National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has officially announced its much-awaited recruitment for 266 Administrative Officer (AO) positions for the year 2024-25. This is a golden opportunity for graduates and postgraduates looking to secure a government job in one of India's leading public sector insurance companies. Interested candidates can apply online from 12th June to 3rd July 2025 through the official website.

🗓 Important Dates to Remember

Event Date
Online Registration Starts 12th June 2025
Last Date to Apply Online 3rd July 2025
Phase I Exam (Preliminary) 20th July 2025 (Tentative)
Phase II Exam (Mains) 31st August 2025 (Tentative)

📌 Vacancy Details

Total Posts: 266

  • Generalist Officers: 170

  • Specialist Officers: 96
    (Including Doctors, Legal, Finance, IT, and Automobile Engineers)

Category-wise reservations and PwBD categories are applicable as per government norms.

💼 Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on 01.05.2025)

  • Minimum: 21 years

  • Maximum: 30 years
    Age relaxation is available for reserved categories.

Educational Qualifications

Post Qualification
Doctors (MBBS) MBBS/MD/MS from a recognized university with valid NMC registration
Legal Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Law from a recognized university with at least 60% marks (minimum 55% for SC/ST candidates).
Finance B.Com or M.Com from a recognized university, or professional qualification such as CA/ICWA, with at least 60% marks (minimum 55% for SC/ST candidates).
IT B.E./B.Tech/MCA in relevant field with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST)
Automobile Engineers Engineering degree in Automobile or equivalent
Generalists Graduate/Postgraduate in any stream with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST)

🧪 Selection Process

The recruitment will be conducted in three phases:

  1. Preliminary Exam (Phase I) – Online objective test for 100 marks

  2. Main Exam (Phase II) – Objective + Descriptive tests totaling 280 marks

  3. Interview – Based on performance in the main examination

Note: The final merit list will be prepared based on a weightage of 80% marks from the Main Examination and 20% marks from the Interview.

💰 Application Fees

Category Fee
SC/ST/PwBD ₹250/- (Intimation Charges)
All Others ₹1000/- (including GST)

💸 Salary and Benefits

  • Initial Basic Pay: ₹50,925/-

  • Gross Monthly Salary: Approx. ₹90,000/- in metro cities

  • Additional benefits include:

    • Pension (NPS),

    • Gratuity,

    • Medical Cover,

    • Leave Travel Subsidy,

    • Company accommodation (as per norms)

✍ How to Apply Online?

  1. Visit: https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in

  2. Click on “Apply Online”

  3. Register with valid email and phone number

  4. Upload required documents and pay the application fee

  5. Submit and take a printout of the application

📍 Exam Centers

NICL exams will be conducted in multiple cities across India including Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Dehradun, Patna, Naharlagun (Arunachal Pradesh), and more.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Can I apply for more than one discipline?
No,  Multiple applications will not be accepted.

Q2. What is the probation period?
1 year, extendable by 6 months twice. You must pass the “Licentiate Examination” during this period.

Q3. Is there any service bond?
Yes. You need to serve NICL for at least 4 years. If you leave early, you’ll have to pay back one year's gross salary.

Q4. Is pre-exam training available?
Yes, for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy)/PwBD candidates.

🚀 Final Words

NICL AO Recruitment 2024-25 is a career-defining opportunity for candidates looking to work in the insurance sector. With a handsome salary, job security, and opportunities for growth, this is the right time to apply and secure a prestigious role.

👉 Don’t wait! Apply before 3rd July 2025.