NICL Graduate Apprentice 2026-27 (NATS) - 200 Seats in 14 States
National Insurance Company Limited (a Government of India undertaking, head office New Town, Kolkata) has advertised 200 Graduate Apprentice seats for 2026-27 under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), with the Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region). The apprenticeship is for 12 months with a stipend of Rs 15,000 per month. Seats by state: 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 (provisional). A candidate can apply for one state only. Shortlisting is on the percentage of marks in graduation, followed by document verification at NICL offices. Online registration on the NATS portal runs from 04.11.2026 to 18.11.2026 (NICL enrolment ID EWBPNC096867). Apprentices are not employees and there is no promise of a regular job. This is an independent summary and not an official government website; please read the official notice before applying.
Important dates
Advertisement date
4 Nov 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Online application starts
4 Nov 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Last date for online registration
18 Nov 2026 · 11:59 pm IST
Age / qualification cut-off date
1 Apr 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Eligibility & age limit
Graduation (regular, full time) in any discipline from a university/institution recognised by AICTE/DOTE/UGC, passed with degree certificate as on 01.04.2026. Age 21-30 years as on 01.04.2026 (born 01.04.1996 to 01.04.2005), with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD. Not eligible: post-graduates, those who already did or are doing apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, and those with one year or more of work experience as on 01.04.2026. Indian citizens (and other categories listed in the notice).
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years | As stated in the notification |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years | As stated in the notification |
| PwBD (Gen/EWS) | 10 years | PwBD SC/ST 15 years, PwBD OBC 13 years |
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice - Assam | Total | 30 |
| Graduate Apprentice - Jharkhand | Total | 10 |
| Graduate Apprentice - Chhattisgarh | Total | 20 |
| Graduate Apprentice - Gujarat | Total | 22 |
| Graduate Apprentice - Karnataka | Total | 10 |
| Graduate Apprentice - Kerala | Total | 10 |
| Graduate Apprentice - Madhya Pradesh | Total | 12 |
| Graduate Apprentice - Maharashtra | Total | 10 |
| Graduate Apprentice - Rajasthan | Total | 20 |
| Graduate Apprentice - Uttar Pradesh | Total | 14 |
| Graduate Apprentice - Uttarakhand | Total | 10 |
| Graduate Apprentice - West Bengal | Total | 10 |
| Graduate Apprentice - Punjab | Total | 12 |
| Graduate Apprentice - Tamil Nadu | Total | 10 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All | All | See official notice |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Shortlisting by BOPT (ER) on percentage of marks in graduation (older candidate ranks higher on a tie)
Document verification at NICL offices (call letter by registered email)
Contract of apprenticeship approved on the NATS portal
How to apply
- Enrol on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) as a student and complete 100% of the profile
- Log in, open 'Apply against advertised vacancies' and search NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD
- Choose one state only and click Apply; status should show 'applied'
- Enter graduation percentage and upload degree/provisional certificate, mark sheet, Aadhaar, bank passbook and photo by 18.11.2026
Official notification
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