| Organisation | National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) |
| Post Name | Assistant (Class III Clerical Cadre) |
| Total Vacancies | 500 Posts |
| Pay Scale | ₹36,290 – ₹1,00,865/month |
| Gross Salary | ~₹53,000/month (Metro cities, initial stage) |
| Qualification | Any Graduate (any discipline) |
| Age Limit | 21 – 30 years (as on 01 July 2026) |
| Application Start | 18 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 August 2026 |
| Prelims Exam | 27 August 2026 |
| Mains Exam | 30 October 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹850 (General/OBC/EWS) | NIL (SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) |
| Apply Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | nationalinsurance.nic.co.in |
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About NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026
National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), a Government of India undertaking under the Ministry of Finance, has released the official recruitment notification for 500 Assistant (Class III) posts for the panel year 2026-27. This is one of the most accessible government job opportunities of the year — any graduate is eligible, competition is state-wise (not national), and the gross salary of ~₹53,000/month in metro cities makes it genuinely attractive.
Applications are open online from 18 July to 07 August 2026. The Preliminary exam is on 27 August 2026 and the Mains on 30 October 2026. Don’t wait for the last day — apply early to avoid website rush.
📊 NICL Assistant Vacancy 2026 — State-wise & Category-wise
State-wise Vacancy List
| State / UT | Regional Language | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 14 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 5 |
| Assam | Assamese | 18 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 12 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 18 |
| Goa | Konkani | 2 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 34 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 3 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 2 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 10 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 30 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 35 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 18 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 57 |
| Meghalaya | Khasi / Garo | 2 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 2 |
| Nagaland | English | 1 |
| Odisha | Odia | 16 |
| Punjab | Punjabi | 10 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 36 |
| Sikkim | Nepali / English | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 49 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 15 |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 2 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 24 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 8 |
| West Bengal | Bengali | 46 |
| Chandigarh (UT) | Hindi / Punjabi | 4 |
| Delhi (UT) | Hindi | 20 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Hindi / Urdu | 4 |
| Puducherry (UT) | Tamil | 2 |
| TOTAL | 31 States / UTs | 500 |
⚠️ Telangana: 15 vacancies (Telugu language) | AP: 14 vacancies (Telugu language). Apply only for the state where you can read, write and speak the regional language.
Category-wise Vacancy Breakup
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 255 |
| OBC | 104 |
| SC | 67 |
| EWS | 38 |
| ST | 36 |
| Total | 500 |
Note: 25 posts reserved for PwBD candidates (within 500) | 55 for Ex-Servicemen | Backlog vacancies listed state-wise in official notification.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria — NICL Assistant 2026
Educational Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University, or equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government
- Graduation certificate must be obtained on or before 01 July 2026
- Must be able to read, write and speak the regional language of the State/UT applied for (compulsory — Regional Language Test is qualifying)
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 21–30 years (no relaxation) |
| SC / ST | +5 years → up to 35 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +3 years → up to 33 years |
| PwBD (General/EWS) | +10 years → up to 40 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | +13 years → up to 43 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | +15 years → up to 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service period + 3 years (max 50 years) |
| Widows / Divorced women (not remarried) | Up to 35 (UR/EWS) / 38 (OBC) / 40 (SC/ST) |
| Existing NICL employees | +5 years |
Born between 02 July 1996 and 01 July 2005 (both inclusive) → eligible for General category.
💰 Salary & Pay Scale — NICL Assistant 2026
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹36,290/month |
| Full Pay Scale | ₹36,290 – ₹1,00,865 (with increments) |
| Gross Salary (Metro — initial) | ~₹53,000/month |
| Other Benefits | Domiciliary Medical Benefit, Group Mediclaim, Leave Travel Subsidy, staff welfare schemes |
| Probation Period | Minimum 6 months |
📝 Selection Process — NICL Assistant 2026
Phase I: Preliminary Examination (Online) — 27 August 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
Qualifying only — ~15x vacancies shortlisted state-wise & category-wise for Mains.
Phase II: Main Examination (Online) — 30 October 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 min |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 min |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 15 min |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 min |
Final merit is based on Mains marks only. Negative marking: ¼ mark deducted per wrong answer in both exams.
Phase III: Regional Language Test
- Qualifying in nature — no marks added to merit
- Must read, write and speak the regional language of the state applied for
- Failure = disqualification from final selection
💸 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | NIL |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 |
Payment online only (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallets). Fee is non-refundable.
📅 Important Dates — NICL Assistant 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 17 July 2026 |
| Online Registration Opens | 18 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07 August 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 07 August 2026 |
| Phase I — Preliminary Exam | 27 August 2026 |
| Phase II — Main Exam | 30 October 2026 |
📋 How to Apply Online — NICL Assistant 2026
- Visit nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/recruitment
- Click on “Apply Online — NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026-27”
- Click “New Registration” — enter your name, email ID and mobile number
- Note your provisional registration number and password sent via email/SMS
- Log in and fill the application form with personal, educational and category details
- Select one State/UT only — you cannot change this later
- Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration in prescribed format
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit and download/print the final application for records
📂 Documents Required
- Scanned passport-size photograph (recent, colour)
- Scanned signature
- Left thumb impression (scanned)
- Handwritten declaration (as per format in notification)
- Graduation certificate (must be obtained on or before 01.07.2026)
- Caste certificate (if applicable — SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Serviceman discharge certificate (if applicable)
- Valid ID proof for exam day (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID etc.)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — NICL Assistant 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are there in NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026?
A total of 500 Assistant (Class III) vacancies across 31 States and Union Territories.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for NICL Assistant 2026?
07 August 2026. Apply online only at nationalinsurance.nic.co.in. Don’t wait for the last day.
Q3. What is the salary for NICL Assistant 2026?
Starting basic pay is ₹36,290/month. Gross salary including allowances is approximately ₹53,000/month in metro cities at the initial stage.
Q4. What is the qualification for NICL Assistant 2026?
Any graduation (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.Tech, BCA, etc.) from a recognised university. No specific stream required. Degree must be obtained by 01 July 2026.
Q5. What is the application fee for NICL Assistant 2026?
₹850 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. NIL for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen.
Q6. How many vacancies are there in Telangana for NICL Assistant 2026?
15 vacancies for Telangana (Telugu language). 14 vacancies for Andhra Pradesh (Telugu language).
Q7. Is there negative marking in NICL Assistant 2026?
Yes. ¼ mark is deducted for every wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains. Un-attempted questions carry no penalty.
Q8. Can I apply for NICL Assistant from any state?
You can apply for only one State/UT where you can read, write and speak the regional language. A Regional Language Test (qualifying) is held before final selection.
Q9. What is the age limit for NICL Assistant 2026?
21 to 30 years as on 01 July 2026. Born between 02 July 1996 and 01 July 2005. Relaxation for SC/ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs), PwBD (10–15 yrs), Ex-Servicemen (service period + 3 yrs).
Q10. When is the NICL Assistant Prelims exam 2026?
Phase I (Preliminary Examination) is scheduled for 27 August 2026. Phase II (Mains) is on 30 October 2026.
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