Description
The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has released the short notification for NICL AO Recruitment 2026 for 321 Administrative Officer (Scale-I) posts under Generalist and Specialist categories. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official NICL website from October 8, 2026, to October 28, 2026.
As per the short notification, the Phase-I Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be conducted on November 17, 2026, while the Phase-II Main Examination will be held on December 22, 2026. The detailed recruitment notification is expected to be released along with the commencement of the online application process.
NICL AO Recruitment 2026: Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
Recruiting Body | National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) |
Post Name | Administrative Officer (AO) Scale-I |
Total Vacancies | 321 |
Generalist Posts | 200 |
Specialist Posts | 121 |
Application Start Date | October 8, 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | October 28, 2026 |
Phase-I Prelims Exam | November 17, 2026 |
Phase-II Mains Exam | December 22, 2026 |
Pay Scale | Rs 82,485 per month |
Approx. Gross/In-Hand Salary | Around Rs 1,14,000 |
Official Website | nationalinsurance.nic.co.in |
NICL AO Recruitment 2026 Notification
NICL has initially released a short notification for the recruitment of Administrative Officers (Scale-I). The detailed notification is expected to be released on October 8, 2026, when the online application process begins.
The detailed notification will contain information regarding post-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, specialist disciplines, selection process, examination pattern and other important conditions. Candidates should read the detailed notification carefully before applying.
NICL AO Vacancy 2026
A total of 321 Administrative Officer vacancies have been announced. These include both Generalist and Specialist posts.
| Post Category | Vacancies |
Generalist | 200 |
Specialist | 121 |
Total | 321 |
NICL AO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
Online Application Starts | October 8, 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | October 28, 2026 |
Phase-I Preliminary Exam | November 17, 2026 |
Phase-II Main Exam | December 22, 2026 |
NICL AO Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should fulfil the eligibility conditions prescribed by NICL before submitting the application form.
Age Limit
As of October 1, 2026, candidates should be between 21 and 30 years of age.
Candidates must have been born between October 1996 and October 1, 2005, as applicable under the prescribed conditions.
Age relaxation will be applicable to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government rules.
Educational Qualification
The detailed educational qualification for Generalist and Specialist Administrative Officer posts will be specified in the detailed notification. Candidates should check the official notification before selecting their preferred stream and submitting the application.
NICL AO Application Fee 2026
Candidates are required to pay the prescribed application fee while submitting the online application form.
| Category | Application Fee |
General/OBC/EWS | Rs 1,000 including application fee and intimation charges |
SC/ST/PwBD | Rs 250 as intimation charges |
Steps to Apply Online for NICL AO Recruitment 2026
Candidates can submit the NICL AO application form online by following the steps below:
Visit the NICL official website.
Go to the Career section on the homepage.
Select the recruitment link for Administrative Officer (Scale-I) 2026.
Click on Click Here to Apply Online.
Select Click Here for New Registration.
Enter the required basic details, including name, mobile number and email ID.
Note the registration number and password generated during registration.
Log in and enter the required personal and academic details.
Select the appropriate Generalist or Specialist stream.
Upload the photograph, signature and other required documents.
Pay the applicable application fee.
Submit the application form and save a copy for future reference.
NICL AO Selection Process 2026
The short notification specifies a two-phase written examination process consisting of:
Phase-I Preliminary Examination
Phase-II Main Examination
Further details regarding the examination pattern, qualifying requirements, specialist papers and subsequent stages will be available in the detailed notification.
NICL AO Salary 2026
The pay scale for NICL Administrative Officer (Scale-I) posts is Rs 82,485 per month as stated in the provided recruitment details. The approximate gross/in-hand salary is around Rs 1,14,000 per month, subject to applicable allowances and deductions.
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