NICL AO Recruitment 2026 – Overview
National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), a leading public sector general insurance company, has released its official recruitment notification for 321 Administrative Officer (Scale-I) posts for 2026–27. Candidates can apply online at nationalinsurance.nic.co.in from 8 October to 28 October 2026. The Phase-I exam is scheduled for 17 November 2026.
| Organization | National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Administrative Officer (Scale-I) |
| Total Vacancies | 321 Posts |
| Pay | ₹82,485/month basic (Total emoluments ~₹1.14 lakh) |
| Application Dates | 8 October – 28 October 2026 |
| Phase-I Exam Date | 17 November 2026 |
| Phase-II Exam Date | 22 December 2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online — nationalinsurance.nic.co.in |
📄 Download Official NICL AO 2026 Notification PDF
🔗 Apply Online – nationalinsurance.nic.co.in
Vacancy Details
| Discipline | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Generalist | 200 | Graduate/PG in any stream (60% marks; 55% SC/ST) |
| Automobile Engineers | 20 | B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. in Automobile Engineering (60%) |
| Risk Engineers | 28 | As per official notification |
| Finance (CA/CMA) | 20 | CA / ICWA or B.Com/M.Com (60%) |
| Legal | 20 | Law Graduate/Post Graduate (60%) |
| Agriculture | 20 | As per official notification |
| Information Technology | 11 | B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. in CS/IT or MCA (60%) |
| Company Secretaries | 2 | As per official notification |
| Total | 321 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Generalist: Graduate or Post Graduate in any discipline with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates) from a recognised university
- Specialist posts: Relevant degree/professional qualification in the respective discipline with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST)
- Candidates appearing in final year exams are NOT eligible — degree must be completed
Age Limit (as on 1 October 2026)
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 30 years
- Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, PwD +10 years (as per Govt. rules)
Pay Scale & Benefits
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹82,485/month (Scale-I) |
| Total Emoluments (approx.) | ~₹1,14,000/month (with DA, HRA & allowances) |
NICL AOs also receive medical benefits, LFC, gratuity, pension, and other perks as per PSGI sector norms.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹250 |
Payment via net banking, debit card, or credit card.
Selection Process
- Phase-I: Preliminary Exam (17 November 2026) — English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude (objective, 1-hour)
- Phase-II: Main Exam (22 December 2026) — General Awareness, Reasoning, English, Quantitative Aptitude + Professional Knowledge paper for Specialist streams
- Interview — Candidates shortlisted based on Phase-I + Phase-II marks
- Document Verification & Medical
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 8 October 2026 |
| Application Opens | 8 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 October 2026 |
| Phase-I Exam (Preliminary) | 17 November 2026 |
| Phase-II Exam (Main) | 22 December 2026 |
How to Apply
- Visit the official NICL recruitment page: nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/recruitment
- Click on “NICL AO Recruitment 2026-27 – Apply Online”
- Register with your email ID and mobile number
- Fill in personal, educational, and professional details
- Upload photo, signature, and required documents
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and save the confirmation number
📄 Download Official Notification PDF
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date for NICL AO 2026 application?
The last date is 28 October 2026.
Q2. How many posts are available in NICL AO 2026?
Total 321 posts — 200 Generalist and 121 Specialist across 8 disciplines.
Q3. What is the pay for NICL Administrative Officer?
Basic pay of ₹82,485 per month; total emoluments approximately ₹1.14 lakh per month.
Q4. Is graduation mandatory for NICL AO Generalist?
Yes. Minimum graduation in any discipline with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) is required.
Q5. When is the NICL AO Phase-I exam?
Phase-I Preliminary Exam is on 17 November 2026.