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NICL AO Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 321 Administrative Officer (Generalist & Specialist) Posts

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Recruiting authorityNational Insurance Company Limited (NICL)
Last successful check15 Nov 2026
Last date28 Oct 2026
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  • Updated October 16, 2026 04:14 PM
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  • Applications closed on 28 October 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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  • National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), a Government of India Undertaking, has released the NICL AO Recruitment 2026 notification for 321 Administrative Officer (Generalist & Specialist) Scale-I posts. The vacancies include 200 Generalist posts and 121 Specialist posts in Finance, Legal, Information Technology, Automobile Engineering, Risk Engineering, Company Secretary and Agriculture disciplines.
  • The online application process for NICL AO Recruitment 2026 starts on 08 October 2026 and closes on 28 October 2026. The Phase-I Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 17 November 2026, while the Phase-II Main Examination will be held on 22 December 2026.
  • Candidates can check the complete NICL AO vacancy, qualification, salary, age limit, application fee, selection process, exam pattern, important dates, photo and signature size, and online application details below.

NICL AO Recruitment 2026 Overview

OrganizationNational Insurance Company Limited (NICL)
Post NameAdministrative Officer (Generalist & Specialist)
ScaleScale-I
Total Vacancies321
Generalist Vacancies200
Specialist Vacancies121
Application ModeOnline
Application Start Date08 October 2026
Last Date28 October 2026
Age Limit21 to 30 years as on 01 October 2026
Starting Basic Pay₹82,485 per month
Approx. Total Emoluments₹1,14,000 per month in Metropolitan Centres
Selection ProcessPreliminary Exam, Main Exam and Interview
PostingAnywhere in India as per company requirement
  • The NICL Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026-27 is being conducted to fill 321 Scale-I Officer vacancies. Candidates can apply for only one discipline under this recruitment.

NICL AO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

EventDate
Detailed Advertisement07 October 2026
Online Registration Starts08 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online28 October 2026
Application Fee Payment08 October to 28 October 2026
Phase-I Preliminary Examination17 November 2026
Phase-II Main Examination22 December 2026
Call Letter DownloadTo be notified later
  • Candidates should regularly check the NICL recruitment section for call letters and any change in the examination schedule.

NICL AO Vacancy 2026

DisciplineUROBCSCSTEWSTotal
Finance (CA & CMA)10521220
Legal10521220
Information Technology5211110
IT Specialist Backlog-1---1
Automobile Engineers10521220
Risk Engineers13732328
Company Secretaries110002
Agriculture9531220
Specialist Total583113712121
Generalist8055301520200
Grand Total13886432232321
  • NICL has announced 321 tentative Administrative Officer vacancies. Of these, 200 are for Generalist Officers and 121 are for Specialist Officers.
  • The vacancies are provisional and may be changed by NICL according to actual requirements. PwBD reservation is applicable horizontally as specified in the detailed advertisement.

NICL AO Eligibility Criteria 2026

  • Candidates must satisfy the required age and educational qualification conditions as on the dates prescribed by NICL. The educational qualification must be possessed as on 01 October 2026.

NICL AO Educational Qualification 2026

DisciplineQualification
Generalist OfficersGraduate or Post Graduate in any stream from a recognized University with at least 60% marks. SC/ST/PwBD candidates require at least 55% marks.
Finance (CA & CMA)Chartered Accountant (ICAI) or Cost and Management Accountant, along with Graduation/Post Graduation in any discipline with at least 60% marks; 55% for SC/ST/PwBD.
LegalGraduate or Post Graduate in Law from a recognized University with at least 60% marks; 55% for SC/ST/PwBD.
Information TechnologyB.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology, or MCA, with at least 60% marks; 55% for SC/ST/PwBD.
Automobile EngineersB.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech in Automobile Engineering; OR Engineering degree/postgraduate degree in any branch along with a Diploma of at least one year in Automobile Engineering. Minimum 60% marks; 55% for SC/ST/PwBD.
Risk EngineersGraduate/Post Graduate in Engineering in a discipline other than the IT and Automobile disciplines specified in the advertisement, with at least 60% marks; 55% for SC/ST/PwBD.
Company SecretariesACS/FCS from ICSI along with Graduation/Post Graduation in any discipline with at least 60% marks; 55% for SC/ST/PwBD.
AgricultureFour-year Graduate degree or Post Graduate qualification in Agriculture, Agricultural Biotechnology or Agricultural Engineering with at least 60% marks; 55% for SC/ST/PwBD.
  • The required qualification should be from a recognized Indian University approved by UGC or a recognized institute approved by AICTE, as applicable.

NICL AO Salary 2026

Starting Basic Pay₹82,485 per month
Pay Scale82485-4050(14)-139185-4390(4)-156745
Approx. Total Emoluments₹1,14,000 per month in Metropolitan Centres
  • Selected candidates will be appointed as Administrative Officer (Scale-I). The starting basic pay is ₹82,485 per month.
  • Selected officers will also be eligible for applicable benefits under company rules, including New Pension Scheme benefits governed by PFRDA, Gratuity, Leave Travel Subsidy, Medical Benefits, Group Personal Accident Insurance and company or leased accommodation as per norms.

NICL AO Application Fee 2026

CategoryApplication Fee
SC / ST / PwBD₹250 – Intimation Charges only, including GST
All Other Candidates₹1,000 – Application Fee including Intimation Charges and GST
  • The application fee must be paid online between 08 October and 28 October 2026.
  • Applicable bank transaction charges must be borne by the candidate. The fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted against any future recruitment.

NICL AO Age Limit 2026

Minimum Age21 years
Maximum Age30 years
Date of Birth RangeNot earlier than 02 October 1996 and not later than 01 October 2005
  • The age of candidates will be calculated as on 01 October 2026.

NICL AO Age Relaxation

CategoryAge Relaxation
SC / ST5 years
OBC – Non-Creamy Layer3 years
PwBD – General / EWS10 years
PwBD – OBC13 years
PwBD – SC / ST15 years
Eligible Ex-Servicemen5 years
Eligible Defence Service Personnel Disabled in Operations3 years
Existing Confirmed Employees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies including GIC and AIC8 years
  • Where a candidate qualifies for relaxation under more than one category, relaxation may be available cumulatively subject to the maximum age not exceeding 45 years.

NICL AO Selection Process 2026

  • The NICL AO selection process consists of the following stages:
  • Phase-I Preliminary Examination
  • Phase-II Main Examination
  • Interview
  • Final Merit List
  • Pre-Employment Medical Examination

NICL AO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestionsMarksDuration
English Language303020 Minutes
Reasoning Ability353520 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude353520 Minutes
Total10010060 Minutes
  • The Phase-I Preliminary Examination will be conducted online for 100 marks with a duration of 60 minutes. Each section has a separate time limit.
  • Candidates must qualify in each section by securing the cut-off marks decided by NICL. Approximately 15 times the number of vacancies, subject to availability, may be shortlisted for the Main Examination.

NICL AO Mains Exam Pattern – Generalist

SectionQuestionsMarksTime
Reasoning505040 Minutes
General Awareness505030 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude505040 Minutes
English Language505040 Minutes
Computer Knowledge505030 Minutes
Total250250180 Minutes

NICL AO Mains Exam Pattern – Specialist

SectionQuestionsMarksTime
Reasoning404035 Minutes
General Awareness404020 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude404035 Minutes
English Language404030 Minutes
Computer Knowledge404025 Minutes
Technical / Professional Knowledge505035 Minutes
Total250250180 Minutes

NICL AO Interview and Final Selection

  • Candidates shortlisted after the Phase-II Main Examination will be called for Interview. Final selection will be based on the marks secured in the Main Examination Objective Test and Interview in the ratio of 80:20.

How to Apply for NICL AO Recruitment 2026

  • Eligible candidates can apply online for NICL AO Recruitment 2026 from 08 October to 28 October 2026. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
  • Open the official NICL recruitment section.
  • Open the NICL AO Recruitment 2026 online application link.
  • Select Click here for New Registration.
  • Enter your name, contact details and email address.
  • Note the Provisional Registration Number and Password generated by the system.
  • Complete the required personal, educational, category and other details.
  • Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.
  • Preview and verify the complete application carefully.
  • Click Complete Registration only after verifying all details.
  • Pay the applicable application fee online.
  • Submit the application.
  • Save and print the application form and e-Receipt for future reference.
  • Important: Candidates can apply for only one discipline. In case of multiple applications, only the latest valid completed application will be retained and fees paid for other registrations will be forfeited.

NICL AO Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

  • Apply online between 08 October and 28 October 2026.
  • Candidates can apply for only one discipline.
  • Educational qualification must be possessed as on 01 October 2026.
  • Age will be calculated as on 01 October 2026.
  • Check all information carefully before clicking Complete Registration because changes will not be permitted afterwards.
  • Keep the registered email address and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process.
  • Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration exactly as prescribed.
  • Keep a printout of the submitted online application and fee e-Receipt.
  • Separate call letters will be issued for Phase-I and Phase-II examinations.
  • Candidates selected for appointment may be posted or transferred anywhere in India according to company requirements.

NICL AO Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Apply OnlineApply Here
NICL AO Detailed Notification PDFDownload PDF
NICL Recruitment PageVisit Official Website
  • CMS note: Replace the existing Short Notification PDF with the new official Detailed Advertisement – Recruitment of 321 Administrative Officers (Scale-I) (Generalists & Specialists) 2026-27. Use the Apply Online link currently listed by NICL on its recruitment page.
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Q2. How many vacancies are available in NICL AO Recruitment 2026?

  • There are 321 tentative vacancies, including 200 Generalist and 121 Specialist Administrative Officer posts.

Q4. What is the qualification for NICL AO Generalist 2026?

  • Generalist candidates must have a Graduate or Post Graduate degree in any stream with at least 60% marks. SC/ST/PwBD candidates require at least 55% marks.

Q5. What is the NICL AO age limit 2026?

  • The basic age limit is 21 to 30 years as on 01 October 2026. Category-wise relaxation is available according to the detailed advertisement.

Q6. What is the NICL AO salary 2026?

  • The starting basic pay is ₹82,485 per month. Total monthly emoluments are approximately ₹1,14,000 in Metropolitan Centres, along with applicable benefits.

Q7. What is the NICL AO application fee?

  • The fee is ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹1,000 for all other candidates, including the applicable intimation charges and GST.
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