NICL AO Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 321 Administrative Officer (Scale I) Posts

Table of Contents

1. NICL AO Recruitment 2026 Overview
2. NICL AO Vacancy Details
3. NICL AO Educational Qualification
4. NICL AO Age Limit
5. NICL AO Application Fee
6. NICL AO Important Dates
7. NICL AO Selection Process
8. How to Apply for NICL AO Recruitment 2026
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Disclaimer
12. Other Recent Jobs

✓ Last verified on 18 October 2026 from official notification

NICL AO Recruitment 2026 has been announced by National Insurance Company Limited for 321 Administrative Officers (Generalists and Specialists) in Scale I. Online registration is open from 8 October 2026 to 28 October 2026. Total Vacancies: 321.

NICL AO Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	National Insurance Company Limited (NICL)
Post Name	Administrative Officer (Scale I) – Generalists and Specialists
Advertisement / Notification Number	Recruitment Advertisement 2026-27 dated 07.10.2026
Total Vacancies	321 (tentative)
Job Location	All India (posting anywhere in India; Company Secretaries primarily at Head Office, Kolkata)
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	nationalinsurance.nic.co.in
Apply Start Date	8 October 2026
Last Date to Apply	28 October 2026

NICL AO Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale / Salary
Generalist	200 UR-80, OBC-55, SC-30, ST-15, EWS-20	Basic Rs. 82,485 in the scale 82485-4050(14)-139185-4390(4)-156745; approx. Rs. 1,14,000 per month in metropolitan centres
Specialists – Finance (CA & CMA) 20, Legal 20, Information Technology 10, Automobile Engineers 20, Risk Engineers 28, Company Secretaries 2, Agriculture 20, IT Specialist Backlog 1	121 UR-58, OBC-31, SC-13, ST-7, EWS-12	Same scale as above

NICL AO Educational Qualification

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Finance (CA & CMA)	Chartered Accountant (ICAI) OR Cost and Management Accountant, AND Graduation / Post Graduation in any discipline	At least 60% marks in either degree examination (55% for SC/ST/PwBD)
Legal	Graduate / Post Graduate in Law	At least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD)
Information Technology	B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech in Computer Science / Information Technology OR MCA	At least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD)
Automobile Engineers	B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech in Automobile Engineering OR B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech in any branch of Engineering with Diploma (at least one year) in Automobile Engineering	At least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD)
Risk Engineers	Engineering (Graduation / Post-graduation) in any discipline excluding Information Technology and Automobile disciplines	At least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD)
Company Secretaries	ACS / FCS from ICSI AND Graduation / Post-graduation in any discipline	At least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD)
Agriculture	Graduate (4 years) / Post Graduate in Agriculture / Agricultural Biotechnology / Agricultural Engineering	At least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD)
Generalist Officers	Graduate / Post Graduate in any stream	At least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD)

Qualification must be held as on 1 October 2026.

NICL AO Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years (born not earlier than 02.10.1996 and not later than 01.10.2005)
• Age Calculation Date: 1 October 2026
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years; OBC (NCL) – 3 years; PwBD – 10 years (Gen/EWS), 15 years (SC/ST), 13 years (OBC); Ex-Servicemen – 5 years; existing confirmed employees of public sector general insurance companies – 8 years; cumulative relaxation not beyond 45 years.

NICL AO Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Payment Mode
SC / ST / PwBD	Rs. 250 (intimation charges only, including GST)	Online
All other candidates	Rs. 1,000 (including intimation charges and GST)	Online

NICL AO Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Registration Starts	8 October 2026
Last Date of Registration and Fee Payment	28 October 2026
Phase I (Preliminary) Online Examination	17 November 2026
Phase II (Main) Online Examination	22 December 2026

NICL AO Selection Process

• Phase I – Preliminary (online): English Language (30), Reasoning Ability (35) and Quantitative Aptitude (35); 100 marks, 60 minutes.
• Phase II – Main (online): Objective test of 250 marks (3 hours) and a descriptive test of 30 marks (essay, précis, comprehension); the descriptive test is qualifying.
• Interview: Final selection is based on Main Examination and Interview in the ratio 80:20.
• One-fourth negative marking applies in objective tests.

How to Apply for NICL AO Recruitment 2026

1. Visit nationalinsurance.nic.co.in and open the recruitment section; click “Apply Online”.
2. Click “New Registration” and enter name, contact details and email ID.
3. Fill in the form and upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration as specified.
4. Preview, click Complete Registration and pay the fee online.
5. Submit and take a printout of the e-receipt and application. Apply for only ONE discipline.

Important Links

Link	URL
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Apply Online Link	Click Here
Official Website	nationalinsurance.nic.co.in

Frequently Asked Questions

How many posts are there in NICL AO Recruitment 2026?

There are 321 posts: 200 Generalists and 121 Specialists.

What is the last date to apply?

28 October 2026.

What is the age limit?

21 to 30 years as on 1 October 2026, with relaxation as per rules.

Can I apply for more than one discipline?

No. A candidate can apply for only one discipline; only the latest valid application is retained.

When is the Phase I exam?

17 November 2026.

What is the starting basic pay?

Rs. 82,485 per month in the scale 82485-4050(14)-139185-4390(4)-156745.

Disclaimer

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification.

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