National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has officially released the recruitment notification for 321 Administrative Officer (Generalist & Specialist) Scale-I positions across India. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official website between 08 October 2026 and 28 October 2026.
📌 NICL AO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) |
| Post Name | Administrative Officer (Scale-I) - Generalist & Specialist |
| Total Vacancies | 321 Posts (200 Generalist, 121 Specialist) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Category | Central PSU / Insurance Jobs |
| Job Location | All India Posting |
| Official Website | nationalinsurance.nic.co.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed Notification Released | 07 October 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 08 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28 October 2026 |
| Application Fee Payment Window | 08 October to 28 October 2026 |
| Phase-I Preliminary Exam Date | 17 November 2026 |
| Phase-II Main Exam Date | 22 December 2026 |
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee Details |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD Candidates | ₹250 (Intimation Charges only, inclusive of GST) |
| General / OBC / EWS / All Other Candidates | ₹1,000 (Application Fee + Intimation Charges + GST) |
| Payment Mode | Online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, or UPI |
⏳ Age Limit & Relaxations (as on 01/10/2026)
Candidates must be aged between 21 to 30 years as on 01 October 2026. The candidate must have been born not earlier than 02 October 1996 and not later than 01 October 2005.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (General / EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 Years |
🎓 Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria
Candidates require minimum 60% aggregate marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) in their qualifying degree as on 01 October 2026.
| Discipline | Vacancies | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Generalist Officers | 200 | Graduate or Post Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University. |
| Finance (CA & CMA) | 20 | Chartered Accountant (ICAI) / CMA + Graduation/PG in any stream. |
| Legal | 20 | Graduation or Post Graduation in Law (LLB / LLM) from a recognized University. |
| Information Technology | 11 | B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in CS/IT or MCA degree. |
| Automobile Engineering | 20 | Degree/PG in Automobile Engg OR any Engg degree with 1-year Automobile Diploma. |
| Risk Engineers | 28 | Degree or Post Graduate in Engineering (disciplines other than IT/Automobile). |
| Company Secretaries | 02 | ACS/FCS certification from ICSI + Graduation/PG in any stream. |
| Agriculture | 20 | 4-year Bachelor's or PG degree in Agriculture / Agri Biotechnology / Agri Engineering. |
💼 Salary & Emoluments
Selected candidates join as Administrative Officer (Scale-I):
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹82,485 per month.
- Pay Scale: ₹82485-4050(14)-139185-4390(4)-156745.
- Gross Emoluments: Approximately ₹1,14,000 per month in metropolitan centres.
- Perks & Allowances: NPS pension benefits, Gratuity, LTC, Comprehensive Medical Cover, Group Personal Accident Insurance, and Leased Housing Accommodations.
🏆 Selection Process
- Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (Objective online test to shortlist candidates).
- Phase-II: Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive online test).
- Phase-III: Personal Interview (Conducted for candidates who clear Phase-II cutoffs).
- Final Merit List & Pre-Employment Medical Test (Based on Mains + Interview scores).
📝 Step-by-Step How to Apply
- Visit the official portal at nationalinsurance.nic.co.in and click on the "Recruitment" section.
- Open the link "Apply Online for Recruitment of 321 Administrative Officers (Scale-I) 2026".
- Click on "Click here for New Registration" and enter basic details such as Name, Email, and Mobile Number.
- Log in with your provisional Registration Number and Password to fill in personal and educational information.
- Upload scanned images of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and hand-written declaration.
- Verify the application preview thoroughly before submitting.
- Pay the requisite fee via the online payment gateway.
- Download and print the completed confirmation page for future reference.
🔗 Important Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Online Application Portal | Apply Online Here |
| Detailed Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official NICL Website | nationalinsurance.nic.co.in |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the last date to apply online for NICL AO 2026?
The online application portal for NICL AO recruitment closes on 28 October 2026.
2. What is the minimum qualification percentage required for Generalist posts?
Candidates must have secured at least 60% aggregate marks in Graduation or Post Graduation (55% for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates).
3. What is the prescribed age limit for NICL Administrative Officer?
Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as on 01 October 2026. Standard age relaxations apply for reserved categories.
Disclaimer: Information provided above is based on official notification releases. Candidates are strongly advised to verify all terms and specifications from the official notification on the NICL portal before submitting applications.