NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by National Insurance Company Limited for 500 Assistant vacancies across various states and union territories. Graduate candidates can apply online from 18 July to 7 August 2026. The Prelims exam will be held on 27 August and the Mains exam on 30 October 2026, followed by a qualifying Regional Language Test.
NICL Assistant 2026: Important Dates
| Important Events | Important Dates |
| Online Registration Commences | 18 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 07 August 2026 |
| Payment of Application Fees | 18 July 2026 – 07 August 2026 |
| Date of Online Examination – Phase I | 27 August 2026 |
| Date of Online Examination – Phase II | 30 October 2026 |
| Downloading of Call Letters for Examination | To Be Notified |
NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 Age Limit & Age Relaxation
| Criteria | Age |
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
Age relaxation will be applicable for reserved categories as per Government rules.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD (General) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-servicemen | Service Period + 3 Years |
| Existing NICL Employees | 5 Years |
| Widows, Divorced Women & Women Judicially Separated (Not Remarried) | 35 Years (General/EWS), 38 Years (OBC), 40 Years (SC/ST) |
NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 (State-wise & Category-wise)
| State / UT | Language | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Assam | Assamese | 10 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 18 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 18 |
| Goa | Konkani | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 16 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 34 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 12 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 30 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 21 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 35 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 18 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 27 | 5 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 57 |
| Meghalaya | Khasi/Garo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nagaland | English | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Odisha | Odia | 9 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| Punjab | Punjabi | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 15 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 36 |
| Sikkim | Nepali/English | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 28 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 49 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
| Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 15 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| West Bengal | Bengali | 19 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 46 |
| Chandigarh (UT) | Hindi/Punjabi | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Delhi (UT) | Hindi | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 20 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Hindi/Urdu | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Puducherry (UT) | Tamil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Grand Total | — | 255 | 38 | 104 | 67 | 36 | 500 |
NICL Assistant Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | NIL |
| General / OBC / EWS / Others | ₹850 (Application Fee including Intimation Charges) |
NICL Assistant Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (Online):
Preliminary Examination consisting of Objective Tests (Multiple Choice type Questions) for 100 marks will be conducted online. This test would be of 60 minutes
duration consisting of 3 sections (with separate timings for each section) as follows:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
Candidates must clear each test/section individually by meeting the minimum qualifying marks set by the Company. Based on the number of vacancies available, the Company will shortlist a sufficient pool of candidates — state-wise and category-wise — for the Main Examination, roughly 15 times the total vacancies, subject to availability.
Phase – II: Main Examination (Online):
The Phase II (Mains) Examination will be conducted in online mode and consists of objective-type (multiple-choice) questions. The exam carries a total of 200 marks and has an overall duration of 120 minutes. Candidates will be provided separate time for each section, and the examination comprises five different sections as detailed below.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 Minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 15 Minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 Minutes |
NICL Assistant Salary, Probation & Benefits 2026
| Particulars | Details |
| Probation Period | Minimum 6 Months |
| Probation Extension | May be extended if the employee’s performance is not satisfactory. |
| Resignation During Probation | Employee must pay the entire salary received during service plus ₹25,000 towards partial training cost. |
| Termination During Probation | The same recovery (salary received + ₹25,000 training cost) will apply if services are terminated during probation. |
| Pay Scale | ₹36,290 – ₹1,00,865 |
| Initial Gross Salary | Approximately ₹53,000 per month (Metro Cities) |
| Allowances | As per Company rules and place of posting. |
| Medical Benefits | Lump Sum Domiciliary Medical Benefit & Group Mediclaim Policy. |
| Other Benefits | Leave Travel Subsidy (LTS) and other Staff Welfare Schemes as per Company rules. |
Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Join Naukari Mitra Channel | Telegram | WhatsApp |
| Official Website | Click Here |
NICL Assistant Documents Required for Apply Online 2026
| Document | File Size | Format | Specifications |
| Passport Size Photograph | 20 KB – 50 KB | JPG / JPEG | Recent coloured photograph (4.5 cm × 3.5 cm) with a light background. |
| Live Photograph | As Prescribed | As Prescribed | Capture using a webcam or by scanning the QR code with a mobile phone during the application process. |
| Signature | 10 KB – 20 KB | JPG / JPEG | Signature should be in the candidate’s own handwriting and not in CAPITAL letters. |
| Left Thumb Impression | 20 KB – 50 KB | JPG / JPEG | Use blue or black ink on white paper. Right thumb impression may be used if the left thumb is unavailable. |
| Handwritten Declaration | 50 KB – 100 KB | JPG / JPEG | Must be written in English, in the candidate’s own handwriting, and not in CAPITAL letters. |
| Online Application Form | Not Applicable | Printed Copy | Printout required during the Regional Language Test and Document Verification. |
| Valid Photo ID Proof | Not Applicable | Original & Photocopy | Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving Licence, or any other valid government-issued ID. |
| Date of Birth Proof | Not Applicable | Original & Photocopy | Birth Certificate, Class 10 Certificate, or any other valid proof of date of birth. |
| Graduation Mark Sheets & Degree Certificate | Not Applicable | Original & Photocopy | Required to verify educational qualification. |
| Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) | Not Applicable | Original & Photocopy | Must be valid and in the prescribed Government of India format (if applicable). |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | Not Applicable | Original | Required only for candidates employed in Government Departments, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies. |
| Other Supporting Documents | Not Applicable | Original & Photocopy | Any additional documents requested by NICL during the recruitment process. |
How to Apply for NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can complete the NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 application process through the online mode by following these simple steps:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the official website of National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) and open the Recruitment section.
- Register Yourself: Click on the NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 application link and complete the registration using your name, mobile number, and email ID. A Registration Number and Password will be generated.
- Fill the Application Form: Log in using your registration credentials and enter your personal details, educational qualifications, address, and other required information carefully.
- Upload Required Documents: Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration (if applicable), and other necessary documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the Application Fee: Make the application fee payment through the available online payment modes such as Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Review and Submit: Verify all the details entered in the application form. Once everything is correct, submit the application form.
- Print the Application Form: After successful submission, download and print the completed application form along with the payment receipt for future reference.
FAQs: NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are there in NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026?
A total of 500 Assistant vacancies have been announced across various states and union territories.
Q2. When can candidates apply online for NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The online application process starts on 18 July 2026 and closes on 7 August 2026.
Q3. What is the selection process for NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Selection will be based on a Preliminary Exam, a Main Exam, and a qualifying Regional Language Test.
Q4. When will the NICL Assistant Prelims and Mains exams be held?
The Preliminary Exam is scheduled for 27 August 2026, and the Main Exam will be held on 30 October 2026.
Q5. How many candidates will be shortlisted for the Main Exam?
Approximately 15 times the number of vacancies (state-wise and category-wise) will be shortlisted for the Main Exam, subject to availability of candidates.