Apply Now – Recruitment 2025 – NICL Administrative Officer / Specialist (AO/SO) Vacancies

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About The Post

National Insurance Company Ltd. (NICL) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 266 Officers in Scale I cadre through open market. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online through the official application portal.

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Vacancies (Tentative)

Specialist Officer Posts

Discipline	Total	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	PwBD
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 Engineering	20	8	6	3	1	2	–
Specialist Backlog	4	–	–	3	1	–	–
Subtotal	94	36	29	15	7	9	–

Generalist Officer

Discipline	Total	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	PwBD
Generalist AO	170	68	47	26	12	17	3
Grand Total	264	—	—	—	—	—	—

Reservation and EWS positions are subject to final verification per Government policies.

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Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Indian, or valid citizen of Nepal/Bhutan/Tibetan refugee (pre-1962), or migrated from specified countries with eligibility certificate
• Educational Qualification:
  • Specialists: Relevant professional degrees like MBBS, LLB, CA, B.Tech, etc.
  • Generalists: Graduate/Postgraduate with ≥60% (55% for SC/ST)
• Age (as of 1 May 2025): 21–30 years, relaxations apply:
  • SC/ST: +5 years | OBC-NCL: +3 years | PwBD: +10 years
  • Ex-servicemen, defence-disabled, PSU, etc., have specific relaxations
• Scribe/Assistive arrangements: Available for PwBD candidates with proof; compensatory time provided

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Selection Procedure

Part A — Online Examination

Phase I – Preliminary Exam (100 Marks, 60 Minutes)

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration	Medium
English Language	30	30	20 mins	English
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 mins	English/Hindi
Quantitative Aptitude	35	35	20 mins	English/Hindi

• Applicants must meet sectional cut-offs.
• Approx. 15× vacancies shortlisted for Phase II.

Phase II – Main Examination

Objective Test (250 marks)

• Generalists: 5 sections × 50 marks each (Reasoning, English, GA, Computer, Quant)
• Specialists: Same + technical section (6th section) × 50 marks
• Duration: 3 hours, separately timed sections

Descriptive Test (30 marks)

• Administered online immediately after the objective test
• Covers Essay (10), Précis (10), Comprehension (10) in English
• Qualifying nature; evaluated only for objective-test qualifiers
• Negative Marking: –0.25 per incorrect answer in objective tests
• Final cutoff involves objective marks only; descriptive is qualifying.

Phase III – Interview

• Eligible candidates from Phase II are called
• Weightage: Online Objective (80%) + Interview (20%)
• Tie-breaking: Higher interview marks, then older age
• Final selection is based on cumulative score after interview
• Final Merit Lists: For vacancies and a 50% waiting list
• Appointment: Subject to medical fitness and service eligibility

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How to Apply for your recruitment/admission notice?

Candidates can apply online only from 12th June 2025 to 3rd July 2025 (both dates inclusive). No other mode of application will be accepted.

Detailed Guidelines/Procedures for:

• A. Application Registration
• B. Payment of Fees
• C. Document Scanning and Upload

Important Instructions Before Registration

Before proceeding with the online application, candidates must:

1. Scan and prepare the following documents in the prescribed format:
   • Recent photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm)
   • Signature (with black ink)
   • Left thumb impression (on white paper using black or blue ink)
     • If left thumb is unavailable, use right thumb.
     • If both thumbs are missing, use the left forefinger, and so on.
     • If no fingers are available, left toe impression may be used.
     • In such cases, clearly specify the part used for impression in the uploaded document.
   • Handwritten declaration (in English, written by the candidate in black ink on white paper) Text for declaration:
     “I, ________ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
2. Specifications to follow:
   • Declaration must be handwritten by the candidate (not typed or in capital letters).
   • Uploads should not be smudged or unclear.
   • Documents not adhering to specifications will lead to rejection of the application.
3. Do not use CAPITAL LETTERS for the signature or handwritten declaration.
4. Keep ready:
   • Required documents for online payment of application fee/intimation charges.
   • A valid personal email ID and mobile number, which must remain active throughout the recruitment process. All communication from the authority will be sent to the registered email ID. Candidates should not share or use someone else’s email ID.

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Important Dates

Event	Date/Status
Online Application Window	12 June 2025 – 3 July 2025
Preliminary Exam (Phase-I)	To be announced
Main Exam (Phase-II)	After prelims (Exact dates to follow)
Descriptive Test	Immediately after Phase‑II objective test
Interview Call Letters	Issued post-Phase-II
Final Result	Published after interview rounds

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Important Links

Description	Link
Apply Online (12 Jun – 3 Jul)	Click Here
Preliminary Admit Card Download	Will Be Updated
Main Exam & Descriptive Admit Cards	Will Be Updated
Interview Call Letter	Will Be Updated
Join WhatsApp Channel	Click Here
Join Telegram Channel	Click Here
Detailed Advertisement	Click Here
Official Website – NICL	Click Here

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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