NICL AO Recruitment 2026: 321 Administrative Officer Posts, Apply by 28 October
National Insurance Company has opened 321 Administrative Officer (Scale I) posts – 200 Generalist and 121 Specialist. Graduates with 60% aged 21–30 can apply till 28 October 2026. Prelims on 17 November.
At a glance
| Eligibility | Graduate (60%), 21–30 years |
|---|---|
| Official update | Always verify from the official portal before proceeding. |
Important Dates
- Detailed Advertisement07/10/2026
- Apply Online Start08/10/2026
- Last Date Apply Online28/10/2026
- Phase I (Prelims) Exam17/11/2026
- Phase II (Mains) Exam22/12/2026
- Call LetterTo be notified
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS₹1,000 (incl. GST)
- SC / ST / PwBD₹250 (intimation charges)
Age Limit (as on 01/10/2026)
- Minimum Age21
- Maximum Age30
OBC (NCL): 3 years SC / ST: 5 years PwBD: 10 years (13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST) Ex-Servicemen: 5 years PSU general insurance employees: 8 years Maximum age after all relaxations: 45 years
Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Discipline | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generalist | 80 | 55 | 30 | 15 | 20 | 200 |
| Risk Engineers | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 28 |
| Finance (CA & CMA) | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| Legal | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| Automobile Engineers | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| Agriculture | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| Information Technology | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Company Secretaries | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 138 | 86 | 43 | 22 | 32 | 321 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for NICL AO 2026?
The last date to apply online is 28 October 2026.
When is the NICL AO prelims exam?
Phase I is on 17 November 2026 and Phase II on 22 December 2026.
What is the salary of NICL AO?
Starting basic is ₹82,485, and total emoluments are about ₹1.14 lakh per month in metro cities.
What is the age limit for NICL AO 2026?
21 to 30 years as on 1 October 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Can I apply for both Generalist and Specialist?
No, you can apply for only one discipline.
Insurance AO jobs are some of the best-paying entry-level government jobs for graduates, and National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has opened 321 Administrative Officer (Scale I) posts for 2026-27. Of these, 200 are Generalist and 121 are Specialist posts in Finance, Legal, IT, Automobile, Risk Engineering, Company Secretary and Agriculture.
The last date to apply is 28 October 2026. The prelims is on 17 November and mains on 22 December 2026, so the timeline is tight.
Salary
Starting basic pay is ₹82,485 per month. With allowances, total emoluments come to roughly ₹1.14 lakh per month in metro cities. That is why the competition for these posts is always high.
Who can apply?
- Generalist: Graduate or postgraduate in any stream with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD)
- Specialist: Relevant degree in the discipline – CA/CMA for Finance, law degree for Legal, B.E./B.Tech/MCA for IT, and so on – with the same 60% (55%) rule
- Age: 21 to 30 years as on 1 October 2026 (born between 2 October 1996 and 1 October 2005)
You can apply for only one discipline, so if you are an engineer, think about whether Generalist or a Specialist stream gives you better odds.
Exam pattern
Prelims (100 marks, 60 minutes): English 30, Reasoning 35, Quant 35. Sectional cut-offs apply.
Mains (250 marks): Reasoning, General Awareness, Quant, English and Computer Knowledge for Generalists. Specialists get fewer questions in these and a 50-mark professional knowledge section. There is also a 30-mark descriptive English test, which is qualifying.
After mains comes the interview. Final merit is mains and interview in an 80:20 ratio. Negative marking is one-fourth in both phases.
How to apply
- Visit nationalinsurance.nic.co.in and go to the Recruitment section.
- Click the AO 2026-27 apply link (it opens on the IBPS portal).
- Register, fill details, and upload photo, signature, thumb impression and declaration.
- Pay ₹1,000 (₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD) and print the form.
Vacancies are tentative. Read the official NICL advertisement before applying.