National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has invited online applications for the recruitment of 20 Administrative Officers (Legal) in Scale I. Candidates holding a Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Law from a recognised university with the prescribed minimum marks can apply online until 28 October 2026.
About National Insurance Company Limited
National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) is a Government of India undertaking with its registered and head office in New Town, Kolkata, West Bengal.
Vacancies
20 vacancies for Administrative Officer (Legal), Scale I.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must possess a Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Law from a recognised university with the prescribed minimum marks.
The qualification must be obtained from a recognised Indian university duly approved by the UGC or a recognised Indian institute duly approved by AICTE, as applicable.
Candidates must possess a valid marksheet or degree certificate establishing the required qualification as on 1 October 2026.
Minimum Marks Required
- General/OBC/EWS: At least 60% marks in either the Graduate or Postgraduate degree examination.
- SC/ST/PwBD: At least 55% marks in either the Graduate or Postgraduate degree examination.
Percentage will be calculated on the basis of aggregate marks obtained in all subjects across all semesters/years. Fractional percentages will be ignored; for example, 59.99% will be treated as less than 60%. Candidates awarded CGPA/OGPA must produce the prescribed university certificate explaining conversion into percentage.
Age Limit
As on 1 October 2026, the minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 30 years.
Candidates must have been born between 2 October 1996 and 1 October 2005, both dates inclusive, subject to applicable age relaxation.
Upper Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years.
- PwBD (General/EWS): 10 years.
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years.
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years.
- Eligible Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers: 5 years, subject to the prescribed service and release conditions.
- Eligible Defence Service Personnel Disabled in Operations: 3 years.
- Existing Confirmed Employees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies (including GIC and Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd.): 8 years.
Age relaxation under multiple eligible categories is cumulative, subject to a maximum age of 45 years.
Selection Process
Selection will be conducted through the following stages:
- Phase I: Online Preliminary Examination.
- Phase II: Online Main Examination comprising Objective and Descriptive Tests.
- Interview: For candidates shortlisted on the basis of the Main Examination.
Phase I: Preliminary Examination Pattern
The Preliminary Examination will consist of 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks, with a total duration of 60 minutes.
- English Language: 30 questions, 30 marks, 20 minutes.
- Reasoning Ability: 35 questions, 35 marks, 20 minutes.
- Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions, 35 marks, 20 minutes.
Candidates must qualify in each section by securing the minimum marks decided by NICL. Approximately 15 times the number of vacancies, subject to availability and category-wise requirements, will be shortlisted for the Main Examination.
Phase II: Main Examination Pattern
For the Legal Specialist discipline, the Main Examination will comprise an Objective Test of 250 marks and a Descriptive Test of 30 marks.
Objective Test (3 Hours):
- Reasoning: 40 questions, 40 marks, 35 minutes.
- General Awareness: 40 questions, 40 marks, 20 minutes.
- Quantitative Aptitude: 40 questions, 40 marks, 35 minutes.
- English Language: 40 questions, 40 marks, 30 minutes.
- Computer Knowledge: 40 questions, 40 marks, 25 minutes.
- Technical and Professional Knowledge in the Relevant Discipline: 50 questions, 50 marks, 35 minutes.
Descriptive Test (30 Minutes):
- Essay: 10 marks.
- Précis: 10 marks.
- Comprehension: 10 marks.
The Descriptive Test will be conducted online in English and will be qualifying in nature. Its marks will not be counted towards shortlisting for the Interview or final selection.
Negative Marking: One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer in the objective tests of both Preliminary and Main Examinations. No penalty will apply to unanswered questions.
Weightage in Final Merit
- Main Examination (Objective Test): 80%.
- Interview: 20%.
Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks in the Interview as decided by NICL. Final selection will be based on the combined scores of the Main Examination (Objective Test) and Interview.
Salary
- Post: Administrative Officer (Legal).
- Grade: Scale I.
- Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 82,485 per month.
- Pay Scale: Rs. 82,485-4,050(14)-1,39,185-4,390(4)-1,56,745.
- Approximate Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 1,14,000 in metropolitan centres.
Other benefits include pension under the New Pension Scheme governed by PFRDA, gratuity, LTS, medical benefits, Group Personal Accident Insurance and company/leased accommodation, as per applicable company rules.
Place of Posting
Selected candidates may be posted or transferred anywhere in India according to company requirements. The minimum stay at the initial place of posting will be 5 years.
Specialist Officers may be required to continue in their respective specialisation for a minimum of 10 years, at the company’s discretion.
Probation and Service Bond
Selected candidates will undergo one year of probation, which may be extended twice by six months each. Officers must pass the non-life Licentiate Examination conducted by the Insurance Institute of India for confirmation in service.
Before joining, selected candidates must undertake to serve NICL for a minimum of four years, including probation. Resignation before completion of the bond period will attract liquidated damages under the conditions specified in the official notification.
Application Fee
- SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: Rs. 250 (intimation charges and GST).
- All Other Candidates: Rs. 1,000 (application fee including intimation charges and GST).
The application fee is non-refundable. Applicable bank transaction charges must be borne by the candidate.
How to Apply?
- Eligible candidates must apply online only through the official website of National Insurance Company Limited.
- Visit the Recruitment section and select APPLY ONLINE.
- Click on Click here for New Registration and enter the required personal and contact details.
- Complete the application form and select the Legal discipline.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.
- Preview and verify all details before clicking COMPLETE REGISTRATION.
- Pay the applicable application fee online and submit the form.
- Download and retain the application form and payment e-receipt for future reference.
- Application Link: [Click Here to Apply]
Candidates can apply for only one discipline. In the event of multiple applications, only the latest valid completed application will be retained, and fees paid for other registrations will be forfeited.
Important Dates
- Start of Online Registration: 8 October 2026.
- Last Date to Apply: 28 October 2026.
- Application Fee Payment: 8 October to 28 October 2026.
- Phase I Preliminary Examination: 17 November 2026.
- Phase II Main Examination: 22 December 2026.
- Admit Card/Call Letter: To be notified later.
Official Notification
Candidates are advised to read the official detailed advertisement carefully before applying.