NICL or National Insurance Corporation Ltd. is one of the most prestigious Insurance Company of India. NICL conducts NICL AO Exam every year to recruit eligible candidates to the post of Administrative Officer (Officer in Scale I Cadre). NICL AO 2020 will be conducted shortly with the same agenda of recruiting bright minds in the country to the post of AO in one of the many branches of National Insurance Corporation Ltd.
The total number of vacancies for NICL AO 2020 will be updated as soon as the official notification has been released. To get an idea of the expected NICL AO 2020 vacancy, let's have a look at the vacancy for the Last Year-
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NICL AO Vacancies
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Vacancies (Out of Total)
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SC
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ST
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OBC
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General
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Total
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OC
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VI
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HI
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31
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16
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45
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113
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205
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2
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2
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2
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NICL AO 2020 will constitute of both Preliminary Exam and Mains Exam, the dates for which will be announced in the official Notification. It is necessary for a candidate to clear both these papers to be eligible for the further rounds conducted by NICL. The complete schedule of NICL 2020 is discussed below:
| Online Registration Date | To Be Announced |
| Last Date Of Registration | To Be Announced |
| Pre-Exam Date | To Be Announced |
| Mains -Exam Date | To Be Announced |
| Result Date | To Be Announced |
There are basic 3 criteria which a candidate needs to fulfill to be eligible for NICL AO 2020 Exam.
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Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Limit |
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| SC | 5 years |
| ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PWD | 10 years |
| Ex. Servicemen | 5 years |
| Defence Personnel | 3 years |
| Persons domiciled in Kashmir Division of Jammu & Kashmir State during the period from 1-1-80 to 31-12-89 | 5 years |
| Existing confirmed employees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies | 8 years |
NICL AO Prelims Exam Pattern 2020
| Serial Number | Sections | Total Number of Marks | Time Allocated |
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| 1. | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | A composite time of 60 minutes |
| 2. | Reasoning | 35 | |
| 3. | English Language | 30 | |
| Total | 100 |
NICL AO Mains Exam Pattern 2020
| Serial Number | Sections | Total Number of Marks | Number of Questions | Time Allocated |
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| 1. | English Language | 40 | 40 | A composite time of 120 minutes (2 hours) |
| 2. | Reasoning | 40 | 40 | |
| 3. | Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | |
| 4. | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | |
| 5. | General Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Descriptive Test
The Descriptive Test will contain 3 questions asked in English that will carry a total of 30 marks and has to be completed in 30 minutes.
Final Selection
An Interview Process will be conducted for all the candidates clearing the Mains Exam to determine the final selection of the candidate to the post of Assistant Officer through NICL AO 2020 Exam.
NICL AO Prelims Syllabus 2020
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English Language
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Quantitative Aptitude
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NICL AO Mains Syllabus 2020
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Reasoning
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English Language
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Numerical Ability
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Computer Knowledge
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| CATEGORY | FEE |
| SC/ ST / PWD | Rs. 100/- |
| All Candidates other than SC/ ST / PWD | Rs. 600/- |
The admit card for NICL 2020 Preliminary Exam will be released after the exam for the same has been conducted. The admit card for NICL 2020 Mains exam will be issued to candidates who qualify the preliminary round of NICL 2020 exam.
The results for NICL Exam will be released after each phase of the exam is completed. The result for preliminary exam will be declared first followed by the result of mains exam. The merit list will be prepared in the descending order of the marks obtained by candidates in the final interview round.
| S.No. | Subjects | Questions | Paper Level & Good Attempt |
| 01 | English | 30 | 17-20 |
| 02 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 22-24 |
| 03 | Reasoning | 35 | 23-27 |
| 04 | Total | 100 | 62-71 |
Reasoning – It has 35 questions with 35 marks. Each question of reasoning has 2 marks in weight. Important topics of reasoning area syllogism, number series, statement questions, Blood relation, Data sufficiency etc
| Name of the Topic | Asked Questions | Level of Questions |
| Sitting Arrangement | 10 | Easy |
| Miscellaneous ( Ranking, Direction Sense, Blood Relations etc. ) | 05 | Moderate |
| Inequalities | 05 | Easy to Moderate |
| Puzzles | 10 | Easy |
| Syllogism | 05 | Easy |
| Total | 35 | Easy |
English – This section will play a crucial role. Important topics are paragraph comprehension, synonym, antonym, cloze test etc. Passive voice, direct indirect will ask. These will take in the examination.
| Name of the Topic | Asked Questions | Level of Questions |
| Errors | 10 | Moderate |
| Para jumbles | 05 | Easy |
| Close Test (Related to the situation of Work Place) | 07 | Easy to Moderate |
| Reading Comprehension | 08 | Moderate |
| Total | 30 | Moderate |
Quantitative Aptitude – It is also an important part of NICL AO. Mathematics has 100 marks weight age in this recruitment. Tier 1 examination will have a basic question & level. Important topics are DI, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Compound Interest, Average etc.
| Name of the Topic | Asked Questions | Level of Questions |
| Approximation | 05 | Easy to Moderate |
| Quadratic Equation | 05 | Easy |
| Series | 05 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Miscellaneous(SI, CI, Speed &Time, Profit and Loss, Time and Work, Averages, Ages, Ratio etc.) | 10 | Moderate |
| Data Interpretation | 10 | Easy to Moderate |
| Total | 35 | Easy to Moderat |
NICL AO Prelims Cut-Off 2017
| Categories | Cut-Off Marks |
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| SC | 54.25 |
| ST | 47.00 |
| OBC | 59.00 |
| UR | 61.25 |
| HI | 27.00 |
| OC | 52.25 |
| VI | 54.75 |
Section-wise NICL AO Cut-Off 2017
| Category | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning | English Language |
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| Maximum Marks | 35 | 35 | 30 |
| Cut-Off (GEN) | 9 | 14.25 | 8.75 |
| Cut-Off (SC/ST/OBC/HI/OC/VI) | 6.25 | 10.25 | 6.00 |
Q. Is NICL AO exam difficult?
Ans: Yes, you can expect the difficulty level to be a little higher as it is an officer level exam.
Q. What is the maximum age limit to apply for NICL AO 2020 Exam?
Ans: It is 30 years for general category.
Q. Is NICL AO a government job?
Ans: Yes, NICL is owned by the government of India.
Q. What is the salary of an AO in NICL?
Ans: The newly joined administrative officer is entitled to receive a basic pay of Rs. 32795/-.
Q. Is there any percentage criteria in NICL?
Ans: Yes, minimum 60% marks are required in graduation to participate for NICL AO exam.
Q. What is the full form of AO?
Ans: AO stands for administrative officer.
Q. What are the steps of the selection process?
Ans: The selection of NICL AO exam will take place in three different stages, which are as follows:
Prelims
Mains
Interview
Q. From where can I apply for NICL AO 2020 Exam?
Ans: You can apply through the official website of NICL, once the link is activated.
