NICL AO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 266 Administrative Officer Posts
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| NICL Administrative Officer (Scale-I) Recruitment 2026 for 266 Posts |
National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), a Government of India undertaking, has invited online applications for the recruitment of Administrative Officers (Scale-I) Generalists and Specialists under Recruitment Exercise 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official NICL website before the last date
Advertisement No. : NICL AO (Scale-I) Recruitment 2026
Important Dates
Online Application Start Date: 18-07-2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 07-08-2026
Last Date for Fee Payment: 07-08-2026
Vacancy Details
Post Name: Administrative Officer (Scale-I)
Post Vacancies
Generalist 170
Specialist 96
Total 266 Posts
Eligibility
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must possess the required educational qualification from a recognized University/Institution as on 01-07-2026.
Generalist: Graduation in any discipline with the prescribed minimum marks.
Specialist: Relevant Degree/Post Graduation/Professional Qualification in the concerned discipline as mentioned in the official notification.
Candidates must also possess reading, writing and speaking knowledge of the Regional Language of the State/UT for which they are applying.
Age Limit
Age as on 01-07-2026
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years
Candidates must have been born between 02-07-1996 and 01-07-2005 (both dates inclusive).
Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST, OBC (NCL), PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories as per Government rules.
Application Fee
Category Fee
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen Nil
All Other Candidates ₹850/-
Bank transaction charges, if applicable, are to be borne by the candidate. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
Phase-I Online Preliminary Examination
Phase-II Online Main Examination
Regional Language Test (Qualifying)
Medical Examination
Final selection will be based on the marks obtained in the Main Examination, subject to qualifying the Regional Language Test and Medical Fitness.
Exam Pattern
Phase-I (Preliminary Examination)
Subject Questions Marks
English Language 30 30
Reasoning Ability 35 35
Quantitative Aptitude 35 35
Total Questions:100
Total Marks:100
Duration: 60 Minutes
Negative Marking: ¼ mark deducted for every wrong answer.
Phase-II (Main Examination)
Subject Questions Marks
Reasoning 40 40
English Language 40 40
Numerical Ability 40 40
General Awareness 40 40
Computer Knowledge 40 40
Total Questions: 200
Total Marks: 200
Duration: 120 Minutes
Negative Marking: ¼ mark deducted for each wrong answer.
Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed as Administrative Officer (Scale-I).
Basic Pay: ₹50,925/-
Gross emoluments and other allowances will be payable as per Company rules applicable from time to time.
Required Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
Graduation/Professional Qualification Certificates
Recent Passport-size Photograph
Signature
Left Thumb Impression
Handwritten Declaration
Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Valid Photo ID
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
EWS Certificate (if applicable)
PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
Valid Email ID and Mobile Number
How to Apply
Visit the official NICL website.
Click on Recruitment → Apply Online.
Complete the new registration.
Fill in the online application form carefully.
Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
Pay the application fee through online mode.
Submit the application form.
Download and print the final application form for future reference.
Important Links
Description Link
Official Notification Available Now
Apply Online 18-07-2026
Official Website https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
Answer: The last date to apply online is 07 August 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
Answer: A total of 266 Administrative Officer (Scale-I) vacancies have been announced.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required?
Answer: Candidates must possess a Graduation or the prescribed professional qualification in the relevant discipline from a recognized University.
Q4. What is the age limit?
Answer: Candidates should be 21 to 30 years as on 01 July 2026. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government rules.
Q5. What is the selection process?
Answer: Selection consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Regional Language Test and Medical Examination.
Q6. Is there negative marking in the examination?
Answer: Yes. One-fourth (¼) mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer in both Preliminary and Main examinations.
Q7. What is the application fee?
Answer: ₹850 for all candidates except SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen, who are exempted from paying the application fee.
Q8. What is the basic salary of NICL Administrative Officer (Scale-I)?
Answer: The initial Basic Pay is ₹50,925/-, along with admissible allowances as per Company rules.
