# NICL AO IT Apply Online 2026: Steps, Fee, Documents

> NICL AO IT apply online 2026 closed on 28 October 2026. See the fee of ₹1,000 or ₹250, the application steps, and the photo and signature rules.

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Guide: [NICL AO Information Technology 2026](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/)

## In short

- Registration ran from 8 October 2026 to 28 October 2026 and is now closed.
- The fee was ₹1,000, or ₹250 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.
- A candidate had to upload a photograph, a signature, a left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration.


NICL AO IT apply online 2026 closed on **28 October 2026**. Registration started on 8 October 2026. The fee is **₹1,000**, or **₹250** for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.

This page is part of the [NICL AO IT Specialist 2026 guide](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/).

{{< callout type="official" >}}NICL accepts applications only through the online link on the [official NICL recruitment page](https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/recruitment). No other mode is valid.{{< /callout >}}

## NICL AO IT apply online 2026: application steps

A candidate must meet the [eligibility rules](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/eligibility/) before applying. A candidate must keep a personal email ID and a mobile number active until the end of the recruitment process. NICL sends alerts to these two contacts only.

1. Open the NICL website and go to the Recruitment section.
2. Click "APPLY ONLINE".
3. Click "Click here for New Registration".
4. Enter your name, contact details, and email ID.
5. Note the provisional registration number and the password. The system also sends them by email and SMS.
6. Click "SAVE AND NEXT" to save your data. Use it to check your details.
7. Upload the photograph and the signature. Then upload the left thumb impression and the handwritten declaration.
8. Fill in the other details. Click the Preview tab and check the whole form.
9. Click "COMPLETE REGISTRATION" only after you check every detail.
10. Open the "PAYMENT" tab and pay the fee.
11. Click "SUBMIT". Print the e-Receipt and the application form.

NICL allows no change after the candidate clicks "COMPLETE REGISTRATION". The name must match the certificates, the marksheets, and the photo ID. The candidate needs the printout of the application form at the interview.

## What is the NICL AO application fee?

The candidate paid the fee online between 8 October 2026 and 28 October 2026.

| Category             | Fee    | What the fee covers                             |
| -------------------- | ------ | ----------------------------------------------- |
| SC, ST, and PwBD     | ₹250   | Intimation charges and GST                      |
| All other candidates | ₹1,000 | Application fee with intimation charges and GST |

NICL does not refund the fee. NICL also does not keep the fee for another recruitment. The candidate pays any bank transaction charges.

The candidate can pay with a debit card (RuPay, Visa, MasterCard, or Maestro) or a credit card. Internet banking, IMPS, cash cards, and mobile wallets also work. No e-Receipt means the payment failed. In that case, log in again and pay again. Do not press the back button or refresh the page during payment.

## What are the photo and signature rules?

A candidate needed four scanned images. All images must be in JPG or JPEG format.

| Image                         | Preferred size               | File size       | Other rules                                              |
| ----------------------------- | ---------------------------- | --------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| Photograph (4.5 cm by 3.5 cm) | 200 by 230 pixels            | 20 KB to 50 KB  | Recent colour passport style photo on a light background |
| Signature                     | 140 by 60 pixels             | 10 KB to 20 KB  | Black ink on white paper                                 |
| Left thumb impression         | 240 by 240 pixels at 200 DPI | 20 KB to 50 KB  | Black or blue ink on white paper                         |
| Handwritten declaration       | 800 by 400 pixels at 200 DPI | 50 KB to 100 KB | Black ink on white paper, in English                     |

NICL does not accept a signature or a declaration in capital letters. The candidate must write both. A candidate with no left thumb may use the right thumb. The candidate also took a live photograph with a webcam or a mobile phone.

The declaration text is:

> I, (name of the candidate), hereby declare that all information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid.
> I will present the supporting documents as and when required.

NICL rejects an application with an unclear or smudged image. Read the [notification page](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/notification/) for the dates and the post details.

**Next step:** learn the [selection process](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/selection-process/) after the application.


## Frequently asked questions

### What was the last date to apply for NICL AO 2026?

The last date was 28 October 2026, a Wednesday. Registration and fee payment ran from 8 October 2026 to 28 October 2026, both days included. NICL accepted only online applications.

### What is the NICL AO application fee?

The fee is ₹1,000 for all candidates other than SC, ST, and PwBD. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates pay ₹250. The company does not refund the fee. The candidate also pays any bank transaction charges.

### Which payment modes does NICL accept?

NICL accepts debit cards (RuPay, Visa, MasterCard, and Maestro), credit cards, internet banking, IMPS, cash cards, and mobile wallets. The candidate gets an e-Receipt after a successful payment.

### What are the photograph size rules for NICL AO?

The photograph is 4.5 cm by 3.5 cm. The preferred size is 200 by 230 pixels. The file must be between 20 KB and 50 KB. The picture must be a recent colour passport style photograph.

### Can I apply for more than one discipline?

No. A candidate can apply for any one discipline only. Choose the discipline that fits your degree before you register. NICL forfeits the fee for extra registrations.

### Can a candidate change the application after submission?

No. NICL allows no change of any detail after the candidate completes the registration. Check the name, category, date of birth, address, centre, and other details before you click Complete Registration.

## More in this guide

- [NICL AO Information Technology 2026](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/): NICL AO IT Specialist 2026 has 11 posts. Phase I is on 17 November 2026. Read eligibility, fee, exam pattern, salary and the full guide.
- [Notification](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/notification/): NICL AO IT notification 2026 lists 11 IT Specialist posts out of 321. See the vacancy table, key dates, fee and pay. Phase I is on 17 November 2026.
- [Eligibility](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/eligibility/): NICL AO IT eligibility 2026: age 21 to 30 years, B.E., B.Tech., M.E., M.Tech. in CS or IT, or MCA, with 60% marks. See relaxation and rules.
- [Selection Process](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/selection-process/): NICL AO IT selection process 2026 has Phase I, Phase II and an interview. NICL gives 80% weight to the Mains objective test and 20% to the interview.
- [Exam Pattern](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/exam-pattern/): NICL AO IT exam pattern 2026: Phase I has 100 marks in 60 minutes. Phase II has six objective tests for 250 marks. Wrong answers lose one-fourth.
- [Salary and Job Profile](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/salary-and-job-profile/): NICL AO IT salary 2026 starts at ₹82,485 basic pay. Total pay is about ₹1,14,000 in metro centres. See the pay scale, benefits, probation and bond.
- [Exam Date](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/exam-date/): NICL AO IT exam date 2026: Phase I is on 17 November 2026 and Phase II is on 22 December 2026. See the exam length, centre rules and centre list.
- [Admit Card](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/admit-card/): NICL AO IT admit card 2026 is the call letter for Phase I on 17 November 2026. See the login details, download steps and what to check on it.
- [Exam Day Checklist](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/before-exam-checklist/): NICL AO exam day checklist 2026 for Phase I on 17 November 2026. See the documents to carry, the banned items, the reporting rules and the ID list.