NICL Detailed Advertisement - Recruitment Of 321 Administrative Officers (Scale - I)(Generalists & Specialists) 2026-27

5. Educational Qualification (as on 01.10.2026)

Candidate should possess certificate in proof of passing the qualifying Examination as on 01.10.2026. The minimum Educational Qualifications required for various disciplines are: Sl. Discipline Minimum Qualification 1 Finance (CA & CMA) Chartered Accountant (ICAI) / Cost and Management Accountant (The Institute of Cost Accountants of India, earlier known as ICWAI) AND Graduation/ Post Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University with at least 60% marks in either of the degree Examination (at least 55% for SC/ST/PwBD) candidates. 2 Legal Graduate / Post Graduate in Law from a recognized University with at least 60% marks in either of the degree Examination (at least 55% for SC/ST/PwBD) candidates. 3 Information Technology B. E / B. Tech / M.E. / M. Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology / MCA from a recognized University with at least 60% marks in either of the degree Examination (at least 55% for SC/ST/PwBD) candidates. 4 Automobile Engineers B.E. / B.Tech. / M.E. / M. Tech in Automobile Engineering OR B.E. / B.Tech. / M.E. / M. Tech in any branch of Engineering together with Diploma (at least one year duration) in Automobile Engineering from a recognized University with at least 60% marks in either of the degree Examination (at least 55% for SC/ST/PwBD) candidates. 5 Risk Engineers Engineering (Graduation/ Post-graduation) in any discipline excluding those mentioned under Sl. No. 3 and 4 herein above from a recognized University with at least 60% marks in either of the degree Examination (at least 55% for SC/ST/PwBD) candidates.

8. Selection Procedure

Part A – Online Examination: The written exam will be conducted in two phases Phase – I: Preliminary Examination (Online) Phase – II: Main Examination (Online) Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (applicable for all disciplines) Preliminary Examination consisting of Objective Tests (Multiple Choice type Questions) for 100 marks will be conducted online (applicable for all disciplines). This test would be of 60 minutes duration consisting of 3 sections (with separate timings for each section) as follows: S. No Name of Test/Section (Not in Sequence) Type of test No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration for each test/section (Separately timed) Medium of Exam 1 English Language Objective 30 30 20 minutes English 2 Reasoning Ability Objective 35 35 20 minutes English / Hindi 3 Quantitative Aptitude Objective 35 35 20 minutes English / Hindi Total (Aggregate) 100 100 Candidates have to qualify in each test/section by securing passing marks to be decided by the Company. Adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by the Company (approximately 15 times the numbers of vacancies subject to availability) will be shortlisted for the Main Examination. Phase – II: Main Examination Main Examination will consist of Objective Tests (Multiple Choice type Questions) for 250 marks and Descriptive Test for 30 Marks. Both the Objective and Descriptive Tests will be online. Candidates will have to answer Descriptive Test by typing on the computer. Immediately after completion of Objective Test, Descriptive Test will be administered.

(i) Objective Test: The Objective Test of 3 Hours duration consists of five & six sections for Generalists & Specialists respectively for total 250 Marks: For Generalists: S. No Name of Test/Section (Not in sequence) Type of test No. of Questions Maximum Marks Medium of Exam Duration for each test/section (Separately timed) 1 Test of Reasoning Objective 50 50 English / Hindi 40 min 2 Test of General Awareness Objective 50 50 English / Hindi 30 min 3 Test of Quantitative aptitude Objective 50 50 English / Hindi 40 min 4 Test of English Language Objective 50 50 English 40 min 5 Test of Computer Knowledge Objective 50 50 English / Hindi 30 min Total (Aggregate) 250 250 For Specialists: S. No Name of Test/Section (Not in sequence) Type of test No. of Questions Maximum Marks Medium of Exam Duration for each test/section (Separately timed) 1 Test of Reasoning Objective 40 40 English / Hindi 35 min 2 Test of General Awareness Objective 40 40 English / Hindi 20 min 3 Test of Quantitative aptitude Objective 40 40 English / Hindi 35 min 4 Test of English Language Objective 40 40 English 30 min 5 Test of Computer Knowledge Objective 40 40 English / Hindi 25 min 6 In Specialist stream, an additional test to assess technical & professional knowledge in the relevant discipline Objective 50 50 English / Hindi 35 min Total (Aggregate) 250 250

(ii) Descriptive Test: The descriptive Test of 30 Minutes duration with 30 marks will be a Test of English Language (Essay – 10 Marks, Précis – 10 & Comprehension – 10 marks). The descriptive test will be in English and will be conducted through on-line mode. Candidates will be required to obtain a minimum score for each section separately of objective test for short listing for the Descriptive Test evaluation i.e., the descriptive answer script would be evaluated only in respect of those candidates who qualify the objective test. Depending on the number of vacancies, cut offs will be decided for Descriptive Papers evaluation i.e., there will also be a separate cut-off marks for the Descriptive Test. The Descriptive test will be qualifying in nature and the marks scored in the Descriptive test will not be counted towards short listing for Interview or final selection. Each candidate will be required to obtain a minimum total score (to be decided by the Company according to number of vacancies) in the objective test (Main Examination) and qualify in the descriptive test for short listing for the Interview. Penalty for Wrong Answers (Applicable to both – Preliminary and Main Examination (objective tests): The objective test except on “English Language” will be bilingual (in English and in Hindi). All the questions will be objective type with alternative choices out of which one will be correct answer. The candidate has to select the correct answer and “mouse click” that alternative which he or she feels correct. There will be penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests. Each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty to arrive at corrected score. If a question is left blank, i.e., no answer is marked by the candidate; there will be no penalty for that question. The alternative/option that is clicked on will be highlighted and will be treated as answered to that question. The Company reserves the right to modify the structure of the Examination which will be intimated through its website. Candidates will be shortlisted for Interview on the basis of overall marks scored in Main Examination after evaluation as above. The Descriptive English Test will be conducted only through online mode. Questions will be displayed on the screen of the computer. Answers are to be typed using the keyboard. Before start of typing answers to questions in Descriptive Paper please check all key functions of the keyboard. The Candidates will get 30 minutes to answer the questions. Candidates will have to appear for the online Examination at their own expenses. The Company reserves the right to modify the structure of the Examination which will be intimated through its website. Selection would be based on the performance in the on-line test & Interview. The final merit list shall be prepared in descending order of the consolidated marks secured by the candidates. Candidates who fall within the number of vacancies in the merit list shall be considered for appointment. The selected candidates may be appointed in more than one batch as per the discretion of the Management. The seniority of the selected candidates will be as per the merit / select list. A Waiting List of candidates not exceeding 50% of the number of vacancies may also be prepared and may be utilized in the event of non-acceptance of employment offer by the candidates selected in the final merit list. The decision to select the candidates from waiting list is solely at the discretion of the management. Please note that candidates will not be permitted to appear for the online Examination without the following documents (All Documents are compulsory):

(1) Valid Call Letter for the respective date and session of Examination

(2) Photo-identity proof (as specified below**) in original bearing exactly the same name and other information as it appears on the call letter/application form

(3) Photocopy of the above photo-identity proof **IDENTITY VERIFICATION In the Examination hall as well as at the time of Interview, the call letter along with the original and a photocopy of the candidate’s currently valid photo identity (bearing exactly the same name as it appears on the call letter) such as PAN Card/ Passport/ Permanent Driving License/ Voter’s Card/ Bank Passbook with photograph/ Photo identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead along with photograph/ Photo identity proof issued by a People’s Representative on official letterhead along with photograph/ valid recent Identity Card issued by a recognized College/ University/ Aadhar card/ E-Aadhar Card with a photograph/ Employee ID/ Bar Council Identity card with photograph should be submitted to the invigilator and the original shall be produced for verification. The candidate’s identity will be verified with respect to his/her details on the call letter, in the Attendance List and requisite documents submitted. If identity of the candidate is in doubt the candidate may not be allowed to appear for the Examination. Ration card and Learner’s Driving License shall not be considered as a valid ID proof for this process.

Note: Candidates have to produce in original the photo identity proof and submit photocopy of the same along with Examination call letter as well as the Interview Call Letter while attending the Examination/ Interview respectively, without which they will not be allowed to take up the Examination/ Interview respectively and also Interview. Candidates must note that the name as appearing on the call letter (provided during the process of registration) should exactly match the name as appearing on the photo identity proof. Female candidates who have changed first/last/middle name post marriage must take special note of this. If there is any mismatch between the name indicated in the Call Letter and Photo Identity Proof the candidate will not be allowed to appear for the Examination. In case of candidates who have changed their name, will be allowed only if they produce original Gazette notification / their original marriage certificate / affidavit in original. CANDIDATES REPORTING LATE i.e., after the reporting time specified on the call letter for Examination will not be permitted to take the Examination. The reporting time mentioned on the call letter is prior to the start time of the test. Though the duration of the Examination is 60 minutes for Phase-I & 210 minutes for Phase-II, candidates may be required to be at the venue for a longer duration for completion of various formalities such as verification and collection of various requisite data/documents, logging in, giving of instructions, etc. BIOMETRIC DATA – Capturing and Verification It has been decided to capture the biometric data (thumb impression), IRIS Scan and the photograph of the candidates on the day of the Main Examination (Phase-II) for the candidates who qualify after the Preliminary Examinations (Phase-I) and appear for the Main Examination (Phase-II). The biometric data, IRIS and photograph will be verified subsequently. Candidate will ensure that the correct thumb impression or IRIS is captured at various stages and any inconsistency at any stage of the recruitment process may lead to rejection of candidature. Decision of the Biometric & IRIS data verification authority with regard to its status (matched or mismatched) shall be final and binding upon the candidates. Candidates are requested to take care of the following points in order to ensure a smooth process

• If fingers are coated (stamped ink / mehndi / coloured…etc), ensure to thoroughly wash them so that coating is completely removed before the exam / Interview / joining day.

• If fingers are dirty or dusty, ensure to wash them and dry them before the finger print (biometric) is captured.

• Ensure fingers of both hands are dry. If fingers are moist, wipe each finger to dry them.

• If the primary finger (thumb) to be captured is injured/damaged, immediately notify the concerned authority in the test centre. In such cases impression of other fingers, toes etc. may be captured.

• Candidates are advised to not wear contact lenses or makeup around the eye for accurate iris scanning. PART B - Interview: Generalist & Specialist Candidates who have been shortlisted based on the performance in the online Phase – II (Mains Examination) will subsequently be called for an Interview to be conducted by the Company, at select centres. The name and address of the Centre, time & date of Interview will be informed to the shortlisted candidates on our website and a call letter shall be issued to each of the shortlisted candidates. Candidates are required to download their Interview call letters from company’s website. Please note that any request regarding change in date, centre etc. of Interview will not be entertained. However, the company reserves the right to change the date/ venue/ time/ centre etc. of Interview or hold supplementary process for particular date / session / venue / centre / set of candidates at its discretion, under unforeseen circumstances, if any. LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW (AS APPLICABLE): The following documents in original and self-attested photocopies in support of the candidate’s eligibility and identity are to be invariably submitted at the time of Interview failing which the candidate may not be permitted to appear for the Interview. Non submission of requisite documents by the candidate at the time of Interview will debar his candidature from further participation in the recruitment process.

11. HOW TO APPLY:

Candidates can apply online only from 08-10-2026 to 28-10-2026 (both days inclusive) and no other mode of application will be accepted. Detailed Guidelines/Procedures for: A. Application Registration B. Payment of Fees C. Document Scan and Upload I. IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE NOTED BEFORE REGISTRATION Before applying online, candidates should i. Scan their o Photograph (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm) o Signature (on white paper with black ink) o Left thumb Impression (on white paper with black or blue ink) o A Hand Written Declaration (on white paper with black ink) (text given below). ensuring that all these scanned documents adhere to the required specifications as given in Point C. ii. Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted. iii. The Left Thumb Impression should be properly scanned and not smudged (If a candidate is not having left thumb, he / she may use his / her right thumb for applying). iv. The text for the hand written declaration is as follows: - “I, ___________ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.” v. The above mentioned a hand written declaration has to be in the candidate’s handwriting and in English only and should not be in Capital letters. If it is written and uploaded by anybody else or in any other language, the application will be considered as invalid. (In the case of Visually Impaired candidates who cannot write may get the text of declaration typed and put their left-hand thumb impression below the typed declaration and upload the document as per specifications). vi. Keep the necessary details / documents ready to make Online Payment of the requisite application fee / intimation charges. vii. Have a valid personal email ID and mobile no., which should be kept active till the completion of this Recruitment Process. Company may send intimation for pre-recruitment training, call letters for the online examinations, Regional Language Test etc. through the registered e-mail ID/ mobile number. In case a candidate does not have a valid personal e-mail ID/ mobile number, he/she should create his/her new e-mail ID and take a mobile no. in his/her name before applying on-line and must maintain that email account and mobile number. A. APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

1. Candidates are advised to satisfy themselves before they apply that they fulfill the requirements as to Age, Educational Qualifications and other eligibility criteria and that the particulars furnished by him/ her are correct in all respects. If found ineligible their candidature will be cancelled at any stage of recruitment.

2. Candidates have to go to the Company’s website https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/ and click on the option "APPLY ONLINE" under the “RECRUITMENT” section which will open a new screen.

3. To register application, choose the tab "Click here for New Registration" and enter Name, Contact details and Email-id. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional Registration number and Password will also be sent.

4. In case the candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, he / she can save the data already entered by choosing "SAVE AND NEXT" tab. Prior to submission of the online application candidates are advised to use the "SAVE AND NEXT" facility to verify the details in the online application form and modify the same if required. Visually Impaired candidates should fill the application form carefully and verify/ get the details verified to ensure that the same are correct prior to final submission.

5. Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application themselves as no change will be possible/ entertained after clicking the “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” button.

6. The Name of the candidate and his /her Father/ Husband etc. should be spelt correctly in the application and should be the same as it appears in the Certificates/ Mark sheets as well as on the Identity Proof. Any change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature.

7. Validate your details and Save your application by clicking the “VALIDATE YOUR DETAILS” and “SAVE & NEXT” button.

8. Candidates can proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Photograph and Signature detailed under point "C".

9. Candidates can proceed to fill other details of the Application Form.

10. Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before “COMPLETE REGISTRATION”.

11. Modify details, if required, and click on “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” ONLY after verifying and ensuring that the photograph, signature has been uploaded and other details filled by you are correct.