NICL AO Notification Released #niclao #ibpsafo2026 #rrbso #iffcoagt #agrijobs

The official notification for the NICL AO Agriculture Recruitment 2026 has been released by the National Insurance Company Limited (NICL). This recruitment marks the return of the Agriculture Specialist discipline under the Administrative Officer (Scale I) cadre after a multi-year gap. For a complete overview covering the vacancies, detailed selection criteria, and exam preparation tips, you can watch this breakdown: Key Recruitment Highlights Attribute Details Post Name Administrative Officer (AO) Scale-I – Agriculture Specialist Organization National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) Agriculture Vacancies 20 posts (Out of 321 total AO vacancies) Application Window 8 October to 28 October 2026 Phase I (Prelims) Exam 17 November 2026 Phase II (Mains) Exam 22 December 2026 Gross Salary ~₹1,14,000 per month in metropolitan cities (Starting basic: ₹82,485) Official Website NICL Official Portal Eligibility Criteria • Educational Qualification: A 4-year full-time Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Biotechnology, or Agricultural Engineering from a recognised university. • Minimum Marks: At least 60% aggregate marks for General/OBC/EWS candidates, and 55% aggregate for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Qualifications must be completed on or before 1 October 2026. [1] (https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/sites/.... • Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and maximum 30 years as of 1 October 2026. • Age Relaxation: OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years | SC/ST: 5 years | PwBD: 10 years. Selection Process & Exam Pattern The recruitment follows a three-phase competitive assessment: 1. Phase I: Preliminary Examination (Qualifying): An online objective test of 100 marks lasting 60 minutes. It comprises sections on English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude. No agriculture questions are asked in this tier. 2. Phase II: Main Examination (80% Merit Weightage): An online objective test of 250 marks featuring a specific Professional Knowledge section (50 marks) dedicated to Agriculture topics, alongside a 30-mark Descriptive English Test. 3. Phase III: Interview (20% Merit Weightage): Shortlisted candidates from the Mains exam will be invited for the final interview round. Application Fee • SC / ST / PwBD: ₹250 (Intimation charges + GST) • All Other Categories: ₹1,000 (Application fee + Intimation charges + GST) If you are planning to apply or have already registered, would you like me to: • Provide the core professional knowledge syllabus for the Agriculture stream? • Proactively set up a task to alert you when the admit cards are issued in November? • Outline a strategic comparison between the NICL AO Agri and IBPS AFO patterns?