NICL AO 2026 notification out for 321 vacancies; apply by 28 October

The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) today, 7 October 2026, released the NICL AO Notification 2026 for 321 Administrative Officer (Generalist and Specialists) (Scale I) posts. The online application process for these vacancies will commence on 8 October 2026 and conclude on 28 October 2026.

This recruitment drive aims to fill 321 positions across various disciplines, including Generalist and Specialist roles. A short notice was released today, with a detailed PDF notification expected by late evening on 7 October 2026, providing detailed information on eligibility criteria, selection process, and other relevant details.

Application and Examination Schedule

The application window for the NICL AO 2026 posts is set for a period of twenty days, from 8 October 2026 to 28 October 2026. Following the application period, candidates will undergo a multi-stage selection process, beginning with the Prelims exam scheduled for 17 November 2026. Pre-Exam Training is also slated for November 2026, with admit cards for the Prelims exam to be released in the same month.

The Mains exam is scheduled for 22 December 2026, and its admit cards will be issued in December 2026. The entire selection process for the Administrative Officer posts will include Prelims, Mains, and an Interview stage. The official website, www.nationalinsurance.nic.co.in, will host the application portal and further updates.

Vacancy Details and Salary Structure

A total of 321 vacancies have been announced, comprising 121 specialist positions and 200 generalist positions. Specialist roles are available in disciplines such as Finance (CA & CMA), Legal, Information Technology, Automobile Engineering, Risk Engineering, Company Secretaries, and Agriculture. The Finance and Legal disciplines each have 20 vacancies, while Information Technology has 11, Automobile Engineers 20, Risk Engineers 28, Company Secretaries 2, and Agriculture 20.

The basic salary for the Administrative Officer (Scale I) post is Rs. 82,485/-. This recruitment offers opportunities for individuals with diverse educational backgrounds to join the National Insurance Company Limited.

Eligibility Criteria: Age and Educational Qualifications

Candidates applying for the NICL AO posts must be citizens of India, Nepal, Bhutan, or a Tibetan Refugee who arrived in India before 1 January 1962. The minimum age limit is 21 years, and the maximum age limit is 30 years as of 1 October 2026. Age relaxations are applicable for various categories as per government norms.

Educational qualifications vary by discipline. For Legal posts, candidates require a Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Law with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates). Finance posts necessitate a Chartered Accountant (ICAI) or Cost Accountant (ICWA) qualification, or a BCom/MCom degree with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST). Information Technology roles require a B.E/B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology/MCA with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST), while Automobile Engineering posts need a B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech in Automobile Engineering with at least 60% marks.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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