NICL AO photo & signature size
Photo 200×230 px, 20–50 KBSignature 140×60 px, 10–20 KB
For the National Insurance Company Administrative Officer (Scale I) Recruitment 2026-27, the photo must be 200×230 pixels, 20–50 KB, in JPG format on a white background. The signature must be 140×60 pixels and 10–20 KB. Resize yours with the tool above. It's free and runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Upload a recent colour passport-style photo, 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, 200 x 230 pixels (preferred), 20 KB to 50 KB, JPG or JPEG, against a light background, preferably white. NICL doesn't accept caps, hats or dark glasses; religious headwear is fine if your face shows. The form also asks for a live photo taken with your webcam or phone during registration, so you need both the uploaded file and the live photo. Registration runs from 8 to 28 October 2026.
Sign on white paper with a black ink pen and save it as a JPG of 140 x 60 pixels (preferred), 10 KB to 20 KB. NICL won't accept a signature in CAPITAL LETTERS. The form also needs a left thumb impression (240 x 240 pixels at 200 DPI, 3 x 3 cm, 20 KB to 50 KB, black or blue ink) and a hand-written declaration (800 x 400 pixels at 200 DPI, 10 x 5 cm, 50 KB to 100 KB, black ink, English only, not in capitals). Registration closes on 28 October 2026.
NICL Administrative Officers (Generalists and Specialists) Scale I, 2026-27 (321 posts)
8 Oct 2026 to 28 Oct 2026
Exam date: Phase I 17 Nov 2026, Phase II 22 Dec 2026
Source: NICL AO 2026-27 advertisement (registration and fee 8 to 28 Oct 2026). Checked 17 Oct 2026. See the exam calendar
“Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred) … Size of file should be between 20kb–50 kb … In addition to the above photograph, candidates will also be required to capture and upload their live photograph either by using webcam or mobile phone.”
NICL AO age limit and eligibility
Born between 2 October 1996 and 1 October 2005, both days included.
Check your age for NICL AO| Age band | Born not earlier than | Born not later than | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21-30 years (Generalists and Specialists) | 2 October 1996 | 1 October 2005 | p4, para 6 |
- ·If you fit more than one relaxation, they add up, but your age can't go past 45. (p4, note i)
- ·OBC candidates in the creamy layer get no age relaxation. (p2, note i)
- ·Your degree result has to be out by 1 October 2026, and you need at least 60% in the degree (55% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates). (p3, para 5)
Age relaxation
| Code | Category | Relaxation beyond the upper limit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC/ST | 5 years | p4, para 6 row 1 |
| 2 | OBC | 3 years (non-creamy layer) | p4, para 6 row 2 |
| 3 | PwBD | 10 years (PwBD Gen/EWS) | p4, para 6 row 3 |
| 3 | PwBD (OBC) | 13 years | p4, para 6 row 3 |
| 3 | PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years | p4, para 6 row 3 |
| 4 | Ex-servicemen commissioned officers, including ECOs/SSCOs, with at least 5 years military service, released (or due for release within one year of 01.10.2026) | 5 yearsEx-servicemen commissioned officers only | p4, para 6 row 4 |
| 5 | Defence personnel disabled in operations and released as a result | 3 yearsDisabled defence personnel only | p4, para 6 row 5 |
| 6 | Confirmed employees of public sector general insurance companies (incl. GIC and AIC) | 8 yearsExisting confirmed employees only | p4, para 6 row 6 |
Source: National Insurance Company Ltd: Recruitment of 321 Administrative Officers (Generalists & Specialists) (Scale I) 2026-27 (8 October 2026). Each row gives the page and para. Checked on 17 October 2026.
About the NICL AO application form
The National Insurance Company Administrative Officer (Scale I) Recruitment 2026-27 is conducted by the National Insurance Company Limited. The online application portal has strict requirements for photo and signature uploads — images outside the specified dimensions or file size are automatically rejected.
For the photograph, you need a colour image of 200×230 pixels with file size between 20 KB and 50 KB, saved in JPG format with a white background. The signature must be 140×60 pixels and between 10 and 20 KB.
Common reasons NICL AO forms get rejected
- File size over 50 KB (most common — phone photos are often 2–5 MB).
- Dimensions not exactly 200×230 pixels.
- Coloured or patterned background — the form asks for a plain white background.
- Wrong file format. The notice asks for JPG.
- Signature on lined or coloured paper instead of plain white.
Tips and tricks for the NICL AO upload
- 1The form needs four files: photo, signature, left thumb impression and a hand-written declaration. Make all four before you open the form, because the application won't register until every one is uploaded.
- 2Write the declaration in your own handwriting, in English, in running letters. Capitals, someone else's handwriting or another language make the application invalid.
- 3Use the exact declaration text from the notice and fill in your name: "I, (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required."
- 4The live photo step opens your webcam, or a QR code you scan with your phone. Sit against a light wall in good light and take off caps and coloured glasses.
- 5Sign the same way you will sign on exam day. NICL disqualifies a candidate whose signature on the call letter or attendance sheet doesn't match the uploaded one.
- 6Check the percentage rule before you pay: 59.99% counts as less than 60%, and the percentage is worked out on all subjects in all years, not only honours.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the exact photo size for NICL AO 2026?
- 200×230 pixels, between 20 KB and 50 KB, in JPG format with a white background.
- Are my files uploaded when I resize them for NICL AO?
- No. Everything runs in your browser — your photo and signature are never uploaded to a server, stored, or logged.
- Is the NICL AO photo and signature resizer free?
- Yes — completely free, with no signup, no watermark, and no daily limit.
- What is the last date for NICL AO 2026 application?
- Online registration and fee payment run from 8 October to 28 October 2026, both days included. The Phase I online exam is on 17 November 2026 and Phase II on 22 December 2026.
- What is the NICL AO photo and signature size?
- Photo: 200 x 230 pixels (preferred), 20 to 50 KB, JPG. Signature: 140 x 60 pixels (preferred), 10 to 20 KB, black ink on white paper. You also upload a left thumb impression (240 x 240 pixels, 20 to 50 KB) and a hand-written declaration (800 x 400 pixels, 50 to 100 KB).