National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), a Government of India undertaking, released the NICL Apprentice 2026 notice for graduates on 4 November 2026. As per the advertisement on nationalinsurance.nic.co.in, online applications start on 4 November 2026 and close on 18 November 2026. The programme runs under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and the Apprentices Act, 1961.
NICL will engage 200 apprentices across 14 states; the state-wise seat table follows. Each apprentice gets a monthly stipend of ₹15,000 for 12 months. Shortlisting is based on marks in the graduation degree. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official National Insurance Company Limited advertisement dated 4 November 2026. Last verified: 4 November 2026.
National Insurance Company Limited is engaging 200 graduate apprentices in 14 states under NATS. The stipend is ₹15,000 a month for 12 months, and shortlisting is on graduation marks. Candidates must apply by 18 November 2026 through the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in.
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Quick Summary of NICL Apprentice 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) |
| Scheme | NATS, Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Post | Graduate Apprentice |
| Total Seats | 200 (provisional) |
| Stipend | ₹15,000 per month |
| Training Period | 12 months |
| Qualification | Regular full-time graduation in any discipline |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years as on 1 April 2026 |
| Selection | Shortlisting on graduation percentage, then document verification |
| Portal Registration | Shortlisting based on graduation percentage, then document verification |
| Last Date | 18 November 2026 |
| Official Website | nationalinsurance.nic.co.in |
State-wise Seats for NICL Apprentice 2026
NICL lists seats in 14 states. The company says the seat numbers are provisional and may change based on its actual requirements.
| State | Seats |
|---|---|
| Assam | 30 |
| Jharkhand | 10 |
| Chhattisgarh | 20 |
| Gujarat | 22 |
| Karnataka | 10 |
| Kerala | 10 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 12 |
| Maharashtra | 10 |
| Rajasthan | 20 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 14 |
| Uttarakhand | 10 |
| West Bengal | 10 |
| Punjab | 12 |
| Tamil Nadu | 10 |
| Total | 200 |
NICL can allot a seat in any district of the selected state, as its administrative needs require. The NICL Apprentice 2026 notice gives no category-wise split of seats.
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Eligibility for NICL Apprentice 2026
Candidates can apply for one state only. The NATS profile must be 100% complete before applying.
Nationality
A candidate must be one of the following:
- a citizen of India
- a subject of Nepal
- a subject of Bhutan
- a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 to settle permanently
- a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia or Vietnam to settle in India
The last four groups need a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
Qualification
Candidates must hold a regular, full-time graduation degree in any discipline. The university or institution must be recognised by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), DOTE or UGC (University Grants Commission).
The candidate must have appeared for the examination, passed it and hold the degree certificate as on 1 April 2026.
Age limit
The minimum age is 21 years, and the maximum is 30 years as on 1 April 2026. Candidates for NICL apprentice 2026 must be born not earlier than 1 April 1996 and not later than 1 April 2005, both days included.
The age calculator helps candidates check their age on the cut-off date. The upper age limit is relaxed as follows.
| Category | 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 |
PwBD means Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, as defined in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Who cannot apply
- Candidates with a postgraduate degree, or who completed an integrated postgraduate course
- Candidates who graduated from an institution not approved by AICTE, DOTE or UGC
- Candidates with one year or more of work experience in any government, public sector or private organisation as on 1 April 2026
- Candidates who did apprenticeship training earlier with NICL or any other organisation, are doing it now, or were terminated midway
Reservation
Reservation for SC, ST, OBC and PwBD candidates follows the Apprentices Act guidelines. OBC seats are open only to Non-Creamy Layer candidates. OBC candidates in the creamy layer must choose General or General-PwBD as their category.
The OBC certificate must be in the Government of India format with the Non-Creamy Layer clause. It must be issued between 1 April 2026 and the date the candidate takes up engagement.
Selection Process
The Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region), or BOPT (ER), shortlists candidates from the online application data on the NATS portal. Selection for NICL apprentice 2026 rests on graduation marks and document verification.
- BOPT (ER) shortlists candidates on the percentage of marks, up to two decimal places, in the qualifying graduate degree.
- NICL sends a call letter to shortlisted candidates to their registered email ID.
- Shortlisted candidates appear in person at NICL offices for document verification. NICL will announce the offices in due course.
- NICL prepares the final engagement list after checking the NATS details against original documents. The list depends on seats available in the state.
- The candidate signs the Contract of Apprenticeship with NICL, and the NATS portal approves it.
Where the result is in CGPA, OGPA or GPA, candidates must convert it to a percentage using the university’s formula. They must enter that percentage in the form. If two candidates have the same percentage, the older candidate ranks higher.
A call for document verification does not guarantee selection. NICL pays no TA or DA for attending verification, and it does not cover boarding or lodging. NICL disqualifies any candidate whose documents differ from the online application.
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How to Apply
Applying for NICL apprentice 2026 takes two steps. The first is registration on the NATS portal, and the second is the application to NICL. Candidates already enrolled on NATS can skip Step 1.
Step 1: Register on the NATS portal
- Open nats.education.gov.in.
- Click Student, then Regular Student.
- Click Student Registration.
- Complete the application form.
- Note the 12-digit unique Enrollment Number that NATS generates.
Step 2: Apply to National Insurance Company Ltd
- Log in to the NATS portal with the email ID and password.
- Under “Apply against advertised vacancies”, search “NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD”.
- Click Apply. The status then shows as “applied”.
The notice gives NICL’s establishment enrolment ID as EWBPNC096867. Candidates must upload the provisional certificate or consolidated mark sheet of their degree, such as B.E., B.Tech, B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., BBA, or BCA. They must also enter the percentage of marks in the column “% of marks / CGPAx10”. NICL does not consider a candidature without it.
Documents to keep ready
Candidates applying for NICL apprentice 2026 must upload these documents in the NATS student profile:
- Degree certificate
- Provisional certificate
- Consolidated mark sheet
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook in the candidate’s own name
- Latest passport-size photograph
The candidate’s name, parents’ names, Aadhaar number and educational qualification must match the educational documents. Shortlisted candidates also carry original documents with self-attested photocopies for verification.
NICL sends all messages only to the email ID in the application, so that ID must stay active. For queries, candidates can write to BOPT at natssupport_student@aicte-india.org or to NICL at ho.pers@nic.co.in. BOPT (ER) has not authorised any person or organisation to act on its behalf. Candidates should not pay any agent or middleman, and canvassing for a seat leads to disqualification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice dated | 4 November 2026 |
| Online application starts | 4 November 2026 |
| Last date for online registration | 18 November 2026 |
| Document verification | Call letter by registered email |
The application window for NICL apprentice 2026 is short. NICL rejects incomplete or erroneous applications and any application received after the last date.
Stipend and Training Terms
Apprentices are not employees of NICL and receive no benefits that company employees receive.
| Term | Detail |
|---|---|
| Training period | 12 months |
| Monthly stipend | ₹15,000 |
| Paid by NICL | ₹8,850 a month |
| Government share | ₹6,150 a month by DBT to the bank account |
| Other allowances | None |
| PF, ESI and bonus | Not applicable |
| Leave | 1 day a month, with prior permission |
| Working hours | Standard hours of the company |
Under NICL apprentice 2026, leave carries forward to the next month, and an apprentice can take only 4 leaves at a time. Unused leave ends when the contract ends. NICL makes no stipend deduction for approved leave but cuts the stipend pro rata for any other absence.
An unauthorised absence of more than 15 consecutive business days can lead to a three-day email notice and then termination. Apprentices cannot join or form a union body.
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After the Training Period
The contract ends when the 12 months end. NICL has no obligation to offer regular employment during or after the apprenticeship. An apprentice cannot claim a right to a job upon completing it. The notice says there is no regular appointment or absorption in the company. Candidates can read about other apprentice notices on this site.
Should you apply?
NICL apprentice 2026 suits fresh graduates who want a year of formal training at a public sector insurer. It fits candidates in any discipline, since the notice accepts any regular graduation degree.
It does not suit candidates who need a regular salaried job, since NICL offers none. Such candidates can check all-India job updates instead. Candidates with a postgraduate degree, a year of work experience or an earlier apprenticeship cannot apply at all.
The state choice is the main decision for NICL apprentice 2026. Seats are few in most states, and a candidate can pick only one. Candidates from North Bengal and the North East can look at the seats in West Bengal and Assam first. The head office is at New Town, Kolkata. Document verification brings its own cost, because NICL pays no travel or lodging for the visit.
This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.
Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| NICL apprentice 2026 notice | Download NICL apprentice advertisement PDF |
| NATS registration and application | Apply online at nats.education.gov.in |
| More government jobs | Latest government job updates |
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for NICL apprentice 2026?
The last date for online registration is 18 November 2026. Applications opened on 4 November 2026 on the NATS portal. Candidates must keep the NATS profile 100% complete and the registered email ID active, because NICL sends the call letter there.
What is the stipend for NICL apprentice 2026?
The monthly stipend is ₹15,000 for 12 months. NICL pays ₹8,850, and the government adds ₹6,150 through DBT to the apprentice’s bank account. Apprentices receive no other allowances or benefits.
Does NICL give a job after the apprenticeship?
No. The notice states that NICL has no obligation to offer employment after the 12 months. The contract ends on completion, and there is no regular appointment or absorption in the company.
Can I apply for NICL apprentice 2026 if I already did an apprenticeship?
No. Candidates who have completed, are doing, or were terminated from apprenticeship training with NICL or any other organisation cannot apply. A postgraduate degree, or one year of work experience as of 1 April 2026, also makes a candidate ineligible.
Written and verified by
Sandeep Khati
Founder and Editor, India Job Alerts
B.Tech in Computer Science from Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (2010). Former Systems Engineer at TCS and in digital publishing since 2011. He started India Job Alerts in April 2025 to publish verified government and PSU job notifications for West Bengal, Sikkim and the rest of India. Every post is checked against the official notification before it goes live. Also writes about the Darjeeling hills at SearchDarjeeling.