The official NICL Assistant Mains Exam Date 2026 has been announced. Candidates who successfully clear the Prelims will be shortlisted for the Mains Examination, scheduled for 30 October 2026. Stay informed with our latest updates below.
National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has officially released the NICL Assistant Mains Exam Date 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 500 Assistant (Class III) positions across the country. Candidates qualifying in the Prelims are eligible for the next stage. Ensure you regularly check the official NICL website for your call letter and familiarize yourself with the exam pattern, marking scheme, and essential guidelines to boost your preparation.
NICL Assistant Mains Exam Schedule 2026
The NICL Assistant Mains Examination 2026 is officially set for 30 October 2026, followed by the mandatory Regional Language Test. Admit cards/call letters are typically issued 10–15 days prior to the exam date, providing candidates ample time to review their exam center details and instructions.
| Events | Dates |
| Admit Card | October 2026 |
| Main Exam |
30th October 2026
|
NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates should thoroughly review the NICL Assistant Notification 2026 PDF. It contains critical information regarding eligibility, recruitment protocols, exam center updates, and the revised basic pay structure of ₹36,290. Understanding these details is vital for a smooth application and recruitment experience.
NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
The selection process for NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 comprises three distinct stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Regional Language Test. To secure a position, candidates must qualify in each round. Since recruitment is state-specific, proficiency in the local language (reading, writing, and speaking) is mandatory. The selection stages are outlined in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization |
National Insurance Company Limited (NICL)
|
| Post Name |
Assistant (Class III)
|
| Total Vacancies | 500 |
| Category | Recruitment |
| Mains Exam Date | 30 October 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
|
Important Dates for NICL Assistant Exam 2026
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 18th July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 18th July 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Form | 7th August 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Form Fee | 7th August 2026 |
| PET/Training Dates |
19 to 22 August 2026
|
| Preliminary Exam |
27th August 2026
|
| Main Exam |
30th October 2026
|
| Regional Language Test |
To Be Announced
|
NICL Assistant Vacancy 2026 Breakdown
National Insurance Company Limited has announced a total of 500 vacancies for the Assistant (Class III) post. Use the state-wise vacancy table below to verify the number of available openings in your 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
We have compiled the essential eligibility requirements for the NICL Assistant post below to help you determine your application readiness.
Age Limit (as of 1/7/2026)
Applicants must be between 21 and 30 years of age. Candidates must have been born between 2nd July 1996 and 1st July 2005 (inclusive). Standard age relaxations apply to reserved categories.
| 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
|
| 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
|
| Existing Employees of the Company |
5 years
|
Educational Qualifications (as of 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 Fee
Candidates are required to pay the application fee online during the form submission process. Fee exemptions are available for eligible reserved category applicants.
| Category | Amount |
| SC/ST/PwBD/EXS | NIL |
| All candidates other than SC/ST/PwBD/EXS | Rs. 850/- (fee including Intimation Charges) |
Selection Process for NICL Assistant 2026
The selection process follows a multi-stage approach. The final merit list is based on your performance in the Online Main Examination, contingent upon qualifying in the 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 Prelims and Mains have distinct exam structures. The Prelims feature three subjects, while the Mains expands to five. Please refer to the tables below for the comprehensive exam breakdown.
- 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 | Max. 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 | Max. 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 |
Regional Language Test (RLT)
After clearing the Mains, candidates must pass the Regional Language Test (RLT) to demonstrate proficiency in the local language of their applied State or Union Territory.
The RLT is a mandatory qualifying test with no assigned marks. Final selection depends on your score in the Mains, provided you pass the RLT. Refer to the table below for state-specific requirements.
| 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
|
| English Language |
Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks, Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Synonyms & Antonyms, Sentence Correction
|
| 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)
|
| General Awareness |
Current Affairs (Last 6 Months), Banking & Insurance Awareness, Government Schemes & Policies, Static General Knowledge, National & International News
|
NICL Assistant Pre-Examination Training (PET)
NICL conducts Pre-Examination Training for eligible candidates from SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and PwBD categories.
Interested candidates must opt for the PET when filling out their online application. This training is intended to help candidates understand the exam structure and improve their readiness for the Prelims.
Updates regarding the training schedule, including dates and mode of delivery, will be sent via the candidate’s registered email and mobile number.
List of NICL Assistant Exam Centres
Candidates must select their preferred exam center during the application process. The latest list of authorized exam locations is included in the NICL Assistant Notification 2026 and provided for your reference below.
| 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
|
| Chhattisgarh |
Bhilai, Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur
|
| Delhi (NCT) | New Delhi |
| Goa | Panaji |
| Gujarat |
Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Anand/Baroda, Bardoli/Surat, Mehsana, Rajkot
|
| Haryana |
Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Kurukshetra
|
| 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
|
| 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 & Benefits 2026
Successful candidates receive a competitive salary package, supplemented by various allowances and benefits as per organizational policy.
| 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:
- 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.
Probation Period Details
Newly appointed Assistants are subject to a probation period of at least six months. During this phase, professional conduct and suitability for the role are assessed, with the possibility of an extension if performance benchmarks are not met.
Note: Resignation or termination during the probation period requires the candidate to refund their salary earned plus Rs. 25,000 for partial training costs.
Is the NICL Assistant Exam Worthwhile for Banking Aspirants?
Yes. The NICL Assistant role is an excellent choice for those targeting IBPS Clerk, SBI Clerk, or RBI Assistant exams. Because the syllabus and preparation strategies align closely, candidates can prepare for multiple exams simultaneously.
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many vacancies have been announced for the NICL Assistant 2026 exam?
A total of 500 Assistant (Class III) vacancies have been confirmed by the National Insurance Company Limited.
What is the NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 process?
This recruitment drive, conducted by NICL to fill 500 posts, consists of a three-tier selection process: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and a qualifying Regional Language Test.
When is the NICL Assistant Mains Exam 2026?
The NICL Assistant Mains Examination 2026 is scheduled for 30th October 2026 for those who successfully qualify in the Prelims.
What are the eligibility requirements for NICL Assistant 2026?
Applicants must hold a graduation degree from a recognized university and be between 21 and 30 years old as of 1st July 2026. Additionally, candidates must be proficient in the local language of the State/UT they apply for.
Is there an interview stage for NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026?
No, there is no interview round for the NICL Assistant 2026 recruitment process.
Does the NICL Assistant Exam have negative marking?
Yes, a penalty of one-fourth (0.25) marks is applied for every incorrect answer in both the Preliminary and Main examinations.