NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification 2026 Out 500 Posts, Online Form Last Date 7 Aug
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National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) is going to conclude the application process for NICL Assistant Exam 2026 on 7th August 2026. Through the recruitment drive, a total of 500 vacancies have been announced for Assistant (Class III) posts. Candidates who have not registered yet are advised to complete the application form as soon as possible to avoid last-minute technical glitches. After the successful registration, the Phase I exam will be conducted on 27th August 2026.
NICL Assistant 2026 Notification Out
The detailed NICL Assistant Notification 2026 PDF for the recuitment of 500 Assistant (Class III) vacancies has been released at the official website https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/. Candidates applying for the exam should go through the notification to know eligibility and other details regarding the exam.
NICL Assistant Official Notification PDF- Click to Download
What's New in NICL Assistant 2026 Notification?
- Fee exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/EXS candidates.
- New exam centres added across each state.
- The basic pay revised to Rs. 36,290 per month and gross salary to Rs. 63,000 per month (for metro city).
NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026- Highlights
The NICL Assistant Exam is a national-level exam conducted by the National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) to select eligible graduates for the post of Assistant (Class III) in its branches and offices across the country. Selected candidates are posted in various states/UTs on a regional basis and play a key role in the day-to-day administrative and operational work.
The selection of candidates will be done through prelims, mains, and a regional language test, after which the selected candidates will be posted as assistants (Class III) nationwide.
| NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 Exam Summary | |
|---|---|
| Organisation Name | National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) |
| Post Name | Assistant (Class III) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Total Vacancies | 500 |
| Last Registration Date | 7th August 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation from a recognised university |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years |
| Application Fee | Rs. 850 for Gen, Nil for others |
| Selection Process |
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| Salary | Rs. 63,000 in a metro city |
| Official website | https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/ |
Important Dates for NICL Assistant Exam 2026
The online registration process for NICL Assistant Exam 2026 is ongoing at the official website https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/, and the last date to fill out the online form is 7th August 2026. Check important dates from the table below.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 17th July 2026 |
| NICL Assistant Apply Online Starts | 18th July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 7th August 2026 |
| Payment of Application Fee | 18th July 2026 to 7th August 2026 |
| Prelims (Phase 1) Admit Card | August 2026 (2nd week) |
| Phase 1 (Prelims) Online Examination | 27th August 2026 |
| NICL Assistant Prelims Result | September/October 2026 |
| Mains (Phase 2) Admit Card | October 2026 (3rd week) |
| Phase 2 (Mains) Online Examination | 30th October 2026 |
| NICL Assistant Final Result | -- |
What is NICL Assistant Exam Date 2026?
National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has announced the NICL Assistant Exam Date for 500 Assistant (Class III) posts. The Phase 1 exam will be conducted on 27th August 2026, and the Phase 2 (mains) exam will be held on 30th October 2026. The complete details regarding the exam will be released along with its admit card.
NICL Assistant Vacancy 2026
As per the notification, 500 vacancies are announced this year for the assistant post. Out of 500 vacancies, 255 are allotted for general category candidates. The category-wise and state-wise vacancies are tabulated below.
NICL Assistant Category-Wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 255 |
| SC | 67 |
| ST | 36 |
| OBC | 104 |
| EWS | 28 |
| Total | 500 |
NICL Assistant State-Wise Vacancy
| States/UT | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 14 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Assam | 18 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Bihar | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Chhattisgarh | 18 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Goa | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gujarat | 34 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 3 |
| Haryana | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jharkhand | 10 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Karnataka | 30 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| Kerala | 35 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 18 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Maharashtra | 57 | 27 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 5 |
| Meghalaya | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mizoram | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nagaland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odisha | 16 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Rajasthan | 36 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Punjab | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Sikkim | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tamil Nadu | 49 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
| Telangana | 15 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Tripura | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 24 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Uttarakhand | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| West Bengal | 46 | 19 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 4 |
| Chandigarh (UT) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Delhi (UT) | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pondicherry (UT) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 500 | 255 | 67 | 36 | 104 | 28 |
Note: Recruitment is done on a State/UT-wise basis, so candidates can apply for a vacancy in one State/UT only,
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NICL Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2026
Below are the minimum eligibility criteria required to apply for the vacancies released by NICL for the assistant posts.
Educational Qualification (as on 01/07/2026)
The candidate must have completed their graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
Additionally, knowledge of reading, writing, and speaking the Regional Language of the State/UT applied for is essential. A Regional Language Test (qualifying in nature) will be conducted before final selection; candidates found not proficient will be disqualified.
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)
Candidates falling in the age group of 21 to 30 years are eligible to apply for the NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026. The age relaxation for reserved categories is as follows-
| Categories | Upper Age Limit Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC, Non-Creamy layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | GEN/EWS- 10 years SC/ST- 15 years OBC- 13 years |
| Ex-Serviceman. Disabled Ex-Serviceman | Actual period of service + 3 years (8 years for Disabled EXS from SC/ST), max age 50 years |
| Widows, Divorced women and women legally separated from their Husbands, who have not remarried | Up to 35 years (Gen/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) |
| Existing Employees of the Company | 5 years |
NICL Assistant Application Fee
The application fee for NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 is payable online from 18th July to 7th August 2026 (both days inclusive).
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/EXS | NIL |
| All other candidates (Gen/OBC/EWS) | Rs. 850/- (including intimation charges) |
NICL Assistant Online Form
The online application form-filling process is going to end on 7th August 2026 at https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/. To avoid last-minute technical glitches, candidates are advised to complete the application form as soon as possible. Once the application link is inactivated, no online form will be accepted under any circumstance.
NICL Assistant Apply Online 2026 Process - Click to Check
How to Apply for NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official website of National Insurance Company Limited at https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/.
- On top of the home page, click on "Recruitment", and the page with all recruitments appears on the screen.
- Search for "RECRUITMENT OF ASSISTANTS (CLASS-III)" and click on "Click here to Apply Online".
- If you are not registered, click on "New Registration" and create a registration number and password.
- Now log in with the registration number and password.
- Start filling in the details asked in the application form.
- Attach the documents as required in the permissible size.
- Pay the required application fee and submit the application form before the last date arrives.
- Preview the completed form and click "Complete Registration."
- Download and save the submitted form and payment receipt for future reference.
To check the documents required, photo and signature details, handwritten declaration, etc for the NICL Assistant online application process, you have to check our NICL Assistant online application article.
NICL Assistant Selection Process
Selection is through Phase I (Prelims), Phase II (Mains), a Regional Language Test, Document Verification, and a Medical Examination.
- Phase I – Preliminary Examination (Online)
- Phase II – Main Examination (Online)
- Regional Language Test (Qualifying only, no marks)
Approximately 15 times the number of vacancies (state-wise and category-wise) will be shortlisted from Prelims to Mains. Final merit is prepared State-wise and Category-wise based on Main Examination marks, subject to qualifying the Regional Language Test.
NICL Assistant 2026 Exam Pattern
The NICL Assistant Exam will be conducted online with objective-type questions. The important pointers for the NICL Assistant Prelims and Mains Exam Pattern are summarised in the table below.
- Questions (except English Language) are available in both English and Hindi.
- Penalty for wrong answers: For every wrong answer in Prelims and Mains, ¼th of the marks assigned to that question is deducted. No penalty for unattempted questions.
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (100 Marks, 60 Minutes)
| Subjects | No. of Questions/Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30/30 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35/35 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35/35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100/100 | 60 minutes |
Phase-II: Main Examination (200 Marks, 120 Minutes)
| Subjects | No. of Questions/Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 40/40 | 30 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 40/40 | 30 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 40/40 | 30 minutes |
| General Awareness | 40/40 | 15 minutes |
| Computer knowledge | 40/40 | 15 minutes |
| Total | 200/200 | 120 minutes |
Regional Language Test
A Regional Language Test shall be conducted to assess the knowledge of the candidate about the Regional Language of the State/UT before final selection.
- The Regional Language Test is a qualifying test only, and no scores will be given for it.
- Candidates must pass this test in the specific language of the State/UT they applied for.
- Final ranking is based on Main Examination scores, provided the candidate qualifies the language test.
| States/UT | Language |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English |
| Assam | Assamese |
| Bihar | Hindi |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi |
| Goa | Konkani |
| Gujarat | Gujarati |
| Haryana | Hindi |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi |
| Jharkhand | Hindi |
| Karnataka | Kannada |
| Kerala | Malayalam |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi |
| Maharashtra | Marathi |
| Meghalaya | Khasi/Garo |
| Mizoram | Mizo |
| Nagaland | English |
| Odisha | Odia |
| Rajasthan | Hindi |
| Punjab | Punjabi |
| Sikkim | Nepali/English |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil |
| Telangana | Telugu |
| Tripura | Bengali/KokborokHindi |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi |
| West Bengal | Bengali |
| Chandigarh (UT) | Hindi/Punjabi |
| Delhi (UT) | Hindi |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Hindi/Urdu |
| Pondicherry (UT) | Tamil |
NICL Assistant Syllabus 2026- Click to Check
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NICL Assistant 2026 Exam Centre List
Exam centres are announced state-wise; candidates select a preferred centre during application.
| States/UT | Exam Centres |
| Andaman & Nicobar | Port Blair |
| Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Ongole |
| Assam | Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar, Jorhat, Tezpur |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun |
| Bihar | Arrah, Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Purnea |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh/Mohali |
| Delhi-NCR | Delhi-NCR |
| Goa | Panaji |
| Haryana | Hisar, Faridabad, Gurgaon |
| Himachal Pradesh | Shimla, Mandi |
| Jammu & Kashmir/Ladakh | Srinagar, Jammu, Leh |
| Jharkhand | Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Ranchi, Jamshedpur |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Hubli/Dharwad, Mangalore, Mysore |
| Kerala | Ernakulam/Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane/MMR, Nagpur, Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Nasik |
| Manipur | Imphal |
| Meghalaya | Shillong |
| Mizoram | Aizwal |
| Nagaland | Kohima, Dimapur |
| Odisha | Balasore, Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Berhampur-Ganjam, Dhenkanal, Sambalpur |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Ludhiana, Bhatinda |
| Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner |
| Sikkim | Gangtok |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai |
| Telangana | Hyderabad/Rangareddy, Warangal |
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow, Allahabad, Kanpur, Noida/Greater Noida |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haridwar, Haldwani |
| West Bengal | Kolkata/ Greater Kolkata, Siliguri, Asansol |
NICL Assistant 2026 Salary Structure
The starting basic pay of an Assistant in NICL is Rs. 36290, which eventually increases with the period.
- Scale of Pay: Rs. 36,290-2115(1)-38,405-2310(2)-43,025-2600(5)-56,025-3005(2)-62,035-3660(3)-73,015-3800(2)-80,615-4050(5)-100,865
- Gross Emoluments: Approximately Rs. 63,000 per month in the initial stage in a Metro city (varies by place of posting).
- Other Benefits: Lump-sum Domiciliary Medical Benefit, Group Mediclaim Policy for hospitalization reimbursement, Leave Travel Subsidy, and other staff welfare schemes as per Company rules.
NICL Assistant Probation Period
- The minimum probation period is 6 months.
- Employees who resign or are terminated during this time may be required to repay their total salary earned up to that point.
- A penalty of Rs. 25,000 is specified for partial training costs if the employee leaves or is terminated during probation.
- The contract states no leave, salary, or pension contributions will be made during this period.
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NICL Assistant 2026 Cut Off
The cut off marks are released state-wise and category-wise along with NICL Assistant Scorecards. Candidates planning to appear for this year's exam must check last year's exam section-wise and category-wise to plan their preparation.
| Sections | SC, ST, OBC, PwBD & EXS, DISEXS/DXS | EWS & UR |
| English Language | 11 | 14.25 |
| Reasoning Ability | 7.25 | 12.25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 7.50 | 11.50 |
NICL Assistant Cut Off (Previous Year)- Click to Check
NICL Assistant 2026 Preparation
To clear the NICL Assistant 2026 exam, you must focus on speed and accuracy. Solve sectional mock tests to adapt to the 15-to-20-minute time crunches. Join NICL Assistant Online Classes to Practise with NICL Assistant Mock Test to practise with questions structured as per the 2026 pattern.