National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) invites online applications from 08-10-2026 to 28-10-2026 for 321 Administrative Officer (Scale-I) posts (200 Generalist, 121 Specialist across Finance, Legal, IT, Automobile, Risk Engineering, Company Secretary, Agriculture). Eligibility includes relevant graduate/postgraduate or professional qualifications with minimum marks (generally 60%, 55% for SC/ST/PwBD). Selection includes Prelims (17-11-2026), Mains (22-12-2026), Interview and medical. Starting basic pay is ₹82,485/month with approx. emoluments of ₹1,14,000/month in metros. Apply online via the NICL recruitment page; detailed notification and application link are provided.
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Vacancy Details
- Generalist Officers: 200 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate or Post Graduate in any stream with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).- UR: 80
- OBC: 55
- SC: 30
- ST: 15
- EWS: 20
- Finance (CA & CMA): 20 vacancies
Qualification: Chartered Accountant or Cost and Management Accountant plus Graduation/Post Graduation with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).- UR: 10
- OBC: 5
- SC: 2
- ST: 1
- EWS: 2
- Legal: 20 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate or Post Graduate in Law with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).- UR: 10
- OBC: 5
- SC: 2
- ST: 1
- EWS: 2
- Information Technology: 10 vacancies
Qualification: B.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).- UR: 5
- OBC: 2
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- EWS: 1
- IT Specialist Backlog: 1 vacancies
Qualification: B.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).- UR: 0
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
- Automobile Engineers: 20 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech in Automobile Engineering OR engineering degree/postgraduate degree in any branch with a Diploma (at least one year) in Automobile Engineering; 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).- UR: 10
- OBC: 5
- SC: 2
- ST: 1
- EWS: 2
- Risk Engineers: 28 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate/Post Graduate in Engineering (other than IT and Automobile disciplines) with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).- UR: 13
- OBC: 7
- SC: 3
- ST: 2
- EWS: 3
- Company Secretaries: 2 vacancies
Qualification: ACS/FCS from ICSI along with Graduation/Post Graduation in any discipline with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
- Agriculture: 20 vacancies
Qualification: Four-year Graduate degree or Post Graduate qualification in Agriculture, Agricultural Biotechnology or Agricultural Engineering with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).- UR: 9
- OBC: 5
- SC: 3
- ST: 1
- EWS: 2
Qualification Requirements
Generalist Officers: Graduate or Post Graduate in any stream from a recognized university with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). Finance (CA & CMA): Chartered Accountant or Cost and Management Accountant plus Graduation/Post Graduation with 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). Legal: Graduate/Post Graduate in Law with 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). Information Technology: B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech in CS/IT or MCA with 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). Automobile: B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech in Automobile or engineering degree + diploma in Automobile (1 year) with 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). Risk Engineers: Graduate/Post Graduate in engineering (other than IT/Automobile) with 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). Company Secretaries: ACS/FCS with Graduation/Post Graduation with 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). Agriculture: Four-year graduate degree or Post Graduate in Agriculture/Agricultural Biotechnology/Agricultural Engineering with 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Application Fees
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹250
- All Other Candidates: ₹1000
Selection Process
- Phase-I Preliminary Examination: Online objective test of 100 marks and 60 minutes. Candidates must meet section-wise cut-offs; around 15 times vacancy may be shortlisted for Main exam.
- Phase-II Main Examination: Objective tests (250 marks, 180 minutes) for Generalist and Specialist with specified sections, plus a 30-mark English Descriptive Test of 30 minutes (qualifying in nature).
- Interview: Candidates shortlisted after Phase-II Main Examination will be called for Interview.
- Final Merit List: Final selection is based on Main Examination Objective Test and Interview in the ratio of 80:20.
- Pre-Employment Medical Examination: Selected candidates must pass a pre-employment medical examination before appointment.
How to Apply
- Open the official NICL recruitment section.
- Open the NICL AO Recruitment 2026 online application link (Apply Online).
- Click ‘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 required personal, educational, category and other details.
- Upload 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 between 08-10-2026 and 28-10-2026.
- Submit the application.
- Save and print the application form and e-Receipt for future reference.
- Important Note: Candidates can apply for only one discipline. Multiple applications: only the latest valid completed application will be retained and fees for others forfeited.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Detailed Advertisement:
- Online Registration Starts:
- Last Date to Apply Online:
- Application Fee Payment Start:
- Application Fee Payment End:
- Phase-I Preliminary Examination:
- Phase-II Main Examination:
- Call Letter Download:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational qualifications required for NICL AO posts?
Generalist Officers require a graduate or post graduate degree in any stream with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). Specialist posts require specific professional/technical qualifications such as CA/CMA for Finance, LLB for Legal, B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech or MCA for IT, and relevant engineering or agriculture degrees as listed in the notification.
How can I apply for the NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates must apply online via the NICL recruitment section using the Apply Online link between 08-10-2026 and 28-10-2026. Complete registration, upload required documents, pay the fee online and submit the application; keep the application form and e-Receipt for future reference.
What is the last date to apply for NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 28-10-2026. Online registration starts on 08-10-2026 and fee payment window is from 08-10-2026 to 28-10-2026.
What is the selection process for NICL AO posts?
Selection is through Phase-I Preliminary Examination, Phase-II Main Examination, Interview, final merit list and a pre-employment medical examination. Final selection is based on Main Examination objective test and Interview in the ratio of 80:20.
What is the pay scale and starting salary for selected NICL AO officers?
The starting basic pay for Administrative Officer (Scale-I) is ₹82,485 per month. The pay scale is 82485-4050(14)-139185-4390(4)-156745 and approximate total emoluments are ₹1,14,000 per month in Metropolitan Centres.
