National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), a Government of India undertaking headquartered in Kolkata, has released the NICL AO Recruitment 2026 notice for 321 Administrative Officer (Generalist & Specialist) Scale-I posts. There are 200 Generalist and 121 Specialist vacancies in Finance, Legal, IT, Automobile Engineering, Risk Engineering, Company Secretary and Agriculture. Candidates aged 21 to 30 years can apply online from 8 October to 28 October 2026 at nationalinsurance.nic.co.in.
The Phase-I exam will be held on 17 November 2026 and Phase-II on 22 December 2026. Selected officers get a starting basic pay of Rs 82,485, with total pay of about Rs 1,14,000 per month in metro cities.
NICL AO Notification 2026 Out
NICL has published a short notice for the AO recruitment; the detailed NICL AO Notification 2026 with eligibility, fee and exam pattern will be on nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/recruitment when registration opens on 8 October 2026. The notice states the vacancies, age limit, pay scale and exam dates.
NICL AO Recruitment 2026 Overview
NICL will select Administrative Officers through a two-phase online exam (Phase-I and Phase-II), followed by an interview as in previous cycles. Here are the key highlights.
| NICL AO Recruitment 2026 | Overview |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) |
| Post Name | Administrative Officer (Generalist & Specialist), Scale-I |
| Total Vacancies | 321 (Generalist 200, Specialist 121) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 8 October to 28 October 2026 |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years (as on 1 October 2026) |
| Phase-I Exam | 17 November 2026 |
| Phase-II Exam | 22 December 2026 |
| Starting Basic Pay | Rs 82,485 |
| Total Pay (Metro) | About Rs 1,14,000 per month |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website | nationalinsurance.nic.co.in |
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NICL AO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
NICL AO online registration runs from 8 to 28 October 2026. The Phase-I exam is on 17 November and Phase-II on 22 December 2026.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| NICL AO Short Notice | October 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 8 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Register & Pay Fee | 28 October 2026 |
| Phase-I Online Exam | 17 November 2026 |
| Phase-II Online Exam | 22 December 2026 |
| Interview | To be announced |
NICL AO Vacancy 2026
NICL has announced 321 tentative vacancies: 200 for Generalists and 121 for Specialists. Risk Engineers have the most Specialist posts at 28.
| Discipline | Vacancies (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Finance (CA & CMA) | 20 |
| Legal | 20 |
| Information Technology | 11 (including backlog) |
| Automobile Engineers | 20 |
| Risk Engineers | 28 |
| Company Secretaries | 2 |
| Agriculture | 20 |
| Total Specialist | 121 |
| Generalist | 200 |
| Grand Total | 321 |
The category-wise break-up (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, UR and PwBD) will be given in the detailed notification.
NICL AO Eligibility Criteria 2026
The age limit below is from the official notice. Educational qualifications are based on the previous NICL AO recruitment and will be confirmed in the detailed notification.
NICL AO Age Limit 2026
Candidates must be 21 to 30 years old as on 1 October 2026, with relaxation as per Government rules.
| Category | Age Relaxation (expected) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years (plus category relaxation) |
NICL AO Educational Qualification (Expected)
| Discipline | Expected Qualification |
|---|---|
| Generalist | Graduation / Post-Graduation in any discipline with at least 60% (55% for SC/ST) |
| Finance | Chartered Accountant (ICAI) or Cost & Management Accountant (ICMAI), with graduation |
| Legal | Graduate / Post-Graduate in Law with at least 60% (55% for SC/ST) |
| Information Technology | B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in IT/CS or MCA with at least 60% (55% for SC/ST) |
| Automobile Engineers | B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Automobile Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with Automobile diploma/experience |
| Risk Engineers | B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in relevant engineering branches |
| Company Secretaries | Associate / Fellow member of ICSI |
| Agriculture | B.Sc./M.Sc. in Agriculture or related fields with at least 60% (55% for SC/ST) |
NICL AO Apply Online 2026
The NICL AO Online Form 2026 can be filled at nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/recruitment from 8 to 28 October 2026.
Steps to Apply Online for NICL AO Recruitment 2026
- Visit nationalinsurance.nic.co.in and open the Recruitment section.
- Click the NICL AO 2026 (Generalist & Specialist) Apply Online link.
- Click New Registration and enter your name, mobile number and email ID. Note your registration number and password.
- Log in and fill in personal, educational and discipline details.
- Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future use.
NICL AO Apply Online Link 2026 – Active from 8 October 2026
NICL AO Application Fee 2026
The short notice does not mention the fee. In the previous NICL AO recruitment, the fee was as below; the 2026 fee will be confirmed in the detailed notification.
| Category | Application Fee (Expected) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs 1,000 (incl. GST) |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs 250 (intimation charges only) |
The fee is paid online by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
NICL AO Selection Process & Exam Pattern 2026
The official notice confirms an online exam in two phases. As in the previous cycle, the selection is expected to have three stages:
- Phase-I: Preliminary Exam (17 November 2026) – qualifying, for shortlisting.
- Phase-II: Main Exam (22 December 2026) – objective and descriptive tests.
- Interview – final selection based on Phase-II and interview marks.
NICL AO Phase-I Exam Pattern (Expected)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
In previous cycles there was a 0.25-mark penalty for each wrong answer. The Phase-II pattern differs for Generalists and Specialists and will be given in the detailed notification.
NICL AO Salary 2026
NICL AOs start at a basic pay of Rs 82,485 in the scale below, plus allowances as per company rules. Total pay is about Rs 1,14,000 per month in metropolitan centres.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Administrative Officer (Scale-I) |
| Pay Scale | Rs 82,485 – 4,050 (14) – 1,39,185 – 4,390 (4) – 1,56,745 |
| Starting Basic Pay | Rs 82,485 |
| Approx. Total Pay (Metro) | Rs 1,14,000 per month |
NICL AO Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
There are 321 tentative vacancies: 200 Generalist and 121 Specialist Administrative Officer (Scale-I) posts.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for NICL AO 2026?
The last date for online registration is 28 October 2026.
Q3. When is the NICL AO exam 2026?
The Phase-I online exam is on 17 November 2026, and Phase-II is on 22 December 2026.
Q4. What is the age limit for NICL AO 2026?
The age limit is 21 to 30 years as on 1 October 2026, with relaxation as per rules.
Q5. What is the salary of NICL AO?
The starting basic pay is Rs 82,485, and total pay is about Rs 1,14,000 per month in metro cities.
Q6. Which specialist disciplines are included in NICL AO 2026?
Finance (CA & CMA), Legal, IT, Automobile Engineers, Risk Engineers, Company Secretaries and Agriculture.
Q7. What is the official website for NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
The official website is nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/recruitment.
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