National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), a Government of India Public Sector General Insurance Company, has officially released the NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification for 500 Assistant vacancies in Class III cadre across various States/UTs. Selected candidates will draw a gross salary of approximately ₹53,000 per month in metro postings. Application fee is ₹850 (NIL for SC/ST/PwBD/EXS candidates). Candidates must apply online only at https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in before August 7, 2026.
NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Job Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) |
| Ministry/Department | Govt. of India Undertaking (Public Sector General Insurance) |
| Post Name | Assistant (Class III Cadre) |
| Total Vacancies | 500 |
| Pay Scale/Salary | ₹36,290 – ₹1,00,865 (Gross ~₹53,000/month in metro, initial stage) |
| Job Category | Class III |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Fee | ₹850 (Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/EXS) |
| Job Location | State/UT applied for (posting anywhere in India possible) |
| Official Website | https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/recruitment |
| Last Date to Apply | August 7, 2026 |
NICL Assistant Salary Details
Highest starting emoluments for NICL Assistant 2026: gross salary works out to approximately ₹53,000/month in the initial stage in a metro city, on the pay scale ₹36,290–2115(1)–38,405.up to ₹1,00,865. Apart from basic pay and allowances, employees get Domiciliary Medical Benefit, Group Mediclaim Policy, Leave Travel Subsidy, and other staff welfare schemes as per Company rules.
NICL Assistant State-wise Vacancies (Provisional)
| State/UT | Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 14 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Assam | Assamese | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 18 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 12 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 18 |
| Goa | Konkani | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 2 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 34 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 30 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 5 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 35 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 18 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 3 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 27 | 57 |
| Meghalaya | Khasi/Garo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Nagaland | English | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Odisha | Odia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 16 |
| Punjab | Punjabi | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 36 |
| Sikkim | Nepali/English | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 8 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 28 | 49 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 24 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| West Bengal | Bengali | 9 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 19 | 46 |
| Chandigarh (UT) | Hindi/Punjabi | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Delhi (UT) | Hindi | 4 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 20 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Hindi/Urdu | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Puducherry (UT) | Tamil | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| All India Total | – | 67 | 36 | 104 | 38 | 255 | 500 |
Vacancies are provisional and subject to change as per the official notification. UR = Unreserved, SC = Scheduled Caste, ST = Scheduled Tribe, OBC = Other Backward Classes, EWS = Economically Weaker Section.
NICL Assistant Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University (as on 01.07.2026), plus reading/writing/speaking proficiency in the Regional Language of the State/UT applied for.
- Nationality: Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee (pre-1962), or person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with intent to settle in India permanently.
NICL Assistant Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/EXS | NIL |
| All other candidates | ₹850 (including intimation charges) |
Fee payable online only, from July 18, 2026 to August 7, 2026.
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NICL Assistant Exam Date 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Starts | July 18, 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | August 7, 2026 |
| Payment of Application Fee | July 18 – August 7, 2026 |
| Phase I – Preliminary Exam | August 27, 2026 |
| Phase II – Main Exam | October 30, 2026 |
| Call Letter Download | To Be Notified |
Age Limit (As on 01.07.2026)
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | 21-30 years (born between 02.07.1996 and 01.07.2005) |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (Gen/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service rendered + 3 years (max age 50) |
| Existing NICL Employees | 5 years |
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NICL Assistant Selection Process 2026
- Phase I – Preliminary Examination (Online, 100 marks, 60 minutes: English Language, Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude)
- Phase II – Main Examination (Online, 200 marks, 120 minutes: Reasoning, English Language, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge)
- Regional Language Test (Qualifying only, no marks)
- Final Merit List (State-wise and category-wise) subject to medical fitness
No TA/DA is paid except sleeper class fare for SC/ST/PwBD candidates called for the Regional Language Test.
NICL Assistant Online Application 2026 – How to Apply
- Visit https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in and click “Apply Online” under the Recruitment section
- Register with Name, Contact details, and Email ID to generate Provisional Registration Number and Password
- Fill in personal, educational, and category details; use “Save and Next” to verify before submission
- Upload scanned Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and Handwritten Declaration as per prescribed specifications
- Preview the application, click “Complete Registration”
- Proceed to “Payment” tab and pay the applicable fee online
- Click “Submit” and download the system-generated application printout for your records
Only one application per State/UT is allowed. Multiple registrations will retain only the latest valid one, as mentioned in the PDF.
Important Instructions/General Conditions
- Candidates should apply for one State/UT only; multiple-state applications will be rejected
- No mode other than online application will be accepted
- Fee once paid will neither be refunded nor adjusted against future recruitment
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification, as per the official notification
- Candidates must produce original photo-ID proof matching the name on the call letter at every stage
- The Company reserves the right to transfer selected candidates anywhere in India
NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Official Notification | NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF |
| Official Website | National Insurance Company Official Website |
| Apply Online | NICL Careers |
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FAQs – NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026
What is the last date to apply for NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online registration and fee payment is August 7, 2026, according to the recruitment notification.
How many total vacancies are there in NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026?
There are 500 total Assistant vacancies across various States and Union Territories in India.
What is the NICL Assistant salary and benefits package?
Gross salary works out to approximately ₹53,000/month initially in a metro city, on the pay scale ₹36,290–₹1,00,865, plus medical, mediclaim, and LTS benefits.
What is the educational qualification for NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Candidates need a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university, along with proficiency in the relevant Regional Language.
What is the NICL Assistant Selection Process 2026?
Selection involves Phase I Preliminary Exam, Phase II Main Exam, and a qualifying Regional Language Test, as per the official notification.
What is the application fee for NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The fee is ₹850 for general candidates; it is NIL for SC/ST/PwBD/EXS categories.
What is the NICL Assistant exam date 2026?
Phase I (Preliminary) exam is on August 27, 2026, and Phase II (Main) exam is on October 30, 2026, as mentioned in the PDF.
Source: NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification, dated July 18, 2026 | National Insurance Company Limited | Personnel Department, Head Office, Kolkata
