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NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 200 Graduate Apprentice Posts, Apply Online (No Fee)

National Insurance Company Ltd. (NICL)  |  Apprentices Act, 1961  |  Apply via NATS Portal

200
Total Posts
₹15,000
Monthly Stipend
Nil
Application Fee
18 Nov
Last Date



NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: National Insurance Company Ltd. (NICL) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 200 Graduate Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended) for a 12-month training period. Candidates holding a full-time regular Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution (passed on or before April 1, 2026) and aged between 21 and 30 years (as of April 1, 2026) are eligible to apply. The online application portal is open from November 4 to November 18, 2026, through the NATS portal (`nats.education.gov.in`). Selected apprentices will receive a fixed monthly stipend of ₹15,000.

🔔 Applications Open: NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 started on 4 November 2026. Last date to apply online on the NATS portal: 18 November 2026. Assam has 30 seats — graduates in any discipline, apply now!

NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Quick Details

Organisation National Insurance Company Ltd. (NICL)
Post Name Graduate Apprentice (under the Apprentices Act, 1961)
Total Posts 200 Posts (14 states)
Posts in Assam 30 Posts
Mode of Application Online – National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) Portal
Apprenticeship Period 12 Months
Stipend ₹15,000/- per month
Qualification Graduation (Regular – Full time) in any discipline, passed with degree certificate as on 01.04.2026
Age Limit 21 to 30 years (as on 01 April 2026)
Application Fee Nil
Selection Process Merit shortlisting (% in graduation) → Document Verification → Apprenticeship Contract
Apply Start Date 4 November 2026
Last Date to Apply 18 November 2026




NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

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). The online application process for NICL Apprentice Vacancy 2026 runs from 4 November 2026 to 18 November 2026 through the NATS portal.

The apprenticeship period is 12 months with a monthly stipend of ₹15,000. Candidates are shortlisted by the Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region) on the basis of the percentage of marks in their graduation degree, followed by document verification at designated NICL offices.

✅ No Application Fee! There is no fee to apply. Shortlisting is based on the percentage of marks in your graduation degree. The notice does not mention a written exam.




Stipend & Apprenticeship Period

Graduate Apprentice – Monthly Stipend
₹15,000 / month
A monthly stipend of ₹15,000/- shall be paid to the apprentice during the 12-month period of apprenticeship.
💰 Total stipend: ₹15,000 × 12 months = ₹1,80,000 over the full apprenticeship period (calculated from the stipend and period in the notice).

State-wise Vacancy Details – 200 Training Seats

State Seats State Seats
Assam 🏭 30 Maharashtra 10
Jharkhand 10 Rajasthan 20
Chhattisgarh 20 Uttar Pradesh 14
Gujarat 22 Uttarakhand 10
Karnataka 10 West Bengal 10
Kerala 10 Punjab 12
Madhya Pradesh 12 Tamil Nadu 10
Total – All States 200 Seats
🏭 Assam has the most seats (30), ahead of Gujarat (22), and Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan (20 each). The final engagement list depends on vacancy availability in the respective state.




Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

•Passed Graduation (Regular – Full time) in any discipline from a University / Institution recognized by AICTE / DOTE / UGC.
•The candidate should have appeared for the examination, passed it and possess the degree certificate as on 01.04.2026.

Age Limit (as on 01 April 2026)

Category Minimum Age Maximum Age
General / EWS 21 Years 30 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 21 Years 33 Years
SC / ST 21 Years 35 Years
PwBD (General / EWS) 21 Years 40 Years
PwBD (OBC) 21 Years 43 Years
PwBD (SC / ST) 21 Years 45 Years
⚠ Check the cut-off dates: age is counted as on 01 April 2026, and your degree certificate must be in hand as on 01.04.2026.

Application Fee

All CategoriesNil




Selection Process of NICL Apprentice Posts

1

Online Application on the NATS portal. The Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region) shortlists candidates from the applications received.

2

Merit Shortlisting based on the percentage of marks (up to two decimal places) in the qualifying Graduate Degree Examination.

3

Document Verification – shortlisted candidates must appear in person at designated NICL offices. Details will be communicated later.

4

Final Engagement List prepared after verification of original documents, depending on vacancy availability in the respective state.

5

Apprenticeship Contract – candidates can be engaged only after signing the contract with NICL and obtaining its approval through the NATS portal.

Important Rules

•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 is given preference in the merit list.
•Communication: Shortlisted candidates will be informed through their registered email IDs only.
•Disqualification: Any discrepancy between the information submitted online and the original documents will result in immediate disqualification.
⚠ No guarantee of selection: Being called for document verification does not guarantee final selection as an apprentice.

Important Dates of NICL Apprentice 2026

Apply Starts
4 November 2026
⏰ Last Date
18 November 2026




How to Apply for NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates must apply online through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) Portal. Follow these steps:

1

Go to the Important Links section of this page.

2

Click on Online Registration Portal to open the NATS portal.

3

Log in using your registered email ID and password.

4

Under “Apply Against Advertised Vacancies”, search for NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. [NATS Establishment ID: EWBPNC096867].

5

Fill in the required details and upload the necessary documents, including your passport-size photograph and signature.

6

Submit the application form.

7

Save or print the acknowledgement receipt for future reference.

📝 New to NATS? Candidates who have not registered on the NATS portal must register first before they can log in and apply. Do this early, well before 18 November 2026.

Important Links



Online Registration Portal (NATS)
Opens 4 Nov 2026 | Closes 18 Nov 2026


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

QHow many posts are vacant in NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

NICL has notified 200 Graduate Apprentice posts across 14 states. Assam has the highest allocation with 30 seats, followed by Gujarat (22), and Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan (20 each).

QHow many NICL Apprentice posts are there in Assam?

There are 30 training seats in Assam, the highest among all 14 states.

QWhat is the starting date to apply online for NICL Recruitment?

The online application started on 4 November 2026.

QWhat is the last date to apply online for NICL Recruitment?

The last date to apply online is 18 November 2026.

QWhat is the educational qualification for NICL Apprentice 2026?

A Graduation (Regular – Full time) in any discipline from a University / Institution recognized by AICTE / DOTE / UGC. Candidates must have passed and hold the degree certificate as on 01.04.2026.

QWhat is the age limit for NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The minimum age is 21 years for all. The maximum age as on 01 April 2026 is 30 (General/EWS), 33 (OBC-NCL), 35 (SC/ST), 40 (PwBD General/EWS), 43 (PwBD OBC) and 45 (PwBD SC/ST).

QWhat is the stipend of NICL Graduate Apprentice?

A monthly stipend of ₹15,000/- is paid during the 12-month apprenticeship period.

QIs there any application fee for NICL Apprentice 2026?

No. The application fee is Nil for all categories.

QWhat is the selection process for NICL Apprentice posts?

The Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region) shortlists candidates on the percentage of marks in the graduation degree (up to two decimal places). Shortlisted candidates appear for document verification, and the final list depends on vacancies in the respective state. In case of a tie, the older candidate gets preference.

QHow should I fill my marks if I have CGPA instead of percentage?

Convert your CGPA / OGPA / GPA into a percentage using your university’s own formula and enter that percentage in the online application.

QHow will shortlisted candidates be informed?

Shortlisted candidates will be informed through their registered email IDs only. Keep the email ID used on the NATS portal active.

QIs the NICL Apprentice post a permanent job?

The notification is for engagement as an apprentice for 12 months under the Apprentices Act, 1961, with a monthly stipend. It does not mention a permanent appointment after the apprenticeship.



Apply Online Now – NICL Apprentice 2026 | Last Date: 18 Nov 2026

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