NICL AO Vacancy 2026: Agriculture and Category Table
NICL AO vacancy 2026 lists 321 posts, including 20 in Agriculture. See the discipline-wise table for UR, OBC, SC, ST and EWS.
In short
- NICL announced 321 tentative posts: 200 Generalist and 121 Specialist.
- Agriculture has 20 posts: UR 9, OBC 5, SC 3, ST 1 and EWS 2.
- NICL can change these numbers to match its needs.
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The NICL AO vacancy 2026 lists 321 tentative posts. The Agriculture discipline has 20 posts. National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) can change the numbers, so check the NICL AO notification 2026 for updates. Go back to the NICL AO Agriculture 2026 guide for all pages.
What is the discipline-wise NICL AO vacancy 2026?
| Discipline | Posts | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance (CA and CMA) | 20 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Legal | 20 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Information Technology | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Automobile Engineers | 20 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Risk Engineers | 28 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Company Secretaries | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Agriculture | 20 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Information Technology (backlog) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All Specialist posts | 121 | 58 | 31 | 13 | 7 | 12 |
| Generalist | 200 | 80 | 55 | 30 | 15 | 20 |
| All posts | 321 | 138 | 86 | 43 | 22 | 32 |
How many Agriculture posts does each category get?
The Agriculture discipline has 20 posts. The split is 9 for UR, 5 for OBC, 3 for SC, 1 for ST and 2 for EWS. The advertisement counts PwBD posts inside these category numbers.
Reservation follows government guidelines at the time NICL finalizes the result. An OBC candidate in the creamy layer gets no OBC reservation and must apply as Un-Reserved. EWS vacancies are tentative. NICL treats an EWS appointment as provisional until it verifies the Income and Asset Certificate.
How many candidates can reach Phase II for the Agriculture post?
NICL shortlists an adequate number of candidates in each category for Phase II. The advertisement puts this at about 15 times the vacancies, subject to availability. Phase I is therefore the main hurdle.
| Category | Agriculture posts | About 15 times |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 9 | 135 |
| OBC | 5 | 75 |
| SC | 3 | 45 |
| ST | 1 | 15 |
| EWS | 2 | 30 |
| Total | 20 | 300 |
NICL sets the passing marks after the exam. The real number of shortlisted candidates can differ. Read the NICL AO previous year cut off page to see how the Phase I marks looked in earlier years.
Which post fits you: Agriculture or Generalist?
You can apply for one discipline only, so the choice matters. These facts from the advertisement help you compare.
- The Agriculture post needs a degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Biotechnology or Agricultural Engineering. The Generalist post accepts any stream.
- Phase I is the same for both posts.
- Phase II for Agriculture has six sections and 40 questions in most of them. Phase II for Generalist has five sections of 50 questions each.
- NICL can ask a Specialist officer to stay in the same specialization for at least 10 years.
See the NICL AO exam pattern 2026 for the Phase II tables. The NICL AO salary 2026 page explains the service terms.
What is the next step after checking vacancies?
Next step: learn how NICL picks candidates in the NICL AO selection process 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are there for NICL AO Agriculture 2026?
What is the category-wise vacancy for NICL AO Agriculture?
How many Generalist vacancies are in NICL AO 2026?
Are NICL AO vacancies final?
How many Specialist vacancies are in NICL AO 2026?
How many candidates will NICL shortlist for Phase II?
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- Previous Year Cut OffNICL AO previous year cut off for Phase I: the Generalist UR cut off was 70.75 in 2025 and 79.5 in …
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