The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) , a leading public sector insurer under the Government of India , has announced a major recruitment notification for 266 Administrative Officer (Scale I) vacancies. The posts are open in both Generalist and Specialist streams. You will apply link in the below of this article page.
This is a great opportunity for aspirants looking for a secure and high-paying government job in the insurance sector. Below is a detailed guide on eligibility, vacancies, important dates, selection process, salary, and how to apply .
NICL AO Recruitment 2025: Quick Overview
Organization Name National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) Post Name Administrative Officer (Scale I) Total Vacancies 266 (170 Generalists + 96 Specialists) Job Location Across India Job Type Permanent Government Job Application Mode Online Only Official Website nationalinsurance.nic.co.in
Important Dates to Remember
Event Date Online Registration Opens June 12, 2025 Last Date to Apply & Pay Fees July 3, 2025 Preliminary Exam (Phase I) July 20, 2025 (Tentative) Mains Exam (Phase II) August 31, 2025 (Tentative) Admit Card Release To be Announced
The complete notification will be available in Employment News dated June 21, 2025 .
Post-Wise NICL Vacancy 2025 Specialist Cadre – 96 Posts Discipline UR OBC SC ST EWS Total Doctors (MBBS) 4 3 1 1 1 10 Legal 8 7 2 1 2 20 Finance 8 6 3 1 2 20 Information Technology 8 6 2 2 2 20 Automobile Engineering 8 6 3 1 2 20 Backlog Vacancies – 1 (OBC) 4 (3 SC + 1 ST) – – 6
Generalist Cadre – 170 Posts Category Number of Vacancies Unreserved (UR) 68 OBC 47 SC 26 ST 12 EWS 17
Eligibility Criteria for NICL AO 2025 Nationality Candidates must be either:
Indian citizens, OR
Citizens of Nepal/Bhutan, OR
Tibetan refugees settled in India before January 1, 1962, OR
Persons of Indian origin migrated from select countries.
Age Limit (as on May 1, 2025)
Minimum Age : 21 yearsMaximum Age : 30 yearsDate of Birth Range : Between May 2, 1995 and May 1, 2004
Age Relaxation Category Age Relaxation SC/ST 5 years OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years PwBD 10 years Ex-Servicemen 5 years Disabled Defence Personnel 3 years NICL Employees (PSU) 8 years
Educational Qualification (as on May 1, 2025) Post Qualification Required Doctors MBBS/MD/MS with NMC Registration Legal LLB or LLM (60% Gen, 55% SC/ST) Finance CA/ICWA or B.Com/M.Com (60% Gen, 55% SC/ST) IT B.E./B.Tech/MCA in CS/IT (60% Gen, 55% SC/ST) Automobile Engineering B.E./B.Tech in Auto Engg. (60% Gen, 55% SC/ST) Generalist Any graduate (60% Gen, 55% SC/ST)
NICL AO Salary Structure & Benefits
Starting Basic Pay : ₹50,925Pay Scale : ₹50,925 – 2,500 (14 increments) – ₹85,925 – 2,710 (4 increments) – ₹96,765Gross Salary : Around ₹90,000/month (in metro cities)
Additional Perks
NPS Pension & Gratuity
Comprehensive Medical Coverage
Leased House Accommodation
NPA (Non-Practicing Allowance) for doctors (25% of Basic)
Performance-based incentives
Selection Process: NICL AO 2025
Phase I: Preliminary Exam (Objective) Subject Questions Marks Time English Language 30 30 20 mins Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 mins Quantitative Aptitude 35 35 20 mins Total 100 100 60 mins
Phase II: Mains Exam (Objective + Descriptive) Objective Test (3 Hours, 250 Marks)
For Generalists : English, Reasoning, Quant, GA, Computer Awareness
For Specialists : Includes Technical/Professional Knowledge
Descriptive Test (30 Minutes, 30 Marks)
Essay Writing
Précis
Reading Comprehension
Final Stage: Interview
Final selection will be based on Mains Exam + Interview performance .
How to Apply Online for NICL AO 2025
