NICL AO Recruitment 2026: 321 Vacancies, Deadlines and Preparation Tips
NICL AO 2026 offers 321 Administrative Officer posts (200 Generalist, 121 Specialist). Apply 8-28 Oct, Phase-I 17 Nov, Phase-II 22 Dec. Basic pay ₹82,485; 2024 Generalist UR cutoff 70.75.
10 Oct 2026, 22:35 UTC
Notification and vacancy overview
National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) issued the 2026 Administrative Officer (Scale‑I) recruitment notice on 7 October, creating a time‑sensitive opportunity for candidates across India. The notification confirms 321 vacancies split between Generalist and Specialist streams, with applications open from 8 October to 28 October 2026.source
Vacancy breakdown by discipline
| Stream | Posts |
|---|---|
| Generalist | 200 |
| Finance (CA & CMA) | 20 |
| Legal | 20 |
| Information Technology | 11 |
| Automobile Engineering | 20 |
| Risk Engineering | 28 |
| Company Secretaries | 2 |
| Agriculture | 20 |
| Total | 321 |
Risk Engineering leads the Specialist category with 28 posts, making it the largest single discipline allocation within the 121 Specialist vacancies.source
Key dates and exam schedule
- Online registration opens: 8 October 2026
- Last date to apply: 28 October 2026
- Phase‑I (Preliminary) exam: 17 November 2026
- Phase‑II (Mains) exam: 22 December 2026
Candidates must complete both application and exam phases within this window, leaving limited time for preparation after registration closes.source
Eligibility, fees and pay
The age limit is 21–30 years as on 1 October 2026, with relaxation applicable per government rules. Each discipline requires graduation with 60 % marks (55 % for SC/ST categories). The application fee is ₹1,000 for general candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwD categories.source
Salary starts at ₹82,485 basic pay in the pay scale of ₹82,485–₹1,56,745. Total monthly emoluments reach approximately ₹1.14 lakh in metro locations when allowances are included.source
Phase‑I exam pattern and preparation
The preliminary exam comprises 100 objective questions for 100 marks: English Language (30 marks), Reasoning Ability (35 marks), and Quantitative Aptitude (35 marks). Candidates must clear both overall and sectional cutoffs to qualify for Phase‑II.source
What 2024 cutoffs reveal for 2026 aspirants
Last year’s Generalist Phase‑I cutoffs were: UR 70.75, OBC 70.5, EWS 69.5, SC 64.75, ST 58.25. Specialist streams showed wider variation, with Finance (UR 66), Legal (UR 52), and IT (UR 58.75). Experts recommend targeting 82–85 marks in practice tests to secure a comfortable margin.source
Important caveats in the short notice
The published notice is tentative on vacancy numbers and omits specific details on discipline‑wise qualifications, category‑wise reservations, and the complete selection process. Candidates should verify all information against the detailed official PDF before applying.source
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