NICL Administrative Officer (AO) Recruitment 2026 Notification Released for 321 Posts; Apply Online

NICL Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026: National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has released the official recruitment notification for Administrative Officers (Generalists and Specialists) in Scale-I. A total of 321 vacancies have been announced across various disciplines. The NICL AO Recruitment 2026 notification was released on 07 October 2026.

Eligible candidates can apply online from 08 October 2026. The online application process will remain open until 28 October 2026.

This recruitment offers a good career opportunity for graduates as well as candidates with professional qualifications in specialized fields to join the public sector insurance industry. Selected candidates will receive a competitive salary along with allowances and other benefits as per NICL rules.

Candidates should carefully check the eligibility criteria, post-wise educational qualifications and selection process before submitting the online application form.

• Download NICL AO 2026 Short Notification PDF
• Download NICL AO 2026 Official Notification PDF

NICL AO Recruitment 2026 Overview

Recruitment Organization	National Insurance Company Limited (NICL)
Post Name	Administrative Officer (Generalist & Specialist) (Scale-I)
Total Vacancy	321
Pay Scale	Basic Pay Rs. 82,485/- (Total emoluments approx. Rs. 1,14,000/- per month)
Job Location	All India
Last Date to Apply	28 October 2026
Mode of Application	Online
Category	NICL AO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Official Website	nationalinsurance.nic.co.in

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 08 October 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 28 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM
• Admit Card: Available before the respective examination date
• Phase-I Exam Date: 17 November 2026
• Phase-II Exam Date: 22 December 2026

Application Fees

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹1,000/-
• SC / ST / PH: ₹250/-
• Payment Mode: Online

Age Limit Details

• Age Limit: 21 to 30 years
• Age Limit as on: 01 October 2026
• Age relaxation will be provided as per the applicable rules.

Educational Qualification

• Generalist: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks. For SC/ST candidates, the minimum is 55%.
• Finance (CA & CMA): Qualified CA/CMA or B.Com/M.Com with at least 60% marks. For SC/ST candidates, the minimum is 55%.
• Legal: LLB degree with at least 60% marks. For SC/ST candidates, the minimum is 55%.
• Information Technology: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology or MCA with at least 60% marks. For SC/ST candidates, the minimum is 55%.
• Automobile Engineers: B.E./B.Tech in Automobile Engineering or B.E./B.Tech in any engineering branch with at least one-year Diploma in Automobile Engineering. Candidates must meet the prescribed marks requirement of 60% (55% for SC/ST).
• Risk Engineers: Degree in the relevant engineering field.
• Company Secretary: Qualified Company Secretary (CS).
• Agriculture: Degree in Agricultural Science.

Vacancy Total : 321 Posts

Discipline	Total Vacancies
Generalist	200
Finance (CA & CMA)	20
Legal	20
Information Technology	11
Automobile Engineers	20
Risk Engineers	28
Company Secretary	02
Agriculture	20

Pay Scale Details

• Starting Basic Pay: ₹82,485 per month
• Pay Scale: ₹82,485-4,050(14)-₹1,39,185-4,390(4)-₹1,56,745
• Approximate Total Emoluments: ₹1,14,000 per month

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected through the following stages:

• Phase-I Written Examination
• Phase-II Written Examination
• Personal Interview
• Medical Examination
• Document Verification

How to Apply for NICL AO Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the online application process for NICL AO Recruitment 2026:

• Visit the official NICL website and open the Recruitment section.
• Find and click on the Apply Online link for Administrative Officers (Scale-I) Recruitment 2026.
• Complete the registration process by entering your basic details, mobile number and email ID.
• Fill in the application form with your educational qualifications, personal details and category information.
• Upload the required documents, including your photograph, signature and left thumb impression, in the prescribed format.
• Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment options.
• Carefully check all the information entered in the application form before submitting it.
• Submit the application form and save the confirmation page.
• Download and keep a printout of the final application form for future reference.

NICL AO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link

Short Notification PDF	Click Here
Check Official Notification PDF (Soon)	Click Here
Apply Online (From 8.10.2026)	Click Here

FAQs for NICL AO Recruitment 2026

• Q1. Which organization is conducting the NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
• The recruitment is being conducted by National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) to fill Administrative Officer (Generalist and Specialist) posts in 2026.
• Q2. How many vacancies have been announced?
• NICL has announced a total of 321 vacancies for Administrative Officers (Generalist and Specialist) in Scale-I.
• Q3. What are the application dates?
• The online application process will start on 08 October 2026. The last date to submit the application form is 28 October 2026.
• Q4. What is the educational qualification required for NICL AO posts?
• The required qualification depends on the post. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or the relevant professional qualification as specified for the particular discipline in the official notification.
• Q5. What is the age limit for NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
• Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as on 01 October 2026. Age relaxation will be available to eligible candidates as per the applicable rules.
• Q6. What is the salary of a selected NICL Administrative Officer?
• Selected candidates will receive a starting basic pay of ₹82,485 per month in the prescribed pay scale. The approximate total monthly emoluments are ₹1,14,000, including applicable allowances and benefits.