The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), a premier public sector non-life insurance enterprise under the Government of India, has published the official employment advertisement for the NICL Graduate Apprentices Recruitment 2026. Under the aegis of the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and the Apprentices Act, 1961, NICL invites online applications from Indian graduates to fill 200 Graduate Apprentice training seats spread across branch and regional networks in 14 States.

Under the NICL Graduate Apprentices Recruitment 2026, selected candidates will undergo a structured 12-month industrial training program in insurance underwriting, claims processing, customer grievance management, and policy administration. Apprentices will receive a fixed monthly stipend of ₹15,000/- per month (comprising ₹8,850/- paid directly by NICL and ₹6,150/- credited by the Central Government via Direct Benefit Transfer / DBT).

The selection process is administered in collaboration with the Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region) [BOPT-ER] and is based entirely on academic degree merit—featuring zero written exams, no interview rounds, and no application fee.

Online registration on the official NATS student portal opened on November 04, 2026, and will remain active until November 18, 2026.

NICL Graduate Apprentices Recruitment 2026: Fast Facts & Overview

Important Dates for NICL Graduate Apprentices Recruitment 2026

Keep track of the recruitment schedule for the NICL Graduate Apprentices Recruitment 2026 to complete your application before the portal closes:

State-Wise Apprentice Seat Distribution (200 Seats)

The NICL Graduate Apprentices Recruitment 2026 allocates 200 training seats across 14 state jurisdictions:

Application Constraint: Candidates can apply for engagement in ONE STATE ONLY. NICL reserves the right to allocate training seats to any operating district within the chosen state based on administrative requirements.

Monthly Stipend & Working Terms

Apprentices selected under the NICL Graduate Apprentices Recruitment 2026 will receive a monthly financial stipend governed by the Apprentices Act:

• Total Monthly Stipend:₹15,000/- per month
  • NICL Institutional Contribution: ₹8,850/- credited directly to the apprentice’s registered bank account.
  • Central Government DBT Contribution: ₹6,150/- transferred directly under National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) guidelines.
• Working Hours: Regular commercial working hours applicable to NICL administrative offices.
• Leave Entitlement: Apprentices receive one day of casual leave per month, credited at the beginning of each subsequent month (accumulative up to a maximum of 4 leaves at a time).
• Statutory Nature: Apprentices will not be treated as regular employees of NICL and are not entitled to bonus, PF, ESI, medical allowances, or housing benefits.

Eligibility Criteria for NICL Graduate Apprentices Recruitment 2026

Before applying for the NICL Graduate Apprentices Recruitment 2026, candidates must verify their academic qualifications, work experience restrictions, and age limits.

1. Requisite Educational Qualification (As on 01.04.2026)

• Essential Degree: Candidates must have completed a regular, full-time Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any discipline (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.E., B.Tech., BBA, BCA, etc.) from a University or Institution recognized by AICTE, DOTE, or UGC.
• Passing Benchmark: Candidates must have appeared, passed, and possessed the final degree certificate on or before April 01, 2026.
• NATS Profile Completion: Only candidates with a 100% complete profile on the official NATS portal are eligible to apply.

2. Strict Ineligibility Conditions

• Candidates possessing a Post-Graduate Degree (Master’s) or who have completed an Integrated Master’s / PG Program are strictly ineligible.
• Candidates possessing one year or more of formal work experience in any Government, Semi-Government, or Private enterprise as of April 01, 2026, are ineligible.
• Candidates who have already undergone or are currently pursuing apprenticeship training in any other establishment are ineligible.

3. Age Limits & Relaxations (As on 01.04.2026)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years
• Date of Birth Range: Candidates must have been born between April 01, 1996, and April 01, 2005 (both dates inclusive).
• Statutory Upper Age Relaxations:
  • SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years (up to 35 years)
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years (up to 33 years; certificate must be issued on or after 01.04.2026)
  • PwBD (General / EWS): 10 Years (up to 40 years)
  • PwBD (OBC): 13 Years
  • PwBD (SC / ST): 15 Years

Selection Process & Merit Computation

The selection framework for the NICL Graduate Apprentices Recruitment 2026 is objective and transparent:

[NATS Portal Application] ➔ [Academic Merit Shortlisting by BOPT-ER] ➔ [Document Verification (DV)] ➔ [Contract Approval]

1. Shortlisting by BOPT (ER): The Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region) evaluates all applicants based on the percentage of marks (calculated up to two decimal places) achieved in their qualifying Graduation degree.
2. CGPA Conversion: Where universities award letter grades or CGPA/OGPA, candidates must convert their score into equivalent aggregate percentage marks using the official university formula.
3. Tie-Breaking Rule: If two or more candidates achieve the exact same percentage of marks, the older candidate (based on date of birth) will be ranked higher.
4. Physical Document Audit: Shortlisted candidates will be notified via registered email to appear in person with original academic and identity certificates at designated regional offices of NICL.
5. Contract Approval: The final engagement takes effect once the Apprenticeship Training Contract is executed and formally approved on the NATS portal.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply on NATS Portal for NICL

Follow this walkthrough to apply for the NICL Graduate Apprentices Recruitment 2026:

For Candidates Already Enrolled on NATS:

1. Visit the NATS 2.0 portal at nats.education.gov.in.
2. Log in using your registered Email ID / User ID and Password.
3. Navigate to “Apply against advertised vacancies”.
4. In the establishment search box, enter “NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD” or search by Establishment ID: EWBPNC096867.
5. Select your designated state and click “Apply”. Verify that your status changes to “Applied”.

For Candidates Not Yet Enrolled on NATS (First-Time Registration):

1. Go to nats.education.gov.in.
2. Click on “Student” and select “Student Registration”.
3. Fill in your personal details, Aadhaar number, contact information, and graduation academic data.
4. Upload mandatory scanned files:
   • Degree / Provisional Passing Certificate
   • Consolidated Semester Mark Sheets
   • Aadhaar Card
   • Bank Passbook (in candidate’s name)
   • Recent passport-size photograph
5. Submit the registration form to obtain your 12-digit unique NATS Enrollment Number.
6. Once your profile reaches 100% completion, log in and follow the steps above to apply for “NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD”.

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