- National Insurance Company Limited has announced open-market recruitment for 500 Assistant posts in the Class III cadre across States and Union Territories.
- 500 Vacancies Apply: 18 July–7 August 2026 Graduation Required
- Important: Recruitment is conducted State/UT-wise. A candidate may apply for only one State or Union Territory and must satisfy its regional-language requirement.
Notification at a Glance
- 500 Total Assistant posts in Class III cadre
- NICL National Insurance Company Limited
- Online Only online applications are accepted
- State-wise Separate merit lists by State and category
NICL is a Public Sector General Insurance Company headquartered in New Town, Kolkata. Selection consists of two objective online examinations followed by a qualifying Regional Language Test.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration begins | 18 July 2026 |
| Last date for online registration | 7 August 2026 |
| Application-fee payment window | 18 July to 7 August 2026 |
| Phase I – Preliminary Examination | 27 August 2026 |
| Phase II – Main Examination | 30 October 2026 |
| Downloading of examination call letters | To be notified |
The examination dates are tentative. Candidates should regularly check the official NICL website for updates.
Vacancy Details
Category-wise Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 67 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 36 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 104 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 38 |
| Unreserved (UR) | 255 |
| Total | 500 |
State/UT-wise Vacancies
| State/UT | Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 14 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Assam | Assamese | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 18 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 12 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 18 |
| Goa | Konkani | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 2 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 34 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 30 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 5 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 35 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 18 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 3 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 27 | 57 |
| Meghalaya | Khasi/Garo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Nagaland | English | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Odisha | Odia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 16 |
| Punjab | Punjabi | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 36 |
| Sikkim | Nepali/English | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 8 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 28 | 49 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 24 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| West Bengal | Bengali | 9 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 19 | 46 |
| Chandigarh (UT) | Hindi/Punjabi | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Delhi (UT) | Hindi | 4 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 20 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Hindi/Urdu | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Puducherry (UT) | Tamil | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Grand Total | 67 | 36 | 104 | 38 | 255 | 500 | |
Candidates may apply for vacancies in only one State/UT. They must be able to read, write and speak the applicable regional language.
Qualification and Eligibility
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. |
| Qualification Date | The candidate must possess proof of passing the qualifying examination on or before 1 July 2026. |
| Regional Language | The candidate must be able to read, write and speak the regional language of the State/UT selected. |
| Regional Language Test | Conducted before final selection. It is qualifying in nature, and candidates who fail the test will be disqualified. |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years as on 1 July 2026. |
| Date of Birth | Born between 2 July 1996 and 1 July 2005, both dates inclusive. |
| Nationality | Indian citizen or another eligible category specified in the official recruitment notification. |
Age Relaxation
| Category | 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 |
| Existing NICL employees | 5 years |
| Widows/divorced/legally separated women | Up to 35 years for General/EWS, 38 for OBC and 40 for SC/ST |
| Ex-servicemen/Disabled Ex-servicemen | As prescribed in the official notification, subject to maximum-age conditions |
Category relaxations are governed by the detailed notification. Candidates should verify the applicable rule before submitting the form.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination: Online objective test carrying 100 marks, with a total duration of 60 minutes.
- Main Examination: Online objective test carrying 200 marks, with a total duration of 120 minutes.
- Regional Language Test: Qualifying test only. No marks are added to the final merit score.
Approximately 15 times the number of State/category-wise vacancies may be shortlisted from Prelims for Mains. Final merit is based on the Main Examination score, subject to qualifying the Regional Language Test.
Exam Pattern
Phase I: Preliminary Examination
| Section | Type | Questions | Marks | Time | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | Objective | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes | English |
| Reasoning Ability | Objective | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | English/Hindi |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Objective | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | English/Hindi |
| Total | — | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes | — |
Phase II: Main Examination
| Section | Type | Questions | Marks | Time | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | Objective | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes | English/Hindi |
| English Language | Objective | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes | English |
| Numerical Ability | Objective | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes | English/Hindi |
| General Awareness | Objective | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes | English/Hindi |
| Computer Knowledge | Objective | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes | English/Hindi |
| Total | — | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes | — |
Negative marking: One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
- Every section is separately timed.
- Candidates must qualify in each section and meet the required aggregate cut-off.
- Final merit is based on the Main Examination score, subject to qualifying the Regional Language Test.
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