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    NICL AO Notification 2025

    The NICL AO notification 2025 has recently been released. The NICL AO Exam is an absolutely golden opportunity for candidates looking to build their careers in some prestigious insurance organizations. If you missed last year’s NICL AO cycle, you can still apply for 2025. The online application opens on 12 June 2025 and closes on 3 July 2025.

    To avoid heavy website traffic, try to submit your form by mid-June. There are 266 Officer posts: 170 Generalist and 96 Specialist vacancies in Finance, Legal, IT, Automobile Engineering, and Medical streams. Before you apply, make sure you meet the age limit (21–30 years as on 1 May 2025) and have the required degree for your chosen stream.

    National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) is a government-owned insurer based in Kolkata. It began in 1906, was nationalized in 1972, and is run by the Ministry of Finance. NICL has nearly 2,000 offices across India and branches in Nepal.

    NICL AO Vacancy 2025

    There are 266 Administrative Officer posts in Scale I for 2025. Of these, 170 are Generalist vacancies and 96 are Specialist vacancies. Specialist posts cover Doctors (MBBS), Legal, Finance, Information Technology, Automobile Engineering, and Hindi (Rajbhasha). In addition, there are a few backlog Specialist vacancies carried over from the previous cycle.

    Each Specialist stream has its own educational requirements, so be sure to review the NICL AO eligibility criteria for your chosen discipline. Generalist officers need a graduate or postgraduate degree in any field, while Specialists must hold the specific professional or technical qualification listed in the official notification.

    DisciplinesUROBCSCSTEWSTotal Vacancies
    Generalist 68 47 26 12 17 170
    Specialist Doctors (MBBS) 4 3 1 1 1 10
    Legal 8 7 2 1 2 20
    Finance 8 6 3 1 2 20
    Information Technology 8 6 2 2 2 20
    Automobile Engineers 8 6 3 1 2 20
    Specialist Backlog Doctors (MBBS) - - 3 1 - 4
    Finance - - 1 - - 1
    Automobile Engineers - 1 - - - 1

    Please note that:

    • OBC candidates classified as "CREAMY LAYER" are not eligible for OBC reservation and age relaxation. They should identify themselves as GENERAL category candidates.
    • Reservation in different categories will be in accordance with the current Government Guidelines when the results are finalized.
    • EWS vacancies are provisional and depend on additional directives from the Government of India and any legal proceedings. The appointment is tentative and contingent upon the verification of the Income and asset certificate through the appropriate channels.

    How to Apply for NICL AO 2025?

    Once you have checked the eligibility criteria for your respective stream mentioned in the NICL AO notification, it is essential to note the accurate application process of the same. Not fulfilling or omitting any step of the process may result in the cancellation of your candidature. Therefore, we recommend you to please read the following application instructions carefully. 

    The application window of the NICL AO 2025 will open as per the deadline that will be mentioned on theNICL AO notification. Aspirants need to read the entire NICL AO notification carefully. Try to apply within the deadline mentioned in the NICL AO notification to avoid a last-minute rush of your application.

    • Visit the official website of NICL, i.e., nationalinsurance.co.nic.in, and thereafter, go to its recruitment section at the top right corner of the website. 
    • Click on ‘APPLY ONLINE’ (Link opening soon) which will redirect you to a new screen. 
    • Click on the tab "Click here for New Registration" and register yourself by entering your name, contact details, and email-id.
    • A system-generated registration number and password will be given to the candidate via email and SMS.
    • Log in with the system-generated registration number and password and fill in your application form.
    • After successfully entering all the details, click on SAVE and NEXT option to verify the details you have entered.
    • Candidates will be asked to scan and upload a photo, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
    • After fully verifying the details, click on the FINAL SUBMIT BUTTON to submit your application. Please note that no modification will be done to the final submission.
    • After verifying all the details, it is now time for the payment. The candidate now needs to process and make the payment. After the payment, click on the submit button.

    Instructions/Dimensions for uploading documents

    Photograph:

    • The photograph should be colored, recent and passport-sized
    • Dimensions: 200 x 230 pixels
    • The size of the file should be 20kb-50kb

    Hand-written Declaration

    • The declaration should be written in English clearly on white paper with black ink
    • Dimensions: 200x 230 pixels 
    • File size should be 20KB – 50 KB
    • It should not be written in CAPITAL LETTERS

    Left Thumb Impression

    • The applicant has to put his/her left thumb impression on white paper with black or blue ink
    • Dimensions: 240 x 240 pixels in 200 DPI
    • File Size: 20 KB – 50 KB

    Signature

    • The signature needs to be done with black ink
    • It should not be done with capital letters
    • The size should be between 10KB-20 KB

    NICL AO Application Fee 2025

    The online application fee for NICL AO 2025 must be paid between 12 June and 3 July 2025. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates remit ₹250 (inclusive of GST) as intimation charges, while all other applicants pay ₹1,000 (inclusive of GST) . Transaction charges, if any, are to be borne by the candidate.

    Payments are made through an integrated payment gateway supporting Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, and mobile wallets or cash cards. After submission, wait for the confirmation message and e-receipt; do not press back or refresh to avoid double charging. If payment fails, log in again using your Registration Number and Password to retry .

    Upon successful payment, candidates should download and print the e-receipt and their application form containing fee details. Failure to generate the e-receipt indicates an unsuccessful transaction and will render the application incomplete and invalid . Ensure you retain these documents for future reference, as the application will not be considered without proof of fee payment.

    NICL AO Admit Card 2025

    Following the successful completion of the online application process for the NICL AO (Administrative Officer) exam, the next eagerly anticipated milestone for candidates is the issuance of admit cards. The admit card, a pivotal document, acts as the gateway to the examination hall. NICL will release the admit cards for download on its official website a few days before the scheduled NICL AO exam dates.

    Candidates are advised to closely monitor the official website and NICL AO notification for updates regarding the release of admit cards. It is crucial to download the admit card within the specified timeframe and before the last date, as failure to do so may lead to disqualification from participating in the examination.

    It is important to emphasize that separate call letters will be issued for both 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' of the examination. Each phase carries its own significance, and candidates must qualify in one phase to progress to the next. Therefore, staying informed about the release dates for both admit cards and ensuring timely download is imperative.

    NICL AO Pre Exam Training 2025

    Non‐residential pre‐examination training is available free of cost to candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC (Non‐creamy layer) and PwBD categories who indicate their interest while applying online. Training sessions are organised at select centres; details of the date, time and venue are communicated to registered candidates via email and SMS. Although the training helps familiarise participants with exam formats and question types, attendance does not guarantee selection, and candidates must still meet all cut‐offs in the online tests and interview to progress.

    Nicl Ao Exam Notification FAQs

    The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has not yet announced any new vacancies for the NICL AO (Administrative Officer) position. This is because the NICL AO recruitment for 2025 has not yet begun since the recruitment for the current year has just ended. These vacancies are categorized into specialist and generalist profiles, providing opportunities for candidates who wish to pursue roles as Administrative Officers across different departments within the company.
    No, you cannot apply for this exam Offline as only the Online Facility is available for registration and application fee payment. The application process is quite simple, all you have to do is visit the official website of NICL (nationalinsurance.co.nic.in) and head to the ‘Recruitment’ section at the top right corner of the website and follow the further process by filling the registration form and making the application fee payment. You will get a registration number after that, then download the Application form for future prospects, and you are good to go.
    The NICL AO notification for 2025 has not yet been released for any streams. This is because the exam cycle for the last recruitment drive has just ended. Any aspirants wanting to apply for the exam need to wait for the recruitment to be out before applying. The eligibility criteria for each stream are different, make sure to check that before applying for the respective stream.
    Admit cards can be downloaded from the official NICL AO website. Candidates need to log in with their registration details to access and print their admit cards. The NICL AO notification clearly mentions that without a valid printed admit card, candidates will not be allowed to take the NICL AO exam.
    Detailed information about the exam, including eligibility, application process, syllabus, and important dates, can be found in the official NICL AO notification on the NICL AO website. Candidates are encouraged to regularly check the NICL AO website for updates and announcements.
    Candidates can apply for the NICL AO exam notification for 2025 online through the official NICL AO website. The application process involves filling out personal and educational details, uploading necessary documents, and paying the application fee as specified in the official NICL AO notification.
    The exam dates for the NICL AO exam will be announced in the official NICL AO exam notification released by the NICL for 2025. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official NICL website for the NICL AO exam notification and any other updates related to the upcoming NICL AO exam.
    The NICL AO exam is a competitive examination conducted by the National Insurance Company Limited to recruit candidates for the position of Administrative Officer. The selection process typically includes a written exam followed by an interview. More details regarding the NICL AO exam can be found in the official NICL AO exam notification.
    According to the NICL AO exam notification, there are certain eligibility criteria to be met to be able to give the NICL AO exam. Candidates must be Indian citizens with atleast a degree in the specific stream in which they are applying to be Administrative Officers. They must also be between the ages of 21 and 30 according to the NICL AO exam notification.
    The application fee for the NICL AO exam varies based on the candidate's category. The specific fee amount is mentioned in the official NICL AO notification. Payment can usually be made online through credit/debit cards, net banking, or UPI. Candidates should note that as per the NICL AO exam notification unless the application fee is paid, their application will not be considered or accepted.