The online application process for NIACL AO 2018 is an easy procedure, provided, the candidates have all the required data before starting the process. Below is a Step-by-Step Guide for the online application process.
1. Go to the official Website of NIACL Administrative Officers Careers
2. Click on the "Apply Online" link given above to get redirected to the official page to fill in the Online Application for NIACL AO 2018.
3. On the redirected page, Click on CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION link provided on the topmost right hand side to start your online application.
4. In the first section of the form, fill in all your basic information and click on Save and Next button at the bottom of the page.
5. In the second section of the NIACL AO 2018 application form, upload your photograph and signature. The permissible size of the photograph must be 4.5 cm * 3.5 cm and the photograph must be of passport size for NIACL 2018. Permissible file size of photograph must be of minimum 20 KB and of maximum 50 KB and that of the signature must be of minimum 10 KB and of maximum 20 KB. Click on next button.
6. Now, you are now required to fill in your personal details: Personal Details, Educational Qualification & Work Experience. Click on SAVE & NEXT Button after you are done.
7. You will now get the Preview of your application form for NIACL AO 2018. Go through all the details carefully and look for glitches, if any. Correct it in this particular step as you won't get to review your Application Form after you have paid the Application Fee for the same.
8. Finally, Select the preferable payment method to pay the application fee for NIACL AO 2018 Exam. You can pay the Application Fee through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking etc.
9.Click on Submit button. Your application for NIACL AO 2018 will be successfully submitted.
Click Here - For NIACL AO 2018 - Official Notification
Click Here – To Apply Online

Application Fee is Payable on-line from 10.12.2018 to 26.12.2018 (both dates inclusive)

A. Application Registration
i. Important Points to Be Noted Before Registration
Before applying online, candidates should

• Scan their
  - Photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm) - Signature (with black ink) - Left thumb impression (on white paper with black or blue ink) - A Hand Written Declaration (On white paper with black ink) (text given below). ensuring that all these scanned documents adhere to the required specifications as given under "Guidelines for scanning and uploading of Documents.'
  
  
• Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted.


• The left thumb impression should be properly scanned and not smudged. (If a candidate is not having left thumb, he/ she may use his/ her right thumb for applying.)


• The text for the hand written declaration is as follows: "I, _____________________ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required."


• The above mentioned hand written declaration has to be in the candidate’s hand writing and in English only. If it is written and uploaded by anybody else or in any other language, the application will be considered as invalid. (Visually Impaired candidates who cannot write may get the text of declaration typed and put their left hand thumb impression below the typed declaration and upload the document as per specifications.)


• Keep the necessary details/ documents ready to make Online Payment of the requisite application fee/ intimation charges.


• Have a valid personal email ID and mobile no., which should be kept active till the completion of this Recruitment Process. All official communication will be sent to the registered e-mail id of the candidate. Under no circumstances, a candidate should share with/mention e-mail ID to/ of any other person. In case a candidate does not have a valid personal e-mail ID, he/ she should create his/her new e-mail ID and mobile no. before applying on-line and must maintain that email account and mobile number.

ii. Application Procedure

1. Candidates to go to the Recruitment Section of Company’s website http://newindia.co.in and click on the option "APPLY ONLINE" which will open a new screen.
2. To register application, choose the tab "Click here for New Registration" and enter Name, Contact details and Email-id. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional Registration number and Password will also be sent.
3. In case the candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, he/ she can save the data already entered by choosing "SAVE AND NEXT" tab. Prior to submission of the online application candidates are advised to use the "SAVE AND NEXT" facility to verify the details in the online application form and modify the same if required. Visually Impaired candidates should fill the application form carefully and verify/ get the details verified to ensure that the same are correct prior to final submission.
4. Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application themselves as no change will be possible/ entertained after clicking the FINAL SUBMIT BUTTON.
5. The Name of the candidate or his/ her Father/ Husband etc. should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears in the Certificates/ Mark sheets/ Identity proof. Any change/ alteration found may disqualify the candidature.
6. Validate your details and Save your application by clicking the 'Validate your details' and 'Save & Next' button.
7. Candidates can proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Photograph and Signature detailed under point "C".
8. Candidates can proceed to fill other details of the Application Form.
9. Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before FINAL SUBMIT.
10. Modify details, if required, and click on 'FINAL SUBMIT' ONLY after verifying and ensuring that the photograph, signature uploaded and other details filled by you are correct.
11. Click on 'Payment' Tab and proceed for payment.
12. Click on 'Submit' button.

B. Payment of Fees Online Mode

1. The application form is integrated with the payment gateway and the payment process can be completed by following the instructions.
2. The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay/ Visa/ MasterCard/ Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets.
3. After submitting your payment information in the online application form, PLEASE WAIT FOR THE INTIMATION FROM THE SERVER. DO NOT PRESS BACK OR REFRESH BUTTON IN ORDER TO AVOID DOUBLE CHARGE.
4. On successful completion of the transaction, an e-Receipt will be generated.
5. Non-generation of 'E-Receipt' indicates PAYMENT FAILURE. On failure of payment, Candidates are advised to login again using their Provisional Registration Number and Password and repeat the process of payment.
6. Candidates are required to take a printout of the e-Receipt and online Application Form containing fee details. Please note that if the same cannot be generated, online transaction may not have been successful.
7. For Credit Card users: All charges are listed in Indian Rupee. If you use a non-Indian credit card, your bank will convert to your local currency based on prevailing exchange rates.
8. To ensure the security of your data, please close the browser window once your transaction is completed.
9. There is facility to print application form containing fee details after payment of fees.

Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Documents
Before applying online a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of his/ her photograph and signature as per the specifications given below.
1. Photograph Image:

• Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture.


• Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background.


• Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face.


• If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or place yourself in the shade, so that you are not squinting and there are no harsh shadows.


• If you have to use flash, ensure there's no "red-eye".


• If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen.


• Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but it must not cover your face.


• Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred).


• Size of file should be between 20kb–50 kb.


• Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb. If the size of the file is more than 50 kb, then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI resolution, no. of colours etc., during the process of scanning.


• If the photo is not uploaded at the place of Photo, Admission for Examination will be rejected/ denied. Candidate him/ herself will be responsible for the same.


• Candidate should also ensure that photo is uploaded at the place of photo and signature at the place of signature. If photo in place of photo and signature in place of signature is not uploaded properly, candidate will not be allowed to appear for the exam.


• Candidate must ensure that Photo to be uploaded is of required size and the face should be clearly visible.

2. Signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration Image:

• The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen.


• The applicant has to put his left thumb impression on a white paper with black or blue ink.


• The applicant has to write the declaration in English clearly on a white paper with black ink.


• The signature, left thumb impression and the hand written declaration should be of the applicant and not by any other person.


• The signature will be used to put on the Call Letter and wherever necessary.


• If the Applicant’s signature on the attendance sheet or Call letter, signed at the time of the examination, does not match the signature uploaded, the applicant will be disqualified.


• Signature/ Hand written declaration in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT be accepted.

3. Left thumb impression:

• The applicant has to put his left thumb impression on a white paper with black or blue ink.


• The left thumb impression should be of the applicant and not by any other person.
  
  • File type: jpg / jpeg
  • Dimensions: 240 x 240 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e 3 cm * 3 cm (Width * Height)
  • File Size: 20 KB – 50 KB

4. Hand-written declaration:

• Hand written declaration content is to be as expected.


• Hand written declaration should not be written in CAPITAL LETTERS.


• The applicant has to write the declaration in English clearly on a white paper with black or blue ink.


• The hand written declaration should be of the applicant and not by any other person.


• Hand written Declaration
  
  • File type: jpg/ jpeg
  • Dimensions: 800 x 400 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e 10 cm * 5 cm (Width * Height)
  • File Size: 50 KB – 100 KB

5. Scanning the documents:

• Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch)


• Set Colour to True Colour.


• Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the left thumb impression/ hand written declaration, then use the upload editor to crop the image to the final size (as specified above).


• The image file should be JPG or JPEG format. An example file name is: image01.jpg or image01.jpeg


• Image dimensions can be checked by listing the folder files or moving the mouse over the file image icon.


• Candidates using MS Windows/ MSOffice can easily obtain documents in .jpeg format by using MS Paint or MSOffice Picture Manager. Scanned documents in any format can be saved in .jpg/ .jpeg format by using ‘Save As’ option in the File menu. Size can be adjusted by using crop and then resize option.

6. Procedure for uploading the documents:

• While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate will be provided with separate links for uploading left thumb impression and hand written declaration
• Click on the respective link “Upload left thumb impression/ hand written declaration”
• Browse and Select the location where the Scanned left thumb impression/ hand written declaration file has been saved.
• Select the file by clicking on it
• Click the ‘Open/Upload’ button. Your Online Application will not be registered unless you upload your Left thumb impression and hand written declaration as specified.
• If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed.
• Preview of the uploaded image will help to see the quality of the image. In case of unclear/ smudged, the same may be re-uploaded to the expected clarity/ quality.

NIACL AO Online Application process is a detailed process and solicits great attention. Application once submitted cannot be retrieved and hence candidates should exercise extreme caution while submitting the online application. Several times candidates have queries regarding different elements of the application process. Below provide is a guide with different frequently asked questions that will help the candidates with certain queries.
Click Here - For FAQ of Online Registration Process