NICL Administrative Officer AO Online Form 2026 - 321 Posts
National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has opened recruitment for 321 Administrative Officer (AO) posts. This is not a single-stream vacancy: the bulk, 200 seats, goes to Generalists, while the rest are split across Finance, Legal, IT, Automobile Engineering, Risk Engineering, Company Secretary and Agriculture. That spread means a commerce graduate, a law graduate, an engineer and an agriculture student can all be looking at the same notification. The online window runs from 8 October 2026 to 28 October 2026, and the Phase I exam is scheduled for 17 November 2026. If you plan to apply, finish the form and fee on or before the last date, since both close together.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| AO Generalist | 200 |
| AO Finance (CA & CMA) | 20 |
| AO Legal | 20 |
| AO Information Technology | 10 |
| AO Information Technology (Backlog) | 1 |
| AO Automobile Engineers | 20 |
| AO Risk Engineers | 28 |
| AO Company Secretaries | 2 |
| AO Agriculture | 20 |
Eligibility
Eligibility depends on the stream you pick. For AO Generalist (200 posts), a Bachelor's or Master's degree in any stream works. Finance (20) needs a graduate or PG degree plus CA or CMA. Legal (20) needs a Bachelor's or Master's in Law. IT (10, plus 1 backlog) asks for BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech in CS/IT or an MCA; the backlog seat has no separate rule in the summary, so check the official notification. Automobile Engineers (20) need an Automobile engineering degree, Risk Engineers (28) need any Engineering degree, Company Secretaries (2) need a degree plus ACS/FCS from ICSI, and Agriculture (20) needs a graduate or PG degree in Agriculture, Agri Biotech or Agri Engineering. Across every stream the minimum is 60% marks, relaxed to 55% for SC/ST/PH. Look at your marksheet percentage before you pay the fee.
You must be between 21 and 30 years of age as on 1 October 2026. Reserved categories get relaxation as per the NICL AO examination rules; the summary does not list the exact years, so read the age section of the official notification if you are close to the upper limit. Keep your 10th certificate handy, because that is the usual proof of date of birth.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 8 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 28 October 2026 |
| Phase I Exam | 17 November 2026 |
| Phase II Exam | 22 December 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1000 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹250 |
Salary / Pay
The notification summary does not mention a pay scale or salary for the AO posts. Please check the official NICL notification PDF for the basic pay, allowances and probation terms instead of relying on figures quoted elsewhere.
Selection Process
Selection happens in two written stages. Phase I is set for 17 November 2026 and Phase II for 22 December 2026. The Admit Card is released before each exam. The summary does not describe the paper pattern, sections or any interview stage, so download the notification to see how each phase is structured for your stream. With only three weeks between the last date and Phase I, start revising now rather than after the form.
How to Apply
The application is filled on the IBPS registration portal linked from this page. Before you begin, keep a scanned photograph and signature, your degree and marksheets showing the percentage, your CA/CMA/ACS/FCS membership details if applying for those streams, and a category certificate if you are SC/ST/PH. Pick your discipline carefully because each stream has its own eligibility. The fee is ₹1000 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹250 for SC/ST/PH, paid online by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. No separate fee for women is stated. Pay by 28 October 2026 and save the final printout.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many NICL AO posts are there in 2026?
There are 321 posts in total, with 200 for AO Generalist and the rest across Finance, Legal, IT, Automobile, Risk Engineering, Company Secretary and Agriculture.
What is the last date for the NICL AO online form?
Both the online form and fee payment close on 28 October 2026.
What percentage do I need?
At least 60% marks in the qualifying degree, or 55% if you are SC/ST/PH.
What is the application fee?
₹1000 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹250 for SC/ST/PH, paid online.
When are the NICL AO exams?
Phase I is on 17 November 2026 and Phase II on 22 December 2026.