The General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC) is a reinsurance company that holds an annual recruitment exam to select qualified candidates for various positions. GIC recruitment covers roles such as Assistant Manager (Scale I Officers), Assistant, and other entry-level positions. Senior roles are typically filled through promotions or lateral hiring. Candidates who pass the GIC recruitment exam are assigned to different GIC offices within India or internationally, based on the Corporation's needs.
Frequency- yearly
Mode- Computerised Exam
Exam Pattern
The GIC Assistant Manager Exam for 2024 consists of several sections, including a Technical & Professional Knowledge Test in the relevant discipline, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, English Language, and English Writing. The detailed exam patterns for different officer roles are outlined below:
For Officers Other than Hindi:
| Sections | Subjects | Max. Marks | Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A (Objective) | Higher Order Reasoning Ability/Critical Thinking | 40 | 40 |
| Part B (Objective) | Test of Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Test of English Language | 25 | 25 | |
| Test of General Awareness | 20 | 20 | |
| Test of Numerical Ability & Computer Literacy | 15 | 15 | |
| Part C (Descriptive) | Test in the English Language – Essay, Precis, and Comprehension | 30 | 3 |
| Total | 150 | 123 |
For Hindi Officer:
| Sections | Subjects | Max. Marks | Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A (Objective) | Technical and Professional Knowledge Test in the relevant discipline (including Hindi and English grammar/vocabulary + knowledge of Act & rules regarding Official language implementation) | 40 | 40 |
| Part B (Objective) | Test of Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Test of Translation (English to Hindi and Hindi to English) (Objective) | 20 | 20 | |
| Test of General Awareness | 20 | 20 | |
| Part C (Descriptive) | Test of Hindi Language – Essay, Precis, Comprehension, Hindi & English grammar, translation from English to Hindi and Hindi to English (Text), and Hindi Typing | 50 | 5 |
| Total | 150 | 105 |
Additional Information:
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the GIC exam in 2024 vary depending on the position. However, all candidates must meet the following basic requirements:
The age limits for GIC recruitment are as follows:
Age relaxation is provided for candidates from reserved categories as detailed below:
| Category | Relaxation | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe | 5 years | 35 years |
| Other Backward Class (eligible for reservation) | 3 years | 33 years |
| Person with Disability | 10 years | 40 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual period of service + 3 years (8 years for disabled Ex-Servicemen from SC/ST), up to a maximum of 45 years | 45 years |
| Widows, Divorced Women, and Women Legally Separated from Their Husbands Who Have Not Remarried | 9 years | 39 years |
| Existing Confirmed Employees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies (including GIC & Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd.) | 8 years | 38 years |
Note: Candidates eligible for multiple categories of relaxation will receive cumulative age relaxation, with the maximum age not exceeding 45 years.
