The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has released a recruitment notification for 266 Administrative Officers (AO) in Scale-I cadre. The online application window for these coveted posts opened on June 12, 2025, and will close on July 3, 2025. Interested and eligible candidates are strongly advised to apply well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute rush or technical difficulties. All detailed information, including eligibility criteria, selection process, and application procedures, is available on the official NICL portal: www.nationalinsurance.nic.co.in.
Eligibility Criteria for NICL AO 2025
Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria set by NICL. These typically include age limit, and educational qualifications.
2. Age Limit (as on May 1, 2025):
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories as per government norms (e.g., 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD).
3. Educational Qualification: The minimum educational qualification varies depending on the specific AO discipline. Generally, candidates need to possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a recognized university with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
- Generalist Officers: Graduate/Post Graduate in any stream.
- Specialist Officers: Specific degrees are required for disciplines like Finance (CA/ICWA/B.Com/M.Com), Legal (Graduate/Post Graduate in Law), IT (B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech in Computer Science/IT/MCA), Automobile Engineering (B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech in Automobile Engineering), Doctors (MBBS/MD/MS), and Actuarial (Bachelor/Master’s degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Actuarial Science).
Selection Process
Phase I: Preliminary Exam (100 Marks | 60 Minutes)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time per Section |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Qualifying nature; 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer 113 |
Phase II: Mains Exam
- Generalist: 5 sections (250 marks)
- Specialist: 6 sections (250 marks, includes Professional Knowledge)
Descriptive Test: 30 marks | 30 minutes (Essay, Précis, Comprehension). Conducted immediately after Objective Test. 1513
Phase III: Interview
- Weightage: 20% of final score
- Documents required: Call letter, educational/caste certificates, photo ID.
Final Merit Calculation: 80% Mains (Objective) + 20% Interview
Important Dates
Mark these critical deadlines to avoid missing out:
- Application Start: June 12, 2025
- Application End: July 3, 2025
- Fee Payment Deadline: July 3, 2025
- Prelims Exam: July 20, 2025 (Tentative)
- Mains Exam: August 31, 2025 (Tentative)
- Admit Cards: Released ~10 days before exams
Application Process
- Visit Official Portal: Go to NICL’s website.
- Register: Click “Apply Online”, “New Registration” Enter name, email, mobile, Generate provisional ID/password.
- Fill Form: Log in with credentials, Enter personal, educational, and category details, Select discipline (only ONE allowed).
- Upload Documents (Strictly follow specs):
- Photo: 200×230 pixels, 20–50 KB
- Signature: Black ink, 10–20 KB
- Thumb Impression: 240×240 pixels, 20–50 KB
- Handwritten Declaration: “I, [Name], declare all information is correct…” (800×400 pixels, 50–100 KB)
- Pay Fee:
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹250 (Intimation charges)
- Others: ₹1,000 (Application + Intimation charges)
Payment modes: Debit/Credit cards, UPI, Net Banking
- Submit & Print: Finalize application → Download confirmation for future reference.
Important Links
| Notification | Check Here |
| Apply Link | Check Here |
