National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), a premier Public Sector General Insurance Company, has officially released its notification for the recruitment of 500 Assistants in the Class III cadre from the open market. This presents a remarkable opportunity for graduates seeking a stable, well-paying career in the public sector banking and insurance domain.
Applications are accepted strictly via online mode only. Below is a breakdown of all the essential information, vacancy tables, eligibility criteria, selection process, and direct application links.
Important Dates
Event | Date (Tentative) |
Online Registration Commences | 18th July 2026 |
Last Date for Online Registration | 07th August 2026 |
Payment of Application Fees | 18th July 2026 to 07th August 2026 |
Online Examination - Phase I (Preliminary) | 27th August 2026 |
Online Examination - Phase II (Main) | 30th October 2026 |
Downloading of Call Letters | To be notified on website |
Salary & Payscale
Payscale: .
Emoluments: Total Gross Emoluments work out to approximately Rs. 53,000/- per month in the initial stage in a Metro city. Other allowances vary based on the place of posting.
Benefits: Benefits include a Lump sum Domiciliary Medical Benefit, Membership in the Group Mediclaim Policy, Leave Travel Subsidy, and other staff welfare schemes.
Probation: Selected candidates will serve a minimum probation period of 6 months.
Complete Vacancy Details
Recruitment is conducted on a State/UT-wise basis. Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only and must be proficient in its regional language.
State/Union Territory Wise Vacancies
Sl. No. | State / UT | Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | PwBD (b) | PwBD (d&e) | EXS | DXS / DISEXS | SC (Backlog) | ST (Backlog) | OBC (Backlog) | PwBD (Backlog) |
1 | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
2 | Arunachal Pradesh | English | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | Assam | Assamese | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | Bihar | Hindi | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
6 | Goa | Konkani | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | Gujarat | Gujarati | 2 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
8 | Haryana | Hindi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | Jharkhand | Hindi | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
11 | Karnataka | Kannada | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
12 | Kerala | Malayalam | 5 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
13 | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | Maharashtra | Marathi | 3 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 27 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
16 | Meghalaya | Khasi Garo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
17 | Mizoram | Mizo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
18 | Nagaland | English | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
19 | Orissa | Odia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
20 | Punjab | Punjabi | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
21 | Rajasthan | Hindi | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
22 | Sikkim | Nepali English | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
23 | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 8 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 28 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
24 | Telangana | Telugu | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
25 | Tripura | Bengali Kokborok | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
26 | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
27 | Uttarakhand | Hindi | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
28 | West Bengal | Bengali | 9 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 19 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
30 | Chandigarh (UT) | Hindi Punjabi | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31 | Delhi (UT) | Hindi | 4 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
33 | Jammu & Kashmir | Hindi Urdu | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
34 | Puducherry (UT) | Tamil | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- | Total | - | 67 | 36 | 104 | 38 | 255 | 500 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 55 | 14 | 4 | 22 | 12 |
Note: Category abbreviations stand for UR-Unreserved; SC-Scheduled Caste; ST-Scheduled Tribe; OBC-Other Backward Classes; EWS-Economically Weaker Section; PwBD-Person with Benchmark Disability; EXS-Ex-Servicemen; DXS-Dependents of Servicemen killed in Action; DISEXS-Disabled Ex-Servicemen.
Eligibility Criteria (As on 01.07.2026)
1. Age Limit
Minimum: 21 Years | Maximum: 30 Years
Candidates must be born between 02.07.1996 and 01.07.2005 (both days inclusive).
Upper Age Relaxation:
SC / ST: 5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
PwBD (General/EWS): 10 Years (OBC: 13 years, SC/ST: 15 years)
Ex-Servicemen: Actual service rendered + 3 years (Max limit 50 years)
Widows/Divorced Women: Up to 35 years (Gen/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST)
2. Educational Qualification
Must possess a minimum Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
Language Proficiency: Knowledge of reading, writing, and speaking the Regional Language of the state applied for is essential. A qualifying Regional Language Test will be conducted before final selection.
Selection Procedure
The selection process comprises a three-tier setup:
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (Online Objective Test)
Phase-II: Main Examination (Online Objective Test)
Regional Language Test (Qualifying Nature)
Phase-I: Preliminary Exam Pattern
S. No | Section Name | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration | Language |
1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes | English |
2 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes | English / Hindi |
3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes | English / Hindi |
Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
Phase-II: Main Exam Pattern
S. No | Section Name | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration | Language |
1 | Test of Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes | English / Hindi |
2 | Test of English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes | English |
3 | Test of Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes | English / Hindi |
4 | Test of General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 Minutes | English / Hindi |
5 | Test of Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 15 Minutes | English / Hindi |
Total | 200 | 200 | 120 Minutes |
Negative Marking: There will be a penalty of one-fourth (1/4th) of the marks assigned to a question for every wrong answer marked in both phases.
Application Fee
Category | Fee amount |
SC / ST / PwBD / EXS | NIL |
All other candidates | Rs. 850/- (Includes application fee & intimation charges) |
Process for Applying Online
Head over to the official NICL portal or use the direct application link listed below.
Click on "Click here for New Registration" and populate your basic registration info (Name, contact details, email).
Save the system-generated Provisional Registration Number and Password.
Fill out the application details step-by-step and use the "Save & Next" function to review your inputs.
Upload Documents: Upload your scanned passport photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration following the specified guidelines.
Handwritten Declaration Text:
"I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required."
Complete the final registration and proceed to the integrated online payment gateway.
Secure your payment via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Wallets, and print the e-receipt alongside your completed application form.
Important Links & Tools
Download Official Notification PDF: Click Here to Download
Apply Online Here: IBPS Direct Portal
Helpful Application Tools
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