NICL Apprentice Bharti 2026 - 200 Graduate Apprentice Seats (22 in Gujarat)

NICL Apprentice Bharti 2026 offers 200 Graduate Apprentice seats at National Insurance Company Limited, a Government of India undertaking. Full-time graduates in any discipline who passed by 01 April 2026 can apply online through the NATS portal until 18 November 2026.

The engagement is under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and the Apprentices Act, 1961, with notification dated 04 November 2026. Shortlisting is handled by the Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region), Kolkata. The apprenticeship runs for 12 months in NICL offices.

Gujarat has 22 seats, one of the highest state allocations. Candidates can choose only one state, and NICL may place selected apprentices in any district of that state. This programme is training, not a job, but gives freshers one year of hands-on work experience in the general insurance sector.

Educational Qualification (as on 01.04.2026)

• Graduation (Regular, Full-time) in any discipline from a university/institution recognised by AICTE / DOTE / UGC
• Candidates must have passed and hold the degree certificate as on 01.04.2026
• Percentage of marks in graduation is compulsory; CGPA/OGPA/GPA must be converted as per the university's formula

Who Is Not Eligible

• Candidates with a Post-Graduate degree or an Integrated PG course
• Graduates from institutions not approved by AICTE / DOTE / UGC
• Candidates with 1 year or more of work experience in any Govt., PSU or private organisation as on 01.04.2026
• Candidates who have already done, are doing, or left midway an apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (with NICL or anywhere else)
• Candidates whose NATS profile is not 100% complete

Age Limit & Relaxation (as on 01.04.2026)

Born between 01.04.1996 and 01.04.2005 (both days included) for General candidates.

Nationality

• Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan
• Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01.01.1962 to settle permanently
• Person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia or Vietnam to settle permanently
• All except Indian citizens need a Govt. of India eligibility certificate

Reservation

• Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per the Apprentices Act guidelines
• OBC creamy layer candidates must apply as General or General-PwBD
• OBC-NCL certificate must be in Govt. of India format, issued between 01.04.2026 and the date of joining

1. Visit the NATS portal https://nats.education.gov.in/index.php.
2. If you are new to NATS (Category B), register first:
   • Click Student, then Regular Student, then Student Registration
   • Complete the form to get your 12-digit Enrollment Number
3. Complete your NATS student profile 100%, making sure your name, parents' names, Aadhaar number and qualification match your documents.
4. Enter your graduation percentage in the "% of marks / CGPAx10" column; without it, your application will not be considered.
5. Upload your degree/provisional certificate or consolidated marksheet and other required documents in the profile.
6. Log in with your e-mail ID and password (Category A if already enrolled).
7. Go to "Apply against advertised vacancies" and search "NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD" (Enrollment ID: EWBPNC096867).
8. Choose ONE state and click Apply; check that the status shows "Applied".
9. Keep your e-mail ID active for the shortlist and document verification call letter.
10. For help, e-mail BOPT at natssupport_student@aicte-india.org or NICL at ho.pers@nic.co.in.

Upload in NATS Student Profile

• Degree Certificate
• Provisional Certificate
• Consolidated Mark Sheet (with percentage)
• Aadhaar Card
• Bank Passbook in the candidate's name
• Latest passport-size photograph

Carry at Document Verification

• Original documents for age, qualification and identity
• Self-attested photocopies of all documents
• CGPA to percentage conversion formula from the university (if applicable)

Category Documents

• SC/ST certificate (if applicable)
• OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate in Govt. of India format (if applicable)
• PwBD certificate (if applicable)
• Govt. of India eligibility certificate (for Nepal/Bhutan subjects, Tibetan refugees and migrants)