Opening Overview
National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), a Government of India Undertaking, has released the notification for Recruitment of 500 Assistants (Class III cadre) from the open market. Online applications can be submitted from 18/07/2026 to 07/08/2026 for State/UT-wise vacancies.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) |
| Post Name | Assistant (Class III) |
| Total Vacancies | 500 |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline (as on 01/07/2026) |
| Last Date | 07/08/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start Date | 18/07/2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 07/08/2026 |
| Fee Payment Dates | 18/07/2026 to 07/08/2026 |
| Phase I (Preliminary) Exam Date | 27/08/2026 |
| Phase II (Main) Exam Date | 30/10/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD / EXS | ₹0 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹850 |
Bank transaction charges (if applicable) are to be borne by the candidate. Fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted.
Age Limit
- Age as on: 01/07/2026
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Eligible DOB Range: Born not earlier than 02/07/1996 and not later than 01/07/2005 (both days inclusive)
Age Relaxation:
- SC / ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD: Gen/EWS 10 years, OBC 13 years, SC/ST 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen: Actual defence service + 3 years (8 years for Disabled EXS SC/ST), subject to max age 50 years
- Widows / Divorced / Legally separated women (not remarried): Up to 35 years (Gen/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST)
- Existing NICL Employees: 5 years
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies (All States/UT)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 67 |
| ST | 36 |
| OBC | 104 |
| EWS | 38 |
| UR | 255 |
| Total | 500 |
State / UT Wise Vacancies (Provisional)
| State / UT | Language | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 14 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 5 |
| Assam | Assamese | 18 |
| Bihar | Hindi | 12 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 18 |
| Goa | Konkani | 2 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 34 |
| Haryana | Hindi | 3 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 2 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 10 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 30 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 35 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 18 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 57 |
| Meghalaya | Khasi / Garo | 2 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 2 |
| Nagaland | English | 1 |
| Orissa (Odisha) | Odia | 16 |
| Punjab | Punjabi | 10 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 36 |
| Sikkim | Nepali / English | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 49 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 15 |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 2 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 24 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 8 |
| West Bengal | Bengali | 46 |
| Chandigarh (UT) | Hindi / Punjabi | 4 |
| Delhi (UT) | Hindi | 20 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Hindi / Urdu | 4 |
| Puducherry (UT) | Tamil | 2 |
Important Note: Recruitment is State/UT-wise. Candidates can apply for one State/UT only.
Eligibility / Qualification
- Educational Qualification (as on 01/07/2026): Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
- Candidate must have proof of passing the qualifying examination as on 01/07/2026.
- Regional Language: Knowledge of reading, writing and speaking the regional language of the State/UT applied for is essential.
- A Regional Language Test will be conducted before final selection and is qualifying in nature.
Selection Process
- Phase I: Preliminary Examination (Online)
- Phase II: Main Examination (Online)
- Regional Language Test (Qualifying)
- Medical Fitness (for appointment)
Final selection will be based on Main Examination marks and qualifying the Regional Language Test.
Exam Pattern
Phase I: Preliminary Examination (Online)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes | English |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes | English / Hindi |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes | English / Hindi |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
Phase II: Main Examination (Online)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes | English / Hindi |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes | English |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes | English / Hindi |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 Minutes | English / Hindi |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 15 Minutes | English / Hindi |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 Minutes |
Negative Marking: 1/4th mark will be deducted for each wrong answer in both Preliminary and Main exams.
Salary / Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹36,290-2,115(1)-38,405-2,310(2)-43,025-2,600(5)-56,025-3,005(2)-62,035-3,660(3)-73,015-3,800(2)-80,615-4,050(5)-1,00,865
- Approx. Gross Emoluments (initial, Metro city): ₹53,000 per month (approx.)
- Additional benefits include medical benefits, group mediclaim, leave travel subsidy, and staff welfare schemes as per NICL rules.