NIACL Assistant Exam Pattern 2018 Changed – Sectional Timing Introduced!

New India Assurance Company Ltd. (NIACL) has released a notification for the recruitment of Assistants. Total number of vacancies for the post is 685. You can find the detailed NIACL Assistant Exam Pattern & Selection Process here.
NIACL Assistant Exam Pattern & Selection Process 2018
NIACL is one of the largest public sector insurance company in India. They released the official notification recently to recruit 685 candidates the post of Assistant. The online application process will start from 16th July. This year, sectional timing has been introduced in the Prelims exam similar to SBI Clerk and SBI PO prelims exam. The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the Mains exam, subject to qualifying the regional language test. Go through this article to know more.
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Detailed NIACL Assistant Selection Process 2018
NIACL Assistant Exam will consist of 3 phases:
- Tier I: Preliminary Exam
- Tier II: Mains Exam
- Regional Test
NIACL Assistant Syllabus
Highlights of NIACL Assistant Exam Pattern 2018
- Sectional timing introduced in Prelims exam
- No sectional timing in Mains exam
Tier I: NIACL Assistant Preliminary Exam Pattern
Name of the Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
Test of English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
Test of Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
Test of Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
- The exam mode is Online objective type.
- The exam will be available in both English and Hindi. Except for Test of English Language.
- There is a negative marking of 1/4th marks for each wrong answer.
- You have to pass each section by securing passing marks decided by the Company.
- An adequate number of candidates state-wise and category-wise will by selected by the company to appear for Tier-II mains exam.
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Tier II: NIACL Assistant Mains Exam Pattern
Name of the Subject | No. of Qs | Marks | Duration |
Test of Reasoning | 40 | 50 | Composite time of 120 minutes |
Test of English Language | 40 | 50 | |
Test of General Awareness | 40 | 50 | |
Computer Knowledge | 40 | 50 | |
Test of Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 | |
Total | 200 | 250 |
- The exam mode is Online objective type
- The exam will be available in both English and Hindi. Except for Test of English Language.
- You need to secure a minimum score (decided by the company) to pass the mains test.
- There is a negative marking of 1/4th marks for each wrong answer.
Note :
- For a good practice of Quantitative Aptitude, attempt Daily Quant Booster Quiz.
- To stay updated with the current affairs and to check the expected GK Questions in NIACL Assistant, Practice Daily GK Booster Quiz.
Regional Test
Afetr you qualify the Mains exam, you have to appear for the NIACL assistant regional test. The regional test is qualifying in nature. Selection of a candidate will be done purely on the basis of merit list prepared by the company
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