NICL Apprentice 2026 Notification
Engagement of Graduate Apprentices 2026-27 under NATS
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National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) is engaging 200 Graduate Apprentices for 12 months under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), with a stipend of ₹15,000 a month. Graduates in any discipline aged 21 to 30 years on 1 April 2026 can apply on the NATS portal from 4 November to 18 November 2026.
NICL Apprentice 2026 at a glance
- NICL Apprentice 2026 status
- Form open
- NICL Apprentice 2026 last date
- 18 Nov 2026
- Total vacancies
- 200
- Age limit
- 21–30 years, as on 1 Apr 2026
- Application fee
- All candidates: As given in the official notice
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Pay
- Stipend ₹15,000 per month
NICL Apprentice 2026 Important Dates
- Notification released
- Online application starts
- Last date for online registration
- Document verificationCall letter by registered email to shortlisted candidates
NICL Apprentice 2026 Application Fee
| All candidates | As given in the official notice |
|---|
NICL Apprentice 2026 Age Limit as on 1 Apr 2026
| Age limit | 21–30 years |
|---|---|
| Relaxation: SC / ST | 5 years |
| Relaxation: OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| Relaxation: PwBD | 10 years (Gen/EWS), 13 (OBC), 15 (SC/ST) |
NICL Apprentice 2026 Eligibility
- Graduation (regular, full time) in any discipline from a university or institution recognised by AICTE / DOTE / UGC, with the degree certificate in hand on 1 April 2026.
- Age 21 to 30 years on 1 April 2026 (born not earlier than 01.04.1996 and not later than 01.04.2005). Upper age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC (non-creamy layer) 3 years, PwBD 10 years (13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST).
- Not eligible: candidates with a post-graduate degree or an integrated post-graduate course, or with one year or more of work experience in any government, government undertaking or private organisation on 1 April 2026.
- Candidates who have already done, are doing, or left midway an apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act 1961 (with NICL or any other organisation) cannot apply.
- A 100% complete student profile on the NATS portal is required.
- Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or another category listed in the notice (with a Government of India eligibility certificate).
NICL Apprentice 2026 Selection Process
- Shortlisting by the Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region) from NATS application data, on the percentage of marks (up to two decimals) in the graduation exam.
- If two candidates have the same percentage, the older candidate is placed higher.
- Shortlisted candidates are told by email and must appear in person for document verification at NICL offices.
- Final engagement after the documents are checked against the NATS profile, subject to seats in the chosen state, and after the apprenticeship contract is approved on the NATS portal.
NICL Apprentice 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post | Qualification | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (stipend ₹15,000 per month) | Graduation (regular, full time) in any discipline | 200 |
| Total 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 |
How to Apply for NICL Apprentice 2026
- Open the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in. If you are new, click Student, then Regular Student, then Student Registration, and complete the enrolment to get a 12-digit enrolment number.
- Complete your NATS profile 100% and upload the degree or provisional certificate, consolidated mark sheet, Aadhaar card, bank passbook and a recent passport-size photograph.
- Enter your graduation percentage in the "% of marks / CGPAx10" column. Without it, your application will not be considered.
- Log in, go to "Apply against advertised vacancies", search "NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD" and click Apply. The status should show "applied".
- Apply for one state only, by 18 November 2026.
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NICL Apprentice 2026: Complete Details
About NICL Apprentice 2026
National Insurance Company Limited, a Government of India undertaking based in Kolkata, has issued a notice dated 4 November 2026 to engage 200 Graduate Apprentices for the year 2026-27. The engagement is under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and the Apprentices Act, 1961, and lasts 12 months. Applications are made only on the NATS portal, where NICL's enrolment ID is EWBPNC096867.
State-wise seats
The 200 seats are spread over 14 states: 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. A candidate can apply for one state only, and the company may place a selected apprentice in any district of that state. The notice calls these numbers provisional, and they may change with the company's requirement.
Who can apply
You need a regular, full-time graduation in any discipline from an institution recognised by AICTE, DOTE or UGC, with the degree in hand on 1 April 2026, and an age of 21 to 30 years on that date. Post-graduates, people with a year or more of work experience, and anyone who has already done or started an apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act cannot apply. Reserved categories get the upper age relaxation listed above.
How selection works
There is no written test. The Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region) shortlists candidates from the NATS application data on their graduation percentage, so the percentage you enter on the portal matters; a CGPA must be converted using your university's formula. Ties go to the older candidate. Shortlisted candidates get an email and must come for document verification at an NICL office, with no travel or lodging allowance.
Stipend and terms
The stipend is ₹15,000 a month: ₹8,850 from NICL and ₹6,150 from the government by DBT. Apprentices get one day's leave a month and the holidays of their office. They are not employees of the company, PF, ESI and bonus rules do not apply, and the contract ends after 12 months with no claim to a regular job.
NICL Apprentice 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How many seats are there in NICL Apprentice 2026?
200 Graduate Apprentice seats in 14 states. The notice says the number is provisional and may change with the company's needs.
What is the age limit for NICL Apprentice 2026?
21 to 30 years on 1 April 2026. SC/ST candidates get 5 extra years, OBC (non-creamy layer) 3, and PwBD 10 (13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST).
What is the stipend for NICL apprentices?
₹15,000 a month for 12 months. NICL pays ₹8,850 into the apprentice's account and the government share of ₹6,150 comes by DBT. No other allowances are paid.
Is there an exam for NICL Apprentice 2026?
No. Candidates are shortlisted on their graduation percentage and then called for document verification.
Can a post-graduate apply for NICL Apprentice 2026?
No. Candidates with a post-graduate degree or an integrated post-graduate course are not eligible.
Is there an application fee for NICL Apprentice 2026?
The notice does not mention any application fee. You apply on the NATS portal.
Will NICL give a permanent job after the apprenticeship?
No. The notice says apprentices are not employees of NICL, and the company has no obligation to offer a job after the 12 months.
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