# NICL AO Previous Year Cut Off: Phase I 2025 and 2024 > NICL AO previous year cut off for Phase I: the Generalist UR cut off was 70.75 in 2025 and 79.5 in 2024. See category and section marks. Source: https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/previous-year-cutoff/ Category: [NICL](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/) Guide: [NICL AO Agriculture 2026](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/) ## In short - The Generalist UR Phase I cut off fell from 79.5 in 2024 to 70.75 in 2025. - In 2025 the UR and EWS section cut offs were 16.25 in English, 11 in Reasoning and 10.5 in Quantitative Aptitude. - These figures are for the Generalist post and show a trend only. The NICL AO previous year cut off for Phase I shows how high the bar went in two earlier cycles. The Generalist **UR cut off was 70.75** in 2025 and **79.5** in 2024. Return to the [NICL AO Agriculture 2026 guide](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/) for the other pages. ## What is the NICL AO previous year cut off for 2025? The table shows the overall Phase I cut off for the Generalist post in 2025. The maximum score is 100. | Category | Cut off in 2025 (out of 100) | | -------- | ---------------------------- | | UR | 70.75 | | EWS | 69.5 | | OBC | 70.5 | | SC | 64.75 | | ST | 58.25 | The UR cut off in 2024 was **79.5**. The 2025 figure is **8.75 marks lower**. A lower cut off can point to a harder paper or a larger shortlist. The cut off does not show that the candidates were weaker. ## What were the NICL AO sectional cut offs? Phase I has a sectional cut off and a total cut off. A candidate must clear both. The tables show the minimum marks in each section for the Generalist post. | Section | UR and EWS in 2025 | UR and EWS in 2024 | | -------------------------------- | ------------------ | ------------------ | | English Language (30 marks) | 16.25 | 16 | | Reasoning Ability (35 marks) | 11 | 10.5 | | Quantitative Aptitude (35 marks) | 10.5 | 8.25 | In 2024, SC, ST, OBC and PwBD candidates had lower section cut offs. They were **12.75** in English, **5.25** in Reasoning and **4.25** in Quantitative Aptitude. The section marks alone do not decide the result. The 2025 UR section cut offs add up to 37.75 marks. The overall UR cut off was 70.75. So a candidate must score well in every section and also reach the total. ## How can you use the NICL AO cut off marks? Use the numbers as a range. The UR Generalist cut off ran from **70.75 to 79.5** in these two cycles. A score near 80 out of 100 would have cleared the UR cut off in both years. NICL sets cut offs by post and category. It decides the 2026 passing marks after Phase I, using the number of vacancies and the performance of candidates. Read the [NICL AO vacancy 2026 table](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/vacancy/) to see the number of posts. Phase I has negative marking of one-fourth mark per wrong answer. Plan your accuracy with the [NICL AO exam pattern 2026](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/exam-pattern/). {{< callout type="official" >}} NICL posts its result and cut off notices on the [official NICL recruitment page](https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/recruitment). {{< /callout >}} ## What is the next step after the cut off analysis? Next step: review the pay and service terms on the [NICL AO salary 2026 page](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/salary-and-job-profile/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What was the NICL AO Phase I cut off in 2025? The Generalist Phase I cut off in 2025 was 70.75 out of 100 for UR. It was 69.5 for EWS, 70.5 for OBC, 64.75 for SC and 58.25 for ST. NICL sets cut offs by post and category. ### What was the NICL AO Phase I cut off in 2024? The Generalist UR Phase I cut off in 2024 was 79.5 out of 100. The UR cut off then fell by 8.75 marks in 2025. A harder or easier paper and the number of vacancies change the cut off each year. ### What are the NICL AO sectional cut off marks for Phase I? In 2025 the UR and EWS section cut offs were 16.25 in English, 11 in Reasoning and 10.5 in Quantitative Aptitude. In 2024 they were 16, 10.5 and 8.25. A candidate must clear every section and the total. ### Does NICL AO Phase I have a sectional cut off? Yes. A candidate must qualify in each Phase I section by securing the passing marks that NICL decides. NICL then applies a cut off on the total score. Missing one section ends the candidature. ### Will the NICL AO 2026 cut off match the 2025 figure? NICL decides the 2026 passing marks after Phase I, using the number of vacancies and the performance of candidates. Past figures give a range. The UR Generalist cut off was 70.75 in 2025 and 79.5 in 2024. ### What was the SC cut off for NICL AO Phase I in 2025? The Generalist SC cut off in 2025 was 64.75 out of 100. The ST cut off was 58.25. Read the [NICL AO selection process 2026](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/selection-process/) to see how Phase I leads to Phase II. ## More in this guide - [NICL AO Agriculture 2026](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/): NICL AO Agriculture 2026 has 20 posts. Phase I is on 17 November 2026. See eligibility, fee, exam pattern and pay in one guide. - [Notification](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/notification/): NICL AO notification 2026 invites applications for 321 Scale I posts. Phase I is on 17 November 2026 and starting basic pay is ₹82,485. - [Eligibility](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/eligibility/): NICL AO Agriculture eligibility 2026 needs a four-year Agriculture degree with 60% marks and an age of 21 to 30 years on 1 October 2026. - [How to Apply](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/how-to-apply/): How to apply for NICL AO 2026: registration closed on 28 October 2026. The fee was ₹1,000 or ₹250. See the steps, photo size and upload rules. - [Vacancy](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/vacancy/): NICL AO vacancy 2026 lists 321 posts, including 20 in Agriculture. See the discipline-wise table for UR, OBC, SC, ST and EWS. - [Selection Process](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/selection-process/): NICL AO selection process 2026 has Phase I, Phase II and an interview. Final merit uses Phase II objective marks and interview marks at 80:20. - [Exam Pattern](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/exam-pattern/): NICL AO exam pattern 2026: Phase I has 100 questions in 60 minutes. Phase II has 250 objective marks and a 30-mark descriptive test. - [Salary](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/salary-and-job-profile/): NICL AO salary 2026 starts at a basic pay of ₹82,485. Total emoluments are about ₹1,14,000 per month in metro centers. See scale and benefits. - [Exam Centers](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/exam-centers/): NICL AO exam centers 2026 list the provisional Phase I cities in every zone and the Phase II cities. NICL can add, cancel or reallot centers. - [Admit Card](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/admit-card/): NICL AO admit card 2026 is the Phase I call letter on the NICL website. Learn the login details, download steps and what to carry on exam day. - [Exam Day Checklist](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-agriculture-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/before-exam-checklist/): NICL AO exam day checklist 2026: carry the call letter and an original photo ID. Phones, watches and calculators are banned. See all the rules.