NICL AO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 321 Generalist & Specialist Posts
National Insurance Company Limited • Administrative Officer (Scale I) • 2026-27
| Recruitment detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) |
| Post | Administrative Officer - Generalists & Specialists (Scale I) |
| Total vacancies | 321 |
| Generalist vacancies | 200 |
| Specialist vacancies | 121, including 1 IT backlog vacancy |
| Age | 21-30 years as on 01/10/2026 |
| Starting basic pay | ₹82,485 |
| Approximate emoluments | ₹1,14,000 per month in metropolitan centres |
| Application dates | 08/10/2026 to 28/10/2026 |
| Selection | Phase I, Phase II and Interview |
| Official website | nationalinsurance.nic.co.in |
NICL AO 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration begins | 08 October 2026 |
| Last date for registration | 28 October 2026 |
| Fee payment window | 08-28 October 2026 |
| Phase I preliminary examination | 17 November 2026 |
| Phase II main examination | 22 December 2026 |
| Call letter download | To be notified later |
Discipline-wise Specialist Vacancies
| 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 |
| IT Specialist Backlog | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specialist total | 121 | 58 | 31 | 13 | 7 | 12 |
Generalist Vacancy Details
| Stream | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generalist | 200 | 80 | 55 | 30 | 15 | 20 |
PwBD reservations and backlog positions are horizontal and are provided in detail in the official advertisement. The notified vacancies are tentative and may be changed by NICL.
Educational Qualification
Qualifications must be held as on 1 October 2026. The general minimum is 60% marks, relaxed to 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
| Discipline | Minimum qualification |
|---|---|
| Generalist | Graduate or Postgraduate in any stream. |
| Finance | CA (ICAI) or CMA, plus Graduation/Postgraduation in any discipline. |
| Legal | Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Law. |
| Information Technology | B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science or IT, or MCA. |
| Automobile Engineer | Engineering degree/PG in Automobile Engineering; or any Engineering branch plus a minimum one-year Automobile Engineering diploma. |
| Risk Engineer | Engineering Graduation/Postgraduation in any discipline other than the IT and Automobile qualifications listed above. |
| Company Secretary | ACS/FCS from ICSI plus Graduation/Postgraduation in any discipline. |
| Agriculture | Four-year Graduation or Postgraduation in Agriculture, Agricultural Biotechnology or Agricultural Engineering. |
Age Limit and Relaxation
Applicants must be 21 to 30 years old as on 01/10/2026, meaning they must have been born from 02/10/1996 to 01/10/2005, both dates inclusive.
| Category | Upper-age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC - Non-creamy layer | 3 years |
| PwBD - General/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD - OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD - SC/ST | 15 years |
| Eligible ex-servicemen/commissioned officers | 5 years |
| Eligible defence personnel disabled in operations | 3 years |
| Confirmed employees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies | 8 years |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹250 - intimation charges and GST |
| All other candidates | ₹1,000 - application fee, intimation charges and GST |
Bank transaction charges, if applicable, must be paid by the candidate. The fee is non-refundable.
NICL AO Selection Process
- Phase I: Online Preliminary Examination
- Phase II: Online Main Examination, including a qualifying descriptive test
- Interview
- Medical fitness and document verification
The final score is calculated using the Main Examination objective-test score and Interview in an 80:20 ratio. Phase I marks are used for shortlisting and are not part of final merit.
Phase I Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Phase II Main Exam Pattern - Generalist
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| English Language | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 50 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 250 | 250 | 180 minutes |
Phase II Main Exam Pattern - Specialist
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Technical/Professional Knowledge | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| Total | 250 | 250 | 180 minutes |
- The descriptive English test carries 30 marks and lasts 30 minutes: Essay 10, Precis 10 and Comprehension 10.
- The descriptive test is qualifying; its marks do not count for interview shortlisting or final selection.
- Negative marking: one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong objective answer.
Salary, Probation and Bond
- Pay scale: ₹82,485-4,050(14)-₹1,39,185-4,390(4)-₹1,56,745.
- Approximate total emoluments: ₹1,14,000 per month in metropolitan centres.
- Probation: one year, extendable under NICL rules.
- Selected candidates must undertake to serve for at least four years, including probation, subject to the detailed bond conditions in the notification.
- Initial posting may be anywhere in India; the minimum stay at the initial posting is five years.
How to Apply Online
- Visit NICL's official Recruitment page.
- Open the Administrative Officer 2026 recruitment link and select “Apply Online”.
- Choose “Click here for New Registration” and enter your basic details.
- Upload the photograph, signature, left-thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed formats.
- Verify the complete application carefully before selecting “Complete Registration”.
- Pay the applicable fee online and submit the form by 28 October 2026.
- Save the application form and e-receipt for future reference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
NICL has announced 321 Administrative Officer vacancies: 200 Generalist and 121 Specialist posts.
What is the last date to apply?
The online application deadline is 28 October 2026.
What is the age limit for NICL AO?
The age limit is 21-30 years as on 1 October 2026. Category-wise relaxations apply.
What qualification is required for Generalist posts?
A Graduate or Postgraduate degree in any stream with at least 60% marks is required. The minimum is 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
What is the NICL AO salary?
The starting basic pay is ₹82,485. Approximate total monthly emoluments are ₹1,14,000 in metropolitan centres.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for every wrong objective answer.
What is the NICL AO selection process?
The process consists of Phase I preliminary examination, Phase II main examination and Interview, followed by document and medical requirements.