National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has officially opened online registration for 500 Assistant (Class III) vacancies under the NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications via the official portal until August 7, 2026. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the official notification thoroughly for essential details regarding eligibility criteria, state-wise vacancies, the selection process, and application guidelines.
NICL Assistant Notification 2026 Out
We strongly advise candidates to download and review the NICL Assistant Notification 2026 PDF before starting their online application. The official documentation covers critical information, including recruitment rules, test center locations, the revised basic pay scale starting at Rs. 36,290, and specific fee exemption details for reserved category applicants.
Download NICL Assistant 2026 Official Notification PDF
NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026-Highlights
The NICL Assistant 2026 selection process is structured into three primary stages: the Preliminary Examination, the Main Examination, and a mandatory Regional Language Test. Success in each phase is required to advance toward final selection.
Since this recruitment is conducted on a state-wise basis, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the local language of their chosen state. Please refer to the summary below for the essential highlights of the recruitment drive.
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization |
National Insurance Company Limited (NICL)
|
| Post Name |
Assistant (Class III)
|
| Total Vacancies | 500 |
| Category | Recruitment |
| Registration Dates | 18th July 2026 to 7th August 2026 |
| Selection Process |
Prelims, Mains, Regional Language Test, Document Verification & Medical Examination
|
| Job Location | Across India |
| Registration Mode | Online |
| Official Website |
nationalinsurance.nic.co.in
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NICL Assistant Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 18th July 2026 |
| Online Apply Starts | 18th July 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Form | 7th August 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Form fee | 7th August 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam |
27th August 2026
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| Main Exam |
30th October 2026
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| Admit Card Release | To Be Notified |
| Regional Language Test |
To Be Announced
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What is NICL Assistant Exam Date 2026?
According to the official schedule, the NICL Assistant Preliminary Exam is slated for August 27, 2026, while the Main Examination is scheduled for October 30, 2026. Admit cards for these phases will typically be available for download 10 to 15 days prior to the examination dates.
NICL Assistant Vacancy 2026
A total of 500 Assistant (Class III) vacancies have been announced. Candidates should consult the table provided below for comprehensive state-wise vacancy distribution to identify the opportunities available in their target region.
| Sl. No. | State/Union Territory | Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 14 |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | English | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | Assam | Assamese | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 18 |
| 4 | Bihar | Hindi | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | Goa | Konkani | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 7 | Gujarat | Gujarati | 2 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 34 |
| 8 | Haryana | Hindi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | Jharkhand | Hindi | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 11 | Karnataka | Kannada | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 30 |
| 12 | Kerala | Malayalam | 5 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 35 |
| 13 | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 18 |
| 14 | Maharashtra | Marathi | 3 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 27 | 57 |
| 15 | Meghalaya | Khasi/Garo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 16 | Mizoram | Mizo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 17 | Nagaland | English | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Odisha | Odia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 16 |
| 19 | Punjab | Punjabi | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 20 | Rajasthan | Hindi | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 36 |
| 21 | Sikkim | Nepali/English | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 8 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 28 | 49 |
| 23 | Telangana | Telugu | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| 24 | Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 25 | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 24 |
| 26 | Uttarakhand | Hindi | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| 27 | West Bengal | Bengali | 9 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 19 | 46 |
| 28 | Chandigarh (UT) | Hindi/Punjabi | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 29 | Delhi (UT) | Hindi | 4 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 20 |
| 30 | Jammu & Kashmir | Hindi/Urdu | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 31 | Puducherry (UT) | Tamil | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Grand Total | – | – | 67 | 36 | 104 | 38 | 255 | 500 |
NICL Assistant 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Below, we have outlined the specific NICL Assistant eligibility criteria that candidates must meet to qualify for these vacancies.
Age Limit (1/7/2026)
Candidates aged between 21 and 30 years are eligible to apply for the NICL Assistant role. Applicants must have been born between July 2, 1996, and July 1, 2005 (both dates inclusive). Age relaxation is available for reserved category candidates as per government guidelines.
| Categories | Upper Age Limit Relaxation |
| Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC, Non-Creamy layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
| Ex-Serviceman. Disabled Ex-Serviceman |
The actual period of service rendered in the defence forces + 3 years, subject to a maximum of 45 years
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| Widows, Divorced women and women legally separated from their Husbands, who have not remarried |
Age concession up to the age of 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates
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| Existing Employees of the Company |
5 years
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Education Qualification (1/7/2026)
- Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university or possess an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
- Knowledge of Reading, writing, and speaking of the regional language of the State / UT against the vacancies for which a candidate wishes to apply is essential.
NICL Assistant Application Form 2026
The online registration process is live on the official NICL website. Candidates are required to register, complete the application form, upload mandatory documentation, and pay the specified fee. The final deadline for application submission is August 7, 2026.
NICL Assistant Application Fee Structure
The application fee varies by category, as detailed in the table below. Payments must be processed online during the application submission process using secure methods like debit cards, credit cards, or net banking.
| Category | Amount |
| SC/ST/PwBD/EXS | NIL |
| All candidates other than SC/ST/PwBD/EXS | Rs. 850/- (fee including Intimation Charges) |
NICL Assistant 2026 Selection Process
The final merit list is determined based on the candidates' performance in the Online Main Examination, followed by a qualifying Regional Language Test.
- Prelims Exam: Objective-type test. Candidates who qualify are shortlisted for the Mains Exam.
- Main Exam: Marks obtained in this stage are considered for final selection.
- Regional Language Test: Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the regional language of the State/UT they have applied for. This test is qualifying in nature.
NICL Assistant 2026 Exam Pattern
The official NICL Assistant notification includes a detailed syllabus and exam pattern for both preliminary and main stages. While the prelims focus on three core subjects, the mains exam encompasses five sections. Please review the table below for a breakdown of the exam structure.
- Mode of Exam: Online
- Type of Questions: Objective (MCQs)
- Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deducted for each incorrect answer
- Language: English & Hindi (English Language section is available only in English)
NICL Assistant Prelims Exam Pattern
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
NICL Assistant Mains Exam Pattern
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 45 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 Minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 Minutes |
NICL Assistant Regional Language Test (RLT)
The Regional Language Test (RLT) is an essential component designed to verify that successful candidates have working proficiency in the local language of their selected state or Union Territory.
The language test is strictly qualifying in nature; no marks are assigned for this stage. However, it is mandatory to pass to remain eligible for the final merit list. Consult the provided table for regional language requirements by state.
| Sl. No. | State/UT | Language Proficiency |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland | English |
| 3 | Assam | Assamese |
| 4 | Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, UP, Uttarakhand, Delhi | Hindi |
| 5 | Goa | Konkani |
| 6 | Gujarat | Gujarati |
| 7 | Karnataka | Kannada |
| 8 | Kerala | Malayalam |
| 9 | Maharashtra | Marathi |
| 10 | Manipur | Manipuri |
| 11 | Meghalaya | Khasi/Garo |
| 12 | Mizoram | Mizo |
| 13 | Odisha | Odia |
| 14 | Punjab | Punjabi |
| 15 | Sikkim | Nepali/English |
| 16 | Tamil Nadu | Tamil |
| 17 | Telangana | Telugu |
| 18 | Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok |
| 19 | West Bengal | Bengali |
| 20 | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Hindi/English |
| 21 | Chandigarh (UT) | Hindi/Punjabi |
| 22 | Jammu & Kashmir | Hindi/Urdu |
| 23 | Ladakh | Ladakhi |
| 24 | Puducherry (UT) | Tamil |
NICL Assistant 2026 Syllabus
| Section |
Topics
|
| Reasoning Ability |
Logical Reasoning, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Puzzles & Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Order & Ranking, Data Sufficiency, Direction Sense, Inequality, Alphanumeric Series, Input-Output
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| English Language |
Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks, Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Synonyms & Antonyms, Sentence Correction
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| Quantitative Aptitude |
Simplification & Approximation, Number Series, Quadratic Equations, Mixture & Alligation, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Average, Simple & Compound Interest, Time, Speed & Distance, Data Interpretation (Bar Graph, Pie Chart, Tabular)
|
| Computer Knowledge |
Basic Computer Hardware & Software, Keyboard Shortcuts, Internet & Networking, Operating Systems, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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| General Awareness |
Current Affairs (Last 6 Months), Banking & Insurance Awareness, Government Schemes & Policies, Static General Knowledge, National & International News
|
NICL Assistant Pre-Exam Training
National Insurance Company Limited provides optional Pre-Examination Training (PET) for eligible candidates from SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and PwBD categories.
Interested candidates should indicate their preference for PET when filling out the online application. This training is intended to familiarize candidates with the examination format and assist in effective preparation.
Applicants should stay tuned to the official NICL website for schedule updates. Notifications regarding the date, time, and mode of training will be communicated via the registered email address and mobile number.
NICL Assistant Exam Centre List (Latest)
During the online registration process, candidates must select their preferred examination city. The updated list of approved exam centers is provided in the NICL Assistant Notification 2026 for your convenience.
| State/UT | Exam Centres |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Port Blair |
| Andhra Pradesh |
Anantapur, Chirala, Guntur/Vijayawada, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram
|
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun |
| Assam |
Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
|
| Bihar |
Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea
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| Chhattisgarh |
Bhilai, Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur
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| Delhi (NCT) | New Delhi |
| Goa | Panaji |
| Gujarat |
Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Anand/Baroda, Bardoli/Surat, Mehsana, Rajkot
|
| Haryana |
Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Kurukshetra
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| Himachal Pradesh |
Hamirpur, Kangra, Una
|
| Jammu & Kashmir |
Jammu, Samba, Srinagar
|
| Jharkhand |
Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
|
| Karnataka |
Belagavi (Belgaum), Bengaluru, Hubballi (Hubli)/Dharwad, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Mangaluru (Mangalore), Mysuru (Mysore), Shivamogga (Shimoga), Udupi
|
| Kerala |
Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kannur, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur
|
| Ladakh | Kargil, Leh |
| Lakshadweep | Kavaratti |
| Madhya Pradesh |
Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain
|
| Maharashtra |
Amravati, Chandrapur, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane/MMR, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Sangli, Satara, Solapur
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| Manipur |
Churachandpur, Imphal, Kakching
|
| Meghalaya | Shillong |
| Mizoram | Aizawl |
| Nagaland |
Dimapur, Kohima
|
| Odisha |
Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur
|
| Punjab |
Amritsar, Bathinda, Mohali, Patiala, Phagwara
|
| Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Rajasthan |
Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
|
| Sikkim | Gangtok |
| Tamil Nadu |
Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Kanchipuram, Kanyakumari/Nagercoil, Madurai, Namakkal, Salem, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Vellore, Virudhunagar
|
| Telangana |
Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal
|
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh |
Agra, Aligarh, Ayodhya, Bareilly, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida, Prayagraj, Varanasi
|
| Uttarakhand |
Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee
|
| West Bengal |
Asansol, Burdwan, Durgapur, Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri
|
NICL Assistant Salary 2026
Selected NICL Assistants receive a competitive salary package along with diverse allowances and employee benefits aligned with company policies.
| Particular | Details |
| Pay Scale |
Rs. 22,405 – ₹62,265
|
| Initial Basic Pay | Rs. 22,405 |
| Approximate Monthly Gross Salary |
Around Rs. 40,000 (depending on place of posting)
|
Beyond the basic salary, employees are entitled to several benefits including:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance
- Medical Benefits
- Leave Travel Subsidy (LTS)
- National Pension System (NPS)
- Group Insurance
- Gratuity and other admissible benefits as per company rules.
NICL Assistant Probation Period
Appointees will undergo a probation period of at least 6 months. Throughout this term, NICL will monitor performance and conduct; the duration may be extended if performance standards are not met.
Note: Candidates who resign during their probation or whose employment is terminated must refund the total salary received during their tenure, plus Rs. 25,000 to cover a portion of their training costs.
Is NICL Assistant 2026 a Good Opportunity for Bank Aspirants?
The NICL Assistant recruitment is an excellent opportunity for aspirants preparing for IBPS Clerk, SBI Clerk, and RBI Assistant exams. Because the syllabi share significant common ground, candidates can effectively integrate their study strategies for multiple banking and insurance examinations.
- Almost identical Prelims syllabus as IBPS Clerk and SBI Clerk.
- 80–90% of the Mains syllabus overlaps, requiring only Insurance Awareness and Computer Knowledge as additional preparation.
- No interview in the selection process.
- Offers a stable government job with a competitive salary, allowances, and benefits.
- Increases your chances of selection by allowing you to target both the banking and insurance sectors with a single preparation strategy.
- Provides valuable exam experience before major bank clerk examinations.
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FAQs
National Insurance Company Limited has officially released 500 Assistant vacancies.
NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 is a national-level hiring drive to fill 500 Class III Assistant positions. The selection process involves three distinct stages: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and a Regional Language Test.
The Preliminary Examination for NICL Assistant 2026 is scheduled to be held on August 27, 2026.
Candidates who successfully qualify the Preliminary stage will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination on October 30, 2026.
Graduates in any discipline from a recognized university, aged between 21 and 30 years (as of July 1, 2026), are eligible. Applicants must also possess proficiency in the local language of the state or UT they apply for.
No, there is no interview component in the NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 selection process.
Yes, there is a penalty of one-fourth (0.25) mark for every incorrect answer marked in both the Preliminary and Main examinations.