New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL), a leading Mumbai-based Public Sector General Insurance Company, was established in 1919 and nationalised in 1973. It is one of the five fully government-owned insurance companies and operates as a global insurance group with branches across India.
NIACL has released the Administrative Officer (AO) Scale-I Recruitment 2025 notification for 550 vacancies in both Generalist and Specialist disciplines. The detailed notification was published on 7th August 2025 at www.newindia.co.in.
NIACL AO 2025 – Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL) |
| Post | Administrative Officer (Scale-I) |
| Disciplines | Generalists & Specialists |
| Vacancies | 550 |
| Advt. No. | CORP.HRM/AO/2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 7th – 30th August 2025 |
| Selection Process | Prelims → Mains → Interview |
| Salary | Approx. ₹90,000/month |
| Official Website | www.newindia.co.in |
NIACL AO 2025 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release | 7th August 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 7th August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 30th August 2025 |
| Phase-I (Prelims) Exam | 14th September 2025 |
| Phase-II (Mains) Exam | 29th October 2025 |
NIACL AO 2025 Vacancy Distribution
Total Vacancies: 550
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Generalists | 193 |
| Specialists | 357 |
| Total | 550 |
Specialist Stream Break-up:
| Post | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risk Engineers | 50 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 5 |
| Automobile Engineers | 75 | 31 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 8 |
| Legal Specialists | 50 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 5 |
| Account Specialists | 25 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| AO (Health) | 50 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 5 |
| IT Specialists | 25 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| Business Analysts | 75 | 30 | 11 | 6 | 20 | 8 |
| Company Secretary | 2 | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Actuarial Specialist | 3 | 4 | – | – | 1 | – |
| Generalists | 193 | 78 | 29 | 15 | 52 | 19 |
Eligibility Criteria (as on 01/08/2025)
Nationality:
- Citizen of India, or
- Subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
- Tibetan refugee (before 1 Jan 1962), or
- Person of Indian origin migrated from eligible countries (with Govt. of India eligibility certificate).
Educational Qualification:
- Generalists: Graduate/Postgraduate in any discipline with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Accounts: CA/ICWA + Graduation OR MBA Finance/PGDM Finance/M.Com with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).
Age Limit: 21 – 30 years (Born between 2nd Aug 1995 and 1st Aug 2004).
Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years, and others as per rules.
Application Process
- Mode: Online only
- Application Fee:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹850
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹100
- Apply at: www.newindia.co.in from 7th – 30th Aug 2025.
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the NIACL official website.
- Go to Recruitment → “Administrative Officer (Scale I) 2025-26”.
- Click New Sign-Up to register.
- Fill in details, upload documents, and pay fee.
- Submit and download the form for reference.
Selection Process
- Phase I – Prelims: Objective Test (100 marks) – English, Reasoning, Numerical Ability.
- Phase II – Mains: Objective + Descriptive (200 marks + 30 marks).
- Phase III – Interview: Final Merit Ratio (Online Exam : Interview) = 75:25.
Exam Pattern
Phase I – Prelims (60 minutes, sectional timing 20 min each)
| Section | Qs/Marks |
|---|---|
| English | 30 |
| Reasoning | 35 |
| Numerical Ability | 35 |
Phase II – Mains (Generalist) – 150 minutes + 30 minutes Descriptive
| Section | Qs/Marks |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | 50 |
| English | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 |
Phase II – Mains (Specialist) – Includes an additional Technical/Professional Knowledge section.
Descriptive Test: Letter (10 marks) + Essay (20 marks) – 30 minutes, English only.
Salary & Benefits
- Basic Pay: ₹50,925/-
- Gross Monthly Salary: ~₹90,000 (in metro cities)
- Includes NPS, gratuity, leave travel subsidy, medical benefits, group insurance, etc.
Previous Year Cut-Off (2023 Prelims – Generalists)
| Category | Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| UR | 81.75 |
| OBC/EWS | 77.25 |
| SC | 72.75 |
| ST | 65.75 |
Exam Centres
NIACL AO 2025 Prelims will be conducted in multiple cities across all states/UTs, including major hubs like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Lucknow, and Patna. Full centre list is provided in the official notification.
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