The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has officially released the NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification for 500 Assistant (Class III) vacancies. The online application process has started from 18th July 2026, and interested and eligible candidates can submit their application forms at www.nationalinsurance.nic.co.in until 7th August 2026.
In this article, we provide the complete details on the NICL Assistant Notification 2026, including the eligibility criteria, state-wise vacancies, selection process, exam pattern, important dates, application fee, and much more.
NICL Assistant Notification 2026 Out
The NICL Assistant Notification 2026 PDF has been released on the official website of National Insurance Company Limited. The notification contains complete recruitment details including eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualification, reservation policy, state-wise vacancies, exam pattern, syllabus, application fee, salary, and important instructions. Candidates should read the official notification carefully before submitting their online application.
Download NICL Assistant Notification 2026 Official PDF
What’ New in NICL Assistant in 2026?
The detailed NICL Assistant 2026 Notification PDF mentions the following announcements from NICL:
- 500 Assistant vacancies have been officially announced by NICL.
- New exam cities have been added, giving candidates more choices for examination centres.
- Application fee is completely exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen (EXS) candidates, while the fee for General/OBC/EWS candidates remains unchanged.
- Basic pay has been revised to Rs. 36,290 per month, along with a newly updated pay scale.
- NICL Assistant Prelims Exam 2026 is scheduled for 27th August 2026, while the Mains Exam will be conducted on 30th October 2026
- Last Date to Apply is 7th August 2026.
NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026-Highlights
The NICL Assistant recruitment is conducted in multiple phases i.e., Prelims, Mains, and Regional Language Test. It is mandatory for candidates to be proficient in local language of the state they are applying for. The table below provides a quick overview of the key details related to the recruitment.
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization |
National Insurance Company Limited (NICL)
|
| Post Name |
Assistant (Class III)
|
| Total Vacancies | 500 |
| Category | Recruitment |
| Registration Starts | 18th July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 7th August 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 7th August 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam |
27th August 2026
|
| Main Exam |
30th October 2026
|
| Selection Process |
Prelims, Mains, Regional Language Test, Document Verification & Medical Examination
|
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website |
nationalinsurance.nic.co.in
|
NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 18th July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 18th July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 7th August 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 7th August 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam |
27th August 2026
|
| Main Exam |
30th October 2026
|
| Admit Card Release | To Be Notified |
| Regional Language Test |
To Be Announced
|
NICL Assistant Vacancy 2026
The details of the NICL Assistant Vacancy have been released together with the official detailed Notification. A total of 500 vacancies have been notified, and category-wise vacancies are mentioned in the table below.
| NICL Assistant 2026 Category-wise Vacancy Data |
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| Sl. No. | State/Union Territory | Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 14 |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | English | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | Assam | Assamese | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 18 |
| 4 | Bihar | Hindi | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Goa | Konkani | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 7 | Gujarat | Gujarati | 2 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 34 |
| 8 | Haryana | Hindi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | Jharkhand | Hindi | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 11 | Karnataka | Kannada | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 30 |
| 12 | Kerala | Malayalam | 5 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 35 |
| 13 | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 18 |
| 14 | Maharashtra | Marathi | 3 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 27 | 57 |
| 15 | Meghalaya | Khasi/Garo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 16 | Mizoram | Mizo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 17 | Nagaland | English | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Odisha | Odia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 16 |
| 19 | Punjab | Punjabi | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 20 | Rajasthan | Hindi | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 36 |
| 21 | Sikkim | Nepali/English | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 8 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 28 | 49 |
| 23 | Telangana | Telugu | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| 24 | Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 25 | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 24 |
| 26 | Uttarakhand | Hindi | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| 27 | West Bengal | Bengali | 9 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 19 | 46 |
| 28 | Chandigarh (UT) | Hindi/Punjabi | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 29 | Delhi (UT) | Hindi | 4 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 20 |
| 30 | Jammu & Kashmir | Hindi/Urdu | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 31 | Puducherry (UT) | Tamil | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Grand Total | – | – | 67 | 36 | 104 | 38 | 255 | 500 |
NICL Assistant Eligibility Criteria
Here we have discussed about the NICL Assistant eligibility as required to be eligible to apply for vacancies released by NICL for Assistant posts.
Age Limit (1/7/2026)
Candidates aged between 21 and 30 years are eligible to apply for the NICL Assistant Notification Form Online. Applicants must have been born between 2nd July 1996 and 1st July 2005 (inclusive). Age relaxation for reserved categories is as follows:
| Categories | Upper Age Limit Relaxation |
| Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC, Non-Creamy layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
| Ex-Serviceman. Disabled Ex-Serviceman |
The actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years, subject to a maximum of 45 years
|
| Widows, Divorced women and women legally separated from their Husbands, who have not remarried |
Age concession up to the age of 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates
|
| Existing Employees of the Company |
5 years
|
Education Qualification (1/7/2026)
Candidates must have obtained a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university or possess an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
Knowledge of Reading, writing, and speaking of the regional language of the State / UT against the vacancies for which a candidate wishes to apply is essential.
NICL Assistant Application Form 2026
The online registration process started on the official website https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/. Candidates who met the required eligibility criteria can submit their applications along with the applicable fee before the deadline.
NICL Assistant Application Fees
The category-wise application fee details are mentioned in the table below. Fees should be paid online during the application process using various payment methods, such as debit or credit cards and internet banking.
| NICL Assistant Application Fees 2026 | |
| Category | Application Fees |
| SC/ST/PwBD/EXS | NIL |
| All candidates other than SC/ST/PwBD/EXS | Rs. 850/- (Application fee including Intimation Charges) |
NICL Assistant Selection Process
Candidates must go through several stages to be considered for selection. The final selection will be based on their performance in the online Main Examination and the Regional Language Test:
- Prelims Exam: Objective-type test. Candidates who qualify are shortlisted for the Mains Exam.
- Main Exam: Marks obtained in this stage are considered for final selection.
- Regional Language Test: Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the regional language of the State/UT they have applied for. This test is qualifying in nature.
NICL Assistant Exam Pattern
The official NICL Assistant exam has a detailed syllabus and exam pattern for both the prelims and mains exams. In the prelims exam, there are three subjects, and in the mains exam, there are five. Candidates can check the table below for the Exam Pattern.
- Mode of Exam: Online
- Type of Questions: Objective (MCQs)
- Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deducted for each incorrect answer
- Language: English & Hindi (English Language section is available only in English)
NICL Assistant Prelims Exam Pattern
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
NICL Assistant Mains Exam Pattern
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 45 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 Minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 Minutes |
NICL Assistant Pre-Exam Training
The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) provides Pre-Examination Training (PET) for candidates belonging to the SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and PwBD categories. Eligible candidates must select the PET option while filling out the online application form. The training is conducted to help candidates understand the exam pattern and improve their preparation before the Preliminary Examination.
Candidates should regularly visit the official NICL website for updates regarding the training schedule. The details regarding date, time, and mode of training will be intimated through the registered email ID and mobile number.
NICL Assistant Regional Language Test (RLT)
The Regional Language Test (RLT) for NICL Assistant is conducted for candidates who qualify the Online Mains Exam to test proficiency in the regional language of the State/UT for which they have applied.
The Language Test is qualifying in nature, which is mandatory, and no marks are awarded for it. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the Online Mains Examination, subject to qualifying the Regional Language Test. Check the table for state-wise language requirements.
| Sl. No. | State/UT | Language Proficiency |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland | English |
| 3 | Assam | Assamese |
| 4 | Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, UP, Uttarakhand, Delhi | Hindi |
| 5 | Goa | Konkani |
| 6 | Gujarat | Gujarati |
| 7 | Karnataka | Kannada |
| 8 | Kerala | Malayalam |
| 9 | Maharashtra | Marathi |
| 10 | Manipur | Manipuri |
| 11 | Meghalaya | Khasi/Garo |
| 12 | Mizoram | Mizo |
| 13 | Odisha | Odia |
| 14 | Punjab | Punjabi |
| 15 | Sikkim | Nepali/English |
| 16 | Tamil Nadu | Tamil |
| 17 | Telangana | Telugu |
| 18 | Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok |
| 19 | West Bengal | Bengali |
| 20 | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Hindi/English |
| 21 | Chandigarh (UT) | Hindi/Punjabi |
| 22 | Jammu & Kashmir | Hindi/Urdu |
| 23 | Ladakh | Ladakhi |
| 24 | Puducherry (UT) | Tamil |
NICL Assistant Probation Period
Candidates selected as NICL Assistants will be placed on a probation period of at least 6 months from the date of joining. During this period, NICL officials will assess the employee’s performance, conduct, and suitability for the role. If the performance does not meet the company’s expectations, the probation period may be extended.
Note: Candidates who resign during the probation period or whose services are terminated by NICL will be required to refund the entire salary received during their service, along with Rs. 25,000 towards the partial cost of training.
NICL Assistant Previous Year Cut Off (2024)
NICL Assistant Exam Centre List
The latest exam centre list has been published with the NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026. Candidates are required to select their preferred exam centre while filling out the application form. In the table below, we have provided the Prelims exam centre.
| State/UT | Exam Centres |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Port Blair |
| Andhra Pradesh |
Anantapur, Chirala, Guntur/Vijayawada, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram
|
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun |
| Assam |
Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
|
| Bihar |
Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea
|
| Chhattisgarh |
Bhilai, Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur
|
| Delhi (NCT) | New Delhi |
| Goa | Panaji |
| Gujarat |
Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Anand/Baroda, Bardoli/Surat, Mehsana, Rajkot
|
| Haryana |
Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Kurukshetra
|
| Himachal Pradesh |
Hamirpur, Kangra, Una
|
| Jammu & Kashmir |
Jammu, Samba, Srinagar
|
| Jharkhand |
Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
|
| Karnataka |
Belagavi (Belgaum), Bengaluru, Hubballi (Hubli)/Dharwad, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Mangaluru (Mangalore), Mysuru (Mysore), Shivamogga (Shimoga), Udupi
|
| Kerala |
Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kannur, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur
|
| Ladakh | Kargil, Leh |
| Lakshadweep | Kavaratti |
| Madhya Pradesh |
Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain
|
| Maharashtra |
Amravati, Chandrapur, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane/MMR, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Sangli, Satara, Solapur
|
| Manipur |
Churachandpur, Imphal, Kakching
|
| Meghalaya | Shillong |
| Mizoram | Aizawl |
| Nagaland |
Dimapur, Kohima
|
| Odisha |
Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur
|
| Punjab |
Amritsar, Bathinda, Mohali, Patiala, Phagwara
|
| Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Rajasthan |
Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
|
| Sikkim | Gangtok |
| Tamil Nadu |
Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Kanchipuram, Kanyakumari/Nagercoil, Madurai, Namakkal, Salem, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Vellore, Virudhunagar
|
| Telangana |
Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal
|
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh |
Agra, Aligarh, Ayodhya, Bareilly, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida, Prayagraj, Varanasi
|
| Uttarakhand |
Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee
|
| West Bengal |
Asansol, Burdwan, Durgapur, Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri
|
NICL Assistant Salary 2026
Candidates selected as Assistants in NICL receive an attractive salary along with several allowances and benefits as per company rules.
| Particular | Details |
| Pay Scale |
₹22,405 – ₹62,265
|
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹22,405 |
| Approximate Monthly Gross Salary |
Around ₹40,000 (depending on place of posting)
|
Apart from the basic pay, employees are entitled to:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance
- Medical Benefits
- Leave Travel Subsidy (LTS)
- National Pension System (NPS)
- Group Insurance
- Gratuity and other admissible benefits as per company rules.
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