National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has released the notification for Administrative Officer (Scale I) posts for 2026-27. The recruitment covers Generalist and Specialist disciplines, and selection is through two online phases and an interview.
Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) |
| Post Name | Administrative Officer (Scale I), Generalist and Specialist |
| Total Vacancies | 321 (Generalist 200, Specialist 121) |
| Qualification | Graduation / Post-graduation with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD); discipline-wise requirements |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years (as on 1 October 2026) |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹82,485 per month |
| Selection | Phase I, Phase II and Interview |
| Official Website | nationalinsurance.nic.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 7 October 2026 |
| Online Registration Start | 8 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 28 October 2026 (closed) |
| Age Calculation Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Phase I Admit Card | Before exam (to be notified) |
| Phase I Exam | 17 November 2026 |
| Phase II Exam | 22 December 2026 |
| Interview | To be announced |
Discipline-Wise Vacancies
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Generalist | 200 |
| Finance (CA / CMA) | 20 |
| Legal | 20 |
| Information Technology | 10 |
| Information Technology (Backlog) | 1 |
| Automobile Engineers | 20 |
| Risk Engineers | 28 |
| Company Secretaries | 2 |
| Agriculture | 20 |
| Total | 321 |
Category-Wise Vacancies (Total)
| UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138 | 86 | 43 | 22 | 32 | 321 |
Discipline-wise category split: [add from official PDF].
Educational Qualification
| Discipline | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Generalist | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any stream |
| Finance (CA / CMA) | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any stream, plus CA / CMA |
| Legal | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law |
| Information Technology | BE / B.Tech / ME / M.Tech in Computer Science / IT, or MCA |
| Automobile Engineers | BE / B.Tech / ME / M.Tech in Automobile Engineering |
| Risk Engineers | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering |
| Company Secretaries | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any stream, plus ACS / FCS from ICSI |
| Agriculture | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agriculture / Agri-Biotechnology / Agricultural Engineering |
Minimum marks (all disciplines): 60% for General / OBC / EWS and 55% for SC / ST / PwBD.
Age Limit (as on 1 October 2026)
| Detail | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 30 years |
| Relaxation | As per the notification (category-wise) |
Application Fee (Verify in PDF)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹250 |
Salary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹82,485 per month |
| Pay Scale | 82485-4050(14)-139185-4390(4)-156745 |
| Approx. Monthly Total | About ₹1.14 lakh in metro cities (varies by city) |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Phase I Exam | Online exam on 17 November 2026 |
| 2. Phase II Exam | Online exam on 22 December 2026 |
| 3. Interview | For shortlisted candidates |
| 4. Final Merit List | Based on Phase II and interview performance (check the notice for weightage) |
How to Download the Admit Card (When Released)
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the NICL recruitment page: nationalinsurance.nic.co.in |
| 2 | Open the AO Recruitment 2026-27 section |
| 3 | Click the Phase I call letter link |
| 4 | Enter your registration number and password / date of birth |
| 5 | Download and print the admit card |
Documents for the Exam
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Admit card (printout) | Entry to exam |
| Photo ID proof (original) | Identity check |
| Passport-size photo | As specified on the admit card |
Important Links
| Link | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Notification |
| Registration Portal (closed 28 Oct) | Application Portal |
| Official Website | NICL Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are there in NICL AO 2026?
There are 321 vacancies: 200 Generalist and 121 Specialist posts.
Q2. Has the application for NICL AO 2026 closed?
Yes. The last date to apply was 28 October 2026. Check the official website in case any extension is announced.
Q3. When is the NICL AO Phase I exam?
The Phase I online exam is on 17 November 2026, and the Phase II exam is on 22 December 2026.
Q4. What is the age limit?
The age limit is 21 to 30 years as on 1 October 2026, with relaxation as per the notification.
Q5. What is the qualification required?
A bachelor’s or master’s degree with at least 60% marks (55% for SC / ST / PwBD). Specialist posts have discipline-wise requirements.
Q6. What is the starting salary of an NICL AO?
The starting basic pay is ₹82,485 per month, and the monthly total is about ₹1.14 lakh in metro cities.
Q7. What is the selection process?
Phase I online exam, Phase II online exam and an interview.
Q8. When will the admit card be released?
It will be released on the NICL website before the exam. Check the official site regularly.
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