November 11, 2026 | Curated by Sehajta, New Delhi
National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has announced 200 Graduate Apprentice training seats for the 2026-27 training year across 14 states. Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their graduation marks, followed by document verification. Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹15,000 during the 12-month training period. The online application deadline is November 18, 2026.
NICL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Overview
- Organisation: National Insurance Company Limited (NICL)
- Training year: 2026-27
- Position: Graduate Apprentice
- Total seats: 200
- Training duration: 12 months
- Monthly stipend: ₹15,000
- Application dates: November 4–18, 2026
- Application portal: NATS
- Selection: Graduation-marks merit and document verification
- Establishment ID: EWBPNC096867
State-wise Vacancy Information
The 200 apprenticeship seats are distributed across 14 states. The published seat schedule includes 30 vacancies in Assam, 22 in Gujarat, 20 each in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, 14 in Uttar Pradesh, 12 each in Punjab and Madhya Pradesh, and the remaining seats across other notified states. Applicants may apply for one state only. Check the live NICL opportunity on NATS for the complete state-wise vacancy details before submitting your preference.
Educational Qualification
Applicants must hold a regular, full-time Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a university or institution recognised by UGC, AICTE or the applicable authority. The graduation qualification must have been completed on or before April 1, 2026. Candidates should review the notification for restrictions relating to the mode and date of completion of the degree.
Age Limit
The age limit is 21 to 30 years as on April 1, 2026. Applicable relaxations include five years for SC/ST candidates and three years for OBC-NCL candidates. PwBD and other eligible categories may receive relaxation under the rules specified in the notification.
Who Is Not Eligible?
- Candidates who had completed a postgraduate or integrated postgraduate qualification by April 1, 2026.
- Those who have already completed apprenticeship training or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training.
- Candidates with one year or more of work experience as on the prescribed cut-off date.
- Applicants who do not meet the other eligibility conditions in the official advertisement.
Selection Process
Shortlisting will be based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying graduate degree, calculated up to two decimal places where applicable. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication through their registered email address for in-person verification of original documents at designated NICL offices. No written examination or personal interview is specified for this engagement.
Stipend and Training Conditions
Selected Graduate Apprentices will receive ₹15,000 per month for 12 months of training. The engagement is under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme. It is an apprenticeship opportunity, not a regular government appointment, and does not guarantee permanent employment with NICL after training.
How to Apply Through NATS
- Visit the official NATS portal and complete student registration.
- Obtain your NATS enrolment number and complete your profile.
- Open the advertised vacancies section and search for National Insurance Company Limited.
- Verify Establishment ID EWBPNC096867 and select the Graduate Apprentice opportunity.
- Enter your graduation percentage, state preference and other required details.
- Upload the certificates and documents requested by the portal.
- Submit the application and confirm that the status shows Applied.
- Complete the process before November 18, 2026, and save the acknowledgement.
Important Reminder for Applicants
Creating a NATS student account alone does not complete the application. Candidates must apply against the correct NICL advertised vacancy and choose only one state. Keep the NATS profile complete and retain the application acknowledgement. The last date is November 18, 2026. Read the original NICL notification carefully before applying and remember that this is apprenticeship training, not permanent employment.
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