NICL Assistant Syllabus 2024 & Exam Pattern For Prelims and Mains

The NICL (National Insurance Company Limited) Assistant Exam is a competitive examination for candidates aspiring to work as Assistants in an insurance company. With the release of the NICL Assistant Syllabus 2024, candidates must understand both the syllabus and the exam pattern for the Prelims and Mains exams. This article covers the NICL Exam Pattern and NICL New Syllabus along with the latest information.

NICL Assistant Exam Pattern 2024

The NICL Assistant Exam Pattern 2024 comprises two stages – Preliminary and Main Examination. Candidates must pass both stages to be considered for selection. Here’s a detailed breakdown of each stage:

NICL Assistant Prelims Exam Pattern 2024

The Preliminary examination is the first phase, designed to test candidates’ fundamental skills in reasoning, English language, and numerical ability.

Section	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration
English Language	30	30	20 minutes
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 minutes
Numerical Ability	35	35	20 minutes
Total	100	100	60 mins

• Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Marking Scheme: Each correct answer scores one mark; some exams may apply a negative marking of 0.25 for incorrect answers.
• Mode of Examination: Online.

NICL Assistant Mains Exam Pattern 2024

The Main Examination is more comprehensive, testing advanced skills in reasoning, English language, quantitative aptitude, general awareness, and computer knowledge.

Section	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration
Reasoning Ability	40	40	30 minutes
English Language	40	40	30 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	40	40	30 minutes
General Awareness	40	40	15minutes
Computer Knowledge	40	40	15minutes
Total	200	200	120 mins

• Marking Scheme: Each question typically holds one mark, and there may be a negative marking of 0.25 for incorrect answers.
• Duration: The total time for the exam is 120 minutes.

NICL Assistant Syllabus 2024

The NICL New Syllabus 2024 is aligned with industry standards, covering essential topics for insurance sector roles. Here is the section-wise syllabus for both Prelims and Mains:

1. English Language

• Topics: Reading comprehension, error spotting, sentence correction, fill in the blanks, synonyms & antonyms, idioms & phrases, cloze test, para jumbles, and vocabulary.
• Focus Areas: Vocabulary and comprehension skills are crucial for quick response time.

2. Reasoning Ability

• Topics: Puzzles, seating arrangements (linear and circular), syllogism, coding-decoding, blood relations, inequality, data sufficiency, series, and analogy.
• Focus Areas: Logical analysis and critical thinking are vital to solving these questions efficiently.

3. Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude

• Topics: Simplification, number series, data interpretation, percentage, ratio and proportion, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, time and work, speed, distance, and algebra.
• Focus Areas: Speed and accuracy in solving numerical problems are essential.

4. General Awareness

• Topics: Current affairs (especially insurance and finance-related), national and international news, awards, sports, important dates, economic events, and recent updates in the insurance sector.
• Focus Areas: Regular updates on current affairs, particularly in the insurance industry, are essential for scoring well in this section.

5. Computer Knowledge

• Topics: Basic computer fundamentals, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), internet, shortcuts, computer memory, software, and hardware.
• Focus Areas: Familiarity with basic computer operations and common software applications is vital.

Download the NICL Assistant Exam Pattern & Syllabus PDF

For candidates looking to have easy access to the syllabus and exam pattern, the NICL Official Syllabus PDF can be downloaded directly from the NICL’s official website. Here’s how:

1. Visit the NICL Official Website: Go to the official NICL website and navigate to the ‘Careers’ or ‘Exams’ section.
2. Locate the Exam Notification: Find the latest notification for the NICL Assistant Exam 2024.
3. Download the PDF: Click on the link provided to download the syllabus and exam pattern in PDF format for offline review.