Overview
National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has released the NICL Assistant Call Letter 2026 for the Phase-I Preliminary Examination. Candidates registered for the recruitment of 500 Assistant posts can download their prelims admit card from the official website, nationalinsurance.nic.co.in, using their registration credentials.
The call letter contains essential information such as the examination date, reporting time, shift, venue and candidate instructions. Applicants should download it well before the examination because admit cards will not ordinarily be sent by post.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) |
| Post Name | Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 500 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | nationalinsurance.nic.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | As mentioned on the Phase-I call letter |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should rely on the date and reporting time printed on their individual call letters. Any change in the examination schedule or related instructions will be published through the NICL recruitment portal.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The recruitment eligibility conditions generally require candidates to meet the following criteria:
- A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
- Knowledge of reading, writing and speaking the regional language of the state or Union Territory for which the candidate has applied.
- The educational qualification must have been obtained by the cut-off date prescribed in the detailed recruitment notification.
- Candidates may be required to produce original degree certificates and mark sheets during document verification.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 21 years.
- Maximum age: 30 years.
- The relevant date for calculating age will be the cut-off date mentioned in the recruitment notification.
- Upper-age relaxation is applicable to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under government rules.
Fees
- SC, ST, PwBD and eligible ex-servicemen candidates: ₹100 as intimation charges.
- All other candidates: ₹850, including the application fee and intimation charges.
- Bank transaction or payment gateway charges, where applicable, are payable separately.
- Fees paid through the online application system are generally non-refundable.
Selection Process
Candidates for NICL Assistant posts are selected through the following stages:
- Phase-I Preliminary Examination: An online objective test covering English Language, Reasoning Ability and Numerical Ability. Candidates must meet the applicable qualifying standards to proceed.
- Phase-II Main Examination: Shortlisted candidates appear for a more comprehensive online test covering reasoning, English, numerical ability, general awareness and computer knowledge.
- Regional Language Test and Document Verification: Candidates qualifying in the main examination must demonstrate proficiency in the relevant regional language and submit their original eligibility documents. The language test is qualifying in nature.
Final selection is subject to performance in the prescribed stages, category-wise merit, vacancy availability, medical fitness and verification of documents.
How to Apply
The online application window is closed for candidates appearing in the Phase-I examination. Registered applicants can download the call letter by following these steps:
- Visit the NICL official website at nationalinsurance.nic.co.in.
- Open the Recruitment section available on the homepage.
- Select the link for Assistant recruitment and click on the Phase-I Call Letter option.
- Enter the registration number or roll number generated during the application process.
- Provide the password or date of birth in the format requested on the login page.
- Enter the displayed security code and submit the details.
- Check the candidate’s name, photograph, examination centre, date, shift and reporting time before downloading the document.
- Print a clear copy of the admit card and carry it with an original, valid photo identity document to the examination centre.
Candidates who cannot access the call letter should verify their login details and try again through an updated browser. Any discrepancy in personal or examination details should be reported promptly through the contact information provided by NICL.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the NICL Assistant Call Letter 2026 available?
Yes. The Phase-I Preliminary Examination call letter has been released online for registered candidates.
2. What details are required to download the NICL Assistant admit card?
Candidates generally need their registration number or roll number and password or date of birth to access the call letter.
3. What should candidates carry to the examination centre?
Candidates must carry a printed admit card, an original valid photo ID and any additional documents or photographs specified in the call-letter instructions.
