National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), a Government of India Undertaking, has announced recruitment for 321 Administrative Officers (Generalist and Specialist) in Scale-I. The recruitment includes 200 Generalist and 121 Specialist vacancies in Finance, Legal, Information Technology, Automobile Engineering, Risk Engineering, Company Secretary and Agriculture.
The NICL AO 2026 online registration process will begin on 08 October 2026, and the last date to apply is 28 October 2026. Phase-I examination is scheduled for 17 November 2026 and Phase-II for 22 December 2026. Discipline-wise qualification, reservation and application fee should be confirmed from the detailed notification.
NICL AO Recruitment 2026
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Organization |
National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) |
|---|---|
| Post Name |
Administrative Officer (Generalist & Specialist) Scale-I |
| Total Vacancies |
321 (Generalist 200 + Specialist 121) |
| Age Limit |
21 to 30 Years (as on 01.10.2026) |
| Salary |
₹82,485 – ₹1,56,745 | Emoluments about ₹1,14,000 |
| Application Mode |
Graduate / Post Graduate / MBBS / LLB, CA/ICWA, B.Com / M.Com, BE / B.Tech / ME / M.Tech |
| Selection Process |
Phase-I and Phase-II Online Examination |
| Phase-I Exam |
17 November 2026 |
| Last Date |
28 October 2026 |
✅ NICL AO 2026 Vacancy Details:
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Finance (CA & CMA) | 20 |
| Legal | 20 |
| Information Technology | 11 |
| Automobile Engineers | 20 |
| Risk Engineers | 28 |
| Company Secretaries | 02 |
| Agriculture | 20 |
| Total Specialist | 121 |
| Generalist | 200 |
| Grand Total | 321 |
Vacancies are tentative. Category-wise distribution will be given in the detailed notification.
✅ NICL AO Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
- Age Limit (as on 01.10.2026): Minimum 21 years and maximum 30 years. Age relaxation for reserved categories will be as specified in the detailed notification.
- Educational Qualification: Discipline-wise qualification for Generalist and Specialist posts will be prescribed in the detailed notification. Specialist posts include Finance (CA & CMA), Legal, Information Technology, Automobile Engineering, Risk Engineering, Company Secretary and Agriculture.
- Candidates should not assume that a general graduation is sufficient for every Specialist post.
✅ NICL AO Salary 2026:
- Pay Scale: ₹82,485 – 4,050 (14) – ₹1,39,185 – 4,390 (4) – ₹1,56,745
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹82,485 per month.
- Approximate total emoluments: ₹1,14,000 per month in Metropolitan Centres, including allowances as per company rules.
✅ NICL AO 2026 Selection Process:
- Phase-I Online Examination on 17 November 2026
- Phase-II Online Examination on 22 December 2026
- Further stages, if any, will be as specified in the detailed notification.
Exam pattern, marks, duration and negative marking should be checked in the detailed recruitment notification.
✅ Important Dates:
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Event |
Schedule |
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Online Registration Starts |
08 October 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply |
28 October 2026 |
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Age Reckoning Date |
01 October 2026 |
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Phase-I Online Examination |
17 November 2026 |
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Phase-II Online Examination |
22 December 2026 |
✅ Important Links:
| NICL AO 2026 Short Notification | Download Short Notice |
| NICL Recruitment / Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Official Website | nationalinsurance.nic.co.in |
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✅ How to Apply for NICL AO Recruitment 2026:
Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE ONLY through the official NICL recruitment portal from 08 October 2026.
➢ Step 1: Visit nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/recruitment.
➢ Step 2: Open the Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026 notification and read the detailed instructions.
➢ Step 3: Complete online registration and enter personal and educational details.
➢ Step 4: Upload photograph, signature and required documents as prescribed.
➢ Step 5: Pay the application fee, if prescribed, and submit the form on or before 28 October 2026.
➢ Step 6: Save and print the submitted application.
✅ FAQs:
How many vacancies are available in NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
A total of 321 tentative vacancies are announced, including 200 Generalist and 121 Specialist posts.
What is the last date to apply for NICL AO 2026?
Online registration starts on 08 October 2026 and the last date is 28 October 2026.
What is the age limit and salary for NICL AO 2026?
Age limit is 21 to 30 years as on 01.10.2026. Starting basic pay is ₹82,485, and total emoluments are about ₹1,14,000 per month in Metropolitan Centres.
When are the NICL AO examinations?
Phase-I is on 17 November 2026 and Phase-II is on 22 December 2026.