National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), a Government of India undertaking, is inviting applications for 200 Graduate Apprentice positions for the 2026–27 training year under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). Graduates from any discipline may be eligible, provided they meet the age, qualification and apprenticeship conditions in the notification. The engagement offers a monthly stipend of ₹15,000 for 12 months, with vacancies distributed across 14 states. Candidates should note that applicants with a postgraduate degree or one year or more of work experience as on 1 April 2026 are not eligible under this notification.
The online application process started on 4 November 2026, and the last date for online registration is 18 November 2026. Shortlisting will be based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying graduation examination, followed by physical document verification at the designated NICL offices.
NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) |
| Recruitment | Graduate Apprentices Engagement 2026–27 |
| Training scheme | National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) |
| Act | Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Total vacancies | 200 |
| Apprenticeship duration | 12 months |
| Monthly stipend | ₹15,000 |
| Qualification | Regular full-time graduation in any discipline |
| Age limit | 21–30 years as on 01.04.2026, subject to relaxation |
| Application mode | Online through the NATS portal |
| Application start date | 04 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 18 November 2026 |
| Selection process | Shortlisting based on graduation marks and document verification |
| Official website | nationalinsurance.nic.co.in |
NICL Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – State-Wise Distribution
NICL has announced 200 apprentice seats across 14 states. Candidates can apply for engagement in only one state. The company may allot the apprentice to any district within the selected state according to its administrative requirements.
| State | Number of 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 |
The state-wise seat numbers are provisional and may change depending on the actual requirements of NICL.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed a regular full-time graduation course in any discipline from a university or institution recognised by AICTE, DOTE or UGC.
The following conditions also apply:
- The candidate must have appeared for and passed the qualifying graduation examination.
- The candidate must possess the degree certificate as on 1 April 2026.
- The candidate must have a 100% complete profile on the NATS apprenticeship portal.
- Candidates who have completed a postgraduate degree or an integrated postgraduate course are not eligible.
- Candidates who graduated from an institution not approved by AICTE, DOTE or UGC are not eligible.
- Candidates with one year or more of work experience in any Government organisation, Government undertaking or private organisation as on 1 April 2026 are not eligible.
Applicants who do not meet these conditions may be disqualified at any stage of the engagement process.
NICL Apprentice Age Limit 2026
The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 30 years as on 1 April 2026.
According to the notification, candidates must have been born between 1 April 1996 and 1 April 2005, both dates inclusive, before applying any applicable upper-age relaxation.
Age Relaxation
Upper-age relaxation is available for eligible reserved-category and benchmark-disability candidates as follows:
| Category | 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 |
Applicants claiming age relaxation must satisfy the applicable Government of India guidelines and produce the required supporting certificates.
NICL Apprentice Salary 2026 – Monthly Stipend
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹15,000 during the 12-month apprenticeship period.
| Stipend Component | Monthly Amount |
|---|---|
| NICL contribution | ₹8,850 |
| Government share through DBT | ₹6,150 |
| Total monthly stipend | ₹15,000 |
NICL will pay ₹8,850 into the apprentice’s account every month. The Government share of ₹6,150 will be credited directly to the apprentice’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), as per the applicable guidelines.
The notification states that apprentices are not eligible for additional allowances or employee benefits. The stipend is payable during the apprenticeship period subject to the conditions specified in the advertisement. Unauthorised absence may result in a proportionate deduction.
NICL Apprentice Selection Process 2026
The selection process is based on the marks obtained in the qualifying graduate degree examination. The Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region), or BOPT (ER), is responsible for shortlisting candidates using the application data available on the NATS portal.
The selection process includes the following stages:
- Online registration: Candidates must complete their NATS profile and apply against the advertised NICL apprenticeship vacancy.
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the percentage of marks obtained in their qualifying graduation examination, up to two decimal places.
- Tie-breaking: If two or more candidates secure the same percentage, the older candidate will be placed higher in the merit order.
- Email communication: Shortlisted candidates will be informed through their registered email IDs.
- Document verification: Shortlisted candidates must appear in person at the NICL office specified in the communication and produce their original documents.
- Final engagement: The final list will be prepared after verification of the application details and original certificates, subject to state-wise seat availability.
- Apprenticeship contract: Engagement will take place only after the candidate enters into the apprenticeship contract with NICL and the contract is approved on the NATS portal.
There is no separate written examination or interview specified in the notification. Shortlisting is based on graduation marks, followed by document verification.
How to Convert CGPA or GPA into Percentage
Candidates whose graduation results are declared in CGPA, OGPA or GPA must convert the result into a percentage using the formula prescribed by their respective university.
The converted percentage must be entered in the online application. Candidates should use the university’s official conversion formula rather than estimating or independently changing their grades.
The notification states that the percentage of marks is mandatory in the NATS portal. Applications without the required percentage information will not be considered.
How to Apply for NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal. The application procedure depends on whether you have already registered on NATS.
Category A – Candidates Already Registered on NATS
If you already have a NATS account and login credentials, follow these steps:
- Visit the official NATS portal: https://nats.education.gov.in/.
- Log in using your registered email ID and password.
- Open the section titled “Apply against advertised vacancies”.
- Search for “NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD”.
- Open the advertised vacancy and click the Apply option.
- Check that the application status is displayed as “Applied”.
Category B – Candidates Registering on NATS for the First Time
If you have not previously enrolled on the NATS portal, complete the student registration process first.
- Visit the official NATS portal.
- Click on “Student”.
- Select “Regular Student”.
- Choose “Student Registration”.
- Complete the registration form with the required details.
- After successful enrolment, a unique 12-digit NATS Enrollment Number will be generated.
- Log in using your NATS credentials.
- Open “Apply against advertised vacancies”.
- Search for “NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD”.
- Select the vacancy and click Apply.
- Confirm that the application status shows “Applied”.
The NICL notification specifies the following apprenticeship establishment Enrollment ID: EWBPNC0968671.
Documents to Upload in the NATS Student Profile
Before applying, candidates must ensure that the required documents are clearly uploaded in their NATS student profile.
- Degree certificate.
- Provisional degree certificate.
- Consolidated mark sheet.
- Aadhaar card.
- Bank passbook in the candidate’s name.
- Latest passport-size photograph.
Candidates should also ensure that their name, parents’ names, Aadhaar number and educational qualification details match the supporting certificates and documents.
For the graduation qualification, the notification specifically instructs candidates to upload the degree or provisional certificate, or consolidated mark sheet, as applicable. The percentage of marks must be entered in the NATS portal.