The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has released its recruitment notification for the post of Administrative Officer (AO) Scale-I for the 2025 cycle. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates and professionals seeking a secure, prestigious career in the public sector insurance industry. NICL is accepting applications for 266 vacancies across Generalist and Specialist Officer roles. With a well-structured selection process and attractive compensation, this recruitment drive promises career growth and job stability in one of India’s top general insurance companies.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 10 June 2025 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 12 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 03 July 2025 |
| Phase I (Prelims) Exam Date | 20 July 2025 (Tentative) |
| Phase II (Mains) Exam Date | 31 August 2025 (Tentative) |
| Interview | To be announced |
NICL AO Vacancy 2025 – Detailed Breakdown
A total of 266 positions are open, categorized as follows:
Specialist Officers (96 Posts)
| Discipline | Vacancies | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors (MBBS) | 10 + 4 backlog | Includes UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS |
| Legal | 20 | UR 8, OBC 7, SC 2, ST 1, EWS 2 |
| Finance | 20 + 1 backlog | Diverse categories |
| IT | 20 | Engineering/IT specializations |
| Automobile Engineer | 20 + 1 backlog | Auto/Mech backgrounds |
Generalists (170 Posts)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 68 |
| OBC | 47 |
| SC | 26 |
| ST | 12 |
| EWS | 17 |
Note: 11 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) across applicable categories.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Eligible candidates must be:
- Citizens of India
- Subjects of Nepal or Bhutan
- Tibetan refugees settled in India before 1 January 1962
- Persons of Indian origin migrated from select countries and settled in India permanently
Educational Qualifications
| Role | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Generalist | Graduate/Postgraduate in any discipline with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) |
| Legal | LLB/LLM from a recognized university |
| Finance | B.Com, M.Com, CA, ICWA, MBA in Finance |
| IT | B.E/B.Tech/MCA in CS/IT or equivalent |
| Automobile | Degree/Diploma in Automobile/Mechanical Engineering |
| Doctors | MBBS/MD from a recognized institution |
Age Limit (as of 01 May 2025)
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 30 years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Others: As notified
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC/EWS | ₹1000 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹250 |
Selection Process
The NICL AO recruitment consists of three stages:
Phase I: Preliminary Examination
- Mode: Online
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Sections:
- English Language – 30 questions
- Reasoning Ability – 35 questions
- Quantitative Aptitude – 35 questions
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer
Phase II: Main Examination
- Generalist Candidates:
- Reasoning: 40 questions – 50 marks
- English Language: 40 questions – 50 marks
- General Awareness: 40 questions – 50 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 40 questions – 50 marks
- Computer Knowledge: 40 questions – 50 marks
- Descriptive Test (Letter & Essay): 2 questions – 30 marks
- Specialist Candidates:
- Includes subject-specific questions in addition to the above
Phase III: Interview
Candidates who qualify the Mains exam will be shortlisted for a personal interview. Final selection will be based on combined scores from Mains and Interview.
Exam Pattern Summary
Prelims
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
Mains – Generalists
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 |
| English Language | 40 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 50 |
| Descriptive Writing | 2 Questions | 30 Marks |
Salary and Benefits
The starting basic pay for AO Scale-I officers is ₹50,925. The full pay scale structure is ₹50,925–2500(14)–85,925–2710(4)–96,765. With HRA, DA, Transport, and other allowances, total monthly salary can reach ₹85,000–₹90,000 in metro areas.
Additional Perks:
- National Pension Scheme (NPS)
- Medical Benefits
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Group Insurance
- House Rent/Lease Allowance
- For Doctors: 25% Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) on basic pay
How to Apply
- Visit NICL’s official website: Click Here
- Go to the “Recruitment” section
- Register using your name, email ID, and mobile number
- Fill in the complete application form
- Upload scanned photo, signature, and documents
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and save a copy of the final confirmation
FAQs – NICL AO Recruitment 2025
Q1. What is the last date to apply for NICL AO 2025?
The last date to submit your application is 03 July 2025.
Q2. Can final-year students apply for NICL AO?
No. Candidates must have completed and passed their qualifying exams by 01 May 2025.
Q3. Is NICL AO a permanent position?
Yes. It is a permanent, Group A, Scale-I officer role in a public sector insurance company.
Q4. What is the salary structure for NICL AO?
The monthly salary ranges between ₹85,000–₹90,000 in metro locations, with all benefits.
Q5. Is there any service bond?
Candidates may be required to sign a bond. Refer to the official notification for exact terms.
Q6. How are AO Generalist and Specialist roles different?
Specialists must have specific qualifications (e.g., LLB, MBBS) and answer subject-specific questions in the exam.
