National Insurance NICL Administrative Officer (AO Scale-I) Recruitment 2026

National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) 321 Vacancies Published Date: 08 October 2026
Short Information & Overview

National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), a premier public sector general insurance company, has officially released the detailed recruitment notification for 321 posts of Administrative Officers (Scale-I) in both Generalist and Specialist streams. The specialist disciplines include Accounts/Finance, Legal, Information Technology, Automobile Engineering, Risk Engineering, Agriculture, and Company Secretary. Eligible and interested candidates holding a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant disciplines can apply online through the official portal from 08 October 2026 to 28 October 2026.

Important Dates
Official Notification Released08 October 2026
Online Application Starts08 October 2026
Last Date for Online Application28 October 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment28 October 2026
Phase-I Online Exam (Preliminary)17 November 2026
Phase-II Online Exam (Mains)22 December 2026
Phase-I Admit Card ReleaseNovember 2026 (1st Week)
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS Candidates₹ 1,000/- (Application Fee + Intimation)
SC / ST / PwBD Candidates₹ 250/- (Intimation Charges Only)
Payment ModeOnline via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, Mobile Wallets or UPI
Age Limit (as on 01/10/2026)
  • Minimum Age: 21 Years
  • Maximum Age: 30 Years
  • Born Between: 02 October 1996 to 01 October 2005 (both dates inclusive).
  • Age Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years, PwBD: 10 Years as per Government norms.
Pay Scale & Emoluments
  • Basic Pay: ₹ 50,925/- per month.
  • Pay Scale: ₹ 50925-2500(14)-85925-2710(4)-96765.
  • Total Emoluments: Approximately ₹ 85,000/- per month in Metropolitan cities.
  • Benefits: Pension under NPS, Gratuity, LTS, Medical Benefits, Group Insurance, Leased Accommodation.
Vacancy Details & Discipline-Wise Breakdown
Discipline / Stream Total Posts Eligibility & Educational Qualification
Administrative Officer (Generalist) 200 Graduate / Post Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).
Specialist - Accounts / Finance 45 Chartered Accountant (ICAI) / Cost Accountant (ICWA) OR B.Com / M.Com with minimum 60% marks OR MBA (Finance).
Specialist - Legal 30 Graduate / Post Graduate in Law (LLB / LLM) from a recognized University with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).
Specialist - Information Technology (IT) 20 B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science / IT / MCA from a recognized University with minimum 60% marks.
Specialist - Automobile Engineering 15 B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Automobile / Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks.
Specialist - Risk Engineering 5 Engineering Degree (B.E. / B.Tech) in relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks.
Specialist - Agriculture 4 B.Sc / M.Sc in Agriculture or equivalent with minimum 60% marks.
Specialist - Company Secretary (CS) 2 CS certification from ICSI with Bachelor Degree in any discipline with minimum 60% marks.
Total Administrative Officer Vacancies 321 Posts All India Merit Basis
Selection Procedure
  1. Phase-I: Preliminary Online Examination: Objective test consisting of Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language (100 Marks, 60 Minutes).
  2. Phase-II: Main Online Examination: Objective test of 200 marks + Descriptive English Test (Essay, Précis, Comprehension) of 30 marks.
  3. Phase-III: Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates from the Main Examination will be called for interview conducted by NICL.
  4. Pre-Employment Medical Examination: Final merit list candidates will undergo pre-employment medical fitness checks before appointment.
Step-by-Step Instructions: How to Apply Online
  1. Visit the official website of National Insurance: nationalinsurance.nic.co.in.
  2. Click on the Recruitment section on the homepage and select "Recruitment of 321 Administrative Officers (Scale-I) 2026".
  3. Click on "Apply Online" to open the IBPS candidate registration portal.
  4. Select "Click here for New Registration" and enter basic contact information (Name, Email ID, Mobile Number).
  5. Upload required documents: Scanned Passport Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and Hand-Written Declaration.
  6. Fill educational qualifications, select post preference (Generalist / Specialist), and verify all details.
  7. Pay the application fee online through Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
  8. Download and take a printout of the submitted e-application and fee receipt for future reference.
Some Useful Important Links
Link Description Action / Direct Link
Apply Online (Registration & Login) Click Here to Apply Online (Active Now)
Download Official Notification (Detailed PDF) Download Notification PDF
NICL Recruitment Portal NICL Recruitment Page
National Insurance Official Website nationalinsurance.nic.co.in
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When does the online application for NICL AO 2026 start?
Ans. Online applications have officially started on 08 October 2026.
Q. What is the last date to apply online for NICL Administrative Officer?
Ans. The last date to apply online and submit fee is 28 October 2026.
Q. What is the Phase-I Preliminary Exam date for NICL AO 2026?
Ans. The Phase-I Online Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be held on 17 November 2026.
Q. Can a final year student apply for NICL AO 2026?
Ans. Candidates must possess the minimum qualifying degree certificate/marksheet on or before the cut-off date (01 October 2026).

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