NICL AO Recruitment 2026 – 321 Administrative Officer Posts, Apply Online by 28 Oct

📢 National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has issued a short notice for the recruitment of 321 Administrative Officers (Scale-I) across Generalist and Specialist disciplines. Online applications will open on 8 October 2026 and close on 28 October 2026, with the Phase-I exam planned for 17 November 2026.

Table of Contents

• Overview


• Vacancy Details


• Eligibility Criteria


• Important Dates


• Application Fee


• How to Apply


• Selection Process


• Salary & Benefits


• Important Links

Overview

National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) is inviting online applications for the post of Administrative Officer (Scale-I) in Generalist and Specialist streams. This is one of the biggest officer-level recruitment drives in the public sector insurance space this year, offering a starting basic pay of Rs 82,485 per month. Candidates should apply only through the online mode; no other mode of application will be accepted.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

The required qualification varies by discipline:

Age limit: candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as on 1 October 2026. Relaxation in the upper age limit applies as per government rules. Detailed discipline-wise terms will be published in the full notification when applications open.

Important Dates

Application Fee

How to Apply

1. Visit the official NICL website at nationalinsurance.nic.co.in.


2. Read the Administrative Officer (Generalist & Specialist) Scale-I Recruitment 2026 notification carefully.


3. Once the application link is active, click on the online registration link.


4. Enter your personal, educational and other required details.


5. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format and size.


6. Pay the application fee online as applicable.


7. Verify all details carefully and submit the form.


8. Save a printout or PDF copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Selection Process

The selection process has five stages:

1. Phase-I Online Examination


2. Phase-II Online Examination


3. Personal Interview


4. Medical Examination


5. Document Verification

Phase-I exam pattern: English Language (30 questions, 30 marks, 20 minutes), Reasoning Ability (35 questions, 35 marks, 20 minutes) and Quantitative Aptitude (35 questions, 35 marks, 20 minutes) – a total of 100 questions for 100 marks in 1 hour.

Salary & Benefits

Important Links

• Apply Online: https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/


• Official Website: https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/