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NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026

Last updated

Total vacancies
500
Last date to apply
07 Aug 2026
Apply from
18 Jul 2026
Exam date
27 Aug 2026

This recruitment has closed — applications ended 07 Aug 2026. This page is kept as an archive.

Job Overview

Department
National Insurance Company Limited
Post name
Assistant
Total vacancies
500
Age limit
21 – 30 years
Salary
₹36,290 – ₹100,865
Job type
Government
Category
Insurance and Banking

Important Dates

  1. Application starts

    Saturday

  2. Last date to apply

    Friday

  3. Exam date

    Thursday

Notification Summary

National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) invites online applications for 500 Assistant posts (Class III cadre) across 30 States and Union Territories.

Job Details

NICL, a Government of India insurance undertaking, has released its 2026 recruitment drive for 500 Assistant vacancies in Class III cadre. Recruitment is conducted state/UT-wise; candidates may apply for only one State/UT. Selection covers a Preliminary Examination, a Main Examination, and a qualifying Regional Language Test, followed by document verification and medical fitness clearance.

Eligibility

Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university (or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government) as on 01.07.2026. Candidates must also demonstrate reading, writing, and speaking proficiency in the official regional language of the State/UT applied for; this is tested via a mandatory qualifying Regional Language Test.

Age Limit

21 – 30 years

SC/ST: 5 yrs; OBC (non-creamy layer): 3 yrs; PwBD (Gen/EWS): 10 yrs; PwBD (SC/ST): 15 yrs; PwBD (OBC): 13 yrs; Ex-servicemen: actual defence service rendered + 3 yrs (8 yrs for disabled ex-servicemen belonging to SC/ST, subject to max age 50); Widows, divorced, and legally separated women (unremarried): Gen/EWS up to 35 yrs, OBC up to 38 yrs, SC/ST up to 40 yrs; existing confirmed NICL employees: 5 yrs. All relaxations reckoned as on 01.07.2026.

Vacancy Details

Total: 500

500 vacancies announced. A post-wise breakup will be added once the official notification publishes one.

Salary

₹36,290 – ₹100,865 per month

Pay scale: ₹36,290–2115(1)–38,405–2310(2)–43,025–2600(5)–56,025–3005(2)–62,035–3660(3)–73,015–3800(2)–80,615–4050(5)–1,00,865. Gross monthly emoluments approx. ₹53,000 in a metro city at the initial stage (varies by place of posting). Additional benefits: lump sum Domiciliary Medical Benefit, Group Mediclaim Policy, Leave Travel Subsidy, and other staff welfare schemes.

Selection Process

a Preliminary Examination (100 marks, objective), followed by a Main Examination (200 marks, objective), and a qualifying Regional Language Test, subject to document verification and medical fitness clearance

Application Fee

₹850 (General/OBC/EWS candidates); NIL (SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for Assistant?

The last date to apply is 07 August 2026. Applications opened on 18 July 2026.

How many vacancies are there in Assistant?

A total of 500 vacancies have been announced by National Insurance Company Limited.

Who is eligible to apply for Assistant?

Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university (or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government) as on 01.07.2026. Candidates must also demonstrate reading, writing, and speaking proficiency in the official regional language of the State/UT applied for; this is tested via a mandatory qualifying Regional Language Test.

What is the age limit for Assistant?

Applicants must be between 21 and 30 years of age. SC/ST: 5 yrs; OBC (non-creamy layer): 3 yrs; PwBD (Gen/EWS): 10 yrs; PwBD (SC/ST): 15 yrs; PwBD (OBC): 13 yrs; Ex-servicemen: actual defence service rendered + 3 yrs (8 yrs for disabled ex-servicemen belonging to SC/ST, subject to max age 50); Widows, divorced, and legally separated women (unremarried): Gen/EWS up to 35 yrs, OBC up to 38 yrs, SC/ST up to 40 yrs; existing confirmed NICL employees: 5 yrs. All relaxations reckoned as on 01.07.2026.

What is the salary for Assistant?

The indicative monthly pay is ₹36,290 to ₹100,865. Confirm the exact pay scale in the official notification.

What is the selection process for Assistant?

Selection is through a Preliminary Examination (100 marks, objective), followed by a Main Examination (200 marks, objective), and a qualifying Regional Language Test, subject to document verification and medical fitness clearance.

What is the application fee for Assistant?

₹850 (General/OBC/EWS candidates); NIL (SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates)

When is the Assistant exam?

The exam is scheduled for 27 August 2026.

How do I apply for Assistant?

Applications are submitted online on the official website (https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/recruitment/). Read the official notification in full before applying, and submit before 07 August 2026.

Official links

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