NIACL AO Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 550 Administrative Officer (Scale I) Posts, Notification & Important Dates
- Vacancies: 550 (see discipline table below)
- Application Mode: Online only
- Fee: ₹850 (Others) | ₹100 (SC/ST/PwBD)
- Pay: Basic ₹50,925/- (Gross ≈ ₹90,000/- in metros)
Graduates / Post-graduates (Generalists) and candidates with discipline-specific qualifications (Specialists) who satisfy the percentage & age criteria as on 01.08.2025.
Age (as on 01.08.2025): 21–30 years (relaxations as per rules)
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Fee Payment Start | 07 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 August 2025 |
| Phase-I (Preliminary) Exam | 14 September 2025 |
| Phase-II (Main) Exam | 29 October 2025 |
💼 Vacancy Details (Tentative)
| Discipline | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Risk Engineers | 50 |
| Automobile Engineers | 75 |
| Legal Specialists | 50 |
| Accounts Specialists | 25 |
| AO (Health) | 50 |
| IT Specialists | 25 |
| Business Analysts | 75 |
| Company Secretary | 2 |
| Actuarial Specialists | 5 |
| Generalists | 193 |
| Total | 550 |
🎓 Eligibility & Education
Applicants must meet the educational criteria for the stream they apply to. Generalists require a Graduate/Post-graduate degree with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). Specialists must have the specific degree/diploma as listed in the official notification (CA/CS/Engineering/Medical/Law/Actuarial etc.). All results must be declared on or before 01.08.2025.
💰 Emoluments
Officers will join in Scale I with a basic pay of ₹50,925/-. Gross monthly emoluments are approximately ₹90,000/- in metropolitan centres (includes allowances). Standard benefits like NPS, Gratuity, Medical and LTA apply.
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The recruitment comprises three phases — Prelims (Phase-I), Mains (Phase-II) and Interview. The consolidated weightage is Mains + Interview (75:25).
Phase-I — Preliminary (100 marks)
- English Language — 30 Qs (30 marks)
- Reasoning Ability — 35 Qs (35 marks)
- Quantitative Aptitude — 35 Qs (35 marks)
- Duration: 60 minutes | Objective only | Sectional qualifying marks applied
Phase-II — Main (Objective 200 + Descriptive 30)
Mains includes Reasoning, English, Quant, General Awareness and specialist technical test (for specialist streams). Descriptive (30 marks) — Letter & Essay (English) — is typed online and must be qualified (marks not counted towards final merit but qualifying required).
Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer in objective papers.
🖊️ How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Visit the official recruitment page.
- Click “Apply Online” between 07 Aug — 30 Aug 2025.
- Register with a valid email & mobile. Note down registration number and password.
- Fill personal, educational & category details carefully. Upload photo, signature, left thumb impression & handwritten declaration as per specs.
- Pay application fee online (Debit/Credit/Netbanking/Wallets). Save e-receipt & print application form.
- Download the Official Notification PDF for full syllabus & annexures.
Important: Apply for only one discipline. Multiple applications will be rejected.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the last date to submit application?
A: Applications close on 30 August 2025 (online).
Q: Where can I download the official notification?
A: Official PDF is available on New India Assurance site — Download Notification PDF.
Q: Is there a pre-exam training for reserved categories?
A: Yes — pre-exam online training is available for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy)/PwBD candidates who opt for it while applying.
Q: How many attempts are allowed?
A: There is no separate attempt limit mentioned; candidates must satisfy age & eligibility criteria as on the specified date.
Q: Will call letters be sent by post?
A: No — Call letters will be available for download from the official website. Candidates will receive email/SMS intimation.
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