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NICL AO 2025 Notification Out – Check Vacancies, Exam Pattern, Eligibility

NICL AO 2025 notification released! Explore post-wise vacancies, age limit, syllabus, selection process & online application dates. Start your preparation today.

Are you looking to build a secure career in the insurance sector? The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has released its much-awaited NICL Administrative Officer (AO) Recruitment 2025 notification for 266 vacancies. This recruitment offers excellent pay, career growth, and the prestige of working with a public sector general insurance company.

In this article, we cover all essential details such as important dates, eligibility, selection process, syllabus, exam pattern, application process, and more—everything you need to know to ace the NICL AO 2025 exam.

NICL AO Recruitment 2025 – Overview

Particulars Details
Organization National Insurance Company Limited (NICL)
Post Name Administrative Officer (AO) – Generalist & Specialist
Total Vacancies 266
Notification Release Date June 10, 2025
Online Application Start June 12, 2025
Last Date to Apply July 3, 2025
Prelims Exam Date July 20, 2025
Mains Exam Date August 31, 2025
Mode of Exam Online
Notification Source indis.academy/prepdesk

NICL AO Vacancy 2025 – Category & Discipline-Wise

Discipline UR SC ST OBC EWS Backlog Total
Generalist 68 26 12 48 16 170
Doctors (MBBS) 4 2 1 3 4 14
Legal 8 3 1 6 2 20
Finance 8 3 1 6 2 1 21
IT 8 3 1 6 2 20
Automobile Engineers 8 3 1 6 2 1 21
Total 104 40 17 75 24 6 266

NICL AO Salary 2025

Component Amount (Approx.)
Basic Pay ₹50,925
Gross Emoluments ₹90,000/month
Pay Scale ₹50925-2500(14)-85925-2710(4)-96765

Perks: Medical benefits, LTC, pension, gratuity, leave encashment.

NICL AO Eligibility Criteria 2025

Age Limit (As on May 31, 2025)

Category Age Range
General 21 – 30 Years
SC/ST +5 Years
OBC +3 Years
PWD +10 Years

Educational Qualification

Post Qualification Required
Generalist AO Graduate/Postgraduate in any stream with ≥60% (55% for SC/ST)
Doctors (MBBS) MBBS/MD/MS + Medical Council registration
Legal LLB/LLM with ≥60% (55% SC/ST)
Finance ACA/ICWA or B.Com/M.Com with ≥60% (55% SC/ST)
IT B.E/B.Tech/MCA/M.Tech in CS/IT with ≥60% (55% SC/ST)
Automobile Engineers BE/BTech/Diploma in Auto/Mech with ≥60% (55% SC/ST)

NICL AO Selection Process 2025

Stage Mode Description
Phase I – Prelims Online Objective (Qualifying)
Phase II – Mains Online Objective + Descriptive (Scoring)
Interview In-person Final selection based on Mains + Interview

NICL AO Exam Pattern 2025

Preliminary Exam

Section No. of Questions Marks Duration
English Language 30 30 20 min
Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 min
Quantitative Aptitude 35 35 20 min
Total 100 100 60 min

Note: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.

Mains Exam – Generalist AO

Section Marks Questions Duration
Reasoning 50 40 40 min
English Language 50 40 40 min
General Awareness 50 40 30 min
Quantitative Aptitude 50 40 40 min
Computer Knowledge 50 40 30 min
Total 250 200 180 min

Mains Exam – Specialist AO

Includes all above sections plus:

Section Marks Duration
Technical Knowledge (Discipline-Specific) 50 40 min

Descriptive Paper (Both)

Section Marks Duration
Essay, Précis, Comprehension 30 30 min

NICL AO Application Fee

Category Application Fee
General/OBC ₹1,000/-
SC/ST/PwBD ₹250/-

Recommended Books for NICL AO 2025

Section Recommended Book
Reasoning A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning – R.S. Aggarwal
Quant Quantitative Aptitude – Arun Sharma
English Objective General English – S.P. Bakshi
General Awareness Lucent’s GK & Daily Newspapers
Computer Computer Awareness – Arihant

Preparation Tips for NICL AO 2025

  • Start with basics and build speed gradually.
  • Take regular mock tests to improve time management.
  • Revise core concepts and focus on accuracy.
  • Stay updated with current affairs and banking awareness.
  • For specialists, review discipline-specific subjects thoroughly.

NICL AO Syllabus PDF 2025

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FAQs – NICL AO Recruitment 2025

  • Q1: What is the salary of NICL AO?
    A: Approx. ₹90,000 per month with allowances.
  • Q2: Can final-year students apply?
    A: No, only candidates with declared final results as of May 31, 2025.
  • Q3: Is there any negative marking?
    A: Yes, 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer.
  • Q4: What is the probation period?
    A: 1 year, extendable based on performance.

Conclusion

The NICL AO Recruitment 2025 is an excellent chance for graduates and professionals to join a respected PSU. With strong pay, job stability, and career growth, this is one of the most competitive insurance exams in India. Start your preparation early and stay ahead of the competition!

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