NICL AO Recruitment Overview
National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 321 Administrative Officer (Generalist & Specialist) vacancies. Online applications start from 08th October 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official NICL website. The last date to submit the application form is 28th October 2026.
| Company | National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Administrative Officer (Generalist & Specialist) Scale-I |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Total Posts | 321 |
| Job Type | Regular Basis |
| Pay Scale | ₹82,485 – ₹1,56,745 | Emoluments about ₹1,14,000 |
| Age Limit | 21 - 30 years (as on 01/10/2026) |
| Qualification | Graduate / Post Graduate / MBBS / LLB, CA/ICWA, B.Com / M.Com, BE / B.Tech / ME / M.Tech |
| Job Location | Various Circles Across India |
| Start Date of Apply | 08/10/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 28/10/2026 |
| Application Fee | GEN/OBC/EWS: ₹1,000/- (including intimation charges) SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen ₹250/- (including intimation charges) |
| Website | https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/ |
NICL AO Recruitment Vacancy Details
| Category | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 43 |
| ST | 22 |
| OBC | 86 |
| EWS | 32 |
| GEN/UR | 138 |
| Grand Total | 321 |
| Discipline | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Finance (CA & CMA) | 20 |
| Legal | 20 |
| Information Technology | 10 |
| IT Specialist Backlog | 01 |
| Automobile Engineers | 20 |
| Risk Engineers | 28 |
| Company Secretaries | 02 |
| Agriculture | 20 |
| Specialist Total | 121 |
| Generalist | 200 |
| Grand Total | 321 |
NICL AO Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 21 - 30 years (as on 01/10/2026) |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
| Experience | Not Mentioned |
Educational Qualification
| Discipline | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Finance (CA & CMA) | Chartered Accountant (ICAI) or Cost and Management Accountant, along with Graduation/Post Graduation in any discipline with at least 60% marks; 55% for SC/ST/PwBD. |
| Legal | Graduate or Post Graduate in Law from a recognized University with at least 60% marks; 55% for SC/ST/PwBD. |
| Information Technology | 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. |
| Automobile Engineers | B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech in Automobile Engineering; OR Engineering degree/postgraduate degree in any branch along with a Diploma of at least one year in Automobile Engineering. Minimum 60% marks; 55% for SC/ST/PwBD. |
| Risk Engineers | Graduate/Post Graduate in Engineering in a discipline other than the IT and Automobile disciplines specified in the advertisement, with at least 60% marks; 55% for SC/ST/PwBD. |
| Company Secretaries | ACS/FCS from ICSI along with Graduation/Post Graduation in any discipline with at least 60% marks; 55% for SC/ST/PwBD. |
| Agriculture | 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. |
| Generalist Officers | Graduate or Post Graduate in any stream from a recognized University with at least 60% marks. SC/ST/PwBD candidates require at least 55% marks. |
NICL AO Recruitment Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed as Administrative Officer (Scale-I). The starting basic pay is ₹82,485 per month.
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹82,485/- per month |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | 82485-4050(14)-139185-4390(4)-156745 |
| Total Emoluments | ₹1,14,000/- per month in Metropolitan Centres |
Selected officers will also be eligible for applicable benefits under company rules, including New Pension Scheme benefits governed by PFRDA, Gratuity, Leave Travel Subsidy, Medical Benefits, Group Personal Accident Insurance and company or leased accommodation as per norms.
NICL AO Recruitment Age Limit and Relaxation
Minimum Age: 21 years; Maximum Age: 30 years (as on 01.10.2026. Candidates born not earlier than 02.10.1996 and not later than 01.10.2005 (both days inclusive) are only eligible to apply. The upper age limit will be relaxed as under:
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD (Gen/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| Ex-Serviceman. Disabled Ex-Serviceman | actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to a maximum age limit of 50 years |
| Existing Confirmed Employees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies including GIC and AIC | 8 Years |
NICL AO Recruitment Selection Process
- Phase I: Preliminary Examination
- Phase II: Main Examination
- Personal Interview
- Final Merit List
- Document Verification
- Pre-Employment Medical Examination
NICL AO Recruitment Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 07/10/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 08/10/2026 |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 28/10/2026 |
| Online Fee Payment End Date | 28/10/2026 |
| Date of Online Examination – Phase I (Preliminary) | 17/11/2026 |
| Date of Online Examination – Phase II (Main) | 22/12/2026 |
| Downloading of Call Letters for Examination | Not specified in the notification (to be notified) |
NICL AO Recruitment How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit the official website nationalinsurance.nic.co.in and click "Apply Online" under the Recruitment section
- Step 2: Register with your Name, Contact details, and Email ID to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Step 3: Fill in the application form and use "Save and Next" to verify details before final submission.
- Step 4: Upload scanned Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and Hand-Written Declaration as per specifications.
- Step 5: Preview and verify the entire application before clicking "Complete Registration."
- Step 6: Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Step 7: Submit the application.
- Step 8: Take a printout for future reference.
NICL AO Recruitment Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Link | Apply Here → |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q 1. What is the total number of vacancies in NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
A total of 321 tentative vacancies are announced, including 200 Generalist and 121 Specialist posts.
Q 2. What is the start date to apply for NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
The start date for online application is 08 October 2026.
Q 3. What is the last date to apply for NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application is 28 October 2026.
Q 4. What is the age limit for NICL AO Recruitment 2026 posts?
Age limit is 21 to 30 years as on 01/10/2026.
Q 5. What is the application fee for NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
The fee is ₹250/- for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹1,000/- for all other candidates, including the applicable intimation charges and GST.
Abbreviation
| NICL | National Insurance Company Limited |
|---|---|
| AO | Administrative Officer |
| FY | Financial Year |
| AI | Artificial Intelligence |
| GEN | General Category |
| UR | Unreserved Category |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Section |
| SC | Scheduled Caste |
| ST | Scheduled Tribes |
| OBC | Other Backward Class |
| NCL | Non-Creamy Layer |
| ESM / XSM | Ex-Serviceman |
| PwBD | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities |
| Max | Maximum |
| Min | Minimum |
| GST | Goods and Services Tax |
| CBT | Computer Bases Test |
| IDA | Industrial Dearness Allowance |
| MCA | Master of Computer Applications |
| MBA | Master of Business Administration |
| CA | Chartered Accountant |
| PGDM | Post Graduate Diploma in Management |
| CMA | Certified Management Accountant |
| HRA | House Rent Allowance |
| Ph.D. | Doctor of Philosophy |
| PG | Post Graduation |
| M.Sc. | Master of Science |
| B.Tech. | Bachelor of Technology |
| B.E. | Bachelor of Engineering |
| M.Tech. | Master of Technology |
| LLB | Bachelor of Laws |
| VDA | Variable Dearness Allowance |
| CS | Computer Science |
| IT | Information Technology |
| ITI | Industrial Training Institute |
| AICTE | All India Council for Technical Education |
| NCVT | National Council for Vocational Training |
| UGC | University Grants Commission |
| BCA | Bachelor of Computer Applications |
| B.Com. | Bachelor of Commerce |
| UPI | Unified Payments Interface |
| JMGS | Junior Management Grade Scale |
| MMGS | Middle Management Grade Scale |
| SMGS | Senior Management Grade Scale |