# NICL AO Automobile Engineer 2026: Prelims on 17 November > NICL AO Automobile Engineer 2026 has 20 posts. Phase I is on 17 November 2026. See eligibility, pattern, salary, cut off, and dates. Source: https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/ The NICL AO Automobile Engineer 2026 recruitment by National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has **20 posts** for Administrative Officers (Scale I). The Phase I (Prelims) online exam is on **17 November 2026**. Online applications closed on **28 October 2026**. {{< callout type="official" >}} Read the [official notification on the NICL website](https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/recruitment) for every rule. The company posts any change of date on that site. {{< /callout >}} ## NICL AO Automobile Engineer 2026 at a glance | Item | Detail | | ------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------ | | Conducting body | National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), Kolkata | | Post | Administrative Officer (Scale I), Automobile Engineers | | Posts for Automobile Engineers | 20 (321 posts in all disciplines) | | Mode of exam | Online objective tests, then an interview | | Online registration | 8 October 2026 to 28 October 2026 (closed) | | Phase I (Prelims) | 17 November 2026 (Tuesday) | | Phase II (Mains) | 22 December 2026 (Tuesday) | | Call letter download | Not announced by the company yet | | Application fee | ₹1,000 (₹250 for SC, ST, and PwBD) | | Starting basic pay | ₹82,485 per month | | Official website | nationalinsurance.nic.co.in | ## What is the current stage of the NICL AO exam? Applications are closed. The next event is the Phase I (Prelims) exam on **17 November 2026**. NICL sends an email and an SMS to registered candidates when the call letter download opens. You must download the call letter and carry it to the exam. Read the [admit card guide](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/admit-card/) and the [exam day checklist](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/before-exam-checklist/) before the exam day. ## Who can apply for the Automobile Engineer post? You need a B.E., B.Tech, M.E., or M.Tech in Automobile Engineering. A degree in any engineering branch with a diploma of at least one year in automobile engineering also works. You need **60% marks** in either degree. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates need **55%**. The age limit is **21 to 30 years** on 1 October 2026. Some categories get relaxation. See the [eligibility rules](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/eligibility/) for the full list. ## What is the exam pattern? Phase I has three sections: English Language (30 questions), Reasoning Ability (35), and Quantitative Aptitude (35). The test has **100 marks** and lasts **60 minutes**. Each section has its own 20 minute timer. Phase II has an objective test of **250 marks** and a descriptive test of **30 marks**. The final score uses **80% Phase II objective marks** and **20% interview marks**. Read the [exam pattern](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/exam-pattern/) and the [selection process](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/selection-process/) for details. ## NICL AO Automobile Engineer guide pages ### Notification See the 20 posts by category, the posts in all disciplines, and the key dates. Open the [notification page](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/notification/). ### Eligibility Check the degree, percentage, age limit, and nationality rules. Open the [eligibility page](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/eligibility/). ### How to apply Review the steps, fee, and file rules from the official advertisement. Open the [how to apply page](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/how-to-apply/). ### Selection process See how Phase I, Phase II, the descriptive test, and the interview work together. Open the [selection process page](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/selection-process/). ### Exam pattern Read the sections, questions, marks, time, and negative marking. Open the [exam pattern page](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/exam-pattern/). ### Previous year cut off Compare Phase I and Phase II cut off marks from the 2024 and 2025 recruitment. Open the [cut off page](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/previous-year-cutoff/). ### Salary and service conditions See the pay scale, benefits, probation, and the four-year bond. Open the [salary page](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/salary-and-service-conditions/). ### Exam date Check the Phase I and Phase II dates and the rules for any change. Open the [exam date page](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/exam-date/). ### Exam centres Find the provisional Phase I and Phase II centres by zone and state. Open the [exam centres page](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/exam-centres/). ### Admit card Learn how to download the call letter and which ID proofs the company accepts. Open the [admit card page](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/admit-card/). ### Exam day checklist Review what to carry, which items are banned, and how the biometric check works. Open the [exam day checklist](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/before-exam-checklist/). Category: [NICL](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/) ## Pages in this guide - [Notification](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/notification/): NICL AO Automobile Engineer notification 2026 lists 20 posts, category-wise vacancies, and key dates. Phase I is on 17 November 2026. - [Eligibility](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/eligibility/): NICL AO Automobile Engineer eligibility 2026: automobile degree, 60% marks, and age 21 to 30 years on 1 October 2026, with relaxation rules. - [How to apply](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/how-to-apply/): NICL AO 2026 how to apply: registration steps, fee of ₹1,000 or ₹250, photo and signature sizes, and rules that can cancel your form. - [Selection process](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/selection-process/): NICL AO Automobile Engineer selection process: Phase I, Phase II, descriptive test, and interview. The final merit list uses an 80:20 weight. - [Exam pattern](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/exam-pattern/): NICL AO Automobile Engineer exam pattern 2026: Phase I has 100 marks in 60 minutes. Phase II has 250 objective marks and a 30-mark descriptive test. - [Previous year cut off](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/previous-year-cutoff/): NICL AO Automobile Engineer cut off: Phase I was 20.00 out of 100 in 2025 and 21.00 for UR in 2024. See sectional and Phase II marks. - [Salary and service](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/salary-and-service-conditions/): NICL AO Automobile Engineer salary 2026: basic pay ₹82,485, about ₹1,14,000 total in metro centres, plus benefits, probation, and bond rules. - [Exam date](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/exam-date/): NICL AO Prelims exam date 2026 is 17 November 2026. Phase II follows on 22 December 2026. See the schedule, duration, and rules for date changes. - [Exam centres](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/exam-centres/): NICL AO exam centres 2026: see the provisional Phase I and Phase II cities by zone and state, and the rules for centre changes. - [Admit card](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/admit-card/): NICL AO admit card 2026 for Phase I on 17 November 2026: download steps, login details, accepted photo IDs, and name match rules. - [Exam day checklist](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-automobile-engineer-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/before-exam-checklist/): NICL AO exam day checklist for Phase I on 17 November 2026: documents, banned items, reporting rules, and the Phase II biometric check.