The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has officially released the final result for Administrative Officers (Generalists & Specialists) – Scale I on 6th January 2026. Candidates who qualified in the final result can now expect the final cut-off marks and scorecards to be released within a week. The final cut-offs will be published category-wise and post-wise for all streams, including Generalist, Doctors (MBBS), Legal, Finance, IT, and Automobile Engineering, marking the completion of the recruitment process for 266 Administrative Officer vacancies.
NICL AO Cut Off 2025-26
The NICL AO recruitment for Administrative Officers (Scale I) has now reached its final stage. With the final results declared on 6th January 2026, candidates are eagerly awaiting the release of the final cut-offs and scorecards, which will be available within the coming week. These will detail the minimum qualifying marks and section-wise performance for all streams, including Generalist, Doctors (MBBS), Legal, Finance, IT, and Automobile Engineering, officially concluding the selection process for 266 vacancies.
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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 2024-25 (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* | – | – | – | – |
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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