NICL AO Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 266 Administrative Officer (Scale I) Posts

The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has released the official notification for the 2025 recruitment of Administrative Officers (AO) in Scale I. A total of 266 vacancies (Generalists + Specialists) are announced. Online applications open from 12 June 2025 and close on 3 July 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Download Official Notification (PDF)

Apply Online – NICL AO Recruitment

Recruitment Overview

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Generalist: Graduate in any discipline from a recognised University. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Specialist: Discipline-wise (Finance, IT, Legal, Automobile Engineering, MBBS) as per notification. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 21 years; Maximum age: 30 years as on specified cut-off date. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Relaxation in age for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per government guidelines. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection will be done via three phases: Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Interview. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Exam Pattern (Summary)

• Prelims: Objective test (100 marks) covering English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• Mains: Objective test + Descriptive test (for generalists) across multiple sections including Professional Knowledge for specialists. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
• Interview: for shortlisted candidates after Mains. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

Salary & Career Growth

The starting basic pay for NICL AO is ₹ 50,925 under the scale of ₹ 50,925-2,500(14)-85,925-2,710(4)-96,765. Approx in-hand salary in metropolitan cities may reach ₹ 90,000 per month + allowances. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official website: NICL Recruitment Page.
2. Click “Apply Online” for AO Recruitment 2025.
3. Register/login using your valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill the application form with accurate personal, academic and category details.
5. Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents according to the specified format.
6. Pay the application fee (General/OBC: ₹1,000; SC/ST/PwBD: ₹250) within the application window. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
7. Submit the form, take a printout/receipt for future reference.

Important Documents

• Recent passport-size photograph & signature.
• Graduation certificate/marksheet.
• Specialist discipline certificate (if applicable).
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and PwBD certificate (if applicable).
• Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID etc.).

Important Links

FAQ – NICL AO Recruitment 2025

Q: When does the online application start?
A: It starts on 12 June 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

Q: What is the total number of vacancies?
A: Total approx. 266 AO posts. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

Q: What is the maximum age for applying?
A: Maximum age is 30 years (as on cut-off date) with relaxations for reserved-categories. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

Q: How many phases of selection are there?
A: Three phases – Prelims, Mains, Interview. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}

Q: Where to apply online?
A: On the official recruitment page: NICL Recruitment Page.

Disclaimer: Information contained above is for guidance only. Candidates must verify all details (eligibility, dates, fees, selection process) from the official notification before applying.