NICL AO Notification 2026: Apply Online for 321 Posts

NICL AO 2026 – 321 Posts Important Dates

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Prelims → Mains objective + qualifying English descriptive → Interview; final Mains objective/interview weighting 80:20.

How to Apply for NICL AO 2026 – 321 Posts

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   Keep your identity and qualification details, mark sheets, result-date evidence and any relevant category certificates available while filling the form. The image files required during registration are listed below. Some supporting certificates are checked later; do not assume every document is uploaded at the initial stage.

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   Image: Photograph; Format and file size: JPG/JPEG; 20–50 KB; Preferred pixel dimensions: 200 × 230 pixels, preferred; Important instruction: Recent passport-style colour image; light, preferably white background; face and eyes clear

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   Image: Signature; Format and file size: JPG/JPEG; 10–20 KB; Preferred pixel dimensions: 140 × 60 pixels, preferred; Important instruction: Black ink on white paper; not in capital letters

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   Image: Left-thumb impression; Format and file size: JPG/JPEG; 20–50 KB; Preferred pixel dimensions: 240 × 240 pixels at 200 DPI, preferred; Important instruction: Black or blue ink on white paper; use the stated alternative if you do not have a left thumb

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   Image: Handwritten declaration; Format and file size: JPG/JPEG; 50–100 KB; Preferred pixel dimensions: 800 × 400 pixels at 200 DPI, preferred; Important instruction: English, in your own handwriting, black ink on white paper; not in capital letters

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   The notice prints a photograph size of 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm and separately gives preferred pixel dimensions. These do not have the same proportions, so do not assume an exact conversion between them. Follow the stated guidance and the application portal’s current validation, and check that your face remains clearly visible.

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   A separate live photograph is required through a webcam or the portal’s mobile-QR flow. A resized scanned photograph does not replace this step.

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   Handwritten declaration

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   Use the exact declaration text printed in the notification. Replace the name space with your own name:

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    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.

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    Write it yourself in English with black ink on white paper, without using capital letters throughout. The notice provides an exception for visually impaired candidates unable to write: they may type the declaration and place their left-hand thumb impression below the typed declaration, then upload it according to the stated specifications.

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    Source: NICL AO 2026 notification, pages 15–18.

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    The independent NICL AO photo resizer can help prepare an image. Review the output yourself and complete the official live-photo step. The age calculator and all-tools directory are additional conveniences, not official eligibility or acceptance decisions.

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    1. Read the official notification and eligibility guide. Check your date of birth, result date, marks, category and the exact qualification for your chosen discipline.
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    1. Prepare an active personal email address and mobile number, your qualification details and category evidence where applicable, plus the required scanned images. Keep the registered contact details active throughout recruitment.
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    1. Open new registration on the official IBPS portal. Enter your name, contact details and email address accurately. Save the provisional registration number and password securely.
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    1. Complete the form using Save and Next. Match names, date of birth and other details to your supporting documents. Select one discipline only.
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    1. Upload the photograph, signature, left-thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the specified formats. Complete the separate live-photograph capture using the portal’s webcam or mobile-QR process.
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    1. Preview the complete form and check every field and uploaded image before Complete Registration. Do not assume you can change the details after this step.
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    1. Proceed to Payment and then Submit as the portal directs. Wait for the payment confirmation; do not press Back or refresh while a transaction is being processed.
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    1. Save the e-receipt and completed application. The portal lists 12 November 2026 as the last date for printing the application. Do not confuse this printing deadline with the 28 October registration deadline.
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    No application printout or certificates need to be posted to an address at the online-application stage. Retain them for your records and the subsequent process.

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    Source: NICL AO 2026 notification, pages 15–19.

Complete application before: 27 Oct 2026 at 23:59 PM

Documents Required

Keep scanned copies (JPG/PDF) of all documents ready before starting the application.

Important Tips for Candidates

• Apply for one discipline only. Do not rely on multiple applications as a correction method.
• Verify every field before Complete Registration; the portal editing deadline does not promise post-submission correction.
• Use 1 October 2026 for age and qualification eligibility, not the application date.
• A live photograph is required in addition to the scanned photo. Pixel dimensions in the notice are preferred.
• Photo: JPG/JPEG, 20–50 KB, preferred 200 × 230 pixels. Signature: JPG/JPEG, 10–20 KB, preferred 140 × 60 pixels, black ink on white paper.
• Left-thumb impression: JPG/JPEG, 20–50 KB, preferred 240 × 240 pixels, black or blue ink. Declaration: JPG/JPEG, 50–100 KB, preferred 800 × 400 pixels, English in your own handwriting with black ink.
• Use the declaration text on notification page 15; do not write the signature or declaration entirely in capital letters. Read the stated accessibility exception if relevant.
• Save the completed application and e-receipt; the print deadline of 12 November 2026 does not extend registration beyond 28 October.
• Official source: NICL advertisement dated 7 October 2026, checked with the IBPS portal on 8 October 2026. Later official notices take precedence.

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