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What is NICL?
National Insurance Corporation Limited (NICL) is one of the most prestigious Insurance Company of India. Recruitment to NICL is carried out for various posts such as Accounts Apprentice, Administrative Officer (Officer in Scale I cadre), etc. However, recruitment to the Administrative Officer post is one of the most sought after recruitment as a large number of candidates apply for the exam. NICL recruitment notification for the post of Administrative Officer (Officer in Scale I cadre) is expected to be released soon. Candidates selected through NICL recruitment are posted in one of the branches of the organisation.
NICL 2020 Highlights
| Exam Name |
NICL exam |
| Conducting Body |
National Insurance Corporation Ltd |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Exam Mode |
Online |
| Stages of recruitment |
Preliminary exam, mains exam and interview |
| Exam Duration |
Prelims - 60 minutes Mains – 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Exam Purpose |
Selection of candidates for the post of Administrative Officer (Officer in Scale I cadre) |
| Official Website |
nationalinsurance.nic.co.in |
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NICL 2022 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
Jul '20 | Phase 2 exam |
Jun '20 | Date of Phase 1 exam |
Apr '20 | NICL notification |
NICL Eligibility Criteria 2020
The eligibility criteria that candidates need to fulfil to be eligible for NICL recruitment is given below:
Educational Qualification:
Candidate must have completed graduation with at least 60% (55% for SC/ST)
Age Limit: The minimum age of candidates should be 21 years and maximum age should be 30 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided to candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PWD, Ex-servicemen.
NICL 2020 Dates
NICL dates have not been announced yet. Here are the tentative dates related to the recruitment process.
| NICL Exam Events | NICL Exam Dates | Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
| Notification |
December 2020(Tentative) |
NICL notification 2020 is likely to be out in December |
| Online registration |
December 2020(Tentative) |
NICL online application form will be released on the official website. |
| Admit Card |
February 2021(Tentative) |
The NICL admit card is released 10 days before the exam. |
| Online exam |
February 2021(Tentative) |
The NICL exam 2020 is likely to be held in February 2021 in online mode. |
NICL 2020 Vacancy
The category-wise details regarding the vacancy will be released along with the notification. The same will be updated on this page. In 2017, a total of 205 vacancies were announced. Candidates can check below the vacancy details of 2017.
| SC | ST | OBC | General |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 |
16 |
45 |
113 |
NICL Salary 2020
The starting Basic pay would be Rs 32,795. The pay scale is Rs 32,795-1.610(14)-55,335-1,745(4)-62,315. Candidates are also entitled to allowances from time to time. Total emoluments will be approximately Rs 51,000 in Metropolitan cities.
NICL Selection Process 2020
The complete selection process of NICL is given below:
Step 1: Filling the application form
First, candidates need to fill NICL application form. The application process comprises registration, uploading photograph and signature, filling the detailed application form and fee payment. The payment can be made online by using Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets. The application fee is Rs 600 for General and Rs 100 for SC/ST/PWD.
Step 2: Downloading Admit Card
Candidates need to download the admit card online separately for Phase I, II and Interview. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. After downloading the admit card, candidates need to affix a passport-sized photograph on it and carry it along with one photo-identity proof.
Download here: NICL Admit card
Step 3: Appearing in the online tests
The online tests will be conducted in two stages, preliminary exam and mains exam. First, candidates need to appear in the preliminary exam. Candidates qualifying the preliminary exam will appear for the mains exam.
NICL 2020 FAQs
Q. Does the recruitment notification released every year?
A. The recruitment notification is released depending on the number of vacancies.
Q. How can I apply for the exam?
A. Candidates willing to apply are required to fill NICL application form online only.
Q. What is the selection process of NICL recruitment?
A. The selection process of NICL comprises preliminary exam, mains exam and interview.
Q. How many candidates are selected for the mains exam?
A. Candidates approximately 15 times the number of vacancies are selected for the mains exam.
Q. What is the exam pattern of the prelims exam?
A. The prelims exam comprises 100 objective type questions and carries 100 marks.
Q. What is the exam pattern of mains exam?
A. Main Examination will consist of Objective Test for 200 marks and Descriptive Test for 30 marks.
Q. What will be the language of question paper?
A. The language of question paper will be in English and Hindi.
Q. What will be the level of the syllabus?
A. The syllabus will be at the graduation level.
Q. What are the topics for the Descriptive Test?
A. Questions will be asked from Essay, Precis and Comprehension.
Q. How is the descriptive test conducted?
A. The descriptive test is conducted by typing on the computer.
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