30 years, as on 01.09.2024.
i.e. a candidate must have been born not earlier than 2nd Sep-1994 and not later than 1st Sep-2003 (both dates inclusive).
Relaxation in upper age limit shall be as GoI guidelines.
In case of a candidate who is eligible for relaxation under more than one of the above categories, the age relaxation will be available on a cumulative basis based on Govt. guidelines & Company Rules subject to the maximum age not exceeding 45 years.
Candidates seeking age relaxation will be required to submit copies of necessary certificate(s) and produce the original certificate(s) for verification at the time of interview and /or any subsequent stage of recruitment process.
Selection Procedure
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
Preliminary Examination consisting of Objective Tests for 100 marks will be conducted online. This would consist of 3 sections (with separate timings for each section) as follows:
Name of Test/Section (not in sequence) | Type of test | Max. Marks | Duration for each test/section (Separately timed) | Version | |
1 | English Language | Objective | 30 | 20 min | English |
2 | Reasoning Ability | Objective | 35 | 20 min | Eng/Hindi |
3 | Quantitative Aptitude | Objective | 35 | 20 min | Eng/Hindi |
Total | 100 |
Candidates have to qualify in each test/section by securing passing marks to be decided by the Company. Adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by the Company (approximately 15 times the numbers of vacancies subject to availability) will be shortlisted for the Main Examination.
Phase – II: Main Examination
Main Examination will consist of Objective Tests for 200 marks and Descriptive Test for 30 marks. Both the Objective and Descriptive Tests will be online. Candidates will have to answer Descriptive Test by typing on the computer. Immediately after completion of Objective Test, Descriptive Test will be administered.
(I) Objective Test:
The Objective Test of 2.5 hours’ duration will be as follows. There will be separate timing for every section.
For Generalists
Name of Test (not in sequence) | Type of test | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration for each test/section (Separately timed) | |
1 | Test of Reasoning | Objective | 50 | Eng/ Hindi | 40 min |
2 | Test of English Language | Objective | 50 | Eng | 40 min |
3 | Test of General Awareness | Objective | 50 | Eng/ Hindi | 30 min |
4 | Test of Quantitative Aptitude | Objective | 50 | Eng/ Hindi | 40 min |
Total (Aggregate) | 200 |
For Specialists
Name of Test (not in sequence) | Type of test | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration for each test/section (Separately timed) | |
1 | Test of Reasoning | Objective | 40 | Eng/ Hindi | 30 min |
2 | Test of English Language | Objective | 40 | Eng | 30 min |
3 | Test of General Awareness | Objective | 40 | Eng/ Hindi | 25 min |
4 | Test of Quantitative Aptitude | Objective | 40 | Eng/ Hindi | 30 min |
5 | In Specialist stream, an additional test to assess technical& professional knowledge in the relevant discipline | Objective | 40 | Eng/ Hindi | 35 min |
Total (Aggregate) | 200 |
The Descriptive Test of 30 minutes’ duration with 30 marks will be a Test of English Language (Letter Writing-10marks & Essay-20 marks). The descriptive test will be in English and will be conducted through on-line mode.
Each candidate will be required to obtain a minimum score for each section of objective test separately for short listing for the Descriptive test evaluation/Interview. Descriptive answer script would be evaluated only in respect of those candidates who qualify the objective test. Depending on the number of vacancies available, cut offs will be decided for Descriptive paper evaluation.
Each candidate will be required to obtain a minimum total score (to be decided by the Company according to number of vacancies) in the objective test (main examination) and qualify in the descriptive test for short listing for the Interview. Qualifying marks in the descriptive test shall be as follows: 15/30 (13.5/30 for SC, ST and PwBD).
A candidate shall be required to qualify in the descriptive test, but the marks in the descriptive test will not be counted towards short listing for interview or final selection.
Penalty for Wrong Answers (Applicable to both – Preliminary and Main examination)
There will be penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests. Each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty to arrive at corrected score. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.
The Company reserves the right to modify the structure of the examination which will be intimated through its website.
Phase – III: Interview
Candidates who have been shortlisted at the end of Phase-II will subsequently be called for an Interview to be conducted by the Company. Interview will be conducted at select centres. The weightage (ratio) of online Examination and Interview will be 75:25 respectively. The centre, address of the venue, time & date of Interview will be informed to the shortlisted candidates in the call letter. Candidates are required to download their interview call letters from company’s website. Please note that any request regarding change in date, centre etc. of interview will not be entertained. However, the company reserves the right to change the date/ venue/ time/ centre etc. of interview or hold supplementary process for particular date / session / venue / centre / set of candidates at its discretion, under unforeseen circumstances, if any.
How to Apply
Step-01
Candidates to go to the Recruitment Section of Company’s website www.newindia.co.in and click on the option “APPLY ONLINE” which will open a new screen.
Step-02
To register application, choose the tab “Click here for New Registration” and enter Name, Contact details and Email-id. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional Registration number and Password will also be sent.
Step-03
In case the candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, he / she can save the data already entered by choosing “SAVE AND NEXT” tab. Prior to submission of the online application candidates are advised to use the “SAVE AND NEXT” facility to verify the details in the online application form and modify the same if required. Visually Impaired candidates should fill the application form carefully and verify/ get the details verified to ensure that the same are correct prior to final submission.
Step-04
Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application themselves as no change will be possible/ entertained after clicking the COMPLETE REGISTRATION BUTTON.
Step-05
The Name of the candidate or his /her Father/ Husband etc. should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears in the Certificates/ Mark sheets/Identity proof. Any change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature.
Step-06
Validate your details and Save your application by clicking the ‘Validate your details’ and ‘Save & Next’ button.
Step-07
Candidates can proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Photograph and Signature detailed under point “C”.
Step-08
Candidates can proceed to fill other details of the Application Form. Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before COMPLETE REGISTRATION.
Step-09
Modify details, if required, and click on ‘COMPLETE REGISTRATION’ ONLY after verifying and ensuring that the photograph, signature uploaded and other details filled by you are correct.
Step-10
Click on ‘Payment’ Tab and proceed for payment.
Click on ‘Submit’ button.
Administrative Officer Recruitment Important Dates and Web Links
On-line registration and payment of application fees | 10th to 29th September 2024 (both dates inclusive) |
Phase-I Online Examination (Objective) | 13th October 2024 (tentative) |
Phase-II Online Examination (Objective + Descriptive) | 17th November 2024 (tentative) |
Official Notification for Administrative Officer Recruitment | Click Here |
New India Assurance Company Recruitment Portal | Click Here |
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