# NICL AO IT Notification 2026: 11 IT Posts and Dates

> 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.

Source: https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/notification/
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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

- NICL notified 321 Administrative Officer posts on 7 October 2026.
- The IT discipline has 11 posts: 5 UR, 3 OBC, 1 SC, 1 ST, and 1 EWS.
- Phase I is on 17 November 2026 and Phase II is on 22 December 2026.


The NICL AO IT notification 2026 offers **11** Information Technology (IT) Specialist posts. These posts are part of 321 Administrative Officer (Scale I) posts. National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) dated the advertisement 7 October 2026.

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 publishes the full advertisement on the [official NICL recruitment page](https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/recruitment). The English version is final if any difference appears.{{< /callout >}}

## NICL AO IT notification 2026: key dates

The advertisement sets the dates of the two online exams. Phase I is on **17 November 2026**. Phase II is on **22 December 2026**.

| Event                                      | Date                                       |
| ------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------ |
| Notification date                          | 7 October 2026                             |
| Online registration starts                 | 8 October 2026                             |
| Last date for registration and fee payment | 28 October 2026                            |
| Phase I (Prelims)                          | 17 November 2026                           |
| Phase II (Mains)                           | 22 December 2026                           |
| Call letter download starts                | The company has not announced the date yet |

NICL posts any change of date on its website. See the [exam date page](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/exam-date/) for the exam length and the exam centres.

## How many posts are in the NICL AO 2026 notification?

NICL announced 321 posts. Generalist officers get 200 posts. Specialist officers get 121 posts. The table shows each discipline by category.

| Discipline                                 | UR  | OBC | SC  | ST  | EWS | Total posts |
| ------------------------------------------ | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ----------- |
| Generalist                                 | 80  | 55  | 30  | 15  | 20  | 200         |
| Finance (CA and CMA)                       | 10  | 5   | 2   | 1   | 2   | 20          |
| Legal                                      | 10  | 5   | 2   | 1   | 2   | 20          |
| Information Technology                     | 5   | 2   | 1   | 1   | 1   | 10          |
| Automobile Engineers                       | 10  | 5   | 2   | 1   | 2   | 20          |
| Risk Engineers                             | 13  | 7   | 3   | 2   | 3   | 28          |
| Company Secretaries                        | 1   | 1   | 0   | 0   | 0   | 2           |
| Agriculture                                | 9   | 5   | 3   | 1   | 2   | 20          |
| Specialist backlog: Information Technology | 0   | 1   | 0   | 0   | 0   | 1           |
| All posts                                  | 138 | 86  | 43  | 22  | 32  | 321         |

## How many IT Specialist posts are there?

The IT discipline has **11** posts. Ten are regular posts. One is a backlog post for the OBC category.

| Type of post | UR  | OBC | SC  | ST  | EWS | Total |
| ------------ | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ----- |
| Regular      | 5   | 2   | 1   | 1   | 1   | 10    |
| Backlog      | 0   | 1   | 0   | 0   | 0   | 1     |
| All IT posts | 5   | 3   | 1   | 1   | 1   | 11    |

NICL calls all vacancy numbers provisional. The company may change them to match its needs. The EWS posts depend on further directives of the Government of India. Reservation follows government guidelines at the time of the result.

OBC candidates in the creamy layer get no OBC reservation or age relaxation. These candidates must choose the Un-Reserved (General) category.

## What else does the notification cover?

The notification also sets the fee, the pay, and the service terms. The fee is **₹1,000**, or **₹250** for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates. The starting basic pay is **₹82,485** per month. Read the [how to apply page](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/how-to-apply/) and the [salary page](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/salary-and-job-profile/) for details.

A candidate can apply for any one discipline only. The [selection process page](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/selection-process/) explains the three stages. The [exam pattern page](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/exam-pattern/) lists the marks and the time for each section.

**Next step:** read the [eligibility rules for the IT discipline](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/eligibility/).


## Frequently asked questions

### When did NICL release the AO notification 2026?

National Insurance Company Limited dated the advertisement 7 October 2026. Online registration started on 8 October 2026 and ended on 28 October 2026. The company accepted only online applications. See the [how to apply page](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/how-to-apply/).

### How many posts are in the NICL AO 2026 notification?

The notification lists 321 posts. Generalist officers get 200 posts and Specialist officers get 121 posts. The Specialist posts cover seven disciplines. The company calls these numbers provisional and may change them.

### How many IT posts are in NICL AO 2026?

The IT discipline has 11 posts. Ten are regular posts. One is a backlog post for the OBC category. The 11 posts split into 5 UR, 3 OBC, 1 SC, 1 ST, and 1 EWS.

### Can a candidate apply for more than one NICL AO discipline?

No. A candidate can apply for any one discipline only. Choose the discipline that matches your degree before you register. See the [eligibility page](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/eligibility/) for the IT degree rule.

### Which Specialist disciplines does NICL list?

The Specialist disciplines are Finance (CA and CMA), Legal, Information Technology, Automobile Engineers, Risk Engineers, Company Secretaries, and Agriculture. Each discipline has its own qualification rule. See the [eligibility page](/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/eligibility/).

### Where can I read the NICL AO 2026 advertisement?

Read it on the recruitment page of the NICL website. The advertisement has 39 pages. The company states that the English version is final if any difference appears between versions.

## 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.
- [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.
- [How to Apply](https://bunkpoint.com/article/nicl/nicl-ao-information-technology-specialist-phase-i-prelims-2026/how-to-apply/): 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.
- [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.