NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 Apply Online 500 Posts

National Insurance Company Limited has released the NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification for 500 Assistant posts. These vacancies are available in the Class III cadre across different states and Union Territories.The online application process started on 18 July 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their forms until 7 August 2026. Applications are accepted online only through the recruitment section of the official NICL website.

Graduates from any recognized university can apply, but they must know how to read, write, and speak the regional language of the state or Union Territory selected in the application.

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Here is a quick summary for candidates who do not have time to read the complete notification.

Particular	Details
Organization	National Insurance Company Limited
Post name	Assistant
Cadre	Class III
Total vacancies	500
Application mode	Online
Registration begins	18 July 2026
Last date to apply	7 August 2026
Age limit	21 to 30 years
Qualification	Graduation in any discipline
Phase I exam	27 August 2026
Phase II exam	30 October 2026
Selection stages	Prelims, Mains and Regional Language Test
Initial gross salary	Around ₹53,000 per month in a metro city
Official portal	NICL recruitment website

The application and examination dates are tentative. NICL may change them when required, so candidates should check the recruitment portal regularly.

Candidates should save these dates and complete their applications early.

Recruitment event	Date
Notification published	17 July 2026
Online application starts	18 July 2026
Last date to register	7 August 2026
Last date to pay the fee	7 August 2026
Phase I preliminary examination	27 August 2026
Phase II main examination	30 October 2026
Call-letter release date	To be announced

NICL will announce call-letter dates separately. Admit cards will not normally be sent by post, so applicants should watch their registered email, mobile number and the official recruitment page.

A total of 500 vacancies have been announced. Recruitment will take place on a state and Union Territory basis.

Category-Wise Vacancies

Category	Vacancies
Scheduled Caste	67
Scheduled Tribe	36
Other Backward Classes	104
Economically Weaker Section	38
Unreserved	255
Total	500

These numbers are provisional. NICL may revise the number of posts depending on its actual staffing requirements.

State-Wise NICL Assistant Vacancies

State or Union Territory	Regional language	Posts
Andhra Pradesh	Telugu	14
Arunachal Pradesh	English	5
Assam	Assamese	18
Bihar	Hindi	12
Chhattisgarh	Hindi	18
Goa	Konkani	2
Gujarat	Gujarati	34
Haryana	Hindi	3
Himachal Pradesh	Hindi	2
Jharkhand	Hindi	10
Karnataka	Kannada	30
Kerala	Malayalam	35
Madhya Pradesh	Hindi	18
Maharashtra	Marathi	57
Meghalaya	Khasi or Garo	2
Mizoram	Mizo	2
Nagaland	English	1
Odisha	Odia	16
Punjab	Punjabi	10
Rajasthan	Hindi	36
Sikkim	Nepali or English	1
Tamil Nadu	Tamil	49
Telangana	Telugu	15
Tripura	Bengali or Kokborok	2
Uttar Pradesh	Hindi	24
Uttarakhand	Hindi	8
West Bengal	Bengali	46
Chandigarh	Hindi or Punjabi	4
Delhi	Hindi	20
Jammu and Kashmir	Hindi or Urdu	4
Puducherry	Tamil	2
Total		500

A candidate can apply for vacancies in one state or Union Territory only. The applicant must also be ready to take the Regional Language Test for the selected area.

Before completing the form, check the age, qualification and language requirements carefully.

Educational Qualification

Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. An equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government is also accepted.

The candidate must have passed the qualifying examination and possess valid proof of graduation by 1 July 2026. Candidates waiting for their final result after this date are not eligible.

Regional Language Requirement

Candidates must know how to:

• Read the regional language
• Write the regional language
• Speak the regional language

A Regional Language Test will be held before final selection. Applicants who fail this test will be disqualified even if they have passed the main examination.

NICL Assistant Age Limit

The age limit is calculated as of 1 July 2026.

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age: 30 years

Candidates should have been born between 2 July 1996 and 1 July 2005, including both dates.

Category	Upper-age relaxation
SC and ST	5 years
OBC, Non-Creamy Layer	3 years
PwBD, General or EWS	10 years
PwBD, OBC	13 years
PwBD, SC or ST	15 years
Existing NICL employees	5 years

Widows, divorced women and legally separated women who have not remarried may receive relaxation up to 35 years for General or EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC or ST categories.

Separate rules apply to eligible ex-servicemen. Candidates claiming relaxation must provide the required certificates during document verification or the Regional Language Test.

The fee must be paid online between 18 July and 7 August 2026.

Category	Application fee
SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen	No fee
All other candidates	₹850
Bank transaction charges	As applicable

Once paid, the application fee will not be refunded or carried forward to another recruitment process.

The selection process has three main stages:

1. Phase I Preliminary Examination
2. Phase II Main Examination
3. Regional Language Test

There is no interview listed in the official selection process.

The preliminary examination is used to shortlist candidates for the main examination. Final merit is prepared using main-examination performance, subject to passing the Regional Language Test.

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Official Notification PDF	Click Here
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Official Website	Click Here

The preliminary examination will be held online. It contains 100 objective questions carrying 100 marks.

Section	Questions	Marks	Time
English Language	30	30	20 minutes
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	35	35	20 minutes
Total	100	100	60 minutes

Each section has a separate time limit. Candidates must qualify in every section according to the cut-off marks decided by NICL.

English-language questions will be available in English only. Reasoning and quantitative questions will be available in English and Hindi.

The main examination contains 200 objective questions for 200 marks.

Section	Questions	Marks	Time
Reasoning	40	40	30 minutes
English Language	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

A penalty of one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer in both online examinations. No penalty applies to questions left unanswered.

Quick Preparation Tip

Do not prepare only for the preliminary test. The gap between the application deadline and Phase I is short, and the main examination includes general awareness and computer knowledge. Start these subjects early instead of waiting for the preliminary result.

The official pay scale starts at ₹36,290 and can rise to ₹1,00,865 through scheduled increments.

Total gross pay is expected to be about ₹53,000 per month at the starting stage in a metro city. The actual amount may change according to the posting location and applicable allowances.

Employees may also receive benefits such as medical support, group mediclaim coverage, leave travel subsidy and other staff-welfare benefits under company rules.

Probation Period

Newly appointed Assistants will remain on probation for at least six months. Their work will be reviewed before confirmation, and probation may be extended when performance does not meet the company’s requirements.

Follow these steps to complete the application:

1. Visit the recruitment section of the official NICL website.
2. Open the notice for recruitment of 500 Assistants.
3. Select the online application option.
4. Click on new registration.
5. Enter your name, email address and mobile number.
6. Save the registration number and password sent by email or SMS.
7. Complete your personal, educational and category details.
8. Select only one state or Union Territory.
9. Upload the required photograph, signature, thumb impression and declaration.
10. Check every detail through the preview option.
11. Pay the fee, when applicable.
12. Submit the form and save the final confirmation page.

The company advises candidates not to wait until the final day because heavy website traffic or payment problems may prevent timely submission.

Keep these scanned files ready before starting:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature on white paper using black ink
• Left-thumb impression using black or blue ink
• Handwritten declaration in English
• Graduation details
• Valid email address and mobile number
• Category certificate details, when applicable

The signature must not be written in capital letters. The handwritten declaration must be completed by the candidate in the exact format provided on the application portal.

Choose your state carefully: You cannot apply for several states. Your regional-language requirement will also depend on this choice.

Match your name with your identity proof: A spelling difference between the application, admit card and ID may create problems at the examination centre.

Check the graduation date: Your qualification must be completed by 1 July 2026.

Use an active phone number and email: NICL may send exam and call-letter updates through these details.

Do not submit duplicate applications: When more than one application is submitted, only the latest valid application may be retained, and fees paid for other registrations may be lost.

Save proof of payment: Keep the payment receipt, submitted form and registration details together until recruitment is completed.