National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) Administrative Officer (AO) Recruitment 2026-27

Vacancies

• Total: 321 Scale‑I Officer posts
  • 200 Generalist Officers
  • 121 Specialist Officers (Finance, Legal, Information Technology, Automobile Engineering, Risk Engineering, Company Secretary, Agriculture)

Application Window

• Start: 08 October 2026
• End: 28 October 2026
• Application fee: Pay online (bank charges borne by candidate). Fee is non‑refundable.

Exam Schedule

• Phase‑I Preliminary Examination: 17 November 2026 (online, 60 min, 100 marks)
• Phase‑II Main Examination: 22 December 2026 (online, 30 min English Descriptive Test, 30 marks)
• Final Merit List
• Pre‑Employment Medical Examination

Selection Process

1. Phase‑I Preliminary Examination – 100 marks, 60 min, separate time limits per section. Candidates must qualify in each section. Approximately 15× the number of vacancies may be shortlisted for Phase‑II.
2. Phase‑II Main Examination – Includes a 30‑mark English Descriptive Test (qualifying only). Marks from this test are not counted for shortlisting.
3. Interview – Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview.
4. Final Merit List – Based on cumulative scores.
5. Medical Examination – Pre‑employment.

Eligibility

• Age: Calculated as on 01 October 2026. Relaxation may be cumulative up to a maximum of 45 years.
• Education: Must hold a recognised Indian university degree (UG/PG) approved by UGC or a recognised institute approved by AICTE, as applicable, as of 01 October 2026.
• Reservation: PwBD reservation applicable horizontally as specified.
• Candidates may apply for only one discipline.

Salary & Benefits

• Starting basic pay: ₹82,485 per month.
• Benefits: New Pension Scheme (PFRDA), Gratuity, Leave Travel Subsidy, Medical Benefits, Group Personal Accident Insurance, company or leased accommodation as per norms.

Important Notes

• Vacancies are provisional and may change.
• Candidates should regularly check the NICL recruitment section for updates.
• Penalty for wrong answers: ¼ of the marks for each wrong answer in objective tests. No penalty for unanswered questions.