National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has released the Mains Admit Card for Assistant recruitment 2026. The Mains exam is scheduled for 30 October 2026. Candidates can download the admit card now using their registration details.
The Phase-I exam was held on 27 August 2026. Shortlisted candidates must appear for the Mains followed by the Regional Language Test.
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Download your Mains Admit Card before the exam date. Carry a printed copy and valid photo ID to the centre.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Online Application Registration Starts
18 July 2026
Last Date to Apply & Pay Application Fee
07 August 2026
Phase-I Preliminary Exam Date
27 August 2026
Phase-I Prelims Result Announcement
08 October 2026
Phase-II Mains Admit Card Release
22 October 2026
Phase-II Mains Examination Date
30 October 2026
Regional Language Test (RLT)
To be announced
Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹850/- (Fee including intimation charges)
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen (EXS)
Nil (Exempted)
Age Limit (As on 01/07/2026)
Parameter
Criteria / Relaxation
Minimum Age
21 years
Maximum Age
30 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
3 years relaxation
SC / ST
5 years relaxation
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
10 years (General/EWS), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST)
Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen
Service period + 3 years (up to 8 years for SC/ST, max age 50 years)
Widows / Divorced Women
Up to 35 years (Gen/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST)
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Cadre / Classification
Total Vacancies
Assistant
Class-III
500 Posts (distributed state-wise and category-wise)
Eligibility Criteria
Requirement
Details
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or UGC-approved equivalent.
Cut-off Date
Degree completion on or before 01 July 2026.
Language Proficiency
Ability to read, write, and speak the official Regional Language of the State/UT applied for (tested via mandatory qualifying Regional Language Test).
Salary Details
Component
Amount / Details
Basic Pay
₹36,290/- per month
Gross Monthly Emoluments
Approximately ₹63,000/- per month (in metropolitan cities, including DA, HRA, and applicable allowances)
Exam Pattern
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
Each wrong answer carries a negative marking penalty of 0.25 marks.
Test / Section
Number of Questions
Maximum Marks
Time Duration
English Language
30
30
20 Minutes
Reasoning Ability
35
35
20 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude
35
35
20 Minutes
Total
100
100
60 Minutes (1 Hour)
Phase-II: Main Examination (Objective Type)
Shortlisted candidates (~15 times the number of vacancies) appear for Phase-II. 0.25 negative marking applies for incorrect answers.
Test / Section
Number of Questions
Maximum Marks
Time Duration
Test of Reasoning
40
40
30 Minutes
Test of English Language
40
40
30 Minutes
Test of General Awareness
40
40
15 Minutes
Computer Knowledge
40
40
15 Minutes
Test of Numerical Ability
40
40
30 Minutes
Total
200
200
120 Minutes (2 Hours)
Phase-III: Regional Language Test (RLT)
Candidates who qualify the Main Examination undergo a test in the regional language of the chosen state/UT. This stage is purely qualifying in nature, but failure to clear it leads to disqualification regardless of the Main Exam score.
How to Download NICL Assistant Mains Admit Card 2026
Visit the official NICL recruitment portal.
Click on the link for Download Call Letter for Phase-II Examination.
Enter your Registration Number or Roll Number and Date of Birth or Password.
Enter the captcha and submit.
Download and print the admit card for the exam.
Exam Day Rules
Reach the exam centre well before reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
Carry the printed admit card and one original photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, or Passport).
Do not carry mobile phones, calculators, or any prohibited electronic devices.
Selection Process
Candidates who clear the Mains exam will appear for the Regional Language Test. Final selection is based on performance in both stages.
