NICL Graduate Apprentice

200 Graduate Apprentice seats across 14 states at National Insurance Company Ltd — stipend ₹15,000/month — last date 18 November 2026.

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Check first: This is apprenticeship training under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and the Apprentices Act, 1961 — not a job in NICL. There is no promise of permanent employment after the 12-month training.

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Eligibility & fees

• Posts: 200 Graduate Apprentice seats across 14 states (provisional) — Assam 30, Gujarat 22, Chhattisgarh 20, Rajasthan 20, Uttar Pradesh 14, Madhya Pradesh 12, Punjab 12, and 10 each in Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. You can apply for ONE state only.
• Age: 21–30 years as on 1 April 2026 (born between 1 April 1996 and 1 April 2005, both days inclusive). Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC (NCL) 3 years, PwBD 10/13/15 years.
• Education: Graduation (regular, full-time) in any discipline from a UGC/AICTE/DOTE-recognised university, with the degree held as on 1 April 2026. A 100% complete profile on the NATS portal is required.
• Not eligible: candidates with a Post-Graduate degree or an integrated PG course; candidates who graduated from an unapproved institution; candidates with 1 year or more of work experience as on 1 April 2026; candidates who have already done an apprenticeship (with NICL or elsewhere) or are pursuing one.
• Selection: shortlisting by the Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region) on the percentage of marks in graduation — no written exam and no interview. Shortlisted candidates are called in person for document verification. No TA/DA is paid for document verification.
• Stipend: ₹15,000 per month. Training: 12 months.
• No application fee is specified in the advertisement — apply only through the NATS portal.

Photo & signature — what the form asks

• The notice prints no fixed KB size for the photo and signature — upload them in the format and size the NATS portal asks for.
• Keep your graduation provisional certificate or consolidated marksheet ready — the percentage of marks in graduation is mandatory in the NATS form.

Photo & signature — do’s and don’ts

Taiyaari checklist — keep these ready

• NATS profile 100% complete
• Graduation provisional certificate or consolidated marksheet
• 10th and 12th certificates
• Caste / NCL certificate (where applicable)
• PwBD certificate (where applicable)
• One state chosen (only one state allowed)

Documents you will need

• Graduation provisional certificate or consolidated marksheet (percentage of marks mandatory)
• 10th certificate (date of birth proof)
• 12th certificate
• Caste certificate / NCL certificate (where applicable)
• PwBD certificate (where applicable)
• Aadhaar / PAN

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Common mistakes that get forms rejected

• Applying with a Post-Graduate degree — PG holders are not eligible.
• Applying for two states — only one state is allowed.
• Applying with an incomplete NATS profile — the profile must be 100% complete.
• Applying after having already done an apprenticeship anywhere.

How to apply — step by step

1. Complete your profile 100% on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) — graduation percentage is mandatory.
2. Search for 'National Insurance Company Ltd' (Establishment ID EWBPNC096867) on the NATS portal.
3. Apply against the advertised vacancy for ONE state only.
4. Submit before 18 November 2026 and save the acknowledgement.
5. Wait for the merit shortlist — shortlisted candidates are called in person for document verification at NICL offices.

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Questions

What is the last date to apply for NICL Graduate Apprentice?

The online form closes on 18 November 2026. The fee can be paid till 18 November 2026.

What size should the photo and signature be?

The notice prints no fixed KB size for the photo and signature — upload them in the format and size the NATS portal asks for. Keep your graduation provisional certificate or consolidated marksheet ready — the percentage of marks in graduation is mandatory in the NATS form.

Is there any written exam or interview for NICL Graduate Apprentice?

No. The Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region) shortlists candidates on the percentage of marks in graduation. Shortlisted candidates are called in person for document verification — no TA/DA is paid for it.

Can I apply for two states?

No. You can apply for only ONE state out of the 14 states listed in the advertisement.

I have a PG degree — can I apply?

No. Candidates with a Post-Graduate degree or an integrated PG course are not eligible, even if their graduation was in any discipline.

What is the stipend?

₹15,000 per month for the 12-month training period.

Where is the form finally submitted?

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