NICL AO Recruitment 2026 : Apply for 321 Officers

National Insurance Company Limited has opened online applications for 321 Administrative Officer Scale I vacancies across generalist and specialist cadres. Candidates with a graduate or postgraduate degree can apply at nationalinsurance.nic.co.in by 28 October 2026.

NICL AO Recruitment 2026 Overview

National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), a premier public sector general insurance firm, has released its recruitment notice for 321 Administrative Officer (Scale-I) posts. The drive offers 200 generalist positions open to graduates of any discipline, alongside 121 specialist openings in Finance, Legal, Information Technology, Automobile Engineering, Risk Engineering, Company Secretary, and Agriculture.

Appointed officers receive a starting basic pay of Rs. 82,485 per month. Total monthly emoluments in metropolitan centres reach approximately Rs. 1,14,000, covering dearness allowance, house rent allowance, transport perks, and pension benefits.

Important Dates Schedule

Mark these official registration and examination dates:

• Online Application Start: 08 October 2026

• Application and Fee Payment Deadline: 28 October 2026

• Phase 1 Preliminary Examination: 17 November 2026

• Phase 2 Main Examination: 22 December 2026

• Interview Call Letters: To be released in early 2027

Vacancy Reservation Breakdown

The 321 vacancies are distributed across categories as follows:

• Generalist Officers: 200 Posts (UR: 80, OBC: 55, SC: 30, ST: 15, EWS: 20)

• Finance (CA / CMA): 20 Posts (UR: 10, OBC: 5, SC: 2, ST: 1, EWS: 2)

• Legal Officers: 20 Posts (UR: 10, OBC: 5, SC: 2, ST: 1, EWS: 2)

• Information Technology: 11 Posts (10 Regular + 1 Backlog)

• Automobile Engineers: 20 Posts (UR: 10, OBC: 5, SC: 2, ST: 1, EWS: 2)

• Risk Engineers: 28 Posts (UR: 13, OBC: 7, SC: 3, ST: 2, EWS: 3)

• Agriculture Officers: 20 Posts (UR: 9, OBC: 5, SC: 3, ST: 1, EWS: 2)

• Company Secretaries: 2 Posts (UR: 1, OBC: 1)

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Candidates must satisfy these requirements as of 01 October 2026:

• Educational Qualification for Generalists: Bachelor or Master degree in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 60 percent aggregate marks (55 percent for SC, ST, and PwBD applicants).

• Educational Qualification for Specialists: CA/CMA for Finance, Law degree for Legal, B.E./B.Tech/MCA for IT, Engineering degree with automobile diploma for Automobile, and relevant degree for Agriculture or Risk discipline.

• Age Bracket: 21 to 30 years as of 01 October 2026. Candidates must not be born earlier than 02 October 1996 and not later than 01 October 2005.

• Age Relaxations: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), 10 years for PwBD, and 8 years for existing public sector insurance employees.

Application Fee Breakdown

Pay the prescribed fee online using debit cards, credit cards, internet banking, or UPI:

• SC / ST / PwBD Applicants: Rs. 250 (Intimation charges including GST).

• All Other Candidates (UR, OBC, EWS): Rs. 1,000 (Application fee plus intimation charges and GST).

Selection Process Stages

The selection framework follows a three-stage competitive model:

1. Phase 1 Preliminary Examination: 100 objective questions covering English Language (30 marks), Reasoning Ability (35 marks), and Quantitative Aptitude (35 marks) for 60 minutes with sectional timing.

2. Phase 2 Main Examination: 250 objective questions worth 250 marks plus a descriptive English test (Essay, Precis, Comprehension) worth 30 marks.

3. Interview: Candidates qualifying the Main examination appear for personal interviews conducted at company centres.

Step-by-Step Online Application Guide

Follow these steps to submit your application on the official portal:

1. Visit nationalinsurance.nic.co.in and navigate to the Recruitment section.

2. Click on Recruitment of 321 Administrative Officers (Scale-I) 2026.

3. Complete new registration by entering your basic contact details and email address.

4. Upload your scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per prescribed dimensions.

5. Fill educational qualification scores and select your preferred exam centre cities.

6. Pay the application fee through the integrated payment gateway and print your submitted confirmation receipt.