National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has announced NICL AO Recruitment 2026 for 321 Administrative Officer (Scale-I) vacancies. The recruitment includes Generalist as well as Specialist posts in Finance, Legal, Information Technology, Automobile Engineering, Risk Engineering, Company Secretary and Agriculture.
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 08 October 2026 to 28 October 2026.
NICL AO Recruitment 2026 – Post Name & Vacancies
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Administrative Officer – Generalist | 200 |
| Finance – CA & CMA | 20 |
| Legal | 20 |
| Information Technology | 11 |
| Automobile Engineers | 20 |
| Risk Engineers | 28 |
| Company Secretaries | 2 |
| Agriculture | 20 |
| Total | 321 |
The 11 IT vacancies include the notified backlog vacancy.
NICL AO Recruitment 2026 – Job Location
Selected candidates may be posted at NICL offices and branches anywhere in India, depending on the company’s requirements.
There is no separate location-wise vacancy distribution mentioned for these 321 posts.
NICL AO Recruitment 2026 – Salary
All selected Administrative Officers will be appointed in Scale-I.
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹82,485 per month
- Pay Scale: ₹82,485 – ₹1,56,745
- Approximate Monthly Emoluments: ₹1,14,000 in metropolitan centres
Employees will also receive applicable allowances and benefits according to NICL rules.
NICL AO Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
Candidates should be between:
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age calculated as on: 01 October 2026
Upper-age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and other eligible categories according to Government rules.
NICL AO Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification required for their selected Generalist or Specialist discipline. Applicants can apply for only one discipline under this recruitment.
NICL AO Recruitment 2026 – Educational Qualification
Generalist: Graduation or Post Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 60% marks. SC/ST/PwBD candidates require at least 55% marks.
Finance: CA/CMA along with the prescribed Graduation or Post Graduation qualification.
Legal: Graduate or Post Graduate Degree in Law.
Information Technology: BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology, or MCA.
Automobile Engineering: Engineering qualification in Automobile Engineering or other eligible engineering qualification with the prescribed Automobile Engineering diploma.
Risk Engineering: BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech in an eligible Engineering discipline.
Company Secretary: ACS/FCS qualification from ICSI along with the required degree.
Agriculture: Degree/Post Graduation in Agriculture, Agricultural Biotechnology, Agricultural Engineering or another notified eligible discipline.
Candidates should check the official notification for detailed discipline-wise qualification requirements.
NICL AO Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Phase-I Preliminary Examination
- Phase-II Main Examination
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination as applicable
The Phase-I Exam is scheduled for 17 November 2026, while the Phase-II Exam is scheduled for 22 December 2026.
NICL AO Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹250 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹1,000 |
Applicable GST and transaction charges may apply as mentioned in the official notification.
NICL AO Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 07 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 08 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 October 2026 |
| Phase-I Exam | 17 November 2026 |
| Phase-II Exam | 22 December 2026 |
NICL AO Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | NICL AO Generalist & Specialist Scale-I Notification 2026 |
| Apply Online | Available through NICL Recruitment Section |
| Official Website | nationalinsurance.nic.co.in |
| Recruitment Page | National Insurance Company Recruitment Section |
NICL AO Recruitment 2026 – How to Apply
- Visit the official NICL website.
- Open the Recruitment section.
- Select Administrative Officers Recruitment 2026.
- Click the online application link.
- Complete the registration process.
- Enter personal, educational and category details.
- Select the appropriate Generalist or Specialist discipline.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form before 28 October 2026 and save a copy for reference.
NICL AO Recruitment 2026 – Last Date to Apply
The last date to apply online for NICL Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026 is 28 October 2026.