Short Detail:
National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has announced NICL Administrative Officer (AO) Recruitment 2026 for total 321 posts. Candidates who want to apply for Administrative Officer Generalist and Specialist (Scale I) can submit their online application form from 08/10/2026 to 28/10/2026, if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
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National Insurance Company Limited (NICL)
NICL Administrative Officer (AO) Recruitment 2026
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 08/10/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 28/10/2026
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 28/10/2026
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Admit Card Date: Coming soon
- Phase I Exam Date: 17/11/2026
- Phase II Exam Date: 22/12/2026
- Result Date: Coming soon
Application Fees
- Gen / OBC / EWS / Other: ₹1000/- + GST
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹250/- + GST
- Pay online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS or Mobile Wallet.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/10/2026
- Min Age: 21 Years
- Max Age: 30 Years
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of “NICL Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026”
Age Relaxation
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD – Gen / EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD – OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD – SC / ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs with at least 5 years of service | 5 years |
| Disabled Defence Service Personnel | 3 years |
| Confirmed employees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies | 8 years |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 321
| Post / Discipline | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generalist | 80 | 55 | 30 | 15 | 20 | 200 |
| Finance (CA / CMA) | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| Legal | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| Information Technology | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Automobile Engineers | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| Risk Engineers | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 28 |
| Company Secretaries | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Agriculture | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| IT Backlog | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 138 | 86 | 43 | 22 | 32 | 321 |
Eligibility Details
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Generalist | Graduation or Post-Graduation in any subject from a recognized university. |
| Finance | CA from ICAI or CMA from ICMAI, along with Graduation or Post-Graduation. |
| Legal | Graduation or Post-Graduation in Law. |
| Information Technology / IT Backlog | BE / B.Tech / ME / M.Tech in Computer Science or IT, or MCA. |
| Automobile Engineers | BE / B.Tech / ME / M.Tech in Automobile Engineering. Other engineering branches need an Automobile Engineering diploma of at least 1 year. |
| Risk Engineers | Graduation or Post-Graduation in Engineering. Computer Science, IT and Automobile Engineering are excluded. |
| Company Secretaries | ACS / FCS membership from ICSI and Graduation or Post-Graduation. |
| Agriculture | 4-year Graduation or Post-Graduation in Agriculture, Agricultural Biotechnology or Agricultural Engineering. |
Qualifications must be completed by 01/10/2026. Minimum marks are 60% in Graduation or Post-Graduation, or 55% for SC / ST / PwBD.
NICL Administrative Officer (AO): Salary Details
| Pay / Service Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | ₹82,485 – 4050(14) – 139185 – 4390(4) – 156745 |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹82,485 per month |
| Total Pay | Around ₹1,14,000 per month in metropolitan centres |
| Benefits | New Pension Scheme, gratuity, LTS, medical benefits, accident insurance and leased accommodation |
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NICL Administrative Officer (AO) 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Selection Stages
- Phase I: Online Preliminary Examination.
- Phase II: Online Main Examination with Objective and Descriptive Tests.
- Phase III: Interview.
- Final merit uses Main Objective Exam and Interview marks in an 80:20 ratio. Appointment also requires medical fitness.
Phase I: Preliminary Exam
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes | English |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | English / Hindi |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | English / Hindi |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes | — |
- Each section must be cleared separately.
- Around 15 times the vacancies in each category will be shortlisted for the Main Exam.
Phase II: Main Exam – Generalists
| 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 – Specialists
| 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 |
Main Exam sections are in English and Hindi, except English Language, which is in English only.
Descriptive Test
| Part | Marks |
|---|---|
| Essay Writing | 10 |
| Précis Writing | 10 |
| Comprehension | 10 |
| Total | 30 |
- Time: 30 minutes, immediately after the Objective Test.
- Answers must be typed on a computer.
- This test is qualifying. Its marks do not count for interview shortlisting or final merit.
- It is evaluated only for candidates who clear the required objective sections.
Negative Marking
- For each wrong objective answer, 1/4 of the assigned marks is deducted in Phase I and Phase II.
- No deduction applies to unanswered questions.
NICL Administrative Officer (AO) 2026: Important Questions
What is the last date for NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
The last date to register online is 28/10/2026. Fee payment also closes on that date. Applications start on 08/10/2026. Candidates should complete both registration and payment within this period and keep a copy of their submitted form.
How many posts are in NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
There are 321 Scale I posts. These include 200 Generalist posts and 121 Specialist posts, including an IT backlog post. Specialist disciplines include Finance, Legal, IT, Automobile Engineering, Risk Engineering, Company Secretary and Agriculture.
What is the age limit for NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 21 to 30 years as on 01/10/2026. Candidates must be born between 02/10/1996 and 01/10/2005, including both dates. Eligible reserved categories and specified employee groups receive age relaxation under the recruitment rules.
What qualification is needed for NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
Generalist applicants need Graduation or Post-Graduation in any subject. Specialist applicants need the qualification for their discipline. The minimum marks requirement is 60%, reduced to 55% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. Qualifications are checked as on 01/10/2026.
What is the fee for NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
SC, ST and PwBD applicants pay ₹250 plus GST as intimation charges. All other applicants pay ₹1000 plus GST. Payment is online through the available card, banking, IMPS or wallet options during the registration period.
When are the NICL AO Recruitment 2026 exams?
The Phase I Preliminary Exam is scheduled for 17/11/2026. The Phase II Main Exam is scheduled for 22/12/2026. Call-letter dates will be announced later on the company website. Candidates should check their call letter for exam instructions.
How are candidates selected for NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
Selection includes the Preliminary Exam, Main Exam and Interview. Final merit gives 80% weight to the Main Objective Exam and 20% to the Interview. The Descriptive Test is qualifying only. Selected candidates must meet the company’s medical fitness requirements.
