National Insurance Company Limited has released the NICL AO Recruitment 2026 notice for 321 Administrative Officer posts in Scale I. As per the recruitment notice on nationalinsurance.nic.co.in, online registration opens on 8 October 2026 and closes on 28 October 2026. The job suits candidates aged 21 to 30 years as of 1 October 2026. It offers an officer post in a government insurance company.
The notice lists 321 vacancies, with 121 Specialist posts in seven disciplines and 200 Generalist posts. A discipline-wise breakdown and a comparison with the 2025 recruitment follow. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official National Insurance Company Limited recruitment notice for 321 Administrative Officers (Scale I).
Last verified: 7 October 2026.
National Insurance Company Limited is recruiting 321 Administrative Officers (Generalist and Specialist) in Scale I. The last date to apply online is 28 October 2026 at nationalinsurance.nic.co.in. The online examination has two phases, with Phase I on 17 November 2026 and Phase II on 22 December 2026.
Quick Summary of NICL Administrative Officer 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Insurance Company Limited |
| Post | Administrative Officer (Generalist and Specialist), Scale I |
| Total Vacancy | 321 (Specialist 121, Generalist 200) |
| Salary | Starting basic pay ₹82,485 |
| Total Pay | About ₹1,14,000 per month in Metropolitan Centres |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligibility | Age 21 to 30 years as on 1 October 2026, relaxation as applicable |
| Selection Process | Online examination, Phase I and Phase II |
| Last Date | 28 October 2026 |
About National Insurance Company Limited
National Insurance Company Limited is a Government of India undertaking. Its recruitment notice carries the line Trusted since 1906. The registered and head office is at Premises No. 18-0374, Plot No. CBD-81, New Town, Kolkata – 700156. The Corporate Identification Number of the company is U10200WB1906GOI001713. The NICL AO Recruitment 2026 notice covers 321 Scale I officer posts in Generalist and Specialist streams. Candidates can also check other government jobs on the site.
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NICL AO 2026 vs 2025: What Has Changed
The company last recruited Administrative Officers in 2025 for 266 posts.
| Detail | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total posts | 321 | 266 |
| Specialist posts | 121 | 96 |
| Generalist posts | 200 | 170 |
| Starting basic pay | ₹82,485 | ₹50,925 |
| Total pay, metro centres | About ₹1,14,000 | About ₹90,000 |
The NICL AO Recruitment 2026 notice adds 55 posts to the 2025 total. Specialist posts rise by 25 and Generalist posts by 30. The starting basic pay is ₹31,560 higher. Total pay in metro centres is about ₹24,000 higher per month.
Risk Engineers (28 posts), Company Secretaries (2 posts) and Agriculture (20 posts) are new Specialist disciplines in 2026. The 2025 notice had 14 Doctors (MBBS) posts, and the 2026 notice has none. IT posts fall from 20 to 11, and the 2026 figure includes backlog posts.
Added context from the 2025 notification, not part of the 2026 notice. The differences are worked out from the figures printed in both. Confirm in the detailed 2026 notification.
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Important Dates
The NICL AO Recruitment 2026 schedule runs from 8 October 2026 to 22 December 2026. The 2026 registration window lasts 21 days, compared with 22 days in 2025.
| Event | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Registration opens | 8 October 2026 | 12 June 2025 |
| Last date to apply | 28 October 2026 | 3 July 2025 |
| Phase I online exam | 17 November 2026 | 20 July 2025 (tentative) |
| Phase II online exam | 22 December 2026 | 31 August 2025 (tentative) |
| Age cut-off date | 1 October 2026 | 1 May 2025 |
The NICL AO Recruitment 2026 notice states both exam dates as fixed dates, while the 2025 notice called them tentative. Candidates get 20 days between the last date and Phase I in 2026, against 17 days in 2025. Phase II follows Phase I after 35 days, against 42 days in 2025.
Added context from the 2025 notification, not part of the 2026 notice. The day counts are worked out from the printed dates.
NICL AO Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details and Salary
The notice lists one Generalist group and seven Specialist disciplines. All posts are in Scale I.
Discipline-wise vacancies
| Discipline | Scale | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance (CA & CMA) | Scale I | 20 | 21 |
| Legal | Scale I | 20 | 20 |
| Information Technology | Scale I | 11 (incl. backlog) | 20 |
| Automobile Engineers | Scale I | 20 | 21 |
| Risk Engineers | Scale I | 28 | New |
| Company Secretaries | Scale I | 2 | New |
| Agriculture | Scale I | 20 | New |
| Doctors (MBBS) | Scale I | 0 | 14 |
| Total Specialist | 121 | 96 | |
| Generalist | Scale I | 200 | 170 |
| Total | 321 | 266 |
The 2025 counts include backlog posts for Doctors (MBBS), 4, Finance, 1, and Automobile Engineers, 1.
Salary and pay scale
| Detail | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting basic pay | ₹82,485 | ₹50,925 |
| Top of scale | ₹1,56,745 | ₹96,765 |
| Total pay, metro centres | About ₹1,14,000 | About ₹90,000 |
The 2026 pay scale reads 82485-4050(14)-139185-4390(4)-156745. It has 14 increments of ₹4,050, followed by 4 increments of ₹4,390. The 2025 scale read 50925-2500(14)-85925-2710(4)-96765.
The NICL AO Recruitment 2026 notice gives one pay scale for all posts. Allowances are paid as admissible under the company rules in force.
Category-wise split in 2025
The 2025 notice used five categories. These are Unreserved (UR), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
- Specialist, 96 posts: UR 36, OBC 29, SC 15, ST 7, EWS 9
- Generalist, 170 posts: UR 68, OBC 47, SC 26, ST 12, EWS 17
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), within these totals: 5 Specialist posts and 4 Generalist posts
Added context from the 2025 notification, not part of the 2026 notice. The category split for NICL AO Recruitment 2026 will come with the detailed notification.
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Eligibility
The short notice gives the age limit and refers candidates to the website for further details.
Age limit
The NICL AO Recruitment 2026 notice sets an age of 21 to 30 years as on 1 October 2026. Relaxation applies as per the notice. Worked out with the 2025 method, a candidate must be born between 2 October 1996 and 1 October 2005 (both dates inclusive). The age calculator tool can check a date of birth against this cut-off.
The 2025 notice gave this relaxation in the upper age limit.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes | 5 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
| Ex-servicemen and eligible commissioned officers | 5 years |
| Defence personnel disabled in operations | 3 years |
| Confirmed employees of public sector general insurance companies | 8 years |
Relaxation adds up across categories, up to a maximum age of 45 years. OBC candidates in the creamy layer get no relaxation and apply as General.
Educational qualification
The 2025 notice set these degrees for the five disciplines that continue in 2026.
| Discipline | Degree in 2025 |
|---|---|
| Legal | Graduate or Post Graduate in Law |
| Finance | Chartered Accountant (ICAI) or Cost Accountant (ICWA), or B.Com / M.Com |
| Information Technology | B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech in Computer Science or IT, or MCA |
| Automobile Engineers | Engineering degree in Automobile Engineering, or any engineering branch plus a diploma in Automobile Engineering of at least one year |
| Generalist | Graduate or Post Graduate in any stream |
Each discipline needs at least 60% marks in either degree examination, and 55% for SC and ST candidates. The 2026 notice labels Finance as CA and CMA, while the 2025 notice also accepted B.Com or M.Com. The detailed 2026 notification will set the degree for every discipline, including the new ones.
Added context from the 2025 notification, not part of the 2026 notice. The age window is worked out from the 2026 age and cut-off date. Confirm the NICL AO Recruitment 2026 details in the detailed notification.
Selection Process
The 2026 notice names an online examination in two phases. The NICL AO Recruitment 2026 dates are 17 November 2026 for Phase I and 22 December 2026 for Phase II. The 2025 notice used these stages.
- Phase I: preliminary online exam for all disciplines.
- Phase II main online exam, with an objective test of 250 marks.
- Phase II descriptive test of 30 marks, typed on the computer. It is qualifying only.
- Interview for shortlisted candidates.
- Final merit list, with Main Exam objective marks and interview marks in an 80:20 ratio.
Phase I pattern in 2025
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
Each section is timed separately, and candidates must pass every section. The company shortlisted about 15 times the number of vacancies for Phase II, subject to availability.
Phase II objective pattern in 2025
| Section | Generalist | Specialist |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 50 Q, 40 min | 40 Q, 35 min |
| English Language | 50 Q, 40 min | 40 Q, 30 min |
| General Awareness | 50 Q, 30 min | 40 Q, 20 min |
| Computer Knowledge | 50 Q, 30 min | 40 Q, 25 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 Q, 40 min | 40 Q, 35 min |
| Technical and professional | None | 50 Q, 35 min |
| Total | 250 marks, 180 min | 250 marks, 180 min |
The descriptive test lasts 30 minutes. Essay, précis and comprehension carry 10 marks each. Its marks do not count in the final merit. Wrong answers in the objective tests lose one-fourth of the marks, and blank answers carry no penalty. Ties in final merit went to the higher interview marks, then to the older candidate.
Added context from the 2025 notification, not part of the 2026 notice. Confirm the 2026 pattern in the detailed notification.
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Exam Centres for North Bengal, Sikkim and North East Candidates
The 2025 notice listed provisional centres. These were the centres in this region.
| Region | Phase I in 2025 | Phase II in 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| West Bengal | Kolkata/Greater Kolkata, Siliguri, Asansol | Kolkata/Greater Kolkata |
| Sikkim | Gangtok | Not listed |
| Assam | Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar, Jorhat | Guwahati |
| Other North East | Naharlagun, Imphal, Shillong, Aizawl, Kohima, Dimapur, Agartala | Not listed |
Phase II had fewer centres than Phase I in 2025. Candidates from North Bengal and Sikkim could reach Kolkata or Guwahati by rail or road.
Added context from the 2025 notification, not part of the 2026 notice. The centre list for NICL AO Recruitment 2026 will come with the call letters.
Application Fee
The NICL AO Recruitment 2026 short notice directs candidates to the website for payment details. The 2025 fee was as follows.
| Category | Fee in 2025 |
|---|---|
| SC, ST and PwBD | ₹250 (including GST), intimation charges only |
| All other candidates | ₹1,000 (including GST), application fee with intimation charges |
Payment was online by debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, cash card or mobile wallet. Candidates paid any transaction charges. The fee was not refundable.
Added context from the 2025 notification, not part of the 2026 notice. Confirm the 2026 fee in the detailed notification.
Service Conditions in the 2025 Notice
- Probation lasted one year from joining. It could be extended twice by six months each time, up to one year.
- Officers had to pass the non-life Licentiate Examination of the Insurance Institute of India during probation to be confirmed.
- Selected candidates gave an undertaking to serve for at least four years, including probation.
- Officers could be posted anywhere in India. The minimum stay at the first posting was 5 years.
- Specialist officers could be required to continue in their specialisation for at least 10 years.
Added context from the 2025 notification, not part of the 2026 notice. These terms may change in NICL AO Recruitment 2026.
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How to Apply Online for NICL AO 2026
Online registration for the NICL AO Recruitment 2026 notice opens on 8 October 2026 and closes on 28 October 2026. The short notice directs candidates to the recruitment page on nationalinsurance.nic.co.in for the application mode and payment details. The steps below follow the 2025 process.
- Open nationalinsurance.nic.co.in and click Apply Online.
- Click here for New Registration and enter name, contact details and email ID.
- Note the provisional registration number and password shown on screen. An email and an SMS also carry them.
- Fill in the form. Use Save and Next to store progress.
- Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- Preview the form, then click Complete Registration. No changes are allowed after this step.
- Pay the fee online and click Submit. An e-receipt confirms the payment.
A candidate can apply for one discipline only. If a candidate files more than one application, only the latest completed application counts, and the fee for the others is forfeited.
Documents to keep ready
The photo and signature resizer tool can fit files to the 2025 size limits.
- Photograph of 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm, 200 × 230 pixels preferred, 20 to 50 KB.
- Signature in black ink on white paper, not in capital letters.
- Left thumb impression in black or blue ink, JPG or JPEG, 240 × 240 pixels, 20 to 50 KB.
- Handwritten declaration in English, not in capital letters, JPG or JPEG, 800 × 400 pixels, 50 to 100 KB.
- A personal email ID and mobile number kept active for the whole process.
Added context from the 2025 notification, not part of the 2026 notice. Confirm the steps and file sizes for NICL AO Recruitment 2026.
Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| NICL recruitment page for 2026 notice and online application | Apply online at nationalinsurance.nic.co.in |
| Call letters for the online exams | Latest admit card updates |
Should you apply?
The NICL AO Recruitment 2026 notice suits candidates aged 21 to 30 years with a degree for one of the eight groups. The pay scale is larger than in 2025, and the post count is larger.
Generalist posts will draw the widest field, since a graduate in any stream applied in 2025. Small disciplines such as Company Secretaries, with 2 posts, leave very few seats. Risk Engineers, with 28 posts, form the largest Specialist group.
The 2025 terms carried a four-year service bond, a five-year minimum stay at the first posting and a probation exam. Candidates should read the detailed 2026 notification for these terms before applying. Other latest jobs across India are listed on the site for candidates outside the age band.
Candidates who meet the age band and hold the right degree should apply for NICL AO Recruitment 2026 before 28 October 2026. Apply only through the official website and never pay anyone for a government job.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 28 October 2026. Online registration opens on 8 October 2026 on nationalinsurance.nic.co.in.
What is the salary of a NICL Administrative Officer?
The starting basic pay is ₹82,485 in the scale 82485-4050(14)-139185-4390(4)-156745. Total pay is about ₹1,14,000 per month in Metropolitan Centres, with allowances as admissible under company rules.
Can a candidate apply for more than one discipline in NICL AO Recruitment 2026?
No. The 2025 notice allowed one discipline only. Where a candidate filed several applications, only the latest completed one counted, and the other fees were forfeited. The detailed 2026 notification will confirm the rule.
What happens if an officer leaves NICL during the bond period?
In 2025, an officer who left within the four-year bond owed damages of one year’s gross salary, reduced for the service rendered. The amount was based on the salary paid in the probation year. The bond needed two sureties who were not blood relatives. Resigning during probation meant repaying the gross salary received plus ₹25,000 towards training costs.
Added context from the 2025 notification, not part of the 2026 notice. Confirm the 2026 terms in the detailed notification.
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