NICL AO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out: 321 Vacancies, Apply Online, Eligibility, Exam Dates
Latest update: 8 October 2026. National Insurance Company Limited has invited online applications for Administrative Officer (Scale-I), Generalist and Specialist posts. The registration window is open from 8 to 28 October 2026.
NICL AO 2026 Vacancy Overview
| Organisation | National Insurance Company Limited |
|---|---|
| Post | Administrative Officer (Scale-I) |
| Generalist vacancies | 200 |
| Specialist vacancies | 121 |
| Total vacancies | 321 |
| Selection | Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Interview |
| Application mode | Online |
| Official website | nationalinsurance.nic.co.in |
NICL AO 2026 Important Dates
| Notification | 7 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 8 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 28 October 2026 |
| Phase I Prelims | 17 November 2026 |
| Phase II Mains | 22 December 2026 |
| Admit card | To be announced on the official website |
Download NICL AO 2026 Detailed Notification PDF
The detailed advertisement contains complete vacancy, eligibility, reservation, exam, fee and application instructions.
Discipline-wise and Category-wise NICL AO 2026 Vacancies
| Discipline | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generalist | 200 | 80 | 55 | 30 | 15 | 20 |
| Finance (CA/CMA) | 20 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Legal | 20 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Information Technology | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| IT Backlog | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Automobile Engineers | 20 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Risk Engineers | 28 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Company Secretaries | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Agriculture | 20 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 321 | 138 | 86 | 43 | 22 | 32 |
Educational Qualification – Post-wise
| Post | Required qualification |
|---|---|
| Generalist | Graduation or postgraduation in any discipline with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Finance | CA/CMA or BCom/MCom with the prescribed minimum marks |
| Legal | Graduate or postgraduate degree in Law with prescribed minimum marks |
| IT | BE/BTech/ME/MTech in Computer Science or IT, or MCA |
| Automobile Engineering | Relevant Automobile Engineering degree; check permitted alternative qualifications in PDF |
| Risk Engineering | Engineering degree in eligible discipline, excluding the disciplines specified in notification |
| Company Secretary | ACS/FCS qualification from ICSI with required degree |
| Agriculture | Four-year agriculture-related graduation or eligible postgraduate degree |
NICL AO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
NICL AO Mains Exam Pattern – Generalist
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 50 | 50 | 40 min |
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 40 min |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 30 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 40 min |
| Computer Knowledge | 50 | 50 | 30 min |
| Total | 250 | 250 | 180 min |
NICL AO Mains Exam Pattern – Specialist
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 25 min |
| Professional Knowledge | 50 | 50 | 35 min |
| Total | 250 | 250 | 180 min |
Descriptive Test and Negative Marking
The English descriptive test is 30 marks in 30 minutes: Essay (10), Précis (10), Comprehension (10). It is qualifying in nature. For incorrect answers in the objective tests, one-fourth of the marks assigned to the question are deducted.
Age Relaxation and Application Fee
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (General/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
Application fee: ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD and ₹1,000 for other candidates. Age on 1 October 2026: 21–30 years before applicable relaxation.
Salary and Pay Scale
Starting basic pay: ₹82,485 per month. Pay scale: ₹82,485–4,050(14)–₹1,39,185–4,390(4)–₹1,56,745. Approximate gross emoluments at metropolitan centres: ₹1.14 lakh monthly, subject to allowances and posting.
Eligibility, Age Limit and Application Fee
Age: 21–30 years as on 1 October 2026 (subject to category-wise relaxation). Candidates should verify discipline-specific educational qualifications, minimum marks and specialist experience requirements in the detailed official advertisement before applying.
Application fee: Reported fee is ₹1,000 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD. Check the official portal for the applicable category and any revised instructions.
Salary: Reported starting basic pay is ₹82,485; total monthly emoluments may be approximately ₹1.14 lakh at metropolitan centres, subject to posting and allowances.
NICL AO 2026 Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The recruitment selection stages are Phase I Preliminary Examination → Phase II Main Examination → Interview. Candidates applying for Specialist streams must check the applicable professional-knowledge requirements and detailed section-wise marking scheme in the official notification.
What to Prepare
- English Language: grammar, reading comprehension, cloze test and vocabulary
- Reasoning Ability: puzzles, seating arrangement, syllogism, inequalities and data sufficiency
- Quantitative Aptitude: arithmetic, number series, data interpretation and simplification
- General Awareness: current affairs, insurance and financial awareness
- Specialist Professional Knowledge: discipline-specific topics where applicable
How to Apply Online for NICL AO 2026
- Open NICL’s official recruitment page.
- Find the Administrative Officer (Scale-I) Recruitment 2026 notice.
- Read the detailed advertisement and select the correct Generalist or Specialist stream.
- Complete new registration and enter personal and educational details.
- Upload required photograph, signature and other documents as instructed.
- Pay the applicable fee, submit and save the confirmation.
Important: Apply only through the official NICL portal. Dates, eligibility, category-wise vacancy and fees should be checked against the latest NICL advertisement or corrigendum.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many NICL AO vacancies are announced for 2026?
321: 200 Generalist and 121 Specialist vacancies.
When does NICL AO 2026 registration close?
28 October 2026.
When is NICL AO 2026 Prelims?
17 November 2026, subject to official updates.
When is NICL AO 2026 Mains?
22 December 2026, subject to official updates.
What is the NICL AO age limit?
Generally 21–30 years as on 1 October 2026, with applicable relaxations.
What is the NICL AO selection process?
Preliminary examination, Main examination and interview.
Can I apply for more than one discipline?
Applicants should follow the official one-discipline application instructions.
Where is the official NICL AO notification?
The official recruitment page is nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/recruitment.
