NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 200 Graduate Apprentice Posts

National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), a Government of India undertaking, has invited online applications for 200 Graduate Apprentices under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and the Apprentices Act, 1961. Applications are open from 4 November 2026 to 18 November 2026 on the NATS portal. Apprentices get a stipend of ₹15,000 per month for 12 months, and selection is based on graduation marks.

NICL Apprentice 2026: Overview

Organisation	National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), Kolkata
Posts	Graduate Apprentices
Total seats	200 (provisional)
Stipend	₹15,000 per month
Apprenticeship period	12 months
Apply through	NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in)
NICL NATS establishment ID	EWBPNC096867
Official website	nationalinsurance.nic.co.in

Important Dates

Online application starts	04 November 2026
Last date for online registration	18 November 2026
Document verification	Call letters will be sent to shortlisted candidates by registered email

State-wise Seats

State	Seats
Assam	30
Gujarat	22
Chhattisgarh	20
Rajasthan	20
Uttar Pradesh	14
Madhya Pradesh	12
Punjab	12
Jharkhand	10
Karnataka	10
Kerala	10
Maharashtra	10
Uttarakhand	10
West Bengal	10
Tamil Nadu	10
Total	200

You can apply for only one state. NICL may place you in any district of that state. Seat numbers are provisional and may change as per the company’s needs.

Age Limit (as on 1 April 2026)

Minimum 21 years and maximum 30 years, which means you must be born between 1 April 1996 and 1 April 2005 (both days included). Upper age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years, PwBD 10 years (General/EWS), 13 years (OBC) and 15 years (SC/ST).

Eligibility

• Graduation (regular, full-time) in any discipline from a university or institution recognised by AICTE/DOTE/UGC. You must have passed and have your degree certificate as on 1 April 2026.
• Your NATS profile must be 100% complete.
• You are not eligible if you hold a Post-Graduate degree or have completed an integrated PG course, if your institution is not approved by AICTE/DOTE/UGC, or if you have one year or more of work experience in any government, PSU or private organisation as on 1 April 2026.
• Candidates who have already done or are doing apprenticeship (with NICL or anywhere else), or whose apprenticeship was terminated, cannot apply.
• Indian citizens and the other nationality categories listed in the notice can apply.

Selection Process

The Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region) shortlists candidates from the NATS application data on the basis of graduation percentage (up to two decimal places). If your result is in CGPA/OGPA/GPA, convert it to percentage using your university’s formula. If two candidates have the same percentage, the older one is placed higher. Shortlisted candidates are informed only by email and must appear in person for document verification at NICL offices. Being called for verification does not guarantee selection.

How to Apply for NICL Apprentice 2026

1. Already enrolled on NATS: log in at nats.education.gov.in with your email ID and password.
2. New candidates: click Student → Regular Student → Student Registration, complete the form and get your 12-digit enrolment number, then log in.
3. Go to Apply against advertised vacancies, search NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD and click Apply. The status will show “applied”.
4. Upload your degree provisional certificate or consolidated mark sheet, and fill in the % of marks / CGPA×10 field. Applications without the percentage will not be considered.
5. Complete everything before 18 November 2026.

Important Links

Official Notification (PDF)	Download PDF
Apply on NATS	nats.education.gov.in
NICL recruitment page	nationalinsurance.nic.co.in
Telegram updates	Join Sarkari Chatra

FAQs

How many seats are there in NICL Apprentice 2026?

200 graduate apprentice seats across 14 states. Assam has the most (30).

What is the last date to apply?

18 November 2026. Applications opened on 4 November 2026.

What is the stipend for NICL apprentices?

₹15,000 per month for 12 months.

Is there an exam?

No. Shortlisting is done on graduation percentage, followed by document verification.

Can post-graduates apply?

No. Candidates with a PG degree or an integrated PG course are not eligible.