NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), a premier Public Sector General Insurance Company under the Government of India, has released an official notification for the engagement of 200 Apprentices for the financial year 2026–27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Selected candidates will undergo 12 months of apprenticeship training with a monthly stipend of ₹15,000/-. Candidates holding Any Graduation Degree can apply online through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal on or before November 18, 2026.

Recruitment Overview

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

1. Educational Qualification

• Degree: Must possess a Full-Time / Regular Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institution.
• Cut-off Date: Graduation degree must be completed on or before April 01, 2026.
• NATS Requirement: A 100% completed profile on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0) portal is mandatory before applying.
• Ineligibility: Candidates who have already completed or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, or those with 1+ years of post-qualification work experience, are not eligible.

2. Age Limit (As on 01.04.2026)

• Age Range: 21 to 30 Years

3. Upper Age Relaxation

Application Fee & Selection Process

• Application Fee: NIL (No Application Fee for any category).
• Selection Procedure:
  1. Shortlisting of Applications: Shortlisting will be based on academic performance/marks obtained in Graduation and NATS profile verification.
  2. Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the designated NICL regional/head offices for physical verification of original certificates.

How to Apply Online

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Step 1: Complete NATS Profile Registration

nats.education.gov.in

1.Step 1: Complete NATS Profile Registration:nats.education.gov.in.

Visit the official NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in. Complete your profile details until your profile completion bar reaches 100%. Upload your degree certificate, marksheets, photograph, and ID proof.

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Step 2: Log In to Student Dashboard

Student Login

2.Step 2: Log In to Student Dashboard:Student Login.

Log in to your student account using your registered Email ID and password.

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Step 3: Search for NICL Recruitment

Apply against Vacancies

3.Step 3: Search for NICL Recruitment:Apply against Vacancies.

Navigate to the “Apply against Advertised Vacancies” section on the portal dashboard and search for “NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED” or “NICL Apprentice 2026”.

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Step 4: Apply & Save Confirmation

Before Nov 18, 2026

4.Step 4: Apply & Save Confirmation:Before Nov 18, 2026.

Select the advertisement and click “Apply”. Ensure that the status in your applied list updates to “Applied”. Take a screenshot or print out the confirmation page for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is there any written examination for NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

No, there is no written examination. Selection is conducted through certificate shortlisting followed by document verification.

Q2. What is the last date to submit online applications on the NATS portal?

The last date to complete your NATS profile and apply for the NICL Apprentice posts is November 18, 2026.

Official Notification & Application Form: