NICL AO Recruitment 2025: Apply for 266 Administrative Officer Vacancies (Generalist & Specialist)

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Introduction
The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has launched its highly anticipated NICL AO Recruitment 2025, offering 266 vacancies for Administrative Officers (Scale-I) in Generalist and Specialist disciplines. This recruitment drive presents a golden opportunity for graduates and postgraduates to secure prestigious roles in India’s leading public sector insurer. With online applications open until July 3, 2025, aspirants must act swiftly to leverage this career-defining opportunity .

Notification Highlights

Organization: National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), a Government of India undertaking.
Posts: Administrative Officers (Scale-I) – Generalists & Specialists.
Vacancies: 266 (170 Generalists + 96 Specialists) .
Application Window: June 12 – July 3, 2025 .
Exam Dates:
Prelims: July 20, 2025 (tentative)
Mains: August 31, 2025 (tentative) .

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown

1. Generalist Officers (170 Posts)

UR: 68, OBC: 47, SC: 26, ST: 12, EWS: 17 .

2. Specialist Officers (96 Posts)

Discipline	Vacancies
Doctors (MBBS)	14
Legal	20
Finance	21
IT	20
Automobile Engineers	21

Includes 06 backlog vacancies .

Eligibility Criteria

A. Age Limit (as of May 1, 2025)

Minimum: 21 years
Maximum: 30 years
(Born between May 2, 1995, and May 1, 2004) .

Age Relaxations:

SC/ST: +5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
PwBD: +10 years .

B. Educational Qualifications

Post	Required Qualification
Generalist	Graduation/Post-Graduation (any stream) with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) .
Doctors (MBBS)	MBBS/MD/MS + valid registration with National Medical Commission .
Legal	LLB/LLM with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) .
Finance	CA/ICWA OR B.Com/M.Com with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) .
IT	B.E/B.Tech/MCA in CS/IT with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) .
Automobile Engineers	B.E/B.Tech in Automobile Engg. OR any branch + Diploma in Automobile Engg. .

Application Process

Steps to Apply:

Visit the official portal: nationalinsurance.nic.co.in.
Click “Recruitment” → “Administrative Officers Recruitment 2025.”
Register with email/mobile to generate credentials.
Fill the form, upload documents, and pay the fee .

Application Fee:

General/OBC: ₹1,000 (includes GST)
SC/ST/PwBD: ₹250 (intimation charges only) .

Document Upload Specifications:

Photo: 200×230 pixels (20–50 KB).
Signature: 140×60 pixels (10–20 KB).
Handwritten Declaration: “I, [Name], declare that all information is correct…” (800×400 pixels; 50–100 KB) .

Selection Process

Three-Tier Selection for Most Posts:

Phase I: Prelims (100 Marks)

Sections: English (30 Qs), Reasoning (35 Qs), Quantitative Aptitude (35 Qs).
Duration: 60 minutes; -0.25 negative marking .

Phase II: Mains (280 Marks)

Objective Test: 250 marks (Professional Knowledge + General Awareness).
Descriptive Test: 30 marks (English essay/precis) .

Interview: Personality assessment and domain knowledge evaluation .

Exception: Hindi Officers undergo a single-phase interview .

Salary and Benefits

Basic Pay: ₹50,925/month (in pay scale ₹50,925–2,500×14–₹85,925–2,710×4–₹96,765) .
Total Emoluments: Approx. ₹90,000/month in metro cities .
Perks:
Leased accommodation.
Medical coverage.
Pension (NPS), gratuity, insurance .
Special Allowance: Doctors receive 25% Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) .

Exam Preparation Strategy

Prelims Focus: Master speed-solving for Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude (20 minutes/section). Use NCERT-based arithmetic guides .
Mains Strategy:

General Awareness: Insurance sector updates, current affairs (last 6 months).
Professional Knowledge: Domain-specific syllabus (e.g., Insurance Act for Legal, DBMS for IT) .

Descriptive Test: Practice essay writing on topics like climate risk insurance or digital banking .

Key Dates at a Glance

Event	Date
Online Application Start	June 12, 2025
Last Date to Apply	July 3, 2025
Prelims Admit Card Release	To be notified
Prelims Exam	July 20, 2025
Mains Exam	August 31, 2025

Conclusion

The NICL AO Recruitment 2025 is a premier opportunity for aspirants seeking stability and growth in the insurance sector. With 266 vacancies across diverse domains, competitive pay, and a transparent selection process, candidates must prioritize timely application and focused preparation. Apply before July 3, 2025, via the official portal and leverage authentic resources like NICL AO previous papers for success .

Pro Tip: Regularly check nationalinsurance.nic.co.in for admit card updates and exam notifications!