The New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL) is a top government general insurance company in India. It has released an official notification to hire 550 Apprentices for the year 2026-27. This programme runs under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) and the Apprentices Act, 1961.
This is a great opportunity for fresh graduates who want to gain real work experience in the insurance sector. The training lasts for 12 months and comes with a monthly stipend.
Quick Details at a Glance
| Organization | New India Assurance Company Limited |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Seats | 550 |
| Training Duration | 12 Months |
| Stipend | Rs. 12,300/- per month |
| Application Start Date | 23 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 06 July 2026 |
| Online Exam Date | 12 July 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | www.newindia.co.in |
Who Can Apply? – Eligibility Criteria
Before you apply, make sure you meet all the conditions below.
1. Citizenship
You must be a citizen of India.
2. Education Qualification
You must hold a graduate degree in any subject from a recognised university. Your final year result or passing certificate must be dated between 01 January 2022 and 01 June 2026 (both dates included). Candidates who passed before or after this window are not eligible.
3. Work & Training Experience
- You must be a fresher — no prior work experience of 1 year or more after graduation.
- You should not have completed or be currently doing any apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, either in NIACL or any other organisation.
4. Age Limit (as on 01 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) | 21 years | 35 years |
| Widows / Divorced Women (OBC) | 21 years | 38 years |
| Widows / Divorced Women (SC/ST) | 21 years | 40 years |
Date of birth must be: Not earlier than 02 June 1996 and not later than 01 June 2005 (for General category).
State-wise & Category-wise Vacancy Details
| State / UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 17 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Assam | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| Bihar | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 11 |
| Chandigarh | 4 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 24 |
| Chhattisgarh | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Delhi | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 19 | 37 |
| Goa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Gujarat | 2 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 18 | 35 |
| Haryana | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jharkhand | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Karnataka | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 24 |
| Kerala | 3 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 30 |
| Leh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Lakshadweep | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Maharashtra | 13 | 11 | 32 | 13 | 69 | 138 |
| Manipur | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Meghalaya | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mizoram | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Nagaland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Odisha | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 12 |
| Puducherry | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Punjab | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 16 |
| Rajasthan | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 20 |
| Sikkim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 8 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 23 | 46 |
| Telangana | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 18 |
| Tripura | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 24 |
| Uttarakhand | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 14 |
| West Bengal | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 20 |
| Total | 64 | 32 | 114 | 43 | 297 | 550 |
Note: These numbers are tentative and may change based on actual requirements.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (excluding GST) | Total Fee (with 18% GST) |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC (Male) | Rs. 800 | Rs. 944 |
| General / EWS / OBC (Female) | Rs. 600 | Rs. 708 |
| SC / ST / PwBD (Any Gender) | Rs. 200 | Rs. 236 |
Payment must be made online only. The fee once paid is non-refundable.
How to Apply – Step by Step
Follow these steps carefully:
Step 1 – Register on NATS Portal Go to https://nats.education.gov.in and create your account. Fill in 100% of your profile. Only candidates with a fully complete profile can apply.
Step 2 – Apply on NATS Portal After completing your profile, log in and click the “APPLY” button shown against “The New India Assurance Company Limited”.
Step 3 – Apply on BFSI SSC Portal After applying on NATS, go to https://beep.bfsissc.com and log in. Fill in all your personal details, your NATS enrolment number, education documents, your preferred state, and pay the exam fee.
Step 4 – Wait for Exam Details Check your “My Applied Opportunity” section on the BFSI portal regularly. You will receive the exam date, time, and link by email or WhatsApp.
Application Window: 23 June 2026 to 06 July 2026
Documents Needed Before Applying
| 1 | Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | Valid personal Email ID |
| 3 | Mobile Number |
| 4 | Passport-size photograph (JPEG, less than 1 MB) |
| 5 | Graduation Degree / Provisional Certificate (PDF, less than 1 MB) |
Selection Process
The selection has two stages:
Stage 1 – Online Written Test
The exam is 60 minutes long with 100 objective-type questions.
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 | English / Hindi |
| General English | 25 | 25 | English |
| Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 | English / Hindi |
| Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 | English / Hindi |
| Total | 100 | 100 | — |
- Candidates with equal marks will be ranked by age in descending order (older candidate ranks higher).
- Top 3 times the number of available seats in each state and category will be shortlisted for the next stage.
Stage 2 – Regional Language Test
You must know the local language of the state you are applying for (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding).
- If your 10th or 12th marksheet shows you studied the local language, you are exempt from this test.
- Other candidates will be tested during document verification.
- Failing this test means no selection.
Stipend and Leave Details
| Monthly Stipend | Rs. 12,300/- |
| Stipend Payment Date | By the 10th of next month |
| Leave per month | 1 day (credited at start of next month) |
| Maximum leave at a time | 2 days |
| Holidays | As observed by the company |
| Training Period | 12 months |
Important: Apprentices are not employees of the company. They will not get PF, medical insurance, or any other staff benefits.
Documents Required at Document Verification
- Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / Driving Licence / Passport)
- 10th certificate as proof of date of birth
- 12th marksheet and all graduation semester/year-wise marksheets and degree
- CGPA to percentage conversion certificate (if applicable)
- Certificate showing date of result publication (if applicable)
- SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD certificate along with declaration
Regional Offices and States They Cover
| S.No. | Regional Office | States Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmedabad | Gujarat |
| 2 | Bengaluru | Karnataka |
| 3 | Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh |
| 4 | Bhubaneshwar | Odisha |
| 5 | Chandigarh | Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Leh |
| 6 | Chennai | Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar |
| 7 | Coimbatore | Tamil Nadu |
| 8 | Dehradun | Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh |
| 9 | Delhi RO I | Haryana, Delhi UT |
| 10 | Delhi RO II | Delhi UT, Uttar Pradesh |
| 11 | Ernakulam | Kerala, Lakshadweep |
| 12 | Guwahati | Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura |
| 13 | Hyderabad | Telangana, Andhra Pradesh |
| 14 | Jaipur | Rajasthan |
| 15 | Kanpur | Uttar Pradesh |
| 16 | Ludhiana | Punjab, Himachal Pradesh |
| 17 | Madurai | Tamil Nadu |
| 18 | Mumbai I, II, III, V & Nagpur, Pune | Maharashtra |
| 19 | Mumbai II | Goa |
| 20 | Patna | Bihar, Jharkhand |
| 21 | Raipur | Chhattisgarh |
| 22 | Surat | Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli |
| 23 | Kolkata | West Bengal, Sikkim |
| 24 | Vizag | Andhra Pradesh |
Important Dates
| Online Application Opens | 23 June 2026 |
| Online Application Closes | 06 July 2026 |
| Online Exam Date | 12 July 2026 |
| Cut-off date for Eligibility | 01 June 2026 |
Important Web-Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Full Advertisement | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the New India Assurance Apprentice 2026-27 notification about?
The New India Assurance Company Limited has invited applications from eligible fresh graduates to join as apprentices under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). A total of 550 training seats are available across all states and union territories of India. The training lasts 12 months and a stipend of Rs. 12,300 per month is provided.
Q2. Who is eligible to apply for this apprenticeship?
Any Indian citizen who has completed a graduation degree in any subject from a recognised university is eligible. The final year result date must fall between 01 January 2022 and 01 June 2026. The candidate must be between 21 and 30 years of age (as on 01 June 2026) for the General category, with relaxations for reserved categories. The candidate must be a fresher with no prior apprenticeship training and no more than one year of work experience.
Q3. How much stipend will an apprentice get?
An apprentice will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 12,300/-. This will be credited by the 10th of the following month. No other benefits like Provident Fund or medical insurance are provided, as apprentices are not considered employees of the company.
Q4. What is the last date to apply for New India Assurance Apprentice 2026?
The last date to apply online is 06 July 2026. Candidates must complete their application on both the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) and the BFSI SSC portal (beep.bfsissc.com) before this date and also pay the application fee.
Q5. What is the exam pattern for the selection test?
The online written test has 100 questions worth 100 marks in 60 minutes. The four sections are: General/Financial Awareness (25 marks), General English (25 marks), Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude (25 marks), and Computer Knowledge (25 marks). The exam will be held on 12 July 2026.
Q6. Will I get a permanent job after the apprenticeship training?
No. Completing the apprenticeship does not guarantee any employment. The company has no obligation to offer a job, and the apprentice also has no obligation to accept one. This is purely a training programme, not a recruitment.
Q7. Can OBC creamy layer candidates apply?
OBC candidates who fall under the creamy layer are not eligible for OBC reservation benefits. They can still apply but must select “General / Unreserved” as their category and meet the age criteria applicable to General category candidates.
Q8. What is the application fee for SC/ST/PwBD candidates?
SC, ST, and PwBD candidates of any gender have to pay Rs. 200 plus 18% GST, which comes to Rs. 236 in total. The fee must be paid online and is non-refundable.
Q9. What documents do I need at the time of registration?
You need your Aadhaar card, a valid personal email ID, a mobile number, a passport-size photograph in JPEG format (less than 1 MB), and your graduation degree or provisional certificate in PDF format (less than 1 MB).
Q10. What happens if two candidates score the same marks in the exam?
If two or more candidates have the same score in the merit list, the older candidate (by date of birth) will be ranked higher. This means age in descending order is the tiebreaker.