NIACL Apprentice Recruitment 2025: An Overview
The New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL), a prominent public sector general insurance company, has released its official notification for the engagement of 500 Apprentices for the year 2025. This recruitment drive is being conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Aspiring candidates can submit their applications online from June 6, 2025, to June 20, 2025. This is a significant opportunity for fresh graduates to gain valuable experience in the insurance industry.
This article provides a comprehensive guide to the NIACL Apprentice Recruitment 2025, covering vacancy details, eligibility, the selection process, and a step-by-step application guide.
Organization Details
Here are the key details about the hiring organization and the recruitment drive:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Hiring Organization | The New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 500 |
| Training Locations | Across various states and union territories in India |
NIACL Apprentice Vacancy 2025
A total of 500 training seats are available across India. The number of seats is tentative and may change based on the company’s requirements. The distribution of these vacancies across different states and union territories is as follows:
| State / Union Territory | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 1 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 16 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 1 |
| Assam | 8 |
| Bihar | 9 |
| Chandigarh | 24 |
| Chhattisgarh | 7 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 1 |
| Delhi | 37 |
| Goa | 1 |
| Gujarat | 33 |
| Haryana | 5 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 1 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 1 |
| Jharkhand | 4 |
| Karnataka | 21 |
| Kerala | 26 |
| Lakshadweep | 1 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 17 |
| Maharashtra | 120 |
| Manipur | 1 |
| Meghalaya | 1 |
| Mizoram | 1 |
| Nagaland | 1 |
| Odisha | 11 |
| Puducherry | 1 |
| Punjab | 14 |
| Rajasthan | 19 |
| Sikkim | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 43 |
| Telangana | 17 |
| Tripura | 1 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 23 |
| Uttarakhand | 12 |
| West Bengal | 20 |
| Total | 500 |
Eligibility Criteria for NIACL Recruitment 2025
Candidates must ensure they meet all the eligibility criteria as of the cut-off date, which is June 1, 2025.
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must hold a Graduate degree in any discipline from a university recognized by the Central Government.
- A crucial condition is that the candidate must have completed their graduation and received the passing certificate on or after April 1, 2021. Candidates who graduated before this date are not eligible.
Age Limit (as on 01.06.2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years.
- Maximum Age: 30 years.
- This means applicants must have been born not earlier than June 2, 1995, and not later than June 1, 2004 (both dates inclusive).
- The maximum age limit mentioned is for General and EWS category candidates.
Age Relaxation
Relaxations in the upper age limit are provided for reserved categories as per government guidelines:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
| Widows, divorced women, and legally separated women (not remarried) | Up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) |
Other Essential Criteria
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Candidates must be freshers with no prior training experience.
- Individuals who have previously undergone or are currently pursuing Apprenticeship Training are not eligible.
- Candidates with one or more years of job experience after their educational qualification are not eligible to apply.
Key Dates for NIACL Apprentice 2025
Mark your calendars with these important dates for the recruitment process:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Starts | June 6, 2025 |
| Online Registration Closes | June 20, 2025 |
| Date of Online Examination | June 26, 2025 (Tentative) |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility | June 1, 2025 |
Stipend and Training Period
Stipend
- Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹9,000.
- This is a fixed stipend, and no other allowances or benefits (monetary or non-monetary) will be provided.
- This is a training engagement and does not constitute employment with the company. Apprentices will have no right to claim employment after the training period.
Training Period
- The period of engagement as an apprentice will be for twelve months.
NIACL Apprentice Selection Process 2025
The selection of apprentices will involve a multi-stage process designed to assess the knowledge and suitability of candidates.
Stage 1: Online Written Test
All eligible applicants who have paid the fee will undergo an objective-type online examination. The test can be taken from home using a camera-enabled device like a desktop, laptop, or smartphone.
The structure of the online test is as follows:
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Total Duration | 60 minutes |
Stage 2: Regional Language Test
- Candidates applying for a seat in a particular state must be proficient (able to read, write, speak, and understand) in a specified local language of that state.
- Exemption: Candidates who can provide a 10th or 12th standard mark sheet or certificate as proof of having studied the specified local language are not required to take this test.
- For others, a language proficiency test will be conducted during document verification. Failing this test will lead to disqualification.
Stage 3: Document Verification
- Candidates will be shortlisted for document verification based on the merit list of the online test. The number of candidates called will be three times the number of training seats for each category in each state.
- During this stage, candidates must produce original documents along with self-attested copies for verification.
How to Apply for the NIACL Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Follow this step-by-step guide to complete your application successfully:
- NATS Portal Registration: Before applying, all candidates must register themselves on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal. A 100% completed profile on the NATS portal is mandatory to apply.
- Keep Documents Ready: Have the following documents and information handy: Aadhaar card, a valid personal email ID, mobile number, a passport-sized photograph (JPEG, under 1 MB), and your qualifying degree certificate (PDF, under 1 MB).
- Apply on NATS: Log in to the NATS portal and find the “Apprenticeship with The New India Assurance Company Limited” opportunity and click the apply button.
- Fee Payment: After successfully applying on the portal, you will receive an email from BFSI SSC ([email protected]) with a link to pay the examination fees.
- Complete Application: The application process is only considered complete after the fee is successfully paid online before the last date.
- Print Application: Candidates are advised to take a printout of the final system-generated online application form for their records.
Application Fees
The application/examination fee must be paid online. GST @ 18% is applicable on the fee.
| Category | Application/Examination Fees |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹800 + GST@18% = ₹944 |
| All Women Candidates | ₹600 + GST@18% = ₹708 |
| SC / ST | ₹600 + GST@18% = ₹708 |
| PwBD | ₹400 + GST@18% = ₹472 |
Official Notification & Application Links
Access the official documents and application portals through the links below:
| Link Type | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Now |
| Online Application Link | bfsissc.com |
| Official Website | newindia.co.in |
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