Overview
National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has released an official notification for the NICL Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026. The company is looking to fill 321 vacancies for the post of Administrative Officer (Scale I) in both Generalist and Specialist disciplines. Interested and eligible candidates from all over India can apply for these positions.
The application process is completely online. Candidates must ensure they meet all educational and age criteria before submitting their forms. The last date to complete the online registration and pay the application fee is 28 October 2026.
Vacancy Details
There are a total of 321 vacancies available in this recruitment drive. These posts are divided into Generalist and various Specialist disciplines. The discipline-wise vacancy breakdown is provided below.
| Discipline | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Generalist | 200 |
| Finance (CA & CMA) | 20 |
| Legal | 20 |
| Information Technology | 11 (Includes 1 backlog) |
| Automobile Engineers | 20 |
| Risk Engineers | 28 |
| Company Secretaries | 2 |
| Agriculture | 20 |
| Total | 321 |
Eligibility
Candidates must possess a valid certificate showing they have passed the required qualification as of 01 October 2026. The minimum aggregate mark requirement is 60% for general categories and 55% for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.
- Generalist Officers: Any Graduate or Post Graduate in any stream from a recognized university.
- Finance (CA & CMA): Chartered Accountant (ICAI) or Cost and Management Accountant (ICWAI) along with a Graduation or Post Graduation degree.
- Legal: Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Law.
- Information Technology: B.E., B.Tech, M.E., M.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology, or an MCA degree.
- Automobile Engineers: B.E., B.Tech, M.E., M.Tech in Automobile Engineering. Alternatively, an Engineering degree in any branch along with a Diploma in Automobile Engineering (minimum one year).
- Risk Engineers: Graduate or Post Graduate Engineering degree in any discipline (excluding IT and Automobile).
- Company Secretaries: ACS/FCS from ICSI along with a Graduation or Post Graduation degree.
- Agriculture: A four-year Graduate or a Post Graduate degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Biotechnology, or Agricultural Engineering.
Age Limit
The minimum age required to apply for the Administrative Officer post is 21 years, and the maximum age limit is 30 years. This age limit is calculated as on 01 October 2026. Candidates must have been born between 02 October 1996 and 01 October 2005.
Age relaxation is provided to reserved category candidates as per government rules. The relaxations are listed below.
- Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 years
- Other Backward Classes (OBC – Non creamy layer): 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officers: 5 years
- Defence service personnel disabled in operation: 3 years
- Existing confirmed employees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies: 8 years
Salary and Benefits
The selected candidates will join as Officers in the Scale I cadre. The starting basic pay is Rs. 82,485 per month on the pay scale of 82485-4050(14)-139185-4390(4)-156745. Along with the basic pay, various other allowances will be provided.
The total monthly emoluments will be approximately Rs. 1,14,000 in metropolitan centres. Additional benefits include Pension under the New Pension Scheme, Gratuity, Medical Benefits, Group Personal Accident Insurance, and leased accommodation as per company rules. Candidates will serve a probation period of one year.
Important Dates
Candidates must carefully track the recruitment schedule to avoid missing any deadlines. The company may change examination dates, which will be updated on their official website.
- Online application starting date: 08 October 2026
- Online application closing date: 28 October 2026
- Fee payment window: 08 October 2026 to 28 October 2026
- Phase I Preliminary Exam date: 17 November 2026
- Phase II Main Exam date: 22 December 2026
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can only apply online through the official portal. No paper applications will be accepted by the company. Follow these steps to complete your registration successfully.
- Visit the official National Insurance Company website and go to the “Recruitment” section.
- Click on the link to apply online for the Administrative Officer recruitment.
- Choose “Click here for New Registration” and fill in your basic contact details to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Log in with your new credentials and fill out the detailed application form carefully. Save your progress as you go.
- Upload your recent passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration as per the required size and formats.
- Verify all entered details using the preview option. Once you confirm everything is correct, click on final submission.
- Pay the required application fee using the online payment gateway (Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI).
- Download and print the e-receipt and the completed application form for future reference.
Selection Process
The recruitment process for Administrative Officers involves three main stages. Candidates must clear each stage to be considered for final appointment. There is a penalty for wrong answers in the objective tests (one-fourth of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted).
Phase I: Preliminary Examination
This is an online test consisting of objective questions for 100 marks. It includes English Language (30 marks), Reasoning Ability (35 marks), and Quantitative Aptitude (35 marks). The total duration is 60 minutes, with 20 minutes given for each section.
Phase II: Main Examination
Candidates who pass Phase I will take the Main Exam. This involves an objective test for 250 marks and a descriptive test for 30 marks. The descriptive test checks English language skills (Essay, Précis, and Comprehension) and must be typed on a computer. The objective section will cover Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English, and Computer Knowledge. Specialist candidates will have an additional test on their technical knowledge.
Phase III: Interview
Candidates shortlisted from the Main Exam will be called for a personal interview. The final selection will be based on a combined score from the Main Examination (Objective test) and the Interview in an 80:20 ratio.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for NICL Administrative Officer 2026?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the application fee is 28 October 2026.
2. How many vacancies are available in this NICL recruitment?
There are a total of 321 vacancies, which include 200 posts for Generalists and 121 posts for various Specialists.
3. What is the application fee for the NICL AO exam?
The application fee is Rs. 1000 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. For SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, the fee is Rs. 250.
4. What is the age limit for the Administrative Officer post?
Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as on 01 October 2026. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories.
5. What is the salary of a NICL Administrative Officer?
The starting basic pay is Rs. 82,485 per month, and the total monthly salary is approximately Rs. 1,14,000 in metropolitan cities.
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