Posted by National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), one of India’s leading public sector general insurance companies, has officially announced an exciting recruitment drive for 266 Administrative Officer (AO) posts. The opportunity is open to both Generalists and Specialists under Scale I cadre, offering a promising career for aspirants across diverse fields.
Whether you’re a fresh graduate, a medical professional, a law expert, a tech specialist, or a finance professional, NICL’s 2025 recruitment presents a golden chance to work with a reputed organization under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
Let’s dive into the complete details, from vacancy distribution and eligibility criteria to selection process and important dates.
Important Dates to Remember
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Begins | 12th June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 3rd July 2025 |
| Salary | Rs. 90,000/- Per Month |
| Phase I Exam (Prelims) | 20th July 2025 |
| Phase II Exam (Mains) | 31st August 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified later |
All candidates must apply online only, as no offline applications will be accepted.
Total Vacancies: 266 Posts
➤ Generalist Officers – 170 Posts
Open to candidates from any discipline, this is the largest category in the recruitment drive.
| Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 68 |
| OBC | 47 |
| SC | 26 |
| ST | 12 |
| EWS | 17 |
Specialist Officers – 96 Posts
This includes vacancies for professionals from various technical and professional fields.
Breakdown by Discipline:
| Discipline | Total Posts | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors (MBBS) | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Legal | 20 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Finance | 20 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Information Technology | 20 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Automobile Engineers | 20 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Backlog Vacancies | 6 | – | – | 4 | 2 | – |
Educational Qualifications (as on 01.05.2025)
Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications from a recognized university/institution with relevant marks.
| Discipline | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Doctors | MBBS/MD/MS or PG Medical Degree with valid NMC/State Medical Council Registration |
| Legal | Graduate/Post Graduate in Law with minimum 60% (55% for SC/ST) |
| Finance | CA/ICWA or B.Com/M.Com with minimum 60% (55% for SC/ST) |
| IT | B.E/B.Tech/MCA in Computer Science/IT with 60% (55% for SC/ST) |
| Automobile Engineers | Engineering degree in Auto Engineering or any Engg. + 1-year Auto Diploma |
| Generalists | Graduate/Post Graduate in any discipline with 60% (55% for SC/ST) |
Age Limit (as on 01.05.2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
(Should be born between 2nd May 1995 and 1st May 2004)
➤ Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers | 5 years |
| Defence disabled personnel | 3 years |
| Existing employees of PSU Insurers | 8 years |
Selection Process
The selection process involves two stages of online examination followed by an interview:
➤ Phase I – Preliminary Examination
Objective Test – 100 Marks (60 minutes)
All disciplines will undergo this phase.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
✅ Qualifying in each section is mandatory. Candidates roughly 15x the number of vacancies will be shortlisted for Phase II.
➤ Phase II – Main Examination
For Generalists:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
| English Language | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 30 mins |
| Computer Knowledge | 50 | 50 | 30 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 40 mins |
| Total | 250 | 250 | 3 Hours |
For Specialists:
In addition to the above, a sixth section:
| Additional Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical/Professional Knowledge | 50 | 50 | 35 mins |
🔹 Descriptive Test (For all):
🔹 Conducted after the Objective test
🔹 Worth 30 Marks
🔹 Candidates must type their answers on-screen.
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