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NICL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 200 Seats Across 14 States (Advt. No. NICL/HR/Apprentice/2026-27)

Advt No: Advt. No. NICL/HR/Apprentice/2026-27 (NATS Est ID: EWBPNC096867)•National Insurance Company Limited

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Total Vacancies

NICL

200

Graduate Apprentice (Assam), Graduate Apprentice (Gujarat), Graduate Apprentice (Chhattisgarh)

Min Qualification

ANY GRADUATE

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Age Limit & Cut-off

21 – 30 Yrs

as on 1 Apr 2026

Pay Scale / Salary

₹15,000–₹15,000

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National Insurance Company Limited (Advt No: Advt. No. NICL/HR/Apprentice/2026-27 (NATS Est ID: EWBPNC096867))

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About this Recruitment

National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), a leading public sector non-life insurer under the Ministry of Finance, has announced the recruitment of 200 Graduate Apprentices across 14 Indian states under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) pursuant to the Apprentices Act, 1961. The 12-month engagement offers a monthly stipend of ₹15,000 without any application fee or written examination. Selection is conducted 100% on merit determined by the aggregate percentage obtained in regular graduation. Candidates holding a Bachelor's degree in any discipline aged between 21 and 30 years as of 01 April 2026 can apply through the NATS portal (Establishment ID: EWBPNC096867) by 18 November 2026.

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Public sector general insurance major NICL invites applications for 200 Graduate Apprentices.
Training seats spread across 14 states: Assam (30), Gujarat (22), Chhattisgarh (20), Rajasthan (20), UP (14), MP (12), Punjab (12), Jharkhand (10), Karnataka (10), Kerala (10), Maharashtra (10), Uttarakhand (10), West Bengal (10), Tamil Nadu (10).
Monthly stipend of ₹15,000/- for a 1-year training duration under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
No written examination: Selection is made entirely on merit basis (graduation marks percentage) followed by document verification.
Zero application fee: Registration and application are completely free for all categories.
Eligibility: Full-time regular Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Age limit: 21 to 30 years as on 01 April 2026 (relaxable for OBC, SC, ST, and PwBD).
Online application deadline is 18 November 2026 on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in).

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

21 Years

Maximum Age

30 Years

* Age calculated as on: 1 April 2026

Category-Wise Age Relaxations:

Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer): +3 Years

Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC / ST): +5 Years

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): +10 Years

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Educational Eligibility: ANY GRADUATE

Important Dates & Timeline

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Notification Released

4 November 2026

Application Start Date

4 November 2026

Last Date to Apply

18 November 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post Name	Vacancies	Eligibility
Graduate Apprentice (Assam)	30	ANY GRADUATE
Graduate Apprentice (Gujarat)	22	ANY GRADUATE
Graduate Apprentice (Chhattisgarh)	20	ANY GRADUATE
Graduate Apprentice (Rajasthan)	20	ANY GRADUATE
Graduate Apprentice (Uttar Pradesh)	14	ANY GRADUATE
Graduate Apprentice (Madhya Pradesh)	12	ANY GRADUATE
Graduate Apprentice (Punjab)	12	ANY GRADUATE
Graduate Apprentice (Jharkhand)	10	ANY GRADUATE
Graduate Apprentice (Karnataka)	10	ANY GRADUATE
Graduate Apprentice (Kerala)	10	ANY GRADUATE
Graduate Apprentice (Maharashtra)	10	ANY GRADUATE
Graduate Apprentice (Uttarakhand)	10	ANY GRADUATE
Graduate Apprentice (West Bengal)	10	ANY GRADUATE
Graduate Apprentice (Tamil Nadu)	10	ANY GRADUATE

Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: Fixed Monthly Stipend of ₹15,000/- under NATS Scheme for 12 months

Official Pay Scale

Fixed Apprenticeship Stipend: ₹15,000/- per month

Select Posting City Tier (Calculates HRA & In-Hand):

Ministry of Finance City Classification

Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)

Monthly Allowances & Earnings

Tier Y

Basic Pay₹15,000

Dearness Allowance (DA)50%

₹7,500

House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%

₹2,700

Transport Allowance (TA)₹1,350

Gross Monthly Salary₹26,550

Standard Deductions

Statutory

National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)

-₹2,250

CGHS / Health Insurance-₹250

Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60

Total Deductions-₹2,560

Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹23,990

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹3.19 LPA

Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer

Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

Visit the official NATS 2.0 portal at https://nats.education.gov.in.

If you do not have an active student profile, complete your 100% registration with graduation details, marks percentage, and Aadhaar verification.

Log into your student account and navigate to the 'Establishment Request' or 'Find Establishment' section.

Search for the recruiting organization by entering the establishment name 'National Insurance Company Limited' or Establishment ID 'EWBPNC096867'.

Click on 'Apply' for the Graduate Apprentice vacancy in your chosen home or preferred state (an applicant may apply for one state only).

Verify that your uploaded marksheets and degree certificate are legible and up-to-date.

Submit the application form on the NATS portal before the deadline of 18 November 2026.

Keep a screenshot or printout of the submitted establishment request for reference during document verification.

Document Upload Specifications

Verified Official Format

Graduation Final Degree Certificate & Consolidated Marksheet

Scanned copy showing overall percentage of marks scored in Bachelor's degree

Class 10th / Matriculation Certificate

Official certificate verifying candidate's date of birth

NATS 2.0 Student Enrollment Number

Valid 16-digit student ID generated on nats.education.gov.in

Category / Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD)

Issued in prescribed Central Government format by authorized revenue authority

Aadhaar Card

Valid government-issued identity proof seeded with bank account

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Application Fee Details

All Candidates (General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PwBD)Free

Payment Modes: No Application Fee (Free for all categories)

Selection Process

Merit-Based Shortlisting on Percentage of Marks Obtained in Graduation

State-Wise and Category-Wise Merit List Preparation

Document Verification (Verification of Original Degree Certificates and Proof of Age)

Medical Fitness Clearance

Frequently Asked Questions

How many apprentice vacancies are released in NICL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

A total of 200 Graduate Apprentice seats are notified across 14 states including Assam (30), Gujarat (22), Chhattisgarh (20), Rajasthan (20), Uttar Pradesh (14), Madhya Pradesh (12), Punjab (12), and others.

What is the monthly stipend offered to NICL Graduate Apprentices?

Selected Graduate Apprentices receive a fixed monthly stipend of ₹15,000/- during their 12-month training period.

Is there any written exam or interview for NICL Apprentice selection?

No. The selection is based 100% on merit calculated from the marks obtained in the qualifying graduation degree, followed by verification of original documents.

What is the educational qualification and age requirement?

Candidates must possess a regular full-time Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university. The age must be between 21 and 30 years as on 01 April 2026 (born between 01-04-1996 and 01-04-2005).

How do I apply for NICL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Applicants must register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at https://nats.education.gov.in, search for Establishment ID 'EWBPNC096867' (National Insurance Company Limited), and apply for their preferred state before 18 November 2026.