The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has announced the recruitment of 266 Administrative Officers (Generalists & Specialists) under Scale I cadre. This is a major opportunity for candidates seeking public sector careers in the insurance domain with good pay and benefits.

📅 Important Dates

  • Start of Online Registration: 12th June 2025
  • Last Date to Apply: 3rd July 2025
  • Prelims Exam (Phase I): 20th July 2025 (Tentative)
  • Mains Exam (Phase II): 31st August 2025 (Tentative)

📊 Vacancy Details

  • Total Posts: 266
  • Generalists: 170
  • Specialists: 96 (including Doctors, Legal, Finance, IT, and Automobile Engineers)
  • Backlog Vacancies: Included for some categories

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

  • Age Limit: 21–30 years as on 01.05.2025 (age relaxation as per government norms)
  • Educational Qualifications:
    • Generalist: Graduate/Postgraduate in any discipline with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST)
    • Specialists: Degree in the relevant field (e.g., MBBS, LLB, B.Tech, CA, etc.)

💰 Application Fees

  • SC/ST/PwBD: ₹250
  • All Others: ₹1000

📝 Selection Process

  1. Phase I: Preliminary Examination (Objective, 100 marks)
  2. Phase II: Main Examination (Objective – 250 marks & Descriptive – 30 marks)
  3. Phase III: Interview

💼 Emoluments & Salary

  • Basic Pay: ₹50,925/-
  • Gross Salary: Approx. ₹90,000/- per month in metro cities
  • Benefits: Pension (NPS), Gratuity, LTS, Medical, Group Accident Cover, and accommodation benefits

🧾 Bond & Probation

  • Probation Period: 1 year (extendable)
  • Bond Period: 4 years
  • Bond Amount: One year's gross salary if leaving during bond period

📋 Exam Pattern

Prelims:

  • English Language – 30 Marks
  • Reasoning Ability – 35 Marks
  • Quantitative Aptitude – 35 Marks

Main (Generalist):

  • Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Computer, Quant – 50 marks each
  • Descriptive Test – 30 marks (Essay, Précis, Comprehension)

Main (Specialist):

  • Additional Professional Knowledge Section – 50 marks

Interview: Based on Mains performance. Final selection is 80% Mains + 20% Interview.

🌍 Exam Centers

Available across major cities in all Indian states and UTs for both Phase I & Phase II.

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