NICL AO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 266 Administrative Officer Posts

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.