The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has officially released the NICL AO Cut Off 2025 for the recruitment of Administrative Officers (Generalists & Specialists) – Scale I along with the scorecard. The cut-off marks have been published category-wise and post-wise for the Phase I (Preliminary) Examination, conducted earlier this year. Candidates who appeared in the exam can now check the minimum qualifying marks required to move to the next stage of the recruitment process.
NICL AO Cut Off 2025 Out
According to the official notice dated 13th November 2025, the list includes both section-wise and overall category-wise cut-offs for all streams such as Generalist, Doctors (MBBS), Legal, Finance, IT, and Automobile Engineering. The release of the NICL AO Cut Off 2025 officially marks the completion of the preliminary evaluation round for 266 Administrative Officer vacancies. Candidates who meet or exceed the specified cut-offs will now move to the next stage of the selection process. Check the NICL AO Cut Off below.
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NICL AO Prelims Cut Off 2025
The NICL AO Prelims Cut Off 2025 provides clarity on the minimum marks required in each section – English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude – to qualify for the overall selection. Candidates must score equal to or higher than the sectional cut-off marks as per their category to be considered for the final merit list.
| Post | Category | English Language (Out of 30) | Reasoning Ability (Out of 35) | Quantitative Aptitude (Out of 35) |
|---|
| Generalist | SC, ST, OBC & PwBD | 8.75 | 6.75 | 7.25 |
| Generalist | EWS & UR | 16.25 | 11.00 | 10.50 |
| Doctors (MBBS), Legal, Finance, IT, Automobile Engineers | SC, ST, OBC, PwBD | 7.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Doctors (MBBS), Legal, Finance, IT, Automobile Engineers | EWS, UR | 10.00 | 2.25 | 3.75 |
NICL AO Final Category-wise Cut Off Marks 2025 (Out of 100)
After the evaluation of all sections, NICL has released the final post-wise and category-wise cut-off marks for the Phase I examination. These marks reflect the minimum score candidates needed out of 100 to qualify for the merit list and advance to the next stage.
| Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | PwBD (A) | PwBD (B) | PwBD (C) | PwBD (D & E) |
|---|
| Generalist | 64.75 | 58.25 | 70.50 | 69.50 | 70.75 | 58.25 | 38.00 | – | – |
| Doctors (MBBS) | 9.75* | 15.25* | 17.50* | 17.50* | 17.50* | – | – | – | – |
| Legal | 46.25 | 47.00 | 43.00 | 46.75 | 52.00 | – | – | – | – |
| Finance | 56.25 | 53.25 | 65.00 | 66.00 | 66.00 | 28.75 | 15.00* | 38.25 | 23.75 |
| Information Technology | 56.25 | 46.75 | 56.00 | 56.00 | 58.75 | – | – | – | – |
| Automobile Engineers | 20.00* | 20.00* | 20.00* | 20.00* | 20.00* | – | – | – | – |
Key Highlights of NICL AO Cut Off
The NICL AO cut off marks were prepared after analyzing multiple factors such as exam difficulty, total number of candidates, and available vacancies. Below are a few major takeaways:
- The highest cut-off was recorded in the Generalist (UR) category at 70.75 marks.
- PwBD candidates had lower qualifying marks due to reservation relaxation.
- For specialist posts like Legal and Finance, the cut-offs remained in the range of 46–66 marks depending on category.
- The cut-off marks are final and not extendable, as all qualified candidates are included in the merit list.
NICL AO Previous Year Cut Off
Understanding the NICL AO previous year cut off marks is essential for candidates to gauge the exam's difficulty level and set realistic expectations. Cut off scores fluctuate each year based on factors like the number of applicants, vacancies, and exam complexity. Reviewing past cut offs helps aspirants strategize their preparation effectively and aim for qualifying marks in different categories and sections.
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NICL AO Prelims Cut Off 2024 (Category-wise)
The NICL AO Prelims Cut Off 2024 provides category-wise minimum marks required to qualify for the next stage. These cut offs help candidates understand the competition level for various posts such as Generalist, Doctors, Legal, Finance, and others.
| Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | PwBD (A) | PwBD (B) | PwBD (C) |
|---|
| Generalist | 74.5 | 66.75 | 79.5 | 79.5 | 79.5 | 69.75 | 37.25 | 61.25 |
| Doctors | 15 | 13.25 | 13.5 | 20.75 | 20.75 | – | – | – |
| Legal | 37.25 | 26.25 | 37.25 | 37.25 | 37.25 | – | – | – |
| Finance | 59 | 43.75 | 65.75 | 65.75 | 65.75 | – | – | – |
| Actuarial | – | – | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 | 21.75 | 34 | 29 |
| IT | 61 | 55.5 | 63.75 | 61.75 | 63.75 | – | – | – |
| Automobile | 21 | 19.25 | 21 | 19.5 | 21 | – | – | – |
NICL AO Prelims Cut Off 2024 (Subject Wise)
Check the subject wise NICL AO Prelims Cut Off 2024 in the table below.
| POST | CATEGORY | English (Out of 30) | Reasoning (Out of 35) | Quantitative Aptitude (Out of 35) |
|---|
| GENERALIST | SC, ST, OBC & PwBD | 12.75 | 5.25 | 4.25 |
| EWS & UR | 16.00 | 10.50 | 8.25 |
| ACTUARIAL | OBC & PwBD | 12.75 | 5.25 | 4.25 |
| SC, ST, EWS & UR | 16.00 | 10.50 | 8.25 |
| DOCTORS (MBBS) | SC, ST, OBC, PwBD | 7.75 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| EWS, UR | 11.00 | 2.75 | 2.50 |
NICL AO Mains Cut Off 2024 (Out of 250)
The NICL AO Mains Cut Off 2024 reflects the qualifying marks for the objective test and varies by category and post. Candidates must meet these cut off scores to qualify for the interview round.
| Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | PwBD (A) | PwBD (B) | PwBD (C) | PwBD (D & E) |
|---|
| Generalist | 128.25 | 116.25 | 141 | 138 | 141 | 157.5 | 96.25 | 120.75 | 87.25 |
| Doctors | 59.75 | 58 | 56.75 | – | 65 | – | – | – | – |
| Legal | 109 | 91 | 123 | 109.75 | 123 | – | – | – | – |
| Finance | 103.75 | 99.5 | 120.5 | 118 | 120.5 | – | – | – | – |
| Actuarial | – | – | 90.25 | – | 90.25 | 71.25 | – | 88 | 115 |
| IT | 109.5 | 90.75 | 122 | 120 | 124 | – | – | – | – |
| Automobile | 96.5 | 75 | 96.5 | 94.5 | 96.5 | – | – | – | – |
| Hindi | 89.5 | 50.5 | 90 | 90 | 90 | – | – | – | – |
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NICL AO Prelims Cut Off 2016
The NICL AO Prelims Cut Off for 2016 offers a useful benchmark for candidates preparing for the exam. It highlights sectional and category-wise qualifying marks for the preliminary stage.
| Category | Cut Off Marks |
|---|
| UR | 65.50 |
| SC | 57.25 |
| ST | 51.25 |
| OBC | 59.75 |
| HI | 26.50 |
| OC | 52.25 |
| VI | 55.50 |
NICL AO Mains Cut Off 2016
The overall NICL AO Mains Cut Off 2016 data provides insight into the minimum marks required to clear the mains exam by category. This data aids aspirants in setting target scores for a competitive edge.
| Category | Cut Off Marks |
|---|
| UR | 99.25 |
| OBC | 88.25 |
| SC | 81.25 |
| ST | 72.25 |
| HI | 67.50 |
| OC | 75.45 |
| VI | 84.75 |
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