NICL Graduate Apprentice Online Form 2026 for 200 Seats in 14 States

Quick Highlights

• Organization: National Insurance Company Limited (NICL)
• Post: Graduate Apprentice
• Seats: 200 (provisional)
• Duration: 12 months
• Stipend: Rs 15,000 per month
• Last Date: 18.11.2026

Important Dates

State-Wise Seat Details

Seat numbers are provisional and may vary.

Stipend and Terms of Apprenticeship

The stipend is Rs 15,000 per month. NICL pays Rs 8,850 and the government share of Rs 6,150 reaches the apprentice's bank account through DBT.

• One day of leave is credited each month, and only 4 leaves can be taken at a time.
• PF, ESI and bonus do not apply, and regular employment is not promised.
• No TA, DA, boarding or lodging is paid for document verification.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed a regular, full-time graduation in any discipline from a university or institution recognised by AICTE, DOTE or UGC. The degree certificate must be in hand as on 01.04.2026, and the NATS profile must be 100 percent complete.

Nationality

Indian citizens can apply. Subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, eligible Tibetan refugees and persons of Indian origin from the countries named in the notification need a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India.

Who Cannot Apply

• Holders of a postgraduate degree or an integrated postgraduate course.
• Candidates with one year or more of work experience as on 01.04.2026.
• Candidates who already did, or are doing, apprenticeship training, or were terminated midway.

Age Limit

The age must be 21 to 30 years as on 01.04.2026, meaning born between 01.04.1996 and 01.04.2005, both days included.

How Candidates Are Selected

The Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region) shortlists candidates from NATS application data. Ranking depends on the percentage of marks in the qualifying graduate degree. CGPA must be converted to a percentage. Ties go to the older candidate.

Shortlisted candidates are informed only by registered email and appear in person at NICL offices for document verification. This call does not guarantee selection, and engagement starts only after the Contract of Apprenticeship is approved on the NATS portal.

OBC candidates need a Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026. Creamy layer candidates should select General.

How to Apply

1. Check that you meet the eligibility conditions as on 01.04.2026.
2. If you are new to the NATS portal, open the portal, click Student, then Regular Student, then Student Registration, and complete the form to receive a 12-digit Enrollment Number.
3. Complete your NATS profile to 100 percent and upload the degree certificate, provisional certificate, consolidated mark sheet, Aadhaar card, bank passbook and a latest passport-size photograph.
4. Enter your graduation percentage in the column named percent of marks or CGPAx10, because candidature without it will not be considered.
5. Log in with your email ID and password, go to Apply against advertised vacancies and search for National Insurance Company Ltd.
6. Click apply for one state only and confirm that the status shows applied on or before 18.11.2026.

Documents and Profile Details

Your name, parents' names, Aadhaar number and qualification must match your educational documents. Shortlisted candidates carry originals and self-attested photocopies to verification. Keep your registered email active, as all communication goes there.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the last date for NICL Graduate Apprentice Online Form 2026?

The last date for online registration is 18.11.2026. Applications opened on 04.11.2026, and late or erroneous applications will be rejected.

Q2. How many seats are available and in which states?

There are 200 provisional seats across 14 states, led by Assam with 30 and Gujarat with 22. The company may change the count as per its requirement.

Q3. Who is eligible for the NICL apprentice engagement?

A candidate needs a regular, full-time graduation in any discipline from an AICTE, DOTE or UGC recognised institution, with the degree certificate in hand as on 01.04.2026. The age must be 21 to 30 years as on that date.

Q4. What is the monthly stipend for NICL apprentices?

The stipend is Rs 15,000 per month for 12 months. NICL pays Rs 8,850 and the government share of Rs 6,150 is credited through DBT.

Q5. Can postgraduates or experienced candidates apply?

No. Postgraduate degree holders and candidates with one year or more of work experience as on 01.04.2026 are not eligible.

Q6. How will candidates be selected?

Candidates are shortlisted on the percentage of marks in the graduate degree. Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification by email.

Q7. Can I apply for more than one state?

No. A candidate can apply for one state only. The company may allot any district of the selected state.

Q8. Will the apprenticeship lead to a permanent job at NICL?

No. Apprentices are not employees of the company, and there is no obligation to offer regular employment after the apprenticeship.

Source

Based on the official notification dated 04 November 2026 issued by NICL and BOPT (ER). Registration is done on the NATS Portal. For queries, write to BOPT Support or NICL Personnel.

Disclaimer: VacancyPage is not affiliated with NICL or BOPT. Please verify all details in the official notification before applying.