NICL AO Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 321 Administrative Officer (Generalist & Specialist) Posts

Candidates should regularly check the NICL recruitment section for call letters and any change in the examination schedule.

NICL has announced 321 tentative Administrative Officer vacancies . Of these, 200 are for Generalist Officers and 121 are for Specialist Officers.

Candidates must satisfy the required age and educational qualification conditions as on the dates prescribed by NICL. The educational qualification must be possessed as on 01 October 2026 . The required qualification should be from a recognized Indian University approved by UGC or a recognized institute approved by AICTE, as applicable.

Selected candidates will be appointed as Administrative Officer (Scale-I) . The starting basic pay is ₹82,485 per month . Selected officers will also be eligible for applicable benefits under company rules, including New Pension Scheme benefits governed by PFRDA, Gratuity, Leave Travel Subsidy, Medical Benefits, Group Personal Accident Insurance and company or leased accommodation as per norms.

The application fee must be paid online between 08 October and 28 October 2026 . Applicable bank transaction charges must be borne by the candidate. The fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted against any future recruitment.

The age of candidates will be calculated as on 01 October 2026 . Where a candidate qualifies for relaxation under more than one category, relaxation may be available cumulatively subject to the maximum age not exceeding 45 years .

NICL AO Age Relaxation

The NICL AO selection process consists of the following stages: Phase-I Preliminary Examination Phase-II Main Examination Interview Final Merit List Pre-Employment Medical Examination The Phase-I Preliminary Examination will be conducted online for 100 marks with a duration of 60 minutes . Each section has a separate time limit. Candidates must qualify in each section by securing the cut-off marks decided by NICL. Approximately 15 times the number of vacancies, subject to availability, may be shortlisted for the Main Examination. The Main Examination also includes a 30-mark English Descriptive Test of 30 minutes . The Descriptive Test is qualifying in nature. Its marks will not be counted for shortlisting candidates for the Interview or for final selection. There is a penalty for wrong answers in the objective tests of both Phase-I and Phase-II. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a ques

100 marks with a duration of 60 minutes

NICL AO Mains Exam Pattern – Generalist

NICL AO Mains Exam Pattern – Specialist

30-mark English Descriptive Test of 30 minutes

Candidates must upload a photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration while filling the NICL AO application form. The photograph should be a recent passport-style colour photograph. A light-coloured, preferably white background should be used. The preferred dimensions are 200 × 230 pixels. The file size should be between 20 KB and 50 KB. The candidate's face should be clearly visible. Caps, hats and dark glasses are not permitted. Religious headwear is permitted if it does not cover the face. In addition to the uploaded photograph, candidates will also be required to capture and upload a live photograph using a webcam or mobile phone during the online application process. Sign on white paper using a black ink pen. Preferred dimensions: 140 × 60 pixels. File size: 10 KB to 20 KB. The signature must be the candidate's own signature. Signatures in CAPITAL LETTERS

If your NICL AO photograph, signature, thumb impression or handwritten declaration does not meet the required upload size, you can resize and compress the image before submitting the application. Use the FreeJobAlert Image Resizer to prepare the files according to the NICL AO application requirements. Link the “FreeJobAlert Image Resizer” anchor above to your existing FreeJobAlert Image Resizer tool. Photo: 200 × 230 pixels, 20 KB–50 KB Signature: 140 × 60 pixels, 10 KB–20 KB Left Thumb Impression: 240 × 240 pixels, 20 KB–50 KB Handwritten Declaration: 800 × 400 pixels, 50 KB–100 KB After resizing the files, candidates should check that all uploaded images are clear and not blurred or smudged before completing registration.

Apply online between 08 October and 28 October 2026. Candidates can apply for only one discipline. Educational qualification must be possessed as on 01 October 2026. Age will be calculated as on 01 October 2026. Check all information carefully before clicking Complete Registration because changes will not be permitted afterwards. Keep the registered email address and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process. Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration exactly as prescribed. Keep a printout of the submitted online application and fee e-Receipt. Separate call letters will be issued for Phase-I and Phase-II examinations. Candidates selected for appointment may be posted or transferred anywhere in India according to company requirements. Selected Administrative Officers will initially be on probation for one year . The probation period m