| Organization | National Insurance Company Ltd. (NICL) |
| Name of Post | Graduate Apprentice |
| No of Posts | 200 posts |
| Qualification | Graduate |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Start Date | 4th November 2026 |
| Last Date | 18th November 2026 |
NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
National Insurance Company Ltd. (NICL) has released an employment notification for the recruitment of 200 Graduate Apprentice Posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended from time to time). Interested and eligible candidates may check this article for detailed official notification, educational qualification, age limit, salary details, and application procedure to be followed.
The online application process for NICL Apprentice Vacancy 2026 starts from 4th November 2026 to 18th November 2026.
NICL Apprentice Vacancy Details
Name of post: Graduate Apprentice
No of posts: 200 posts
No of posts in Assam: 30 posts
Mode of application: Online
Period of Apprenticeship: 12 Months
Stipend: A monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000/- shall be paid to the apprentice during the period of apprenticeship.
Name of organization: National Insurance Company Limited (NICL)
State-wise Vacancy Details
| S. No. | State | Training Seats |
|---|
| 1 | Assam | 30 |
| 2 | Jharkhand | 10 |
| 3 | Chhattisgarh | 20 |
| 4 | Gujarat | 22 |
| 5 | Karnataka | 10 |
| 6 | Kerala | 10 |
| 7 | Madhya Pradesh | 12 |
| 8 | Maharashtra | 10 |
| 9 | Rajasthan | 20 |
| 10 | Uttar Pradesh | 14 |
| 11 | Uttarakhand | 10 |
| 12 | West Bengal | 10 |
| 13 | Punjab | 12 |
| 14 | Tamil Nadu | 10 |
| Total | 200 |
Eligibility Criteria of NICL Graduate Apprentice 2026
Educational Qualification: Candidates should have passed Graduation (Regular – Full time) in any discipline from a University / Institution recognized by AICTE / DOTE / UGC. The candidates should have appeared for the examination, passed and possess the degree certificate as on 01.04.2026.
Age Limit: The category-wise age limit as on 01st April 2026 is as mentioned below.
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|
| General / EWS | 21 Years | 30 Years |
| SC / ST | 21 Years | 35 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 21 Years | 33 Years |
| PwBD (General / EWS) | 21 Years | 40 Years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 21 Years | 45 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 21 Years | 43 Years |
Selection Process of NICL Apprentice Posts
Shortlisting Authority: Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region) will shortlist candidates based on online applications received through the NATS portal.
Merit Criteria: Shortlisting will be based on the percentage of marks (up to two decimal places) obtained in the qualifying Graduate Degree Examination, subject to fulfilling all eligibility criteria.
CGPA Conversion: CGPA/OGPA/GPA scores must be converted into percentages using the respective university's formula and mentioned in the online application.
Tie-Breaking: If candidates secure equal marks, the older candidate will be given preference in the merit list.
Communication: Shortlisted candidates will be informed through their registered email IDs only.
Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must appear in person for document verification at designated NICL offices. Details will be communicated later.
Disqualification: Any discrepancy between the information submitted online and original documents will result in immediate disqualification.
No Guarantee of Selection: Being called for document verification does not guarantee final selection as an apprentice.
Final Selection: The final engagement list will be prepared after verification of original documents and will depend on vacancy availability in the respective state.
Apprenticeship Contract: Candidates can be engaged only after signing the Apprenticeship Contract with NICL and obtaining its approval through the NATS portal.
How to Apply for NICL Apprentice Recruitment ?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for these vacancy through online mode by visiting National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) Portal. Candidates may follow below mentioned steps to apply for NICL Apprentice Recruitment .
- Go to the Important Web-Links section.
- Click on Online Registration Portal to access the NATS portal.
- Log in using your registered email ID and password.
- Under "Apply Against Advertised Vacancies," search for NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. [NATS Establishment ID: EWBPNC096867]
- Fill in the required details and upload the necessary documents, including your passport-size photograph and signature.
- Submit the application form.
- Save or print the acknowledgement receipt for future reference.
Candidates who haven't register themselves in the NATS portal need to first register .
Important Dates of NICL Apprentice 2026
- Starting date of submission of online application: 4th November 2026
- Last date of submission of online application: 18th November 2026
Important Web-Links of NICL Apprentice Vacancy
FAQs of National Insurance Recruitment
What is the starting date to apply online for NICL Recruitment ?
The starting date to apply online for NICL Recruitment is 4th November 2026.
What is the last date to apply online for NICL Recruitment ?
The last date to apply online for NICL Recruitment is 18th November 2026.
What is the total number of vacancies in NICL Recruitment ?
The total number of vacancies in NICL Recruitment is 200