NICL AO Recruitment 2026 at a glance
| Post name | Administrative Officer (Generalists & Specialists) - Scale I |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) |
| Total posts | 321 (Generalist 200, Specialist 121) |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Application starts | 8 October 2026 |
| Last date | 28 October 2026 |
| Application fee | Rs 1,000 (Rs 250 for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Age limit | 21 to 30 years as on 01-10-2026 (relaxation applicable) |
| Qualification | Graduate/Post Graduate with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST); discipline-specific for Specialist posts |
| Application portal | nationalinsurance.nic.co.in - RECRUITMENT - APPLY ONLINE |
Specialist vacancies (121 posts)
| Discipline | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance (CA & CMA) | 10 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 20 |
| Legal | 10 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 20 |
| Information Technology | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Automobile Engineers | 10 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 20 |
| Risk Engineers | 13 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 28 |
| Company Secretaries | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Agriculture | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 20 |
| Specialist backlog - Information Technology | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| Total (Specialist) | 58 | 13 | 7 | 31 | 12 | 121 |
Generalist vacancies (200 posts)
| Category | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generalist Officers | 80 | 30 | 15 | 55 | 20 | 200 |
Important: a candidate can apply for any ONE discipline only. If multiple applications are submitted, only the latest valid (completed) application is retained and the fee paid for the other registration(s) is forfeited.
Age limit
Candidates must be 21 to 30 years of age as on 01-10-2026. Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, and for Ex-servicemen the actual period of service rendered in the Defence forces plus 3 years, up to a maximum age of 45 years, as per the notification.
Educational qualification
- Generalist Officers: Graduate/Post Graduate in any stream from a recognised University with at least 60% marks in either of the degree examinations (at least 55% for SC/ST candidates).
- Legal: Graduate/Post Graduate in Law with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST).
- Finance: Chartered Accountant (ICAI)/Cost Accountant (ICWA), or B.Com/M.Com with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST).
- Information Technology: B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology, or MCA, with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST).
- Automobile Engineering: B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech in Automobile Engineering with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST).
- Risk Engineers, Company Secretaries and Agriculture: discipline-specific qualifications as prescribed in the official notification - check the notification before applying.
Application fee
- Rs 1,000 for all other candidates.
- Rs 250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
- Payment is online only (debit card, credit card, internet banking, UPI) from 8 October to 28 October 2026.
Selection process
Selection is through Phase I - Preliminary Examination (objective), Phase II - Main Examination (objective and descriptive) and a personal Interview. Candidates who qualify Phase I appear for the Main Examination, and those shortlisted through the Mains are called for the Interview.
Important dates
Online application starts: 8 October 2026
Last date to apply online: 28 October 2026
Online fee payment: 8 October to 28 October 2026
Phase I (Preliminary) exam: 17 November 2026
Phase II (Main) exam: 22 December 2026
Last date for printing the application: 12 November 2026
How to apply
- Read the official notification fully (linked below) and keep your documents ready.
- Visit the official NICL website nationalinsurance.nic.co.in and click APPLY ONLINE under the RECRUITMENT section, or open the application portal directly (linked below).
- Choose Click here for New Registration and enter your name, contact details and email ID. Note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password sent by email/SMS.
- Fill in the online application form carefully (you can SAVE AND NEXT and finish later before the last date). Choose only one discipline.
- Upload the scanned documents (see the list below) in the prescribed specifications.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form before 28 October 2026. Print the application form and e-receipt by 12 November 2026 and keep them safely.
Documents to upload
- Scanned photograph (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm)
- Scanned signature on white paper with black ink (signatures in CAPITAL LETTERS are not accepted)
- Scanned left thumb impression on white paper with black or blue ink
- Hand written declaration in the candidate's own handwriting, in English, not in capital letters, on white paper with black ink (text given in the notification)
- Certificates for age, qualification, caste, PwBD and Ex-servicemen claims are verified later - keep the originals ready
Important conditions
- Apply for any ONE discipline only; only the latest valid application is retained and fees for other registrations are forfeited.
- Admission to the online test is provisional, without verification of documents.
- Keep your registered email ID and mobile number active till the recruitment process is over; call letters for the online examinations and the Regional Language Test are sent through them.
- Call letters and the Information Handout are downloaded from the NICL website - check it regularly for the examination schedule.
- Beware of fake websites and job racketeers; apply only through the official NICL website and its application portal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for NICL AO 2026?
Online applications are received from 8 October 2026 to 28 October 2026. Online fee payment is also open during the same period, and the application can be printed till 12 November 2026.
How many posts are available?
321 Administrative Officer (Scale I) posts - 200 Generalist and 121 Specialist (Finance, Legal, Information Technology, Automobile Engineers, Risk Engineers, Company Secretaries and Agriculture).
What is the required qualification?
For Generalist posts, a Graduate/Post Graduate degree in any stream with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST). Specialist posts need the prescribed discipline-specific qualification given in the official notification.
What is the age limit?
21 to 30 years as on 01-10-2026, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD and relaxation for Ex-servicemen as per the notification.
Is there any application fee?
Rs 1,000 for all other candidates and Rs 250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Online payment only.
What is the exam schedule?
Phase I (Preliminary) exam is on 17 November 2026 and Phase II (Main) exam is on 22 December 2026, followed by an Interview.
Can I apply for more than one discipline?
No. Only one discipline is allowed. If you submit multiple applications, only the latest valid (completed) application is kept and the fees paid for the others are forfeited.
Official Notification
Read the complete official notification (NICL AO Recruitment Advertisement 2026-27) here:
Official links
Online Application Form NICL website
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