The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has scheduled the NICL Assistant Prelims Exam 2026 for 27th August 2026, in 2 shifts, for which admit cards are now available for download at https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/. Candidates who have successfully applied for 500 Assistant vacancies and haven't downloaded their admit cards must now download them as the exam is just 2 days away. The direct link to download 

NICL Assistant Admit Card 2026: Overview 

The complete details for NICL Assistant Prelims Exam day has been mentioned on the candidates' respective NICL Assistant Admit Cards. Candidates must ensure they carry their admit cards along with a valid ID proof to the exam centre for verification purposes. After downloading the admit card, candidates should carefully check all the details printed on it, and if there are any errors, they should contact the officials promptly.

NICL Assistant Admit Card 2026- Overview
Exam NameNICL Assistant 2026
Mode of Admit CardOnline
Admit Card StatusReleased
Last date to download admit card27th August 2026
NICL Assistant Prelims Exam Date27th August 2026 (Thursday)
Shift TimingsShift 1- 8:30 am to 9:30 am
Shift 2- 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Details Required to Download Registration Number/Roll Number and 
Date of Birth/Password
Mode of Exam Online
Type of QuestionsObjective-type questions
No. of Questions100
Duration of Exam1 hour (60 minutes)

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NICL Assistant Prelims Admit Card 2026 Link (Official)

Candidates who have their NICL Assistant Prelims Exam on 27th August 2026 can now download their call letters directly from the link shared below and check their exam centre and shift timing details. Candidates need their login details, i.e., their registration number/roll number and date of birth/password to download their admit cards.

NICL Assistant Admit Card 2026 Direct Link - Click to Download

Although the last date to download is 27 August, but candidates are advised to not wait for last day and download their call letters well before exam day to avoid last minute rush or technical glitch.

How to Download NICL Assistant Admit Card 2026? 

The admit cards for the NICL Assistant Phase 1 Exam 2026 has been released online at the official website of National Insurance Company Limited (NICL). To download the admit cards, candidates can follow the steps provided below. 

  1. Visit the official website of National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) at https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/.
  2. On the homepage, click on “Recruitment”.
  3. Then, under “RECRUITMENT OF ASSISTANTS (CLASS-III)” click on “Click here to download Call Letter for Phase - I (Prelims Examination)”.
  4. A login page opens on the screen, where you have to enter your registration number/roll number and date of birth/password.
  5. After filling in the captcha code displayed on the screen, click on “Login”.
  6. Your NICL Assistant Admit Card 2026 with complete exam-day details appears on the screen.
  7. Download and keep at least 2 hard copies along with you to carry to the exam hall.

What if there's a problem downloading the admit card?

While downloading, there may be multiple issued which candidates can face. A few of them, along with their solutions, are as follows:

  1. Inserting Incorrect Details: Make sure your registration number and password or date of birth (format DD-MM-YY) are typed correctly.
  2. Browser Issue: Open the portal on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge instead of your current browser.
  3. Cache Issue: Clear your browser cache, cookies, and history, then try again.
  4. Disable extensions: Turn off ad blockers or popup blockers that might stop the PDF from opening or downloading.
  5. Network Issue: Ensure a stable internet connection if the page fails to load or times out.

What Documents are to be carried to the Exam Centre?

Candidates appearing for the NICL Assistant Exam must bring certain essential documents and items to the examination. Check the following documents:

  • A printed copy of the NICL Assistant Admit Card
  • Valid Photo ID Proof (such as PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving License, or Passport)

NICL Assistant Prelims Exam Timings

The NICL Assistant 2026 Prelims exam will be conducted in 2 shifts on 27th August 2026. Shift 1 starts at 8:30 AM, and Shift 2 starts at 11:30 AM. Each shift is 1 hour in long.

ShiftsReporting TimeExam StartsExam Ends
Shift 17:30 am8:30 am 9:30 am
Shift 210:30 am11:30 am 12:30 pm

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Details to Check on NICL Assistant Admit Card

 The candidates must check all these details carefully and, in case of any mistake or misprint, must contact the exam authority without any delay.  The details mentioned on the candidate's respective NICL Assistant Admit Card are- 

  1. Candidate's name
  2. Photograph
  3. Signature
  4. Roll number
  5. Registration number
  6. Date and time of the exam
  7. Examination centre address
  8. Exam day instructions

NICL Prelims Exam Structure & Marking Scheme

  • In the NICL prelims exam, a total of 100 multiple-choice questions will be asked.
  • The candidates will be given a total of 60 minutes (1 hour) to attempt the Phase 1 exam.
  • For every correct answer, candidates will be rewarded with 1 mark.
  • There will be a negative marking of ¼ mark for each incorrect answer

Subjects Included- 

  • English Language- 30 questions for 30 marks
  • Reasoning Ability- 35 questions for 35 marks
  • Quantitative Aptitude- 35 questions for 35 marks

 

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FAQs

Yes, NICL Assistant Admit Card 2026 for the prelims exam has been released on 20th August 2026.

The direct link to download NICL Assistant Admit Card/Call Letter is shared in the article or candidates can download it from https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/.

No, the candidates have to download their call letter through official website only.

If you forget your registration number, check your registered email inbox or mobile text messages for the confirmation message sent by National Insurance Company Limited or IBPS when you first applied

Enter your DOB in DD-MM-YY format (e.g., 05-09-98). Do not use slashes or four-digit years if you get an "Invalid Credentials" error.