NICL AO Recruitment 2025 – Apply for 266 Administrative Officer Posts
Job Overview
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Date PostedJuly 12, 2025
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District
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Offered Salary₹90000 / month
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Expiration dateAugust 11, 2025
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ExperienceFresh
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GenderBoth
Job Description
As a Government of India-owned entity, NICL operates with nationwide branches and is regulated under the Ministry of Finance. The organization is committed to delivering reliable risk coverage, fostering operational efficiency, and creating attractive career opportunities for talent across disciplines.
Job Overview
NICL has released a recruitment drive for 266 Administrative Officer (Scale I) posts.
These include:
- 170 Generalist roles
- 96 Specialist roles (Doctors, Legal, Finance, IT, Automobile), including a few backlog positions
This is a Group‑A, entry-level officer cadre role in a PSU – Government Insurance sector. Mode of application is fully online.

NICL AO Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen or eligible under Government norms.
- Qualification:
- Generalist: Graduate or Postgraduate in any discipline with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST).
- Specialist: Specific degrees as per stream:
- MBBS/MD/MS with medical registration
- LL.B/LL.M for Law stream
- CA/ICWA or B.Com/M.Com for Finance
- B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech for IT or Automobile
- Age Limit (as on 01 May 2025): 21 to 30 years (born between 02 May 1995 – 01 May 2004)
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC (non‑creamy): +3 years
- PwBD: +10 years
- Ex‑Servicemen/Defense disabled: +5/+3 years
- Widows/divorced (not remarried): +9 years
- Confirmed PSU insurance employees: +8 years
Maximum cumulative age relaxation up to 45 years
- Experience: Not required; freshers are eligible.
- Other Requirements: Relevant specialty registrations (e.g., medical registration)
Salary
- Basic Pay: ₹50,925 in the scale ₹50,925–2,500(14)–85,925–2,710(4)–96,765
- Estimated Emoluments: Approximately ₹90,000/month (in metro cities), inclusive of DA, HRA, and other allowances
- Specialist Doctors: Eligible for Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) of 25% of basic pay
- Perquisites: Pension (as per PFRDA), gratuity, medical coverage, leased accommodation, etc.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam (Objective – 100 marks)
- Mains Exam (Objective + Descriptive – 280 marks)
- Interview
Final merit list will be prepared based on Mains and Interview scores.
Application Process / How to Apply
- Visit the NICL Careers page on the official website
- Register with your basic details to generate login credentials
- Fill out the complete application form with personal, educational, and stream-specific information
- Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration)
- Pay the application fee:
- ₹1,000 for General/OBC/EWS
- ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference
🗓️ Apply online from 12 June to 3 July 2025.
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Important Dates
Event | Date |
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Notification Release | 10–11 June 2025 |
Online Registration Start | 12 June 2025 |
Last Date to Apply/Pay | 3 July 2025 |
NICL AO Prelims Exam Date(Phase I) | 20 July 2025 (Sunday) |
Mains Exam (Phase II) | 31 August 2025 (Sunday) |
Interview | To be notified |
Job Summary
Field | Details |
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Job Title | Administrative Officer (AO) – Scale I |
Organization | National Insurance Company Ltd (NICL) |
Location | Across India |
Qualification | Graduate/Postgraduate (Specialist streams require discipline-specific) |
Age Limit | 21 – 30 years (relaxations applicable) |
Total Posts | 266 (170 Generalist, 96 Specialist) |
Salary | ₹50,925 basic (~₹90,000 total plus perks) |
Application Fees | ₹1,000 (General/OBC/EWS), ₹250 (SC/ST/PwBD) |
Selection Stages | Prelims → Mains + Descriptive → Interview |
Apply Link | nationalinsurance.nic.co.in |
Apply By | 03 July 2025 |
FAQs
1. Who can apply for NICL AO 2025?
Any Indian citizen aged between 21–30 years as of 01 May 2025 with a relevant degree can apply. Freshers are also eligible.
2. What is the salary for Administrative Officer in NICL?
Basic pay is ₹50,925 per month. Total salary with allowances can reach ₹90,000/month in metro cities.
3. How many vacancies are announced under NICL AO 2025?
A total of 266 vacancies: 170 for Generalists and 96 for Specialists.
4. What is the selection process for NICL AO?
The selection includes a Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam (Objective and Descriptive), followed by an Interview.
5. What is the last date to apply and the application fee?
The last date to apply is 3 July 2025. Application fee is ₹1,000 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD.
External Links
- NICL Administrative Officers Notification – NICL Website
- Employment News: https://employment-news.gov.in
- Related Ministry: https://ministry.gov.in