NICL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 200 Posts, Apply Online
National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), a Government of India undertaking, has invited online applications for the engagement of 200 Graduate Apprentices for the year 2026-27 under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). The apprenticeship is for 12 months and carries a monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000. Eligible graduates can apply online through the NATS portal from 4 November 2026. The last date to submit the application is 18 November 2026. This is an apprenticeship engagement, not a regular permanent job with NICL.
NICL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Key Highlights
| Recruiting authority | National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) |
| Post | Graduate Apprentice |
| Total seats | 200 (provisional) |
| Scheme | National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Training duration | 12 months |
| Monthly stipend | Rs. 15,000 |
| Notification | Advertisement for Engagement of Apprentices for the year 2026-27, dated 4 November 2026 |
| Application mode | Online only, through the NATS portal |
| Official website | nationalinsurance.nic.co.in |
NICL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Notification issued | 4 November 2026 |
| Online application starts | 4 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 18 November 2026 |
| Document verification | Call letter will be sent through the registered email ID |
Application Fee
The official notification does not mention any application fee for this apprenticeship engagement.
NICL Graduate Apprentice Vacancy Details 2026
A total of 200 Graduate Apprentice seats are available across 14 states. The seat count is provisional and may change as per the actual requirement of the company. A candidate can apply for engagement in one state only, though NICL may allot a seat in any district of the selected state.
| State | Total 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 |
| Grand Total | 200 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should have passed Graduation (regular, full-time) in any discipline from a university or institution recognised by AICTE, DOTE or UGC. The candidate must have appeared for the examination, passed it and must hold the degree certificate as on 1 April 2026. Only candidates with a 100% complete profile on the NATS portal are eligible to apply.
Candidates are not eligible if they:
- hold a post-graduate degree or have completed an integrated post-graduate course;
- have graduated from an institution not approved by AICTE, DOTE or UGC;
- have one year or more of work experience in any government, government undertaking or private organisation as on 1 April 2026; or
- have already undergone apprenticeship training, or are currently pursuing it, under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Age Limit (as on 1 April 2026)
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age: 30 years (candidates must have been born between 1 April 1996 and 1 April 2005, both days inclusive)
- Age relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years; OBC (non-creamy layer) – 3 years; PwBD (General/EWS) – 10 years; PwBD (SC/ST) – 15 years; PwBD (OBC) – 13 years
Selection Process
There is no written examination. The Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region) will shortlist candidates from the online application data on the NATS portal, based on the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying graduate degree examination. Where two or more candidates secure the same percentage, the older candidate will be placed higher in the merit list. Shortlisted candidates will be informed through their registered email IDs and will have to appear in person for verification of documents at various NICL offices. The final engagement list will be prepared after document verification. No TA/DA will be paid for attending document verification.
How to Apply for NICL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates must apply through the NATS portal only. NICL does not accept applications on its own website.
- Visit the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in and register as a student if not already enrolled. A 12-digit unique enrolment number is generated after registration.
- Complete your student profile to 100% and keep the percentage of marks in the graduate examination entered in the portal.
- Under “Apply against advertised vacancies”, search for “NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD” (Enrolment ID: EWBPNC096867) and click Apply.
- Upload the provisional certificate or consolidated mark sheet of the qualifying degree.
- Check all details carefully before submitting, and keep a printout of the submitted form.
Important Links
| Apply Online (NATS Portal) | Click Here |
| Download Notification (Official PDF) | Click Here |
| NICL Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for NICL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online registration is 18 November 2026.
Q2. How many seats are available in NICL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A total of 200 Graduate Apprentice seats are available across 14 states. The seats are provisional.
Q3. What is the stipend for NICL Graduate Apprentices?
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000 for the 12-month training period.
Q4. Is there any application fee for NICL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The official notification does not mention any application fee.
Q5. Is NICL Graduate Apprentice a permanent government job?
No. It is a 12-month apprenticeship engagement under NATS. Completion of the apprenticeship does not create any right to permanent employment with NICL.
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