IRDAI Assistant Manager Syllabus 2026: Phase 1, 2 & Interview

Dreaming of building your career in the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India? Well, to achieve this, you’ll need to crack the IRDAI assistant manager exam. But it is not as simple as it looks, especially with a detailed IRDAI assistant manager syllabus to cover.

If you’ve checked the official notification, you probably noticed it only mentions the Phase 2 syllabus, simply listing subjects for Phase 1. This leaves you wondering:

• Where can you find the detailed IRDAI assistant manager Phase 1 syllabus?
• Is the official IRDAI Grade A Phase 2 syllabus truly complete?
  • If not, what are the additional topics?

In this article, I’ll share the detailed IRDAI Grade A syllabus for every stage of the 2026 exam, including the important topics, types of questions asked, and a realistic preparation timeline.

What is the IRDAI Assistant Manager 2026 Syllabus? Let’s Break it Down!

Before jumping into the IRDAI Grade A exam syllabus, it is crucial to know the IRDAI Assistant Manager Pattern. The IRDAI Grade A exam is divided into 3 parts:

1. Phase 1 (Qualifying in nature) 
2. Phase 2 (Descriptive only)
3. Phase 3 (Interview)

With this structure in mind, let’s now look at the subject-wise detailed IRDAI Grade A syllabus for Phase 1, Phase 2, and the interview.

IRDAI Assistant Manager 2026 Phase 1 Syllabus: Subject-wise Breakdown

As I discussed above, the official IRDAI assistant manager notification does not mention the syllabus for Phase 1, just provides the names of the subjects.

However, to ease your mind and preparation, my team of experts at EduTap has analyzed the IRDAI assistant manager previous year questions (PYQs) of the past 3 recruitments to come up with an exhaustive list of chapters and topics that you must cover for each subject.

Below, I have mentioned the subject-wise decoded syllabus of the IRDAI assistant manager Phase 1 (Prelims) exam:

Reasoning Syllabus for IRDAI Assistant Manager 2026

A strong grasp of reasoning concepts is crucial to solve reasoning questions in a limited time. Here are the IRDAI Grade A reasoning syllabus topics that you need to focus on:

• Alphabetical, Alphanumeric Series
• Coding & Decoding
• Syllogism 
• Direction Sense
• Inequality
• Ranking
• Blood Relation 
• Seating Arrangement
• Puzzles
• Machine Input Output
• Statement – Assumption
• Statement – Course of Action
• Cause and Effect
• Statement Argument
• Statement Conclusion
• Data Sufficiency

The image below will let you know the most important, moderately important, and least important topics of the IRDAI Grade A reasoning syllabus for the 2026 phase 1 exam.

After knowing the important topics, let’s look at an actual reasoning question from a previous IRDAI Assistant Manager exam to show you the types of questions asked.

Directions: Study the following information to answer the given question below:

Six persons- A, B, C, D, E and F are of different heights. F is taller than A. B is taller than only E. C is taller than F who is taller than D. Only two persons are there between C and A. The third taller person is 175 cm.

Question: If the sum of the heights of A and D is 335 cm, then what is the possible sum of the heights of A and B? (2024)

A. 325cm

B. 340cm

C. 300cm

D. 400cm

E. 379cm

Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus for IRDAI Assistant Manager 2026

Similar to reasoning, success in Quant relies on speed and accuracy. Hence you should focus on building a strong foundation in the following IRDAI Grade A Quant syllabus topics:

• Percentage
• Profit & Loss
• Ratio & Proportion
• Simplification
• Interest
• Time & Work, Pipes
• Number Series
• Time, Speed, & Distance
• Trains & Boats
• Mixture
• Average
• Ages & Partnership
• Area & Volume
• Probability
• Data Interpretation
• Quadratic Equation

The image below will let you know the most important, moderately important, and least important topics of the IRDAI Grade A Quant syllabus for the 2026 phase 1 exam.

With the important topics in mind, let’s now see an actual Quant question from the past IRDAI Assistant Manager exam to understand the question types.

Question: The ratio of the number of unsold tennis to badminton rackets sold by seller B is 2:3. If the total number of tennis rackets (sold + unsold) with seller B is 20% more than the total number of badminton rackets (sold + unsold) with the same seller, then find the difference between the number of unsold tennis and badminton rackets sold by seller B. (2024)

A. 40

B. 50

C. 90

D. 60

E. 70

English Syllabus for IRDAI Assistant Manager 2026

English is one of the most scoring subjects, helping many aspirants, who have a strong hold on the English language, to clear the IRDAI Grade A Phase 1 cut-offs. Here are the topics that you should prepare for the English section:

• Parts of Speech
• Subject-verb Agreement
• Nouns
• Pronouns
• Tenses
• Modals
• Conditional Sentences
• Question Tag
• Preposition
• Complex Preposition
• Conjunction
• Articles
• Advance Verbs
• Adjective-adverb

The image below will let you know the most important, moderately important, and least important topics of the IRDAI Grade A English syllabus for the 2026 phase 1 exam.

Now that you know key topics, let’s examine an actual English question from the past IRDAI Assistant Manager exam to show the types of questions you’ll face in the upcoming exam.

Direction: In the question below, a statement has been given with a blank. In the options some idioms/phrases are given which may or may not fit meaningfully in the blank. You are required to choose from the options, the one that provides the correct combination of the idioms/phrases which fit in the blanks grammatically and contextually.

Question: The company has been facing numerous challenges, but the CEO is confident that if everyone works together, they will successfully ____________ . (2024)

A. cut corners

B. weather the storm

C. hit the nail on the head

D. let the cat out of the bag

E. None of these

General Awareness Syllabus for IRDAI Assistant Manager 2026

General Awareness demands consistent updates on current events and a solid understanding of static GK, especially related to finance and insurance. Focus on every news related to these topics from the last 4-5 months of the Phase 1 exam.

Below is the list of category-wise topics for current affairs and static GA:

Current Affairs Syllabus

• National News: MoUs, summits, and major events related to India
• International: Summits and conferences held abroad
• Financial & Economics News
• Financial Awareness: RBI and SEBI notification and regulations
• Defence: Military exercises, drills, and major updates related to the defence sector of India
• Days in News: Major events or days, along with its date and theme
• Persons in News: Obituaries, appointments, and retirements
• Sports: Major tournaments and its winners
• Science, Technology, and Space
• Awards and Honours
• Environment
• Banking and Economy-Related News
• Reports and Government Schemes
• Books and Authors

Static GK Syllabus

• Chief Ministers and Cabinet Ministers
• National Parks and Sanctuaries
• Airport Locations, Stadiums
• Organisations’ Headquarters
• Banks’ Headquarters and Taglines
• Power Plants in India
• Indian Dance Forms
• Countries Capitals and their Currencies
• Important Days

The image below will let you know the most important, moderately important, and least important topics of the IRDAI Grade A General Awareness syllabus for the 2026 phase 1 exam.

Knowing the important areas, let’s now look at an actual GA question from a past IRDAI Assistant Manager exam to give you a clear idea of what to expect in the next exam.

Question: Which of the following organisations have adopted Amazon Web Services (AWS) technology for building innovative and scalable cloud-based solutions? (2024)

1. National Health Authority (NHA)

2. Government e-Marketplace (GeM)

3. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

4. Ministry of Finance

A. Only 1

B. Only 2

C. Only 1 and 2

D. Only 3 and 4

E. Only 1, 2, and 4

IRDAI Assistant Manager 2026 Phase 2 Syllabus: Papers and Topics

Before I explain the IRDAI grade A Phase 2 syllabus for the 2026 exam, you need to know that the Phase 2 includes 3 papers (descriptive only):

• Paper 1– General English
• Paper 2– Economic and Social Issues Impacting Insurance
• Paper 2 – Insurance and Management

Based on the latest IRDAI Assistant Manager notification, here’s the detailed syllabus for the IRDAI Grade A Phase 2 exam:

Descriptive English Syllabus for IRDAI Assistant Manager 2026

The official notification only mentions that there will be questions based on the following topics:

• Essay
• Precis Writing
• Comprehension and Business/Office Correspondence

Below, I have explained the details of each topic: 

• Essay: 3-5 topics are given, out of which you have to choose one and write on it in about 500 words.
• Precis Writing: A passage of about 400-500 words is given, which you will need to summarize in 100 words.
• Reading Comprehension: A passage will be given, based on which 5 questions will be given. You need to write short descriptive answers to those questions.
• Business/Office Correspondence: You’ll pick one of two letter choices and write it in about 150 words. Additionally, you’ll need to expand one of the two given statements into about 100 words. 

A total of 100 marks is distributed across various questions. While the marks allotted per question may vary yearly, you’ll always have 60 minutes to complete the paper.

To give you a clear idea of what to expect, here’s an actual Descriptive English question from a previous IRDAI Assistant Manager exam.

Question: Expand any one of the given statements in your own words in 100 words. (15 Marks) (2024)

A. Scope of CSR in India.

B. Ethical leadership.

ESI Impacting Insurance Syllabus for IRDAI Assistant Manager 2026

The Economic and Social Issues impacting Insurance paper is divided into 2 parts: 

• Part 1: You’ll find 5 questions here, and you need to attempt 3 of them. Each answer should be around 300 words.
• Part 2: This part also has 5 questions, and you’ll need to answer 4 of them. Each answer should be about 100 words.

While the number of questions and marks per question may vary yearly, the total marks will always be 100, and you’ll have 60 minutes to complete the paper.

Below is the ESI Impacting Insurance syllabus as per the latest IRDAI Grade A notification:

1. Economic Growth, business cycles, and insurance penetration, impact of age structure on economy, application of utility theory to insurance premium setting, macroeconomic factors including catastrophes and pandemics that may impact insurers and insurance markets.
2. Economic capital and risk based capital requirements, economic impact of risk transfer arrangements including reinsurance, contribution of Insurance sector to sustainable and responsible development of economy, Insurance Investments in the Infrastructure sector.
3. Economic reforms in India leading to Insurance sector reforms, Insurance regulation – financial and market conduct regulations, functions of IRDAI, role of an Actuary, de-tariffing in India, motor business and Indian experience, changing Insurance Regulations/Laws and FSLRC.
4. Social structure in India, Insurance in rural and social sectors and obligations of Insurers thereto, Indian Micro-Insurance experience, Social security laws and implementation thereof. RSBY – Health insurance scheme for Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.

Based on our PYQ analysis, here are the important topics from the ESI Impacting Insurance syllabus:

• Economic Growth and Insurance Penetration
• Macroeconomic Factors Impacting Insurance Sector
• Financial Markets (Part 1) 
• Financial Markets (Part 2) 
• Economic Capital and Economic Impact of Risk Transfer
• Contribution of Insurance Sector in Development
• Economic Reforms in India- Insurance Sector
• Insurance Regulation and Functions of IRDAI
• Changing Insurance Regulations or Laws
• Social Structures in India
• Social Security Laws and Implementation

The image below will let you know the most important, moderately important, and least important topics of the IRDAI Grade A ESI Impacting Insurance syllabus for the 2026 phase 2 exam.

To give you a better idea of what to expect, let’s look at the actual ESI Impacting Insurance question asked from a previous IRDAI Assistant Manager exam.

• Part 1: What are the initiatives aimed at achieving last-mile connectivity in the insurance sector? (2024)
• Part 2: What is PM Vaya Vandana Yojana, and what are its key features? (2024)

Insurance and Management Syllabus for IRDAI Assistant Manager 2026

The Insurance and Management paper is divided into 2 parts: 

• Part 1 (Insurance): No set pattern. 5-6 questions are generally asked.
• Part 2 (Management): No set pattern. 5-6 questions are generally asked.

While the marks aren’t fixed between Insurance and Management, IRDAI Grade A Phase 2 Paper 3 is worth 100 marks, and you’ll have 60 minutes to complete it.

Below, I have mentioned the Insurance and Management syllabus as per the latest IRDAI Grade A notification:

Insurance Syllabus for IRDAI Assistant Manager 2026

1. History of Indian Insurance, principles of Insurance.
2. Risk and uncertainty, pooling and diversification of risk, Indemnity, and Insurable interest.
3. Legal foundations of Insurance, basics in Group/Health Insurance/Pensions; Intermediation: role in mobilizing savings, evolution of various types and Bancassurance in India.
4. Functions performed by Insurers: Product design, pricing, distribution, underwriting, claims, Investment, and Reinsurance.
5. Insurance lines and products: Property-Liability, Life Insurance and Annuities and Health Insurance; Liability risks and Insurance, valuation and Solvency requirements, Specialist Insurance lines in India – Agricultural and Export Credit Guarantee; Reinsurance, GIC of India, obligatory cessions and retention of risk within the Country.

The image below will let you know the most important, moderately important, and least important topics of the IRDAI Grade A Insurance syllabus for the 2026 phase 2 exam.

Here’s an actual Insurance question asked in a previous IRDAI Grade A exam, to help you understand the types of questions you can expect.

Question: Explain the differences between dynamic risk and static risk. (2024)

Management Syllabus for IRDAI Assistant Manager 2026

1. Management nature and scope
2. Management Processes: Planning, Organisation, Staffing, Directing and Controlling; role of a Manager in an Organization
3. Leadership: The tasks of a leader; leadership styles; leadership theories; A successful leader versus an effective leader
4. Human Resource Development: Concept of HRD; Goals of HRD; Career Planning – Training and Development
5. Performance Appraisal – Potential appraisal and development – feedback and performance counseling – rewards – employee welfare
6. Motivation, Morale, and Incentives: Theories of Motivation; How Managers Motivate; Concept of Morale; Factors determining morale; Role of Incentives in Building up Morale
7. Communication: Steps in the Communication Process; Communication Channels; Oral versus Written Communication; Verbal versus non-verbal Communication; upward, downward and lateral communication; Barriers to Communication
8. Role of Information Technology
9. Corporate Governance: Factors affecting Corporate Governance; Mechanisms of Corporate Governance.

The image below will let you know the most important, moderately important, and least important topics of the IRDAI Grade A Management syllabus for the 2026 phase 2 exam.

Here’s an actual Management question asked in a previous IRDAI Grade A exam, to help you understand the types of questions you can expect.

Question: Write a detailed note on Leadership and Motivational Theories. (2024)

Till now, I have mentioned the IRDAI Grade A Phase 2 syllabus mentioned in the official notification. Now, the big question is: Is it truly comprehensive?” Let’s find out.

Is the IRDAI Grade A Phase 2 Syllabus Mentioned in the Notification Complete?

No, the official notification explicitly states that the mentioned IRDAI assistant manager syllabus is indicative and not exhaustive. This means the syllabus outlined in the notification provides only a broad framework and does not include all the topics that may be tested in the actual exam.

For example, in the 2023 and 2024 Insurance and Management papers, questions were asked from areas like Organisational Change, Ethics, and Organizational Behavior—topics that were not specifically mentioned in the official syllabus.

Here are some important areas that are often overlooked but should be included in your preparation:

Management:

• Basics of Organizational Behavior
• Ethics in Management
• Fundamentals of Organizational Change

ESI Impacting Insurance:

• Government schemes related to insurance and finance
• Basics of Banking and its role in supporting the insurance sector
• IRDAI Annual Report of the current year 

My recommendation is to thoroughly complete the official syllabus first. Afterward, gradually incorporate value-added content like the IRDAI Annual Report and insurance sector updates.

This approach ensures that you are well-prepared not only for predictable topics but also for unexpected questions in phase 2.

IRDAI Assistant Manager 2026 Interview Syllabus: Key Details

The 3rd and final phase of the IRDAI assistant manager exam is the interview. While there is no explicit mention of the interview syllabus in the notification, I have mentioned some important details that you should know:

• You will be shortlisted for Phase 3 (Interview ) based on the aggregate marks obtained in Papers 1, 2, and 3 of Phase 2 (Descriptive examination only). 
• The minimum cut-off marks for being shortlisted for Interview shall be decided for each stream by IRDAI. 
• The cut-off marks for each of the streams may be the same or different. 
• Final selection shall be based on the performance and merit of the candidates in Phase 2 (Papers 1, 2, and 3) and Interview, taken together.
• You can choose either Hindi or English as your preferred language for the IRDAI Grade A interview.

How Much Time Will it Take to Cover the IRDAI Grade A Syllabus?

Ideally, you’ll need at least 3 to 4 months to confidently cover everything in the IRDAI assistant manager syllabus. However, if you’re starting fresh and need to build your core subject knowledge from scratch, or if your writing skills need major improvement, you might require some extra time.

While the IRDAI Grade A syllabus is certainly broad, it’s definitely manageable. Stay consistent with your preparation, and you’ll be well on your way to clearing this exam in 3-4 months.

Key Takeaways for IRDAI Assistant Manager 2026 Syllabus

I have mentioned the detailed IRDAI Assistant Manager syllabus with important topics, question types, and the ideal time required to prepare for the exam. Now with everything at your disposal, it’s time to create a tailored IRDAI Assistant Manager preparation strategy and start your preparation. 

Best of Luck!