National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has announced a new recruitment drive for 266 Administrative Officer (AO) posts. This is a chance for young job seekers to join a government insurance company. Interested candidates can apply online from June 12, 2025 , to July 3, 2025 . All applications must be submitted through the official website:nationalinsurance.nic.co.in.
Candidates must read the full official notification before applying. This article explains the important details like eligibility, application fees, age limit, salary, and selection process.
Important Dates
Mark these dates in your calendar if you plan to apply for the NICL AO posts:
- Notification Date: June 10, 2025
- Online Application Starts: June 12, 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: July 3, 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: July 3, 2025
- Preliminary Exam Date: July 20, 2025
- Main Exam Date: August 31, 2025
- Admit Card and Result Dates: Will be announced later.
Application Fee
Candidates need to pay an application fee. The fee depends on the candidate’s category:
- For General, OBC, and EWS candidates: ₹1000/-
- For SC, ST, and PWBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates: ₹250/-
You can pay the fee online using a Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or offline using an E-Challan.
Age Limit
As of May 1, 2025 , candidates must meet the following age criteria:
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Age relaxation will be given to reserved categories as per government rules. Please check the official notification for full details on age relaxation.
Total Vacancies: 266 Posts
NICL is hiring for a total of 266 Administrative Officer (AO) posts across different streams. The vacancies are divided as follows:
| Discipline | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generalist | 68 | 47 | 26 | 12 | 17 | 170 |
| Doctor (MBBS) | 04 | 03 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 10 |
| Legal | 08 | 07 | 02 | 01 | 02 | 20 |
| Finance | 08 | 06 | 03 | 01 | 02 | 20 |
| Information Technology (IT) | 08 | 06 | 02 | 02 | 02 | 20 |
| Automobile Engineers | 08 | 06 | 03 | 01 | 02 | 20 |
| Specialist Backlog | – | 01 | 04 | 01 | – | 06 |
| Total | 266 | |||||
Eligibility Criteria (Educational Qualification)
Candidates must have the required educational qualifications for their chosen discipline. The marks requirement is 60% for General candidates and 55% for SC/ST candidates.
| Discipline | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Generalist | Graduate or Postgraduate in any stream from a recognized university. |
| Doctor (MBBS) | MBBS/MD/MS degree with valid Medical Council registration. |
| Legal | Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Law from a recognized university. |
| Finance | Chartered Accountant (ICAI) / Cost Accountant (ICWA) OR B.Com / M.Com from a recognized university. |
| Information Technology (IT) | B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech in Computer Science / Information Technology OR MCA from a recognized university. |
| Automobile Engineers | B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Automobile or any Engineering + 1 Year Diploma in Automobile Engineering from a recognized university. |
NICL AO Salary 2025
Selected Administrative Officers will receive an attractive salary package:
- Basic Pay: ₹50,925/- per month
- In-hand Salary: Approximately ₹90,000/- per month
- Other Allowances: Housing Rent Allowance (HRA), Dearness Allowance (DA), Travel Allowance (TA), and more will be provided.
Selection Process
The selection for NICL AO posts will involve several stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List (based on performance in exams and interview)
How to Apply Online for NICL AO Recruitment 2025
Follow these simple steps to apply online:
- Read Notification: First, download and carefully read the official NICL AO Recruitment 2025 PDF notification.
- Visit Website: Go to the official websitenationalinsurance.nic.co.inor use the direct ‘Apply Online’ link from the notification.
- Fill Form: Complete the online application form with all your correct personal and educational details.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of required documents like photograph, signature, and educational certificates.
- Pay Fees: Pay the application fee online as per your category.
- Print Form: After successful submission and payment, print a copy of your filled application form for your records.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official NICL website for the latest updates regarding admit cards and results.