National Insurance Company Limited – CISO Recruitment 2026

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National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), a Government of India Undertaking (India's oldest General Insurance Company), invites applications for the post of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) on a contractual basis in the cadre of Deputy General Manager.

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Key Highlights

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• 1 Vacancy (Unreserved) – CISO on Contract
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• Remuneration: ₹35 Lakhs per annum (all inclusive, negotiable for right candidate)
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• Contract Period: 3 years, extendable by 2 years based on satisfactory performance
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• Place of Posting: Head Office, Kolkata
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Important Dates

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• Start Date of Application: 15th July 2026
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• Last Date to Apply: 31st July 2026
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Eligibility Criteria (as on 01-07-2026)

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Nationality: Must be a citizen of India

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Age Limit: Minimum 45 years; Maximum 55 years

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Educational Qualification (Essential):

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• Engineering Graduate / Post-Graduate Engineer OR MCA
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  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
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  • Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
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  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
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Desirable Qualifications:

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• Cloud Security Certified Professional (CCSP)
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• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
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• Experience in financial services/insurance sector in India
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• Familiarity with IRDAI Cyber Security Guidelines, CERT-IN Guidelines, IT Act 2000, DPDP Act 2023, ISO 27001:2022
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• Proven leadership capabilities in Information Security at senior management level
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Experience (Essential):

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• 15 years in Technology functions
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• At least 10 years in network and cybersecurity domains
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• Mandatory minimum 10 years in Leadership Roles encompassing: +
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  • SOC transformation
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  • Enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy execution
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  • BFSI/public sector digital security transformation
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• Must include: Security Solution Architecture, Information Security Governance, Risk & Compliance Management, and Security Operations at Senior Management level
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Job Profile

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• Cybersecurity Vision, Plan, and Architecture for Core Insurance and secure upgrades
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• Studying threat environment, ensuring secure innovation, rolling out new secure products/initiatives
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• Managing secure development of applications for IT operations and business requirements
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• Ensuring secure integration of internal/external applications with Core Insurance, compliant with DPDP
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• Maintaining secure IT environment per ISMS Policies, IRDAI, DPDP, and CERT-In guidelines
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• Advising Corporate Management and Board on cybersecurity risk analysis
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• Designing training programs and coordinating cybersecurity awareness training
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Selection Process

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1. Preliminary Screening & Shortlisting based on eligibility criteria, qualifications, experience
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2. Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates
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Note: Candidates serving in Government/PSUs must produce NOC from employer at the time of interview.

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Terms of Appointment

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Particular	Details
Nature of Appointment	Contractual, in cadre of Deputy General Manager
Remuneration	₹35 Lakhs per annum (all inclusive). Negotiable for right candidate.
Leave	12 days Casual Leave per calendar year (proportionate if mid-year join)
Other Facilities	TA/DA, Mobile & Laptop facility as per DGM Scale entitlement
Termination	Either party may terminate with 3 months' notice
Superannuation Benefits	Not applicable
Confidentiality	Must furnish confidentiality & NDA on stamp paper at joining

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How to Apply

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1. Send detailed CV/Resume and testimonials to ciso_recruitment@nic.co.in
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2. Subject line: "Application for the post of CISO"
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3. Ensure recent photograph and signature is present in application
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4. Application period: 15th July 2026 to 31st July 2026
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General Instructions

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• Not more than one application per candidate; last (complete) application considered
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• Only candidates willing to serve anywhere in India should apply
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• Selected candidate may be placed in any functional area of the corporation
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• Visit nationalinsurance.nic.co.in for updates
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