Last Updated: June 28, 2025 8:16 pm
The NICL AO Recruitment 2025 invites applications for 266 Administrative Officer (Generalist & Specialist) posts. Eligible candidates aged 21–30 years can apply online from 12 June to 3 July 2025 by paying ₹1,000 (General/OBC/EWS) or ₹250 (SC/ST/PwBD) as the application fee. The recruitment process includes a Prelims Exam on 20 July 2025, a Mains Exam on 31 August 2025, and an Interview. Minimum qualification is a graduate degree, with additional qualifications required for specialist posts. Selected candidates will be appointed in Scale I with a starting basic pay of ₹50,925, along with allowances and benefits.
NICL AO Recruitment 2025
Notification Release Date 10th June 2025 Online Registration Start Date 12th June 2025 Last Date for Online Registration 3rd July 2025 Last Date for Payment of Application Fee 3rd July 2025 Phase I (Prelims) Exam Date 20th July 2025 Phase II (Mains) Exam Date 31st August 2025 Interview Date To be announced
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS ₹ 1,000 /- SC / ST / PwBD ₹ 250 /-
Age Limit Details
Minimum Age (as on 01 May 2025) 21 years Maximum Age (as on 01 May 2025) 30 years Age Relaxation SC/ST: 5 yrs
NICL AO Recruitment 2025
Total Vacancies 266 posts Generalist 170 posts Specialist 96 posts
NICL AO Recruitment 2025
Generalist Graduate/Postgraduate in any stream with ≥ 60% marks (≥ 55% for SC/ST/PwBD) Doctors (MBBS) MBBS/MD/MS or PG Medical Degree + valid NMC/State Medical Council registration Legal Graduate/Postgraduate in Law with ≥ 60% marks (≥ 55% for SC/ST/PwBD) Finance CA/ICWA or B.Com/M.Com with ≥ 60% marks (≥ 55% for SC/ST) Information Technology BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech in Computer Science/IT/MCA with ≥ 60% marks (≥ 55% for SC/ST) Automobile Engineering BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech in Automobile Engineering (or Engg + Diploma) with ≥ 60% marks (≥ 55% for SC/ST)
Category Wise Vacancy Details
Category Vacancies (Generalist / Specialist) UR 68 / 36 OBC 47 / 29 SC 26 / 15 ST 12 / 7 EWS 17 / 9 Total 170 / 96
Documents Required Details
Active Email ID Valid Phone Number Scanned Photograph & Signature Photo Identity Proof Educational Certificates Proof of Date of Birth Category Certificate Handwritten Declaration
NICL AO Recruitment 2025
Prelims English Language; Reasoning Ability; Quantitative Aptitude Mains (Generalist) Reasoning Ability; English Language; General Awareness; Computer Knowledge; Quantitative Aptitude Mains (Specialist) Reasoning Ability; English Language; General Awareness; Computer Knowledge; Quantitative Aptitude; Technical Knowledge Descriptive Test Essay; Précis; Comprehension
Exam Pattern
Prelims 100 MCQs; 100 marks; 60 minutes; ¼ mark negative for wrong answers Mains (Objective) 250 MCQs; 250 marks; 180 minutes; sectional timing; ¼ mark negative Descriptive Test 30 marks; 30 minutes; online English essay, précis & comprehension Interview Personal interview; 20% weightage in final merit
Selection Process
Phase I Preliminary online objective test (100 marks) Phase II Online Main exam (Objective + Descriptive) Interview Personal interview (20% weightage)
NICL AO Recruitment 2025
Pay Scale Scale I: Rs. 50,925 – 2,500(14) – 85,925 – 2,710(4) – 96,765 Starting Basic Pay Rs. 50,925 / Total Emoluments Approx. Rs. 90,000 /- per month in metro centres Non-Practicing Allowance 25% of basic pay for Doctors (MBBS) Specialists Benefits NPS pension, Gratuity, LTS, Medical benefits, Group Personal Accident Insurance, company accommodation
Important Links
Interested Candidates Must Read The Full Notification Before Applying Online.
