⚠️ Early notice: Applications are expected to open on 08-10-2026. This page will be updated automatically once full details are released.
National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has released notification for 321 Administrative Officer (Scale-I) posts (200 Generalist and 121 Specialist). Online applications are accepted from 08-10-2026 to 28-10-2026. Selection includes a Preliminary Exam (17-11-2026), Main Exam (22-12-2026), interview and medical. Minimum age is 21 and maximum is 30 as on 01-10-2026. Starting basic pay is ₹82,485 per month with approx. emoluments of ₹1,14,000 in metro centres. Apply only online via the official registration link.
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Vacancy Details
- Finance (CA & CMA): 20 vacancies
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (ICAI) 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 plus at least one-year diploma in Automobile Engineering, with at least 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 (disciplines other than IT and Automobile) 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 required percentage (60% general, 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
- Generalist: 200 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate or Post Graduate in any stream from a recognized university with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).- UR: 80
- OBC: 55
- SC: 30
- ST: 15
- EWS: 20
Qualification Requirements
Generalist: 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 (ICAI) or Cost and Management Accountant plus Graduation/Post Graduation with required percentage. Legal: Graduate or Post Graduate in Law with required percentage. Information Technology: B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science or IT, or MCA with required percentage. Automobile: B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech in Automobile Engineering or engineering degree plus diploma in Automobile. Risk Engineers: Graduate/Post Graduate in Engineering (other than IT/Automobile). Company Secretaries: ACS/FCS with Graduation/Post Graduation. Agriculture: Four-year Graduate degree or Post Graduate in Agriculture/Agricultural Biotechnology/Agricultural Engineering. (All specializations require at least 60% marks; 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
- 1: An online preliminary exam for 100 marks and 60 minutes. Candidates must meet section cut-offs; approximately 15 times the number of vacancies may be shortlisted for mains.
- 2: An online main exam (objective papers totaling 250 marks and 180 minutes) plus a 30-mark English descriptive test of 30 minutes which is qualifying in nature.
- 3: Shortlisted candidates after mains will be called for an interview.
- 4: Final selection is based on Main Examination objective test marks and Interview in the ratio of 80:20.
- 5: Candidates recommended for appointment must pass a pre-employment medical exam before joining.
How to Apply
- 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 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:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum educational qualification required for the Generalist post?
For Generalist Officers, a Graduate or Post Graduate degree in any stream from a recognized university with at least 60% marks is required (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). The qualification must be possessed as on 01-10-2026.
How do I apply for NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
Apply online only via the official NICL application link between 08-10-2026 and 28-10-2026. Complete registration, upload required documents, pay the fee online and submit the application, then save and print the form and e-Receipt.
What is the last date to apply for this recruitment?
The last date to apply online is 28-10-2026. Online registration starts on 08-10-2026 and fee payment window is 08-10-2026 to 28-10-2026.
What is the selection process for NICL AO posts?
Selection consists of Phase-I Preliminary Examination, Phase-II Main Examination, Interview, final merit list and Pre-Employment Medical Examination. Final selection is based on Main Examination objective test and Interview in the ratio 80:20.
What salary and pay scale are offered for the Administrative Officer (Scale-I)?
The starting basic pay 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.
