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The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), owned by the Government of India, has invited applications for 266 Administrative Officer (AO) positions in Scale-I, consisting of 170 generalist positions and 96 specialist positions. While online registrations are from June 12, 2025, to July 3, 2025.
Who Can Apply?
Age Limit: 21-30 years on May 1, 2025. The people born between May 2, 1995, and May 1, 2004, can apply.
Educational Qualifications:
Generalists: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
Specialists: discipline-specific degree. For example: MBBS, LLB, CA, BE/B.Tech in IT or automobile engineering.
What’s the recruitment timeline?
Final Date to apply: July 3rd, 2025 (last date to submit the application and payment)
Phase I (Prelims): July 20th, 2025 – 100 Marks, 60 minutes (Objective Multiple choice)
Phase II (Mains + Interview): Main Exam – August 31st, 2025 – 250 Marks (Objective) – 30 Marks (Descriptive) + Personal interview
How Are Candidates Selected?
Prelims: Objective Test (English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude)
Mains: Objective Test + Descriptive Test (professional knowledge for specialists)
Final: Total = Mains (objective) + Interview
Candidates must complete each stage to be eligible
What Are the Application Fees?
- INR 1,000 for all categories
- INR 250 for SC/ST/PwBD
Direct Link: https://ibpsonline.ibps.in/niclaomay25/
Why Join NICL as AO?
Position: Administrative Officer Scale I
Salary: Starting Basic Pay (₹50,925/month). Total emoluments up to ₹90,000 (metros)
Benefits: NPS pension, gratuity, medical coverage, accommodation, NPA for MBBS specialists and others.
