Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Insurance Company Limited |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice |
| Total Number of Vacancies | 200 |
| Qualification | Graduation (Regular – Full time) in any discipline from a University/Institution recognized by AICTE/DOTE/UGC |
| Job Location | Assam Jharkhand Chhattisgarh Gujarat Karnataka Kerala Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand West Bengal Punjab Tamil Nadu |
| Application Mode | Apply Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 18/11/2026 |
NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
You can find here all important links to apply for NICL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026. We advise the candidates that you must read the official notification before filing the application form for Graduate Apprentice vacancies.
- Online Application Starting Date
- Last Date for Online Registration
NICL Graduate Apprentice Vacancy 2026
Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under NICL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under NICL is given below.
Graduate Apprentice
200- No. of Vacancies
- 200
- Qualification
- Graduation (Regular – Full time) in any discipline from a University/Institution recognized by AICTE/DOTE/UGC. Candidate must possess degree certificate as on 01.04.2026. Must have 100% complete profile on NATS portal. Should not possess Post-Graduate Degree or have prior Apprenticeship experience.
- Age Limit
- Minimum: 21 years, Maximum: 30 years (as on 01.04.2026). Born not earlier than 01.04.1996 and not later than 01.04.2005. Age relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years; OBC (NCL) – 3 years; PwBD (Gen/EWS) – 10 years; PwBD (SC/ST) – 15 years; PwBD (OBC) – 13 years.
- Pay Scale
- Monthly Stipend of Rs. 15,000/- (Rs. 8,850/- paid by NICL + Rs. 6,150/- Government share via DBT)
NICL Graduate Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have completed a regular, full-time graduation degree in any discipline from a university or institution recognized by AICTE, DOTE or UGC. They must have passed their qualifying examination and possessed their degree certificate by 1 April 2026.
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Qualification | Graduation in Any Discipline |
| Course Mode | Regular, Full-Time |
| Recognized Institution | AICTE / DOTE / UGC Recognized |
| Degree Completion Deadline | 1 April 2026 |
| Degree Certificate | Must Be Possessed by 1 April 2026 |
| NATS Profile | 100% Complete |
The notification includes graduation qualifications such as B.E., B.Tech., B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., BBA and BCA in its NATS application instructions. Candidates must satisfy the recognition, completion and other eligibility conditions.
Who Is Not Eligible for NICL Graduate Apprentices 2026?
The official notification specifically excludes the following candidates:
- Candidates holding a postgraduate degree.
- Candidates who have completed an integrated postgraduate course.
- Candidates who graduated from an institution not approved by AICTE, DOTE or UGC, as applicable.
- Candidates who have previously undergone apprenticeship training with NICL or another organization.
- Candidates currently undergoing apprenticeship training.
- Candidates whose previous apprenticeship training was terminated midway.
- Candidates with one year or more of work experience in a Government, public-sector or private organization as on 1 April 2026.
- Candidates without a fully completed NATS profile.
- Candidates who do not meet the prescribed age or graduation completion requirements.
Can Postgraduates Apply for NICL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No. Candidates who already possess a postgraduate degree or have completed an integrated postgraduate course are expressly excluded under this notification, even if they also hold an eligible Bachelor’s degree.
Can Fresh Graduates Apply for NICL Apprenticeship?
Yes. Candidates who completed regular, full-time graduation by 1 April 2026 and meet the other eligibility conditions can apply without prior employment experience.
Can Candidates with Previous Work Experience Apply?
Candidates with one year or more of work experience as on 1 April 2026 are not eligible. Those with less than one year of experience are not excluded by this particular condition but must satisfy all other prescribed requirements.
Is a Distance or Part-Time Graduation Degree Eligible?
The notification specifically requires regular, full-time graduation. Candidates with distance-learning or part-time degrees should not assume eligibility under this advertisement.
NICL Graduate Apprentice Age Limit 2026
The age limit is 21 to 30 years as on 1 April 2026, with applicable upper-age relaxation for eligible reserved categories.
| Age Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 1 April 2026 |
| Earliest Eligible Date of Birth - General/EWS | 1 April 1996 |
| Latest Eligible Date of Birth | 1 April 2005 |
Both dates in the notified General/EWS date-of-birth range are inclusive.
NICL Apprentice Age Relaxation 2026
NICL Graduate Apprentice Age Limit 2026
| Category | Upper-Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC - Non-Creamy Layer | 3 Years |
| PwBD - General / EWS | 10 Years |
| PwBD - OBC | 13 Years |
| PwBD - SC / ST | 15 Years |
The applicable relaxation is subject to Government of India guidelines and submission of valid supporting certificates.
NICL Graduate Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Here is the complete information about NICL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Fee | Not Mentioned |
NICL Graduate Apprentice Selection Process 2026
The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of NICL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026. But we are giving you here the short summary of the selection procedure. The candidates are advised to refer to official notification for selection procedure.
Selection Procedure:
- Shortlisting: Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region) will shortlist candidates from online application data on the NATS portal based on percentage of marks (up to two decimal places) secured in the qualifying Graduate Degree Examination.
- CGPA Conversion: Where results are declared in CGPA/OGPA/GPA, the same shall be converted into percentage as per the formula used by the concerned university.
- Tie-Breaking: In case two or more candidates secure the same percentage of marks, their position in the merit list shall be determined by date of birth, with the older candidate placed higher.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be intimated through their registered Email IDs and must appear in person for verification of original documents at various offices of National Insurance Co. Ltd.
- Final Engagement: The final engagement list will be prepared after verifying all details entered in the NATS portal against original documents, subject to availability of vacancies in the respective state.
- Contract: No candidate shall be engaged as Apprentice until he/she enters into the Contract of Apprenticeship with NICL and the same is approved in the NATS portal.
How to Apply Online for NICL Graduate Apprentices Recruitment 2026?
Here is the complete procedure to apply for WBPSC IDO Recruitment 2026. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.
The application procedure for is not fully online. Candidates are advised to follow the detailed instructions given below.
- Visit the official website at https://psc.wb.gov.in
- Read the advertisement thoroughly before applying.
- Submit the application through online mode only. Submission of more than one application is strictly forbidden.
- Pay the application fee online (Rs. 160/- plus applicable service charges). SC/ST candidates of West Bengal and PwBD candidates (40% and above disability) are exempted from fee.
- Upload requisite documents as mentioned in the advertisement during the Edit Window period (27.11.2026 to 02.12.2026 up to 3 p.m.).
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
- Candidates must carry the same Photo ID card in original at the examination venue.
