NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 – 500 Posts Online Form
National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has released the Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification for 500 posts, and if you are a graduate looking for a stable public-sector insurance job, this is a strong opportunity. The online application window is open from 18 July 2026, and the last date to apply is 07 August 2026, so you have a short window to complete your form. Selection is through a two-phase online examination (Phase-I on 27 August 2026 and Phase-II on 30 October 2026), open to candidates aged 21 to 30 years as on 01 July 2026. Full details on vacancies, eligibility, important dates, application fee, pay and how to apply are given below.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Category |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 255 |
| OBC | 104 |
| EWS | 38 |
| SC | 67 |
| ST | 36 |
| Total | 500 |
Eligibility
| Educational Qualification | You must hold a Bachelor's degree (graduation) in any stream from a University recognised in India. There is no specific percentage requirement mentioned; graduation in any discipline makes you eligible to apply. |
| Age Limit | Your age must be between 21 and 30 years as on 01 July 2026, meaning you should be born between 02 July 1996 and 01 July 2005. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) as per NICL and government rules. |
| Age Relaxation | Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD as per NICL rules — refer official notification for exact years. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 18 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 07 August 2026 |
| Phase-I Exam | 27 August 2026 |
| Phase-II Exam | 30 October 2026 |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹0 |
Salary / Pay
The exact pay scale is not stated in the source notification summary, so treat this as indicative — NICL Assistants are paid as per the company's Basic Pay scale plus DA, HRA and other allowances applicable at the posting location. Please check the official notification PDF for the confirmed pay scale and in-hand salary before applying.
Selection Process
Selection is through a two-phase online examination. You must first clear Phase-I (Preliminary) on 27 August 2026, and shortlisted candidates then appear for Phase-II (Main) on 30 October 2026. Final selection is based on your Phase-II performance, subject to document verification and medical fitness.
How to Apply
Apply online through the IBPS recruitment portal at ibpsreg.ibps.in/nicljul26 between 18 July 2026 and 07 August 2026. First register with your basic details to get login credentials, then fill the application form, upload your photograph, signature and required documents, pay the application fee online (debit/credit card, net banking or UPI), and submit. Take a printout of the final form for your records.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in NICL Assistant 2026?
There are 500 Assistant posts — UR 255, OBC 104, EWS 38, SC 67 and ST 36.
What is the qualification for NICL Assistant 2026?
A Bachelor's degree (graduation) in any stream from a recognised Indian University.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 07 August 2026.
What is the application fee?
General/OBC/EWS candidates pay ₹850; SC/ST/PwD candidates pay ₹0.
What is the selection process?
A two-phase online exam — Phase-I on 27 August 2026 and Phase-II on 30 October 2026.