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Comprehensive preparation portal for National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) AO IT Officer recruitment. Master Phase-I Prelims, Phase-II Mains Objective (250 Marks including 50 Professional Knowledge IT Marks), 3-Question Descriptive Test, and CBT mock tests with All-India Rank analytics.
Starting Basic Pay
₹82,485
Gross Monthly Salary
≈ ₹1.20 Lakh/mo
Mains Objective Marks
250 Marks (250 Qs)
Merit Weightage (Mains:Interview)
80 : 20
Instant digital activation • 1-Year Validity
National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) recruits Scale-I Administrative Officers in Information Technology to manage enterprise database infrastructure, core insurance digital applications, network security, and government e-governance integrations.
The selection process comprises Phase-I Online Prelims, Phase-II Online Mains (Objective 200 Marks + Descriptive 30 Marks), and Phase-III Personal Interview. Final selection merit is computed with an 80:20 ratio between Mains Objective and Interview scores.
| Phase | Test Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Merit Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1: Prelims | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Mins | Qualifying |
| Phase 1: Prelims | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Mins | Qualifying |
| Phase 1: Prelims | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 Mins | Qualifying |
| Phase 2: Mains Obj | Test of Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 Mins (Sectional) | Merit (80%) |
| Phase 2: Mains Obj | Test of English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 Mins (Sectional) | Merit (80%) |
| Phase 2: Mains Obj | Test of General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 20 Mins (Sectional) | Merit (80%) |
| Phase 2: Mains Obj | Test of Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 25 Mins (Sectional) | Merit (80%) |
| Phase 2: Mains Obj | Test of Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 35 Mins (Sectional) | Merit (80%) |
| Phase 2: Mains Obj | Professional Knowledge (IT Stream) | 50 | 50 | 35 Mins (Sectional) | Merit (80%) |
| Phase 2: Mains Desc | Essay (10 Mks), Precis (10 Mks) & Comprehension (10 Mks) | 3 | 30 | 30 Mins (Composite) | Qualifying (Min 10 Mks) |
Online objective screening test (100 Q / 100 Marks / 60 Mins). Marks scored are qualifying and not added to final merit.
Online test featuring 250 Objective Marks across 6 sections (including 50 IT Professional Knowledge & 40 Computer Knowledge Marks, 180 Mins sectional timing) + 30 Marks Descriptive Test (3 Qs).
Personal interview evaluating technical competence, domain knowledge, and communication skills.
Prepared by combining Phase-II Mains Objective score (80% weightage) and Interview score (20% weightage).
The Phase-II Mains Professional Knowledge paper carries 40 objective questions covering core Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Data Architecture, Networks, and Web Security.
Full-length timed online practice tests calibrated to official NICL AO IT Mains pattern.
Curated topic notes, formula cheat sheets, and previous year solved questions.
Download DBMS, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, and Data Structures revision sheets.
Unlock full access to NICL AO IT, SEBI Grade A IT, IBPS SO IT, RBI Grade B, DCIO, and DSSSB CS mock test series, detailed solutions, and PDF study library.
Administrative Officers in NICL enjoy a lucrative Public Sector Insurance officer pay scale along with monthly allowances, leased accommodation, and long-term security.
| Pay Component | Details & Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale (Revised) | ₹82485 - 4050(14) - 139185 - 4390(4) - 156745 |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹82,485 per month |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | Applicable as per revised Govt/IDA rules (revised quarterly) |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 7% to 10% depending on Metro / Tier-1 / Tier-2 City |
| Gross Monthly Pay (Metros) | ≈ ₹1,20,000 - ₹1,35,000 per month |
| In-Hand Monthly Pay | ≈ ₹1,10,000 - ₹1,15,000 per month (after NPS & Tax deductions) |
| Key Benefits & Allowances | Company Leased Accommodation / HRA, NPS Pension, Gratuity, Group Medical Insurance, LTC, Concessional Staff Loans |
21 to 30 years (Upper age relaxation: SC/ST - 5 yrs, OBC - 3 yrs, PwBD - 10 yrs as per Govt rules)
B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech in Computer Science / IT / Computer Applications OR MCA from a recognized University with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).
Citizen of India, Subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee settled in India prior to Jan 1, 1962.
NICL AO IT Mains examination consists of an online Objective Test of 250 Marks (250 Questions / 180 Mins sectional timing) covering Reasoning (40 Q / 35m), English (40 Q / 30m), General Awareness (40 Q / 20m), Computer Knowledge (40 Q / 25m), Quantitative Aptitude (40 Q / 35m), and IT Professional Knowledge (50 Q / 35m). In addition, a Descriptive Test of 30 Marks (30 Mins) is conducted with 3 questions: Essay (10 Mks), Precis Writing (10 Mks), and Reading Comprehension (10 Mks).
Yes, there is a penalty of 1/4th (0.25) of the marks assigned to that question for every incorrect answer marked in both Phase-I Prelims and Phase-II Mains objective tests.
Candidates must possess a B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech degree in Computer Science/IT/Computer Applications OR an MCA from a recognized University with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
Following the latest wage revision, the starting basic pay is ₹82,485/- in the pay scale of ₹82485-156745. The gross monthly emoluments in metro cities (including DA, HRA, CCA) come to approximately ₹1,20,000 to ₹1,35,000 per month, with an in-hand salary of around ₹1.14 Lakh.
The final selection merit list is prepared by assigning 80% weightage to Phase-II Mains Objective Examination and 20% weightage to the Personal Interview.
The Victory Key provides specialized CBT-style mock tests, high-yield PDF study notes, and chapter-wise PYQs covering all 6 technical IT modules (DBMS, Networks, OS, Data Structures, Software Engineering, and Web Security).
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Curated by: TVK Insurance & IT Examination Desk
Last verified: 2026-10-07
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