NIACL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - 550 Vacancies (Any Graduate)

## NIACL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 ### Recruitment Overview **Organization:** New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL) **Position:** Apprentice (Under NATS & Apprentices Act 1961) **Total Vacancies:** 550 training seats **Monthly Stipend:** ₹12,300 **Training Duration:** 12 months **Application Period:** 23 June - 6 July 2026 **Online Exam Date:** 12 July 2026 **Official Website:** www.newindia.co.in **Exam Conducting Body:** BFSI Sector Skill Council of India **Application Portals:** - NATS Portal: https://nats.education.gov.in - BFSI SSC Portal: https://beep.bfsissc.com/candidate_login ### About NIACL NIACL is a government-owned general insurance company under the Ministry of Finance. This apprenticeship program is conducted under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and the Apprentices Act 1961 - a legitimate, government-recognized training opportunity for fresh graduates across India. ### Eligibility Criteria **Nationality:** - Must be Indian citizen **Educational Qualification:** - Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from recognized university OR equivalent qualification recognized by Central Government - IMPORTANT: Final year mark sheet date must be between 1 January 2022 and 1 June 2026 (both dates inclusive) - Graduates who passed before 1 January 2022 or after 1 June 2026 are NOT eligible **Prior Apprenticeship:** - Must NOT have previously undergone apprenticeship training under Apprentices Act 1961 (with NIACL or any other organization) - Must NOT be currently pursuing apprenticeship anywhere - Must NOT have 1 or more years of job experience after graduation **Age Limit (as on 1 June 2026):** | Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | |----------|------------|------------| | General / EWS | 21 years | 30 years | | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 21 years | 33 years | | SC / ST | 21 years | 35 years | | PwBD | 21 years | 40 years | | Widows / Divorced Women (General/EWS) | - | 35 years | | Widows / Divorced Women (OBC) | - | 38 years | | Widows / Divorced Women (SC/ST) | - | 40 years | **Date of Birth Range (General/EWS):** Not earlier than 2 June 1996 and not later than 1 June 2005 ### Vacancy Distribution **Total Seats:** 550 **Category-wise Breakdown (All-India):** - SC: 64 seats - ST: 32 seats - OBC (NCL): 114 seats - EWS: 43 seats - General (UR): 297 seats - PwBD: 43 seats (horizontal reservation across categories) **Major States by Seat Count:** - Maharashtra: 138 seats - Tamil Nadu: 46 seats - Delhi: 37 seats - Gujarat: 35 seats - Kerala: 30 seats - Telangana: 18 seats - Andhra Pradesh: 17 seats - Punjab: 16 seats - Uttarakhand: 14 seats - Assam: 10 seats **PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) - 43 Seats:** - Visual Impairment (VI): 36 seats - Hearing Impairment (HI): 5 seats - Orthopedic/Locomotor (OH): 1 seat - Intellectual/Multiple Disabilities (ID/MD): 1 seat ### Application & Exam Fees **Online Payment Only - No Offline Mode Accepted** | Category | Base Fee | With 18% GST | |----------|----------|-------------| | General / EWS / OBC - Male | ₹800 | ₹944 | | General / EWS / OBC - Female | ₹600 | ₹708 | | SC / ST / PwBD (Any Gender) | ₹200 | ₹236 | **Important:** Fee is non-refundable under all circumstances (rejection, withdrawal, etc.) ### Important Dates | Event | Date & Time | |-------|------------| | Online Registration Starts | 23 June 2026 | | Online Registration Closes | 6 July 2026 (last date) | | Last Date for Fee Payment | 6 July 2026 (05:00 PM) | | Online Written Examination | 12 July 2026 | | Results & Interview Calls | Via beep.bfsissc.com | | Document Verification | As per company schedule | ### How to Apply - Step-by-Step Process **Important:** Two-step application process. Both steps mandatory for valid application. **Step 1: Register on NATS Portal** 1. Visit https://nats.education.gov.in 2. Create account with Aadhaar/email/mobile 3. Complete profile 100% (all fields mandatory) 4. Search for 'The New India Assurance Company Limited' 5. Click 'APPLY' against NIACL apprenticeship listing 6. Save your NATS Enrollment Number (needed for Step 2) **Step 2: Complete Application on BFSI SSC Portal** 1. Visit https://beep.bfsissc.com/candidate_login 2. Log in with credentials 3. Fill personal details: - Full name, DOB, contact details - NATS enrollment number (from Step 1) - Educational details - State preference (select ONLY ONE state) 4. Upload documents: - Aadhaar card scan (PDF) - Degree/provisional certificate (PDF) - Passport-size photograph (JPEG, <1 MB) 5. Pay examination fee online 6. Take printout of submitted form **Documents to Keep Ready:** - Aadhaar card - Valid email ID - Active mobile number - Passport-size photograph (JPEG, <1 MB) - Bachelor's degree certificate or provisional certificate (PDF, <1 MB) ### Selection Process **Stage 1: Online Written Test (Home-Based & Proctored)** **Exam Pattern:** | Section | Questions | Marks | Duration | Language | |---------|-----------|-------|----------|----------| | General / Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 | 60 mins (total) | English/Hindi | | General English | 25 | 25 | - | English only | | Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 | - | English/Hindi | | Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 | - | English/Hindi | | **Total** | **100** | **100** | **60 minutes** | - | **Exam Mode:** Online from home (camera-enabled device required - desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone) **Passing Requirement:** Candidates must qualify in all sections **Tie-Breaking Rule:** If two candidates have equal scores, older candidate (by date of birth) ranked higher **Stage 2: Regional Language Test & Document Verification** **Language Test:** - Shortlisting: Top 3× number of available seats per state per category - Candidates who studied regional language of chosen state in Class 10 or 12 are EXEMPT - All others must demonstrate proficiency in local language (reading, writing, speaking, understanding) - FAILING the language test = cannot be engaged as apprentice **Document Verification - Carry Originals + Self-Attested Copies:** 1. Photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID/Driving License/Passport) 2. Class 10 certificate (proof of DOB) 3. Class 12 & graduation marksheets (semester/year-wise) with degree 4. CGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate (if applicable) 5. Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) with required declarations ### NIACL Regional Offices & Training Locations **28 Regional Offices Across India:** | Regional Office | Coverage States/UTs | |-----------------|-------------------| | Mumbai I, II, III, V | Maharashtra | | Chennai | Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands | | Delhi RO I & II | Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh | | Ahmedabad | Gujarat | | Bengaluru | Karnataka | | Hyderabad | Telangana, Andhra Pradesh | | Guwahati | Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura | | Ernakulam | Kerala, Lakshadweep | | Chandigarh | Chandigarh UT, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Leh | | Kolkata | West Bengal, Sikkim | **Note:** Training location depends on selected state and company's seat availability. Your choice of state during application determines training location. ### Stipend & Leave Policy **Stipend:** - Monthly stipend: ₹12,300 - Paid by 10th day of following month - NO additional benefits, allowances, or statutory contributions (PF, Mediclaim, etc.) - Pro-rata deduction for unauthorized absences **Leave Entitlement:** - 1 day leave per month (credited at beginning of next month) - Can be carried forward but max 2 days at a time - All accumulated leave lapses at end of training contract - All company-observed public holidays are entitled days (no deduction) **Training Duration:** 12 months (fixed) **Assessment & Certification:** - After 12 months, apprentices undergo assessment - Theory assessment by BFSI SSC - Practical assessment by NIACL - Successful candidates receive Apprenticeship Certificate from BFSI SSC ### IMPORTANT: Employment Disclaimer **This is NOT a job offer. Key points:** - NIACL is under NO obligation to offer employment after training - Apprentices have NO right to claim a job post-training - This is ONLY a training engagement under NATS, not a contract or regular employment - No permanent position guarantee ### Category-Specific Guidelines **OBC Candidates:** - Only Non-Creamy Layer OBC candidates eligible for OBC reservation - Creamy layer OBC candidates must apply under General (Unreserved) category with General age criteria - Must submit non-creamy layer undertaking at fee payment time **EWS Candidates:** - Must produce Income and Asset Certificate for FY 2025-26 - Certificate must be issued by competent authority after 31 March 2026 - Criteria: Gross annual family income < ₹8 lakh - Family must not own: 5+ acres agricultural land, 1000+ sq ft residential flat, or qualifying residential plots **PwBD Candidates (40% or more disability):** - Eligible disability types: VI (Visual), HI (Hearing), OH (Orthopedic/Locomotor), ID (Intellectual), MD (Multiple) - Using scribe in exam gets 20 minutes compensatory time per hour - Scribe must not be co-applicant for same exam - Scribe cannot serve more than one candidate **Widow/Divorced Women:** - Special age relaxation available (see age limit table above) - Proof of widow/divorced status required at document verification ### NIACL Regional Offices - Contact Information Visit official NIACL website for regional office addresses and contact details for queries and document verification schedules. ### Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) **Q1: What is NIACL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?** A: NIACL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a 12-month apprenticeship training program offered by New India Assurance Company Limited under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and the Apprentices Act 1961. It offers 550 training seats across India with monthly stipend of ₹12,300. **Q2: What is the last date to apply?** A: Last date for online registration and fee payment is 6 July 2026. Both NATS portal registration and BFSI portal application + fee payment must be completed by this date. **Q3: What is the eligibility?** A: Must be Indian citizen, Bachelor's degree holder (any discipline) with final year mark sheet date between 1 January 2022 and 1 June 2026, aged 21-30 years (General/EWS) as of 1 June 2026, with no prior apprenticeship or job experience exceeding one year. **Q4: What is the stipend?** A: Selected apprentices receive ₹12,300 per month, paid by 10th of following month. NO other benefits, allowances, or statutory contributions (PF/Mediclaim) provided. **Q5: Is this a permanent job?** A: No. This is strictly apprenticeship training. NIACL is NOT obligated to offer employment post-training. No permanent position guarantee. **Q6: What are the vacancies?** A: 550 total seats: SC (64), ST (32), OBC (114), EWS (43), General (297), PwBD (43 horizontal across categories). **Q7: What is the exam pattern?** A: Online test (60 minutes) with 100 MCQs across 4 sections: General/Financial Awareness (25), General English (25), Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude (25), Computer Knowledge (25). Total 100 marks. **Q8: What is the application fee?** A: General/EWS/OBC male: ₹944 (₹800+18% GST). Female in these categories: ₹708 (₹600+18% GST). SC/ST/PwBD: ₹236 (₹200+18% GST). Online payment only, non-refundable. **Q9: Can I apply for multiple states?** A: No. You can apply for ONLY ONE state. Your training location will be at NIACL regional office in that state. **Q10: What if I can't speak the regional language of my chosen state?** A: If you didn't study the regional language in Class 10 or 12, you must pass the regional language proficiency test (reading, writing, speaking, understanding). Failing means you cannot be engaged as apprentice. ### Preparation Tips **For Online Written Test:** - Strengthen General Awareness & Financial Knowledge - Practice English comprehension, vocabulary, grammar - Solve quantitative aptitude and reasoning problems - Learn basic computer skills and MS Office - Take mock tests for 60-minute time management - Practice from home proctoring setup (camera, microphone test) **For Regional Language Test:** - If applicable, brush up on local language proficiency - Practice reading, writing, listening comprehension - Understand basic conversational skills **For Document Verification:** - Gather all certificates from 10th onwards - Get CGPA-to-percentage conversion if needed - Prepare category documents (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) - Ensure all documents are in order (originals + copies) ### Official Links **Application Portals:** - NATS Portal: https://nats.education.gov.in - BFSI SSC Portal: https://beep.bfsissc.com/candidate_login - NIACL Website: www.newindia.co.in ### Working at NIACL **About NIACL:** - One of India's oldest and largest insurance companies - Under Ministry of Finance - Presence across India with 28 regional offices - Part of prestigious BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, Insurance) sector - Professional work environment with learning opportunities - Exposure to insurance industry operations *This is a valuable apprenticeship opportunity in the insurance sector. Verify all eligibility criteria before applying. Application deadline: 6 July 2026.*