National Insurance Company Limited
NICL AO Recruitment 2026-27
Administrative Officer (Generalist & Specialist), Scale-I · 321 tentative vacancies
Online applications: 8 October to 28 October 2026
National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), a Government of India undertaking, has invited online applications for Administrative Officer Scale-I posts. The notice lists 200 Generalist and 121 Specialist vacancies. Candidates may apply for only one discipline. Vacancy figures are tentative; read the official advertisement for complete conditions before submitting the form.
Recruitment Overview
| Organization | National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) |
|---|---|
| Post | Administrative Officer (Generalist & Specialist), Scale-I |
| Total vacancies | 321 (200 Generalist + 121 Specialist; tentative) |
| Application mode | Online |
| Selection | Phase-I exam, Phase-II exam and interview |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration and fee payment start | 8 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 28 October 2026 |
| Phase-I Preliminary Examination | 17 November 2026 |
| Phase-II Main Examination | 22 December 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Generalist | 200 |
| Finance (CA & CMA) | 20 |
| Legal | 20 |
| Information Technology | 11, including backlog |
| Automobile Engineering | 20 |
| Risk Engineering | 28 |
| Company Secretary | 2 |
| Agriculture | 20 |
| Total | 321 |
Eligibility and Age Limit
Age: 21 to 30 years as on 1 October 2026 (date of birth from 2 October 1996 to 1 October 2005). Category-wise relaxation applies as set out in the official advertisement.
Education: A recognized degree/postgraduate qualification is required, with discipline-specific requirements for specialist roles. The notice specifies a minimum of 60% marks for most disciplines (55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates). Qualifications must be held by 1 October 2026.
- Generalist: Graduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline.
- Specialist streams: Finance (CA/CMA), Legal, Information Technology, Automobile Engineering, Risk Engineering, Company Secretary and Agriculture.
Exact degrees, professional credentials, minimum marks and relaxation rules vary by discipline and category. Confirm your eligibility in the official PDF before applying.
Application Fee and Pay
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹250 (intimation charges, including GST).
- All other candidates: ₹1,000 (application and intimation charges, including GST).
- Starting basic pay: ₹82,485 per month. Approximate total emoluments are ₹1,14,000 per month at metropolitan centres, subject to applicable rules and allowances.
Selection Process
- Phase-I Preliminary Online Examination
- Phase-II Main Online Examination
- Interview
- Pre-employment medical examination and final selection as per NICL rules
Objective tests have negative marking: one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question are deducted for each incorrect answer. Check the official PDF for the post-specific exam pattern and qualifying requirements.
How to Apply
- Read the official advertisement and confirm the qualification for your chosen discipline.
- Open the application portal using the Apply Online button above.
- Register, complete the form and upload the documents requested by NICL.
- Pay the applicable fee by 28 October 2026, review the details and submit.
- Save or print the submitted form and payment receipt.
Important: Candidates can apply for only one discipline. Use the official portal and advertisement for final instructions; dates, vacancies and eligibility are subject to NICL’s official notice.