National Insurance Company Limited released this recruitment notification on 18 July 2026 on its official website, nationalinsurance.nic.co.in. This is for 500 Assistant posts in Class III cadre. Online registration opens on 18 July 2026 and closes on 07 August 2026. This is for graduates who want a stable government job in a Public Sector General Insurance company.
The company has announced 500 vacancies across 29 States and Union Territories. A full state-wise, category-wise breakdown follows below. Selected candidates will be posted within the State/UT they apply for. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official National Insurance Company Limited recruitment advertisement dated 17 July 2026.
Quick Summary of NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) |
| Post | Assistant (Class III) |
| Total Vacancy | 500 |
| Salary | Pay scale Rs. 36,290–100,865; gross emoluments about Rs. 53,000 per month in the initial stage in a Metro city |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Eligibility | Graduation in any discipline; age 21–30 years as on 01.07.2026 |
| Selection Process | Prelim exam, Main exam, Regional Language Test |
| Place of Posting | Within the State/UT applied for |
| Last Date | 07 August 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Indian citizens (and specified categories) who are graduates aged 21–30 as on 01.07.2026 |
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About National Insurance Company Limited
National Insurance Company Limited is a Government of India Undertaking and one of the country’s leading Public Sector General Insurance companies. Its registered and head office is in New Town, Kolkata. The company sells general insurance products such as motor, health, fire and marine insurance across India through a large branch network. An Assistant’s job here means joining the clerical cadre of a central government-owned insurer, with the usual PSU benefits of job security, medical cover and a defined pay scale.
How This Vacancy Compares
This is an all-India recruitment, open to candidates across 29 States and Union Territories, but selection is done state-wise. A candidate applies for one State/UT only and competes against other applicants for that state’s quota, not against the whole country. This matters for competition: a state like Maharashtra has 57 posts on offer, while a state like Nagaland has only 1. Candidates from smaller states face a much smaller vacancy pool, so competition per seat can be sharper even though fewer people may apply overall.
This is added context based on how similar clerical-cadre PSU insurance and bank recruitments are typically structured, not part of the official notification. Confirm current trends with the hiring office. NICL’s Assistant recruitment is broadly similar in format (two-stage online exam plus a regional language test) to recruitments run by other public sector general insurers and by IBPS for bank clerks, and typically draws a large number of applicants because of the job security and Metro-level starting salary.
Important Dates
Registration opens on 18 July 2026. Candidates should not wait until the last date to apply, since the notification itself warns that heavy website traffic near the deadline can cause login failures.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration commences | 18 July 2026 |
| Last date for online registration | 07 August 2026 |
| Payment of application fee | 18 July 2026 to 07 August 2026 |
| Online Examination — Phase I (Preliminary) | 27 August 2026 |
| Online Examination — Phase II (Main) | 30 October 2026 |
| Downloading of call letters for examination | To be notified |
All dates above are tentative, as stated in the official notification. Any change in exam date will be posted on the company website.
Vacancy Details and Salary NICL
NICL has not divided this recruitment by discipline. Instead, the 500 posts are divided State/UT-wise, since selection for the Assistant post is done separately for each State/UT and requires passing a Regional Language Test for that state’s language. The full state-wise, category-wise breakdown from the notification is given below.
| Sl. No. | State/UT | Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 14 |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | English | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | Assam | Assamese | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 18 |
| 4 | Bihar | Hindi | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Goa | Konkani | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 7 | Gujarat | Gujarati | 2 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 34 |
| 8 | Haryana | Hindi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | Jharkhand | Hindi | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 11 | Karnataka | Kannada | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 30 |
| 12 | Kerala | Malayalam | 5 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 35 |
| 13 | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 18 |
| 14 | Maharashtra | Marathi | 3 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 27 | 57 |
| 16 | Meghalaya | Khasi/Garo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 17 | Mizoram | Mizo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 18 | Nagaland | English | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Orissa | Odia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 16 |
| 20 | Punjab | Punjabi | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 21 | Rajasthan | Hindi | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 36 |
| 22 | Sikkim | Nepali/English | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 8 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 28 | 49 |
| 24 | Telangana | Telugu | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| 25 | Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 26 | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 24 |
| 27 | Uttarakhand | Hindi | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| 28 | West Bengal | Bengali | 9 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 19 | 46 |
| 30 | Chandigarh (UT) | Hindi/Punjabi | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 31 | Delhi (UT) | Hindi | 4 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 20 |
| 32 | Jammu and Kashmir | Hindi/Urdu | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 34 | Puducherry (UT) | Tamil | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| — | All-India Total | — | 67 | 36 | 104 | 38 | 255 | 500 |
The notification also lists separate columns for backlog PwBD/Ex-Servicemen (EXS) and backlog SC/ST/OBC vacancies within each state’s total, plus disability-category-wise (a, b, c, d, e) PwBD splits. These backlog and disability sub-splits are already included inside each state’s total above; candidates applying under PwBD or Ex-Servicemen category should check the exact sub-category count for their state in the official PDF before applying.
Pay scale (Grade Assistant, Class III): Rs. 36,290–2115(1)–38,405–2310(2)–43,025–2600(5)–56,025–3005(2)–62,035–3660(3)–73,015–3800(2)–80,615–4050(5)–1,00,865.
Gross emoluments: approximately Rs. 53,000 per month in the initial stage in a Metro city. This includes basic pay plus allowances. Allowances vary depending on the place of posting. The notification also lists Lump Sum Domiciliary Medical Benefit, Group Mediclaim Policy for hospitalisation expenses, and Leave Travel Subsidy as additional benefits, on top of the salary.
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Eligibility
This recruitment has one uniform eligibility standard for the Assistant post — it does not vary by discipline, since there is only one post. Age relaxation, however, does vary by category.
Nationality: A citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or specified East African countries with the intention of settling permanently in India.
Age (as on 01.07.2026): Minimum 21 years, maximum 30 years. Candidates born not earlier than 02 July 1996 and not later than 01 July 2005 are eligible.
Age relaxation:
| 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 |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service period rendered + 3 years (8 years for disabled Ex-Servicemen from SC/ST), subject to a maximum age of 50 years |
| Widows, divorced women, and women legally separated (not remarried) | Up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) |
| Existing employees of the company | 5 years |
Cumulative age relaxation across categories is not allowed.
Educational qualification (as on 01.07.2026): Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. Candidates must hold proof of passing the qualifying exam by 01.07.2026.
Regional language: Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak the regional language of the State/UT they apply for. A Regional Language Test is conducted before final selection; candidates who fail it are disqualified.
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Selection Process
Selection happens in three stages: an online Preliminary exam, an online Main exam, and a Regional Language Test. Only candidates who clear each stage move to the next one.
- Phase I — Preliminary Examination (online): 100 marks, 60 minutes, in 3 separately-timed sections — English Language (30 questions/30 marks/20 minutes), Reasoning Ability (35/35/20 minutes), and Quantitative Aptitude (35/35/20 minutes). Roughly 15 times the number of vacancies (state-wise and category-wise) are shortlisted for the Main exam.
- Phase II — Main Examination (online): 200 marks, 120 minutes, in 5 separately-timed sections — Reasoning (40/40/30 min), English Language (40/40/30 min), Numerical Ability (40/40/30 min), General Awareness (40/40/15 min), and Computer Knowledge (40/40/15 min).
- Regional Language Test: Qualifying in nature only, no marks awarded. Candidates applying for a State/UT outside their domiciled state must qualify in that state’s regional language.
There is a penalty of one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question for every wrong answer in both the Preliminary and Main exams; no marks are deducted for unattempted questions. The final merit list is prepared state-wise and category-wise, based on Main exam marks, subject to qualifying the Regional Language Test.
One practical note from the notification: biometric data (thumb impression), IRIS scan, and photograph are captured on the day of the Main Examination for candidates who clear the Preliminary stage, so candidates should keep their fingers clean and dry and avoid contact lenses or eye makeup on that day.
Application Fee
Payable online between 18 July 2026 and 07 August 2026.
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: Nil
- All other candidates: Rs. 850 (including intimation charges)
Bank transaction charges, if any, are to be borne by the candidate. Fees once paid are not refunded or adjusted against any future recruitment.
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How to Apply
- Go to the official website: https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/ and click “APPLY ONLINE” under the “RECRUITMENT” section.
- Choose “Click here for New Registration” and enter name, contact details, and email ID. Note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password generated by the system.
- Fill in the application form. Use “SAVE AND NEXT” to save progress and verify details before final submission.
- Upload the photograph and signature as per the specifications given in the notification.
- Fill in the remaining details of the application form.
- Use the Preview tab to check the entire form before final submission.
- Click “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” only after confirming the photograph, signature, and all details are correct — no changes are allowed after this step.
- Click “PAYMENT” and complete the fee payment online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Card/Mobile Wallet).
- Click “SUBMIT” and keep a printout of the e-Receipt and the completed application form.
Documents to keep ready:
- Scanned photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm, 20–50 KB)
- Scanned signature on white paper in black ink (10–20 KB)
- Left thumb impression on white paper in black or blue ink (20–50 KB)
- A handwritten declaration in English, in the candidate’s own handwriting, in the exact wording given in the notification (50–100 KB)
- Proof of date of birth
- Photo identity proof
- Graduation mark sheets/certificates
- Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC), Income & Asset certificate (for EWS), disability certificate (for PwBD), or Ex-Servicemen proof, as applicable
Important Links
- Official NICL Recruitment Notification — full advertisement PDF with all annexures and certificate formats
- Apply Online — NICL Recruitment Portal — official application section
Should You Apply?
This vacancy suits graduates in any discipline who want a stable, pensionable-style government job with a Metro-level starting salary of about Rs. 53,000 a month, plus medical and travel benefits. It particularly suits candidates who are comfortable with the regional language of the State/UT they plan to apply under, since the Regional Language Test is compulsory and disqualifying if failed.
It may not suit candidates looking for a technical or specialist insurance role — this is a general clerical Assistant post, and career growth within it depends on internal promotion exams over time, not a fast-track technical path. Competition will vary sharply by state: applying in a high-vacancy state like Maharashtra (57 posts) or Tamil Nadu (49 posts) gives more seats to compete for than a low-vacancy state like Nagaland or Sikkim (1 post each).
One honest trade-off: the initial posting is within the applied State/UT, but the company reserves the right to transfer selected candidates anywhere in India even before completing five years at the first posting. Candidates who value staying in one location long-term should weigh this before applying.
FAQs
Can a candidate apply for more than one State/UT?
No. The notification is clear that a candidate can apply for only one State/UT. If a candidate submits multiple registrations, only the last one is retained, and the fee paid for earlier ones is forfeited.
Is there a fixed number of posts for each discipline within the Assistant role?
No. This is a single post — Assistant — and vacancies are divided by State/UT and reservation category, not by discipline or specialisation, as shown in the vacancy table above.
What happens if a candidate fails the Regional Language Test?
The Regional Language Test is qualifying in nature. A candidate who is not found proficient in the regional language of the State/UT applied for will be disqualified from the recruitment, regardless of their score in the Main Examination.
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