Opening Overview
The New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL), a Government of India undertaking, has invited online applications for engagement of Apprentices under NATS. A total of 550 training seats are available across States/UTs. Online registration will be open from 23/06/2026 to 06/07/2026 and the online exam will be held on 12/07/2026.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | The New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL) |
| Post Name | Apprentice (NATS) |
| Total Vacancies | 550 |
| Qualification | Graduate Degree in any discipline |
| Last Date | 06/07/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://www.newindia.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start Date | 23/06/2026 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 06/07/2026 |
| Online Exam Date | 12/07/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC (Male) | ₹944 (₹800 + 18% GST) |
| General / EWS / OBC (Female) | ₹708 (₹600 + 18% GST) |
| SC / ST / PwBD (Any Gender) | ₹236 (₹200 + 18% GST) |
Payment Mode: Online (as per portal instructions).
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age Calculation Date: 01/06/2026
- Date of Birth Range: Born not earlier than 02/06/1996 and not later than 01/06/2005 (both inclusive)
Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit):
- SC / ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Widows / Divorced Women / Women legally separated (not remarried): up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST)
Vacancy Details
State/UT-wise and category-wise training seats are notified. Total seats: 550.
| State / UT | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 1 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 17 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 1 |
| Assam | 10 |
| Bihar | 11 |
| Chandigarh | 24 |
| Chhattisgarh | 8 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 1 |
| Delhi | 37 |
| Goa | 1 |
| Gujarat | 35 |
| Haryana | 6 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 1 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 1 |
| Jharkhand | 5 |
| Karnataka | 24 |
| Kerala | 30 |
| Leh | 1 |
| Lakshadweep | 1 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 20 |
| Maharashtra | 138 |
| Manipur | 1 |
| Meghalaya | 1 |
| Mizoram | 1 |
| Nagaland | 1 |
| Odisha | 12 |
| Puducherry | 1 |
| Punjab | 16 |
| Rajasthan | 20 |
| Sikkim | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 46 |
| Telangana | 18 |
| Tripura | 1 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 24 |
| Uttarakhand | 14 |
| West Bengal | 20 |
PwBD Horizontal Reservation (overall as per notification totals): VI: 36, HI: 5, OH: 1, ID/MD: 1.
Eligibility / Qualification
Citizenship: Candidate must be a citizen of India.
Educational Qualification:
- Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university (or equivalent recognized by Central Government).
- Candidate must have completed graduation and possess passing certificate/marksheet dated between 01/01/2022 and 01/06/2026 (both inclusive).
Apprenticeship / Experience Conditions:
- Candidate must be a fresher.
- Candidate must not have undergone apprenticeship training earlier in NIACL or any other organization, and must not be currently pursuing apprenticeship.
- Candidates having job experience of one or more years after completion of educational qualification are not eligible.
State Choice: Candidate must opt only one State while applying.
Selection Process
- Online Written Test (Objective)
- Regional Language Test (as applicable for the State)
- Document Verification
- Medical / Physical Fitness (as per requirement)
Merit Tie-break: If more than one candidate scores the same marks, ranking will be as per age (descending order).
Exam Pattern
Online Written Test (Objective):
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 | 60 Minutes | English / Hindi |
| General English | 25 | 25 | 60 Minutes | English |
| Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 60 Minutes | English / Hindi |
| Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 | 60 Minutes | English / Hindi |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes | As above |
Salary / Pay Scale
- Stipend: ₹12,300 per month
- Training Period: 12 months
Note: This is apprenticeship training, not employment. Apprentices will not be treated as employees of NIACL and will not receive employee benefits beyond the stipend.