NICL Assistant Recruitment 2024 – National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has recently published a vacancy notification via advertisement no. published on dated 22nd October, 2024 at its official website @ https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/ for filling up 500 vacant post of Assistant. In this regard, NICL has invited online applications from candidates with meeting requisite terms and conditions of eligibility criteria. Suitable and Eligible Candidates may apply online at Official website of NICL for this vacancy notice started from 24th October, 2024 onwards. Online applying process will be ended on 11th November, 2024.
Interested Candidates are suggested to read this article to uncover all the necessary information of vacancy details like Post Name, No. of Vacancies, Category wise Reservation Status, Eligibility Criteria, Age Limit & Relaxation, Pay Scale, Qualification & Experience, Application Fee & Payment Mode , Selection Process, Exam Pattern, Exam Centre, How to Apply, Important Dates to Remember and Useful Link given below on this web page. Read this article very carefully to know all the details –
NICL Assistant Recruitment 2024 Overview
| Name of Recruitment Organization | National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), A Govt. of India Undertaking |
| Address & Contact | Registered & Head Office : Premises No.-18-0374, Plot No. CBD-81, New Town, Kolkata – 700156 (West Bengal) |
| Advertisement No. & Notification Date | N/A Dated -22/10/2024 |
| Vacancy Notification Title | |
| Title of the Article | NICL Assistant Recruitment 2024 Apply Online for 500 Vacancies |
| Name of Post | Assistants in Class III Cadre |
| Total Number of Vacancies | 500 Vacancies |
| Type of Article | Latest Govt. Jobs |
| Who can Apply | Indian Nationals (All Male & Female) |
| Eligibility Criteria | Graduation Pass in any discipline |
| Job Location & Department | NICL Offices Across All Over India |
| Employment Type | Regular Basis |
| Job Period | Permanent |
| Probation Period | 06 Months |
| Job Role | Assistant Level |
| Apply Mode | Only Online Method |
| Form Type | Online Application Form |
| Online Registration Commences from | 24/10/2024 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 11th November, 2024 |
| Official Website – | https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/ |
NICL Assistant Recruitment 2024 Notification Details
NICL has invited online applications from suitable and eligible candidates who possessing required qualification and age group for filling up 500 vacant position of Assistants in Class III cadre from open market. Interested Candidates may apply online through the below given link on or before last date. Recruitment related necessary details are given in few paragraphs below as following –
| Name of Post & Pay Scale | Total No. of Vacancies | Pay Scale |
| Assistants in Class III Cadre | Total – 500 Vacancies | Rs.22405-1305(1)-23710-1425(2)-26560-1605(5)-34585-1855(2)- 38295-2260(3)-45075-2345(2)-49765-2500(5)-62265/-
Total emoluments works out to approximately Rs.39,000/- per month in the initial stage in a Metro city |
State Wise & Category Wise Vacancy Reservation Status –
NICL Assistant Eligibility Criteria –
| Name of Post & Pay Scale | Essential Educational Qualification
(As on 01/10/2024) |
Age Limit (As counted on 01/10/2024) |
| A candidate must possess the minimum qualification of Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. Candidate should possess certificate in proof of passing the qualifying examination as on 01.10.2024. Knowledge of Reading, Writing and Speaking of Regional Language of the State / UT against the vacancies for which a candidate wishes to apply, is essential.To ascertain the candidate’s familiarity with the Regional Language of the State / UT, a Regional Language Test will be conducted before final selection. Candidates not found to be proficient in the Regional Language Test would be disqualified. |
Minimum Age – 21 years
Maximum Age – 30 years Candidates born not earlier than 02/10/1994 and not later than 01/10/2023 (both days inclusive) are only eligible to apply. |
Age Relaxation –Age Relaxation in upper limit will be given to only reserved categories as per government rules and regulations. Note – The Candidates seeking age relaxation as per Govt. Guidelines will be required to submit copies of necessary certificate(s) at any subsequent stage of the selection process, as required by the NICL .
| Category Name | Age Relaxation in Upper Limit |
| SC/ST | 05 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 03 years |
| PWBD | 10 years |
| EXSM | Actual period of service rendered in the defense forces +03 years, subject to maximum of 45 years. |
| Widows, Divorced women and women legally separated from their Husbands, who have not remarried | Age concession upto the age of 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates |
| Existing Employees of the Company (NICL) | 05 years |
Note –
1. In case of a candidate who is eligible for relaxation under more than one of the above categories, the age relaxation will be available on a cumulative basis subject to the maximum age not exceeding 45 years.
2. Candidates seeking age relaxation will be required to submit copies of necessary certificate(s) and produce the original certificate(s) for verification at the time of Regional Language Test and/or any subsequent stage of recruitment process.
Reservation and Relaxation –
Reservation & Relaxation will be given to only reserved & Special categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/EXSM PWBD etc) as per government rules and regulations. Reservation guidelines as laid down by Government of India from time to time for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD etc. shall be followed. Candidates claiming reservation under reserved categories should submit certificate as per the Govt. Prescribed format issued from the competent certifying authority. Candidates other than from State will be not given any relaxation and treated as General Category Candidates
Selection Process –
- Online Preliminary & Mains Written Examination
- Regional Language Test
- Document Verification &
- Medical Examination
Exam / Test Date /Centre – Various cities of Relevant State.
Exam Pattern –
All candidates will have to appear for the online Preliminary & Main examination, thereafter; candidates qualifying the Main examination will be further shortlisted for Regional Language Test.
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (Online):
Preliminary Examination consisting of Objective Tests (Multiple Choice type Questions) for 100 marks will be conducted online. This test would be of 60 minutes duration consisting of 3 sections (with separate timings for each section) as follows:
| SL No. | Name of test / Section (Not in Sequence ) | Type of test | No. of Questions | Maximum
Marks |
Duration for Each test / section (Separately timed) | Version |
| 1. | English Language | Objective | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes | English |
| 2. | Reasoning Ability | Objective | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes | English / Hindi |
| 3. | Quantitative Aptitude | Objective | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes | English /Hindi |
| Total (Aggregate) | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
Candidates will have to qualify in each test/section by securing passing marks to be decided by the Company. Adequate number of candidates state-wise and category-wise as decided by the Company (approximately 15 times the numbers of vacancies subject to availability) will be shortlisted for the Main Examination.
Phase – II: Main Examination (Online):
Main Examination will consist of Objective Tests (Multiple Choice type Questions) for 200 marks. The duration of examination would be of 120 minutes duration (separate time for each test / section or composite time) and will consist of 5 sections as follows
| SL. No. | Name of Test / Section (Not in Sequence) | Type of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration of each test / section (Separately timed) |
| 1. | Test of Reasoning | Objective | 40 | 40 | English / Hindi | 30 Minutes |
| 2 | Test of English Language | Objective | 40 | 40 | English | 30 Minutes |
| 3. | Test of Numerical Ability | Objective | 40 | 40 | English / Hindi | 30 Minutes |
| 4. | Test of General Awareness | Objective | 40 | 40 | English / Hindi | 15 Minutes |
| 5. | Test of Computer Knowledge | Objective | 40 | 40 | English / Hindi | 15 Minutes |
| Total (Aggregate) | 200 | 200 | 120 Minutes |
- There will be penalty for wrong answers marked in both preliminary & mains online examination. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty to arrive at corrected score. No marks will be deducted for un-attempted question
- Each candidate will be required to obtain a minimum total score (as decided by the Company) in the Main Examination.
- The Regional Language Test will be of qualifying nature only. No Scores will be allotted for the same.
Application Fee –
| Category Name | Amount of Fee (Non Refundable) |
| All candidates other than SC/ST/PWD/EXS | Rs. 850/- (Application fee including Intimation Charges) |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Ex-Servicemen/ candidates. | Rs. 100/- (Intimation charges only) |
| Payment Mode | Through Payment Gateway integrated with the application by using Online Method (Debit /Credit Card / Net Banking/IMPS/Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets/UPI App. Transaction charges for online payment, if any, will be borne by the candidates
On successful completion of the transaction, e-receipt and application form, bearing the date of submission by the |
Apply Pre Requisite -/Enclosure -/ Documents –
Self attested photocopies of the following should be enclosed with application form -All of these Certificates will be required with their originals at the time of applying process, selection procedure (Test) and document verification.
- Valid & Active Personal Email Id (will be required to activate account and login)
- Valid & Active Mobile No.
- (Email Id & Mobile number must be active and valid till the completion of Recruitment)
- All Qualifying Educational Qualification Degree Certificates with Marks sheet (All Semester & Year wise) (Graduation & Equivalent)
- Experience Certificate (if any)
- Age Proof
- Recent Passport size colour Photograph
- Scanned copy of Signature (Not in Capital Letter) (on white paper with black ink)
- Left Hand thumb Impression
- A Hand written declaration
- The text for the hand written declaration is as follows: –
“I, ___________ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all information submitted by me in the application form is correct,
true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.” - The above mentioned a hand written declaration has to be in the candidate’s handwriting and in English only and should not be in Capital letters. If it is written and uploaded by anybody else or in any other language, the application will be considered as invalid. (In the case of Visually Impaired candidates who cannot write may get the text of declaration typed and put their left-hand thumb impression
below the typed declaration and upload the document as per specifications). - Id & Address Proof ((Aadhar Card /PAN Card /Voter ID Card/Driving License/Passport).
- Caste /Category / PH/ Domicile / EXSM/ EWS / NOC (if applicable)
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How to Apply –
Willing Candidates are suggested to must read the complete details of vacancy advertisement before applying to be sure about eligibility conditions and applying procedure. There are a set of instructions has been given in the official Recruitment notification pdf file. It is available on official website through a link provided below on this web page. Please read this advertisement carefully and ensure your eligibility before submitting the application. Only those candidates who fulfil the requisite qualification / eligibility criteria and are within the prescribed age limit (as on dated 01/10/2024) will be considered eligible to apply.
How to Fill Online Application Form
Eligible Candidates may apply online after going through below given instructions –
Steps to follow while applying online –
- First, visit the official website at https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/
- Search the Vacancy Advertisement available on official website after going through the menu link “Recruitment” available on home page.
- Search, Click, download and Read the Jobs notification PDF page very carefully and check Eligibility criteria & applying process . Read full details of vacancy advertisement and instructions before filling up the online application form. Before applying, candidates are requested to ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed for the vacancy as laid down in the advertisement on the date of eligibility.
- Check the last date carefully before starting the filling up online application form.
- Now “click here to apply online” available below on this page or Click on the option “Apply Online” under the “Recruitment” section which will open a new screen.
- To Register application, choose the tab “click here for New Registration” and
- create registration with your valid email & active mobile number. Enter Name, Contact details, and Email- Id. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional Registration number and Password will also be sent.
- capture Registration Number & Password to login.
- The Candidate must ascertain the correctness of all information before filling in the online application and its final submission.
- If you are eligible, Fill the online application form in all field/ column very carefully and correctly without any error.
- upload all scanned copies of required documents, photograph, LTI, signature & Hand written image in proper size & format
- Pay Application Fee through online mode.
- check all the entered details once again and if there is any error found, re-check and edit or correct the error and do final submit the online application form and capture the Application form number/acknowledgment number for your record.
- After Successfully registration / apply online, the candidate must take a print out of the filled in online application for future reference.
Important Facts –
- Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website of the company https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in/recruitment/ for details and updates.
- The recruitment in clerical cadre is done on State/UT wise basis, Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only and will have to opt for an Online examination centre amongst the centres as notified in the advertisement, at the time of application
Important Dates –
| Online Registration Commences from | 24th October, 2024 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 11th November, 2024 |
| Payment of Application Fees | 24th October, 2024 to 11th November, 2024 (both days Inclusive) |
| Date of Online Examination – Phase I | 30th November, 2024 |
| Date of Online Examination – Phase II | 28th December, 2024 |
| Downloading of Call Letters for examination commences from | To be notified |
Important Links –
| Corrigendum | Click Here |
| Online Apply Link – | Click Here |
| Official Notification Pdf Link | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Homepage | Click Here |
