NICL AO Recruitment 2026: NICL AO Recruitment 2026 is out. National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), a Government of India undertaking, has announced 321 Administrative Officer (Scale I) vacancies for Generalists and Specialists. Online applications are open from 8 October 2026 to 28 October 2026.
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Important Links (Direct Official Links)
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
All links open the official website of the recruiting organisation.
Of the 321 posts, 200 are for Generalist Officers and 121 are for Specialist disciplines such as Finance, Legal, IT, Automobile Engineering, Risk Engineering, Company Secretary and Agriculture. Selection is through an online Prelims, an online Mains and an Interview. The starting basic pay is βΉ82,485, and NICL puts the total monthly emoluments at about βΉ1.14 lakh in metro centres.
NICL AO Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization | National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) |
| Post | Administrative Officer (Scale I) β Generalists & Specialists |
| Total Vacancies | 321 (tentative) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 October 2026 |
| Selection | Prelims, Mains and Interview |
| Official Website | nationalinsurance.nic.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online registration starts | 8 October 2026 |
| Last date for online registration | 28 October 2026 |
| Fee payment window | 8 October 2026 to 28 October 2026 |
| Phase I (Prelims) online exam | 17 November 2026 |
| Phase II (Mains) online exam | 22 December 2026 |
| Call letter download | To be notified |
Vacancy Details (Discipline-wise)
| Discipline | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
| Finance (CA & CMA) | 20 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Legal | 20 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Information Technology | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Automobile Engineers | 20 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Risk Engineers | 28 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Company Secretaries | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Agriculture | 20 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Specialist Backlog (IT) | 1 | β | 1 | β | β | β |
| Specialists Total | 121 | 58 | 31 | 13 | 7 | 12 |
| Generalists | 200 | 80 | 55 | 30 | 15 | 20 |
| Grand Total | 321 | 138 | 86 | 43 | 22 | 32 |
A candidate can apply for only one discipline. If more than one application is submitted, only the latest completed one is kept and the fee for the others is forfeited.
Eligibility Criteria (as on 01.10.2026)
Every discipline needs at least 60% marks in the degree examination (55% for SC/ST/PwBD), and the result must be declared on or before 01.10.2026.
| Discipline | Minimum Qualification |
| Generalist Officers | Graduate / Post Graduate in any stream |
| Finance (CA & CMA) | CA (ICAI) or CMA (ICAI, formerly ICWAI) plus Graduation / Post Graduation in any discipline |
| Legal | Graduate / Post Graduate in Law |
| Information Technology | B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech in Computer Science or IT, or MCA |
| Automobile Engineers | B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech in Automobile Engineering, OR B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech in any engineering branch plus a Diploma (minimum one year) in Automobile Engineering |
| Risk Engineers | Engineering Graduation / Post Graduation in any discipline except Computer Science / IT and Automobile Engineering |
| Company Secretaries | ACS / FCS from ICSI plus Graduation / Post Graduation in any discipline |
| Agriculture | Graduate (4 years) / Post Graduate in Agriculture, Agricultural Biotechnology or Agricultural Engineering |
Age Limit
Candidates must be 21 to 30 years old as on 01.10.2026, which means born between 02.10.1996 and 01.10.2005 (both dates inclusive). Age relaxation: SC/ST β 5 years, OBC (non-creamy layer) β 3 years, PwBD β 10 years, eligible Ex-Servicemen β 5 years, disabled defence personnel β 3 years, and confirmed employees of public sector general insurance companies β 8 years. Cumulative relaxation cannot take the maximum age beyond 45 years.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| SC / ST / PwBD | βΉ250 (intimation charges + GST) |
| All other candidates | βΉ1,000 (application fee incl. intimation charges + GST) |
The fee is paid online and is non-refundable. Bank transaction charges, if any, are paid by the candidate.
Salary
Starting basic pay is βΉ82,485 in the scale 82485-4050(14)-139185-4390(4)-156745, plus allowances. Total emoluments are about βΉ1,14,000 per month in metro centres. Other benefits include NPS pension, gratuity, LTS, medical benefits and group personal accident insurance. Selected officers sign a service bond for a minimum of four years.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Phase I β Prelims (all disciplines): 100 objective questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes, covering English Language, Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude, with separate time for each section. About 15 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) will be shortlisted for the Mains.
| Mains Section | Generalists (Qs / Marks / Time) | Specialists (Qs / Marks / Time) |
| Reasoning | 50 / 50 / 40 min | 40 / 40 / 35 min |
| General Awareness | 50 / 50 / 30 min | 40 / 40 / 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 / 50 / 40 min | 40 / 40 / 35 min |
| English Language | 50 / 50 / 40 min | 40 / 40 / 30 min |
| Computer Knowledge | 50 / 50 / 30 min | 40 / 40 / 25 min |
| Technical / Professional Knowledge | β | 50 / 50 / 35 min |
| Total (Objective) | 250 / 250 / 3 hours | 250 / 250 / 3 hours |
Phase II β Descriptive Test: After the objective test, candidates take a 30-minute online English descriptive test for 30 marks (Essay 10, PrΓ©cis 10, Comprehension 10), typed on the computer. Interview: Candidates shortlisted on Mains marks are called for an interview. The final merit list uses Mains and Interview marks in the ratio 80:20.
How to Apply for NICL AO 2026
- Go to the NICL recruitment page at nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/recruitment.
- Open “Recruitment of 321 Administrative Officers (Scale-I) 2026-27” and read the detailed advertisement.
- Click the apply online link, register with your basic details and note your registration number and password.
- Fill in the form, choose one discipline, and upload your photo, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- Pay the fee online and submit the form by 28 October 2026. Save a printout of the application.
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Key Highlights of NICL AO Recruitment 2026
- Organization: National Insurance Company Limited (NICL)
- Total Vacancies: 321 (tentative)
- Application Mode: Online only
- Last Date to Apply: 28 October 2026
- Selection: Prelims, Mains and Interview
- Official Website: nationalinsurance.nic.co.in
- Online registration starts: 8 October 2026
NICL AO Recruitment 2026 β Important Tips
- Read the official notification of NICL AO Recruitment 2026 completely before applying or taking any action.
- Keep scanned copies of your photo, signature, ID proof and certificates ready in the required size.
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NICL AO Recruitment 2026 β Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
As per the official notification, the last date for NICL AO Recruitment 2026 is: 28 October 2026.
What is the number of vacancies for NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
As per the official notification, the number of vacancies for NICL AO Recruitment 2026 is: 321 (tentative).
What is the selection process for NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
As per the official notification, the selection process for NICL AO Recruitment 2026 is: Prelims, Mains and Interview.
What is the application fee for NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
As per the official notification, the application fee for NICL AO Recruitment 2026 is: 8 October 2026 to 28 October 2026.
What is the official website for NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
As per the official notification, the official website for NICL AO Recruitment 2026 is: nationalinsurance.nic.co.in.
Official Notification
Download the official notice here: NICL AO Recruitment 2026 Official Notification (PDF)
Apply online / official recruitment page: NICL Recruitment Page
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