NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 200 Posts

The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has released a detailed notification for the engagement of 200 Graduate Apprentices under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) in accordance with the Apprentices Act, 1961. The apprenticeship will be for a duration of 12 months, during which selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000.

The online application process has started from 4 November 2026 onwards, and Candidates who have completed their regular full-time graduation and fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria can now apply online at www.nationalinsurance.nic.co.in.

NICL Apprentice Notification 2026 Out

The detailed NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released by the National Insurance Company Limited on its official website www.nationalinsurance.nic.co.in, announcing a total of 200 Apprentice vacancies. Candidates who are willing to apply must go through the detailed notification PDF to check details regarding vacancies, eligibility, age limit, selection process, stipend, and application procedure.

NICL Apprentice Notification 2026 PDF- Click to Download

NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates who have completed their regular full-time graduation and fulfil the prescribed eligibility conditions can apply through the NATS portal. The selection will be based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying graduation examination, followed by document verification.

NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

The detailed notification has been released on 4 November 2026 along with the complete registration schedule. The online application window will remain open from 4 to 18 November 2026.

NICL Apprentice Vacancy 2026

National Insurance Company Limited has announced a total of 200 provisional seats for Graduate Apprentices across 14 states. Candidates can apply for engagement in only one state. The company reserves the right to allot a seat in any district of the selected state according to its administrative requirements.

NICL Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates interested in applying for NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must fulfil the prescribed eligibility conditions regarding nationality, educational qualification, age limit and previous apprenticeship experience. The eligibility criteria will be considered as of 1st April 2026.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have completed a regular, full-time graduation degree in any discipline from a university or institution recognised by AICTE, DOTE or UGC. The candidates must have appeared for and passed their qualifying examination and possess the degree certificate as of 1st April 2026.

Additional Conditions:

• Candidates must have a 100% complete profile on the NATS portal to be eligible to apply.
• Candidates must not have undergone apprenticeship training earlier with NICL or any other organisation.
• Candidates must not be currently pursuing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
• Candidates whose previous apprenticeship training was terminated in between the course are not eligible.
• Candidates possessing a postgraduate degree or having completed an integrated postgraduate course are not eligible.
• Candidates who have one year or more of work experience in any Government, Government Undertaking or Private Organisation as of 1st April 2026 are not eligible.
• Candidates who graduated from institutions not approved by AICTE, DOTE or UGC are not eligible.

Age Limit (As on 01/04/2026)

The minimum age required to apply for NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 21 years, while the maximum age limit is 30 years as on 1 April 2026. Candidates must have been born not earlier than 1 April 1996 and not later than 1 April 2005 (both dates inclusive).

Age Relaxation

Candidates belonging to reserved categories will receive upper age relaxation as per Government of India guidelines.

NICL Apprentice Apply Online 2026

The online application process for the NICL Apprentice Vacancy 2026 has started on 4 November 2026 by the National Insurance Company Limited. Candidates who meet the required eligibility criteria can now start submitting their application forms at www.nationalinsurance.nic.co.in or they can also use the direct link provided below.

NICL Apprentice Apply Online 2026 Link (Active)- Click to Apply

Documents Required to fill NICL Apprentice Application Form 2026

Candidates must ensure that the following documents are uploaded clearly in their NATS student profile. All details entered in the profile should match the information mentioned in the original documents.

• Graduation Degree Certificate
• Provisional Certificate
• Consolidated Marksheet
• Aadhaar Card
• Bank Passbook in the candidate’s name
• Latest Passport-Size Photograph

Candidates should also ensure that their name, parents’ names, Aadhaar number and educational qualification details are correctly mentioned in the NATS profile.

NICL Apprentice Selection Process 2026

The selection of candidates for NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be based on their graduation marks. The Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region) has been entrusted with the responsibility of shortlisting candidates from the online application data available on the NATS portal. The selection process includes the following stages:

• Merit-Based Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the percentage of marks obtained in their qualifying graduation examination. Marks will be considered up to two decimal places, subject to fulfilment of all eligibility conditions.
• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be informed through their registered email IDs. They will be required to appear in person for document verification at various NICL offices. The details of the verification venue will be communicated separately.
• Final Engagement: The final engagement list will be prepared after verifying the details entered in the NATS portal against the original documents. Final engagement will also depend on the availability of seats in the respective states.

Tie-Breaking Rule

If two or more candidates secure the same percentage of marks in their qualifying graduation examination, the candidate who is older in age will be placed higher in the merit list.

NICL Apprentice Stipend 2026

Candidates selected under NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000 throughout the 12-month apprenticeship period. The stipend will be shared between National Insurance Company Limited and the Government through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Other Benefits and Conditions

• Apprentices will not receive any additional allowances or benefits apart from the prescribed stipend.
• Apprentices will not be treated as regular employees of NICL.
• No regular employment is guaranteed after completion of the apprenticeship.
• No deduction will be made from the stipend for approved leave.
• For other unauthorised absences, the stipend will be deducted on a pro-rata basis.