National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), a Government of India Public Sector General Insurance Company, has invited online applications for the recruitment of 500 Assistants in Class III cadre from the open market. Online registration begins on 18th July 2026 and closes on 7th August 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official website.
NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
All dates above are tentative and subject to change. Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates.
NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
NICL recruitment is conducted on a State/Union Territory basis. Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT. The category-wise vacancy break-up (provisional) is as follows:
State/UT-wise Vacancy and Language (Select States)
For the complete list of all 30 States/UTs with detailed SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR and PwBD/Ex-Servicemen backlog break-up, candidates should refer to the official notification PDF.
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NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
A candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India. Candidates other than Indian citizens require an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.
NICL Assistant Age Limit
Minimum Age: 21 years; Maximum Age: 30 years (as on 01.07.2026). Candidates born not earlier than 2 July 1996 and not later than 1 July 2005 (both dates inclusive) are eligible to apply.
Cumulative age relaxation is not available across categories or in combination with other relaxation items.
NICL Assistant Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government, as on 01.07.2026. Knowledge of reading, writing, and speaking the Regional Language of the State/UT applied for is essential, and will be tested through a Regional Language Test before final selection. Candidates not found proficient in this test will be disqualified.
Candidates who have completed their graduation in any discipline can also explore more Graduate Government Jobs and Bank & Insurance Jobs available across India.
NICL Assistant Salary and Emoluments
Pay Scale: Rs. 36290-2115(1)-38405-2310(2)-43025-2600(5)-56025-3005(2)-62035-3660(3)-73015-3800(2)-80615-4050(5)-100865.
Total gross emoluments work out to approximately Rs. 53,000 per month in the initial stage in a metro city. Other allowances may vary by place of posting. Additional benefits include Lump Sum Domiciliary Medical Benefit, Group Mediclaim Policy, Leave Travel Subsidy, and other staff welfare schemes as per Company rules.
NICL Assistant Application Fee
Fees can be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets between 18 July 2026 and 7 August 2026. Fee once paid will neither be refunded nor adjusted against any future recruitment.
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NICL Assistant Selection Process
Selection consists of two online examinations followed by a qualifying Regional Language Test.
Phase I: Preliminary Examination
Phase II: Main Examination
There is a penalty for wrong answers: one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer in both Prelim and Main exams. No marks are deducted for unattempted questions.
Regional Language Test
Candidates qualifying the Main Examination will be shortlisted for a Regional Language Test in the language of the State/UT applied for. This is qualifying in nature only, with no marks awarded. The final merit list is prepared State-wise and category-wise, based on Main Examination scores, subject to qualifying the Regional Language Test.
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Documents Required at Regional Language Test Stage
- Printout of valid Regional Language Test Call Letter
- System-generated printout of the online application form
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Original and photocopy of Photo Identity Proof
- Graduation mark-sheets and certificates
- Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates), with Non-Creamy Layer clause for OBC
- Disability Certificate and UDID card (for PwBD candidates)
- Relevant Ex-Servicemen proformas (for EXS/DISEXS/DXS candidates)
- Income and Asset Certificate (for EWS candidates)
- No Objection Certificate (for candidates already employed in Government/PSU roles)
How to Apply for NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website nationalinsurance.nic.co.in and click “Apply Online” under the Recruitment section.
- Register with your Name, Contact details, and Email ID to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Fill in the application form and use “Save and Next” to verify details before final submission.
- Upload scanned Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and Hand-Written Declaration as per specifications.
- Preview and verify the entire application before clicking “Complete Registration.”
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
No changes are allowed to the application after final submission, so candidates should verify all details carefully before submitting.
NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026: Important Instructions
- Candidates can apply for only one State/UT; multiple applications will render all applications invalid.
- Candidates should ensure the name and other details match exactly with their photo identity proof.
- Ration Card and Learner’s Driving Licence are not valid ID proofs.
- Mobile phones and other prohibited items are not allowed inside the examination centre.
- Any request for change of examination centre, date, or session will not be entertained.
- Newly appointed employees will be on probation for a minimum of 6 months.