NIACL assistant syllabus has been released by NIACL on its official website. NIACL assistant written exam will be conducted in two phases, NIACL assistant preliminary and main. A preliminary exam is conducted for shortlisting candidates for mains; it is qualifying in nature.
NIACL assistant main exam marks are taken into consideration while preparing the merit list. After qualifying for NIACL assistant main, candidates need to qualify a regional language test to prove their efficiency in their chosen regional language. NIACL assistant exam pattern and syllabus are different for preliminary and main exam.
NIACL Assistant Exam Pattern
The mode of exam for the post of NIACL Assistant is online. The exam is conducted in two phases:
- NIACL Assistant Prelims Exam
- NIACL Assistant Mains Exam
NIACL Assistant Prelims Exam Pattern
The Preliminary exam for NIACL Assistant is an online objective test and consists of three papers:
- English Language
- Reasoning
- Numerical Ability
To know more, refer to the table below:
| NIACL Assistant | Subjects | Number of questions | Maximum marks | Duration |
| Prelims Examination | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes | |
Candidates can view the NIACL Assistant Salary in the linked article.
NIACL Assistant Mains Exam Pattern
The mode of NIACL Assistant Mains examination is online and consist of objective type questions. The subjects included are:
- Reasoning
- English Language
- General Awareness
- Computer Knowledge
- Numerical Ability
The Mains examination is conducted for 250 marks, and each candidate must obtain a minimum total score (as decided by NIACL) to qualify for the Mains examination.
To know more, refer to the table below:
| NIACL Assistant | Subjects | Number of questions | Maximum marks | Duration |
| Mains Examination | Reasoning | 40 | 50 | Composite 120 minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 50 | ||
| General Awareness | 40 | 50 | ||
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 50 | ||
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 | ||
| Total | 200 | 250 | ||
There is negative marking in both phases. For each wrong attempt, ¼ th of the mark assigned against that question will be deducted. The medium of online exams will be in English & Hindi except for the English Language.
NIACL Assistant: Regional Language Test
Candidates must qualify for the Prelims as well the Mains Examination to get selected for the Regional Language Test. This test is of qualifying nature, and no separate marks will be awarded for it.
NIACL Assistant Final Selection
The final selection for the post of NIACL Assistant will be made on the basis of performance in the online Mains examination as well as in the Regional Language Test. If two or more candidates in the merit list score the same marks, the senior-most candidate will be shortlisted for further process of recruitment.
NIACL Assistant Syllabus for Prelims
NIACL assistant prelims have three sections, candidates need to score certain qualifying marks in each section to pass the exam. Find the syllabus for NIACL assistant prelims below:Â
| NIACL assistant prelims subjects | Syllabus |
| English Language | Vocabulary
Sentence Error / correction Fill in the blanks Sentence Arrangement/ Word Arrangement Comprehension & Cloze Test Para jumbles |
| Test of Reasoning | Syllogism
Linear and Circular Sitting Arrangements Puzzles Alphabet Series Coding-Decoding Verbal Reasoning Blood Relations Number Series |
| Test of Numerical Ability | Percentage, Time & Work, Area, Profit & Loss
Number Series, Quadratic Equations, Average Simple & Compound Interest HCF, LCM, Problem On Ages Time & Speed, Investment |
NIACL Assistant Syllabus for Main
NIACL assistant main exam will have five sections. Find the details syllabus for NIACL assistant main below:
| NIACL assistant main subjects | Syllabus |
| Reasoning | Mathematical Reasoning
Puzzles Linear and Circular Sitting Arrangements Coding-Decoding Syllogism Data Interpretation Blood Relations Alphabet Series Distance and Direction Statements and Conclusions Statements and Arguments Number Series Clocks and Calendars Decision Making Mirror Image detection |
| English | Vocabulary
Sentence Error / correction Fill in the blanks Sentence Arrangement/ Word Arrangement Comprehension & Cloze Test Para jumbles |
| Numerical Ability | Simplifications and Quadratic Equations
HCF, LCM, Problem On Ages Number Series Simple and Compound Interest Data Interpretation Percentage Profit & Loss Number Series Ratio and Proportion Time & Work Mensuration |
| General Awareness | Current affairs of National & International news
Awards and Honors, Science and Inventions, Countries, Capitals, and Currencies History of India, Indian Economics, Indian polity Current events related to Sports, Banking, Five Year Plans, national budget, insurance, etc. |
| Computer Knowledge | Fundamentals of Computer
MS Office Computer Software Internet and Computer Related Abbreviations Networking & Operating System Logic Gates Keyboard Shortcuts Computer Abbreviation Computer Hardware |
NIACL Assistant Books
It becomes very important to choose the right study material to crack a competitive exam like NIACL assistant where the level of competition is very high. Also, the NIACL assistant syllabus has multiple sections that require equal attention. Candidates can refer to the books given below for different sections:
| NIACL Assistant Subjects | NIACL Assistant syllabus | Author of the Books |
| Reasoning Ability | Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | RS Aggarwal |
| Logical and Analytical Reasoning (English) 1st Edition | AK Gupta | |
| Quantitative Aptitude
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Quantitative Aptitude | RS Agarwal |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Arun Sharma | |
| Quicker Mathematics | M Tyra | |
| English Language | English Grammar | SP Bakshi |
| Word Power Made Easy | Wren & Martin | |
| English Grammar | Norman Lewis | |
| Current Affairs and General Awareness | NCERT Books | NCERT |
| Manorama Year Book | Philip Mathew | |
| Banking, Financial & General Awareness | I K Pavel | |
| Computer Awareness | Objective Computer Awareness | Somya Ranjan Behera |
| Computer Awareness | Rani Ahilya |
NIACL Assistant Syllabus 2020 FAQs
when NIACL Assistant notification 2020 is going to be released?
NIACL Assistant notification 2020 will be released soon.
How many stages are there in NIACL Assistant recruitment?
NIACL Assistant recruitment has three phases, a candidate must qualify all the three phases to become eligible for induction to the posts.
What is the frequency of NIACL Assistant recruitment?
NIACL Assistant exam is conducted once a year or as per vacancy.
Is having experience in the insurance sector necessary to apply for NIACL Assistant?
There is no special requirement to have prior experience in the insurance sector to apply for NIACL Assistant.
Can I apply for NIACL Assistant if I don’t know the regional languages of my state?
Reading, writing, and speaking any of the regional languages is mandatory for NIACL Assistant, candidates have to pass the regional language test to crack the exam.
What is the exam pattern of the NIACL assistant prelims exam?
The prelims exam comprises 100 objective type questions and carries 100 marks.
What is the exam pattern of the NIACL assistant mains exam?
Main Examination will consist of Objective Test for 200 marks and carries 250 marks.Â
What will be the language of the NIACL assistant question paper?
The language of the question paper will be English and Hindi.
What will be the level of NIACL assistant syllabus?
NIACL assistant syllabus will be of the 12th level.Â
What are the topics for the Regional language test?
This test is conducted to test the writing, speaking, and reading ability of the candidates. This test is only qualifying in nature, candidates will not be given scores for this section.
