NICL AO: Recruitment 2025 (266 posts) : both Generalists and Specialists

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

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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