If you appeared for an insurance exam in India this year, you are probably searching for one of two different things. Some candidates mean the IRDAI Assistant Manager (Grade A) recruitment exam result, while others mean the IC38 or other insurance certification exam result taken to become a licensed insurance agent, advisor, or professional. Both fall under the same regulator, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), so this guide covers how to check both results, step by step, using only the official channels.
Who Conducts the IRDA Exam
IRDAI itself is the regulatory body that oversees the insurance sector in India. It does not always run every exam directly. The Insurance Institute of India (III) is authorized by IRDAI to conduct various insurance certification exams, and the III exam portal is used to manage registration, hall tickets, and results for these exams. Meanwhile, recruitment exams for posts like Assistant Manager are run directly by IRDAI on its own website, www.irdai.gov.in.
Understanding this difference matters because the login portal, the required credentials, and the result format are not the same for both categories.
Category 1: IC38 and Other Insurance Certification Exam Results
This is the exam most individual candidates take when they want to become an insurance agent (life, general, or health insurance) or move up to associate and licentiate level certifications like IC33, IC38, IC46, or IC57.
Since the IC38 exam is conducted online as a computer based test, results are released much faster than traditional exams, and most candidates see their provisional score and pass or fail status on the screen immediately after submitting the paper. The official downloadable certificate typically follows soon after.
How to Check IC38 and Certification Exam Results
To check the result, visit the IRDA related exam portal, look for the result section, and enter login credentials such as your URN number, examination date, and date of birth. The result will then appear on screen and can be downloaded.
Candidates can also visit the official Insurance Institute of India website to download their scorecard, and this scorecard typically remains available for download for up to 180 days from the exam date.
Apart from the online portal, candidates can log in to the Insurance Institute of India portal or the specific exam platform used for their test to retrieve their result and certificate.
Passing Criteria
A minimum of 35 percent marks, which usually works out to about 18 marks, is required to clear most of these agent level exams, and there is no negative marking, so it is advisable to attempt every question.
There is no fixed limit on the number of attempts, so a candidate who does not clear the exam can re-register and appear again after following the process set by their insurance company and IRDAI. Once cleared, the insurance agent licence issued is valid for three years and needs to be renewed afterward by completing the required continuing education hours.
Category 2: IRDAI Assistant Manager (Grade A) Recruitment Exam Result
This applies to candidates who applied for the officer level government job at IRDAI, commonly called Assistant Manager or Grade A.
The IRDAI Grade A Assistant Manager Result is released by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India after the completion of the relevant phase of examination, and candidates can check their result, marks, and qualification status on the official website.
This recruitment process generally has three stages, namely Prelims, Mains, and an Interview, and a candidate has to qualify in all three rounds to be finally selected for the vacant posts. The final result is usually declared in the form of a merit list, released within one to two months of the relevant exam date, along with the applicable cutoff marks.
Steps to Download the Assistant Manager Result
Visit the official website irdai.gov.in, then go to the Careers or Notifications and Vacancies section on the homepage. Click on the relevant scorecard or result link for your phase, log in with your credentials, and download the result. It is recommended to take a printout for future reference.
The result or merit list is generally provided in PDF format, and any discrepancy noticed in the personal details on the result must be reported to the IRDA authorities immediately.
What Details Are Mentioned on the Result
Whether it is an agent level certification or the Grade A recruitment exam, the result document usually carries similar core details.
| Detail | Certification Exam Result (IC38 etc.) | Grade A Recruitment Result |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate name and roll number | Yes | Yes |
| Marks or score obtained | Yes | Yes |
| Pass or fail / qualifying status | Yes | Yes |
| Category wise or overall cutoff | Rarely applicable | Yes |
| Certificate or scorecard download | Yes | Only after final selection |
| Login credentials needed | URN, exam date, date of birth | Registration ID and password/DOB |
Common Reasons Result Is Delayed or Not Visible
- Server load right after the official release, since many candidates check at the same time
- Incorrect URN, application number, or date of birth entered at login
- Result declared but not yet updated for a specific exam center or batch
- Browser or ad blocker issues while loading the portal, which is a known issue on some exam portals
If there is any error while downloading the result, candidates are advised to contact the official help desk for assistance rather than repeatedly retrying the login.
Table of Official Links
| Purpose | Official Website |
|---|---|
| IRDAI main website (recruitment, notifications, Grade A results) | https://irdai.gov.in |
| Insurance Institute of India (III) exam portal (IC38 and certification results, hall tickets) | https://www.insuranceinstituteofindia.com |
| III Exams login and result portal | https://www.iiiexams.org |
Always type these URLs directly into your browser or use a bookmarked link rather than clicking on unfamiliar links shared on social media or messaging apps, since fake result pages are common during result season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IRDA exam result and the IC38 result the same thing?
Not always. IC38 is one specific certification exam for insurance agents, while IRDA exam result can also refer to other certification exams (IC33, IC46, IC57, and more) or to the Assistant Manager recruitment exam, depending on which exam a candidate actually appeared for.
What score is needed to pass IC38?
A score that meets the minimum passing requirement set by IRDAI is needed, and there is no negative marking, so attempting every question improves the chance of clearing the exam.
Can I retake the exam if I fail?
Yes, retakes are allowed with no fixed cap on the number of attempts, subject to re-registering through the process set by the concerned insurance company and IRDAI.
Where do I download my scorecard from?
The scorecard for certification exams is downloaded from the official Insurance Institute of India exam portal, and it generally stays available there for around 180 days after the exam date.
Is the exam available in regional languages?
Yes, many of these exams are available in Hindi and several regional languages, which candidates can select at the time of registration.
