NICL Recruitment 2026: National Insurance Company Ltd invites online recruitment applications through National Insurance Company Ltd website (https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/) for the following posts of 321 Administrative Officers (Generalists & Specialists) (Scale I) vacancies on regular basis. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, According to the official timeline, the online application portal opens today, 08.10.2026, and interested applicants must submit their forms before the closing date on 28.10.2026.
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Eligible candidates possessing a Any Degree, B.E/B.Tech, LLB, M.E/M.Tech, MCA, CS/FCS, ICAI, Post Graduate can apply exclusively via the online mode. The primary job locations for these coveted AO posts are spread All Over India. Following a successful submission, registered candidates will receive a secure link to download their official exam hall tickets and interview call letters via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.
NICL Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: National Insurance Company Ltd |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 321 Administrative Officers (Generalists & Specialists) (Scale I) Posts |
| Place of Posting: Kolkata |
| Starting Date: 08.10.2026 |
| Last Date: 28.10.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/ |
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Current NICL Job Openings:
- Administrative Officers (Generalists & Specialists) (Scale I)
- Finance (CA & CMA) – 20 Posts
- Legal – 20 Posts
- Information Technology – 10 Posts
- Automobile Engineers – 20 Posts
- Risk Engineers – 28 Posts
- Company Secretaries – 02 Posts
- Agriculture – 20 Posts
- Information Technology – 01 Post
- Generalist – 200 Posts
NICL Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification: (As on 01.10.2026.)
- Finance (CA & CMA) –Â
- Chartered Accountant (ICAI) / Cost and Management Accountant (The Institute of Cost Accountants of India, earlier known as ICWAI) AND Graduation/ Post Graduation in any Stream from an accredited University with at least 60% (Sixty Percentage) marks in either of the degree Examination (at least 55% (Fifty Five Percentage) for SC/ST/PwBD) candidates.
- Legal –Â
- Graduate / Post Graduate in Law from an accredited University with at least 60% (Sixty Percentage) marks in either of the degree Examination (at least 55% (Fifty Five Percentage) for SC/ST/PwBD) candidates.
- Information Technology –Â
- B. E / B. Tech / M.E. / M. Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology / MCA from an accredited University with at least 60% (Sixty Percentage) marks in either of the degree Examination (at least 55% (Fifty Five Percentage) for SC/ST/PwBD) candidates.
- Automobile Engineers –Â
- B.E. / B.Tech. / M.E. / M. Tech in Automobile Engineering OR B.E. / B.Tech. / M.E. / M. Tech in any branch of Engineering together with Diploma Holders (at least one year duration) in Automobile Engineering from an accredited University with at least 60% (Sixty Percentage) marks in either of the degree Examination (at least 55% (Fifty Five Percentage) for SC/ST/PwBD) candidates.
- Risk Engineers –Â
- Engineering (Graduation/ Post-graduation) in any Stream excluding those mentioned under Sl. No. 3 and 4 herein above from an accredited University with at least 60% (Sixty Percentage) marks in either of the degree Examination (at least 55% (Fifty Five Percentage) for SC/ST/PwBD) candidates.
- Company Secretaries – A
- CS/FCS from ICSI AND Graduation/Post-graduation in any Stream from an accredited University with at least 60% (Sixty Percentage) marks in either of the degree Examination (at least 55% (Fifty Five Percentage) for SC/ST/PwBD) candidates.
- Agriculture –Â
- Graduate (4 years) / Post Graduate in Agriculture/ Agricultural Biotechnology/ Agricultural Engineering. from an accredited University with at least 60% (Sixty Percentage) marks in either of the degree Examination (at least 55% (Fifty Five Percentage) for SC/ST/PwBD) candidates.
- Information Technology –Â
- B. E / B. Tech / M.E. / M. Tech in Computer Science (CS)/Information Technology (IT) / MCA from an accredited University with at least 60% (Sixty Percentage) marks in either of the degree Examination (at least 55% (Fifty Five Percentage) for SC/ST/PwBD) candidates.
- Generalist –Â
- Graduate / Post Graduate in any stream from an accredited University with at least 60% (Sixty Percentage) marks in either of the degree Examination (at least 55% (Fifty Five Percentage) for SC/ST/PwBD) candidates.
Age Limit: (As on 01.10.2026)
- For UR Applicants – 21 – 30 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SCÂ Â
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)Â Â
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for URÂ Â
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)Â Â
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale:
- For All Posts – Rs.82,485/-
Method of Selection:
- Phase – I: Preliminary Examination (Online)Â
- Phase – II: Main Examination (Online)Â
- Interview
Exam Pattern:
- Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
- 30 Questions on English Language
- 35 Questions on Reasoning Ability
- 35 Questions on Quantitative Aptitude
- Phase – II: Main Examination
- For Generalists:
- 50 Questions on Reasoning
- 50 Questions on General Awareness
- 50 Questions on Quantitative aptitudeÂ
- 50 Questions on English Language
- 50 Questions on Computer Knowledge
- For Specialists:
- 40 Questions on Reasoning
- 40 Questions on General Awareness
- 40 Questions on Quantitative aptitudeÂ
- 40 Questions on English Language
- 40 Questions on Computer Knowledge
- 50 Questions on In Specialist stream, an additional test to assess technical & professional knowledge in the relevant discipline
- For Generalists:
Exam Center In Tamilnadu:
- ChennaiÂ
- CoimbatoreÂ
- ErodeÂ
- KanyakumariÂ
- MaduraiÂ
- SalemÂ
- ThanjavurÂ
- TiruchirappalliÂ
- TirunelveliÂ
- VelloreÂ
- VillupuramÂ
- Virudhunagar
Application Fee:
- For ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD Applicants – Rs.250/-
- For Other Applicants – Rs.1000/-Â
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 08.10.2026 and 28.10.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the National Insurance Company Ltd website https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 08.10.2026Â
- Closing Date of online application portal: 28.10.2026Â
NICL Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of NICL: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement for NICL: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form for NICL: Click Here to Apply |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- Is NICL positions a permanent job?
- Yes, it is a permanent Job.Â
- What is the last date to apply for AO recruitment 2026?Â
- The last date to submit your online application for the NICL positions is 28.10.2026. The online application portal opened on 08.10.2026.Â
- Where will the selected candidates be posted?Â
- The official place of posting for all the 321 positions will be Kolkata. Eligible candidates possessing a B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, CA/ICAI can apply exclusively via the online mode.
- What is the selection process for NICL positions?Â
- The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Phase – I: Preliminary Examination (Online), Phase – II: Main Examination (Online), Interview
- What is the crucial date for reckoning age for this AO?
- The crucial date for reckoning age is 01.10.2026.