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NICL Administrative Officer (AO Scale-I) Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 321 Vacancies

Advt No: NICL/AO/2026 Notice ID: #92 Aspirant Bharat Verified Total Posts: 321 Pay: Rs 82,485 basic pay (Approx. Rs 1,14,000 monthly gross)
Important Dates & Deadlines
  • Application Start Date: 2026-10-08
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 2026-10-28
  • Last Date for Fee Payment: 2026-10-28
  • Examination / CBT Schedule: November 2026
  • Admit Card Availability: Available 4 to 7 Days Before Exam
Application Fee & Payment Mode
Rs 1,000 for General/OBC/EWS; Rs 250 for SC/ST/PwBD
Payment Methods: Pay the Examination Fee through Online Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm). Fees once submitted are non-refundable.
Age Limit & Category Relaxation Criteria
Prescribed Age Benchmark: 21 to 30 years as on 01.10.2026
  • Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years as on 1 October 2026. Upper age relaxation: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for PwBD.
Total Vacancy Details: 321 Posts
Primary Educational Requirement: Graduation or Post-Graduation with min 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD)
Detailed Educational Qualification & Eligibility Criteria
  • Candidates require a recognized degree with at least 60% marks for Generalist posts. Specialist posts require relevant professional degrees in Law, Finance, or Engineering.
  • Crucial Date for Qualification: All qualifying degrees, diplomas, marksheets, and registered certificates must have been officially passed and awarded on or before the application closing deadline (2026-10-28).
  • Recognition Standard: Degrees and certifications must be acquired from an institution or university officially recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), AICTE, NCTE, or respective statutory state/central councils.
Selection Process & Examination Pattern
  • Phase-I Preliminary Exam, Phase-II Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive), Phase-III Interview, Pre-Employment Medical Exam
  • Negative Marking: For objective multiple-choice computer-based tests, standard negative marking rules apply (typically 1/3rd or 1/4th deduction for each incorrect answer).
  • Final Merit List: Prepared strictly on the basis of marks scored in competitive examination stages, subject to clearing the qualifying skill test and document verification.
How to Fill Online Application Form (Step-by-Step Guide)
  1. Candidates must visit nationalinsurance.nic.co.in, open Recruitment section, fill the online registration form, upload photograph and signature, and pay fees via debit/credit card or UPI.
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