National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), Administrative Officer (Generalist & Specialist) (Scale-I) Recruitment - 2026 (321 Vacancies)

Discipline Wise Educational Qualification

Based on the National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) recruitment advertisement for Administrative Officers (Scale I), here are the educational qualifications required for the various disciplines:

• Finance (CA & CMA) : Chartered Accountant (ICAI) or Cost and Management Accountant (The Institute of Cost Accountants of India, earlier known as ICWAI) AND Graduation/Post Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University with at least 60% marks in either of the degree examinations (at least 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).   

• Legal : Graduate/Post Graduate in Law from a recognized University with at least 60% marks in either of the degree examinations (at least 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).   

• Information Technology : B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology or MCA from a recognized University with at least 60% marks in either of the degree examinations (at least 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).   

• Automobile Engineers : B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Automobile Engineering OR B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in any branch of Engineering together with a Diploma (at least one year duration) in Automobile Engineering from a recognized University with at least 60% marks in either of the degree examinations (at least 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).   

• Risk Engineers : Engineering (Graduation/Post-graduation) in any discipline excluding those mentioned under Information Technology and Automobile Engineers, from a recognized University with at least 60% marks in either of the degree examinations (at least 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).   

• Company Secretaries : ACS/FCS from ICSI AND Graduation/Post-graduation in any discipline from a recognized University with at least 60% marks in either of the degree examinations (at least 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).   

• Agriculture: Graduate (4 years) or Post Graduate in Agriculture / Agricultural Biotechnology / Agricultural Engineering from a recognized University with at least 60% marks in either of the degree examinations (at least 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).   

• Generalist Officers : Graduate or Post Graduate in any stream from a recognized University with at least 60% marks in either of the degree examinations (at least 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates). 

How to Apply?

• Step 1 : Check Eligibility: Satisfy yourself that you fulfill the age, educational qualifications, and other criteria before applying.

• Step 2 : Prepare Scanned Documents : Keep digital copies of your photograph (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm), signature, left thumb impression, and hand-written declaration ready according to the specified dimensions and file sizes.

• Step 3 : Access the Portal : Go to the Company's website at https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/ and click on "APPLY ONLINE" under the "RECRUITMENT" section.

• Step 4 : New Registration : Choose the tab "Click here for New Registration" and enter your basic contact details and email ID to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.

• Step 5 : Fill Application Form : Use the "SAVE AND NEXT" facility to carefully enter and review your personal, academic, and professional details across the form sections.

• Step 6 : Upload Documents : Upload your scanned photograph, live captured/uploaded photo, signature, left thumb impression, and hand-written declaration in their respective designated links.

• Step 7 : Preview and Validate : Click on the Preview Tab to verify the entire application form for correctness before final submission since no modifications are allowed afterward.

• Step 8 : Complete Registration : Click the "COMPLETE REGISTRATION" button only after ensuring all filled details and uploaded files are completely accurate.

• Step 9 : Fee Payment : Proceed to the "PAYMENT" tab, pay the application fees/intimation charges online using debit/credit cards, net banking, or wallets, and wait for the transaction to complete without refreshing.

• Step 10 : Print E-Receipt and Application : Take a printout of the generated e-reference/e-receipt and the final system-generated online application form for future reference.

Selection Process

Based on the National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) recruitment advertisement, the selection procedure for Administrative Officers (Scale I) consists of the following steps :

• Step 1 : Phase I - Preliminary Examination (Online)

  • Objective test consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks.

  • Covers three separately timed sections: English Language (30 marks), Reasoning Ability (35 marks), and Quantitative Aptitude (35 marks).

  • Serves as a screening test to shortlist an adequate number of candidates (approximately 15 times the number of vacancies) for the Main Examination.

• Step 2 : Phase II - Main Examination (Online)

  • Objective Test : Consists of multiple-choice questions for a total of 250 marks. Generalists have 5 sections, while specialists have 6 sections (including an additional technical/professional knowledge test).

  • Descriptive Test : Conducted immediately after the objective test through online typing (30 marks total for Essay, Précis, and Comprehension).   

  • Note: The descriptive answer scripts are evaluated only for candidates who clear the sectional and total cutoffs of the objective test. The descriptive test is qualifying in nature and its scores are not counted toward shortlisting for the interview.

• Step 3 : Biometric Data Capture & Verification

  • Biometric data (thumb impression), IRIS scan, and photographs are captured during the Main Examination for qualified candidates to verify identity integrity.

• Step 4 : Interview

  • Candidates shortlisted based on their overall marks in the online Main Examination are called for an interview.

• Step 5 : Final Selection & Medical Examination

  • The final merit list is prepared with an 80:20 weightage ratio between the Main Examination (Objective test scores) and the Interview.

  • Final appointment is subject to candidates being found medically fit as per the requirements of the Company.