National Insurance NICL AO Recruitment 2026 Overview
National Insurance Company Limited has released an official notification for the recruitment of 321 Administrative Officers (Generalists & Specialists) in Scale I cadre. This is a great opportunity for eligible graduates, postgraduates, and professional degree holders looking for a prestigious career in a government undertaking insurance company.
Vacancies and Disciplines
The total number of vacancies is 321, which includes positions for Generalists and various specialist disciplines such as Finance, Legal, Information Technology, Automobile Engineers, Risk Engineers, Company Secretaries, and Agriculture. Reservation of posts for UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwBD categories is applicable as per government guidelines.
Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit
Candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as of 01.10.2026 for their respective disciplines from a recognized university or institute. The minimum age limit is 21 years and the maximum age limit is 30 years as on 01.10.2026, with upper age relaxation applicable for reserved categories in accordance with government rules.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be done through a competitive examination process. It consists of a Phase I Preliminary Examination (Objective type), a Phase II Main Examination comprising both Objective and Descriptive tests, followed by an Interview for shortlisted candidates.
How to Apply and Next Steps
Candidates should apply through online mode only via the official National Insurance website. No other mode of application will be accepted. Applicants must carefully fill out the online form, upload necessary details, and retain a printout of the registration form and call letters for future stages of the recruitment process.
Important Dates
| Label | Date |
|---|---|
| On line Registration commences from | 08th October, 2026 (Thursday) |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 28th October, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Payment of Application fees | 08th October, 2026 to 28th October, 2026 |
| Date of Online Examination – Phase I Examination | 17th November, 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Date of Online Examination – Phase II Examination | 22nd December, 2026 (Tuesday) |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Count |
|---|---|
| Finance (CA & CMA) | 20 |
| Legal | 20 |
| Information Technology | 10 |
| Automobile Engineers | 20 |
| Risk Engineers | 28 |
| Company Secretaries | 2 |
| Agriculture | 20 |
| Information Technology (Specialist Backlog) | 1 |
| Generalist | 200 |
Eligibility
- Finance (CA & CMA): Chartered Accountant (ICAI) / Cost and Management Accountant AND Graduation/ Post Graduation in any discipline with at least 60% marks
- Legal: Graduate / Post Graduate in Law with at least 60% marks
- Information Technology: B.E / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology / MCA with at least 60% marks
- Automobile Engineers: B.E. / B.Tech. / M.E. / M.Tech in Automobile Engineering or any branch with Diploma in Automobile Engineering
- Risk Engineers: Engineering Graduation/ Post-graduation in any discipline excluding IT and Automobile with at least 60% marks
- Company Secretaries: ACS/FCS from ICSI AND Graduation/Post-graduation in any discipline with at least 60% marks
- Agriculture: Graduate (4 years) / Post Graduate in Agriculture/ Agricultural Biotechnology/ Agricultural Engineering with at least 60% marks
- Generalist Officers: Graduate / Post Graduate in any stream with at least 60% marks
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 21 years Maximum Age: 30 years as on 01.10.2026
Salary
Starting Basic pay of Rs. 82,485/- in the scale of 82485-4050(14)-139185-4390(4)-156745 with total emoluments approximately Rs. 1,14,000/- per month in Metropolitan Centres.
Selection Process
- Phase I: Preliminary Examination (Online Objective Test)
- Phase II: Main Examination (Online Objective and Descriptive Tests)
- Interview
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of National Insurance Company Limited at https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/recruitment.
- Read the notification carefully to ensure eligibility for the Administrative Officer post.
- Register online by providing necessary details and pay the application fees between 08th October, 2026 and 28th October, 2026.
- Submit the online application form and take a valid system-generated printout for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total number of vacancies announced by National Insurance Company Limited for the Administrative Officer recruitment 2026?
National Insurance Company Limited announced a total of 321 vacancies for Administrative Officers (Generalists & Specialists) Scale I.
What are the start and end dates for online registration of National Insurance NICL AO recruitment 2026?
Online registration commences from 08th October, 2026 and the last date for online registration is 28th October, 2026.
What is the age limit for applying to National Insurance Administrative Officer posts?
Candidates must be between 21 years and 30 years of age as on 01.10.2026, meaning they must have been born not earlier than 02.10.1996 and not later than 01.10.2005.
What is the selection process for National Insurance NICL AO recruitment?
The selection process comprises Phase I Preliminary Examination, Phase II Main Examination (Objective and Descriptive tests), followed by an Interview.
When is the Phase I online examination scheduled for National Insurance Administrative Officers?
The Phase I Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be held on 17th November, 2026 (Tuesday).
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