NICL is likely to release the NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification on its official website, nationalinsurance.nic.co.in, in the January–February 2026 timeframe. The official notice will include comprehensive information about the recruitment process, such as key dates, total vacancies, eligibility requirements, educational qualifications, age criteria, and other important instructions. Aspirants are advised to keep checking and bookmark this page for timely updates, as all the latest details will be shared here once the notification is officially issued.
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Important Dates
Notification Release Date
January-February 2026
Online Registration commences from
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Last Date for Online Registration
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Payment of Application Fees
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Date of Online Examination – Phase I
TBA
Application Fees
SC/ST/PwBD/EXS
Rs. 100/- (Intimation Charges only)
All candidates other than SC/ST/PwBD/EXS
Rs. 850/- (Application fee including Intimation Charges)
NICL Assistant Post
The details of the NICL Assistant Vacancy 2026 will be released together with the official NICL Assistant Notification 2026. Until then, candidates can check the table below to get an idea of the Assistant post vacancies announced by the National Insurance Company Limited in the last recruitment cycle.
NICL Assistant Vacancy 2024 (Category-wise)
Category
Vacancies
UR
270
SC
43
ST
33
OBC
113
EWS
41
Total
500
Age Limit
Minimum Age
21 Years
Maximum Age
30 Years
Date of Birth Range
Born between 02 October 1994 and 01 October 2003 (inclusive)
Age Relaxation
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
Education Qualification
Candidates must have obtained a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university or possess an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
The official NICL Assistant notification outlines the complete syllabus and exam pattern for both the Preliminary and Main examinations. The Prelims exam consists of three subjects, while the Mains exam includes five subjects. Candidates can refer to the table below to understand the detailed exam pattern for the NICL Assistant Prelims and Mains examinations.
Parameters
Prelims
Mains
Mode of Exam
Online
Online
Name of Subjects and Number of Questions
English Language- 30
Reasoning- 40
Reasoning Ability- 35
English Language- 40
Quantitative Aptitude- 35
Numerical Ability- 40
General Awareness- 40
Computer knowledge- 40
Total Number of Questions
100
200
Total Marks
100
200
Negative Marking
1/4th
1/4th
Type of Exam
Objective Type
Objective Type
Language
English/Hindi (except only English for English Language)
English/Hindi (except only English for English Language)
Selection Process 2026
As per the NICL Assistant Notification 2026, candidates applying for the 500 posts will have to clear multiple stages of the selection process. The final merit list will be prepared based on performance in the online Main Examination and the Regional Language Test. The Preliminary Examination is qualifying in nature, and candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by the company to proceed further.
Stage 1: Preliminary Exam
Stage 2: Mains Exam
Stage 3: Regional Language Test
NICL Assistant 2026 Exam Centre
The NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification has announced the list of examination centres. Applicants must choose their preferred exam centre at the time of submitting the online application form. The table below contains the details of the Preliminary Examination centres.
