LIC HFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 232 Vacancies, Eligibility and How to Register
LIC Housing Finance Limited (LIC HFL) has invited fresh graduates to join its Apprenticeship Program-010. There are 232 apprentice places in LIC HFL offices across India, and the training runs for 12 months. You get a monthly stipend of Rs.16,650 in nine metro cities and Rs.14,150 in all other cities. If you have just finished a degree and want real work experience in a finance company, this is a good start.
Please remember one thing the notification stresses: an apprenticeship is not employment, and apprentices are only trainees. The application window is 20 October 2026 to 1 November 2026. You must register on a government portal first, so do not wait for the last day. Read this full guide on GovtJobsAlert.in before you start, and see more Banking and finance jobs when you are done.
What are the Key Highlights of LIC HFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | LIC Housing Finance Limited |
| Programme | LICHFL Apprenticeship Program-010 |
| Total Vacancies | 232 |
| Training Period | 12 months (start in November, tentative) |
| Stipend | Rs.16,650 (metro) / Rs.14,150 (other cities) |
| Application Window | 20 October 2026 to 1 November 2026 |
| Mode | Online only, through the NATS portal |
The notification says LIC HFL is not obliged to give full-time employment to its apprentices. On completing the training, you receive a Proficiency Certificate issued by BOAT, and you can contact the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India about placement in banks, insurance and other finance companies, as per available vacancies.
How Many Vacancies are there in LIC HFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 State-wise?
The notification gives 232 vacancies in total, spread over city-wise locations. It does not give a category-wise split. The table below adds up the city rows of the notification state by state.
| State / UT | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 13 |
| Assam | 7 |
| Bihar | 10 |
| Chandigarh | 1 |
| Chhattisgarh | 6 |
| Delhi | 4 |
| Goa | 1 |
| Gujarat | 4 |
| Haryana | 7 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 1 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 1 |
| Jharkhand | 4 |
| Karnataka | 24 |
| Kerala | 7 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 10 |
| Maharashtra | 28 |
| Odisha | 5 |
| Punjab | 5 |
| Rajasthan | 15 |
| Tamil Nadu | 29 |
| Telangana | 16 |
| Tripura | 1 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 16 |
| Uttarakhand | 4 |
| West Bengal | 13 |
| Total | 232 |
The biggest single city is Bangalore with 13 places, followed by Chennai and Hyderabad with 7 each. Most other cities have just one or two places, so check the full city list on page 6 to 9 of the notification PDF before you choose your districts. Some entries sit under a nearby state in the PDF, for example Puducherry is listed under Tamil Nadu and Gangtok under West Bengal.
What is the Eligibility for LIC HFL Apprentice 2026?
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 to 25 years as on 01-Oct-2026 |
| Education | Graduation in any stream, completed as on 01-Oct-2026 |
| Institute | Recognised by UGC / AICTE |
| Earlier apprenticeship | Must NOT have a running, terminated or completed apprenticeship contract with any other organisation |
The notification words the graduation date as “completed graduation in any stream as on 01-Oct-2026 but not before 1-Oct-2001”. The second date looks odd, but we are quoting it exactly. If your graduation date is close to that line, check the notification PDF before you pay anything.
The last row matters most. Even a completed apprenticeship with another company makes you ineligible here, so a candidate who already did a trade or graduate apprenticeship should not apply. This programme is for fresh graduates from any graduate stream.
Age Limit
| Category | Age as on 01-Oct-2026 |
|---|---|
| All candidates | 20 to 25 years |
🎂 Not sure if you meet the age criteria? Use our free Age Calculator for Government Exams to find your exact age on the cut-off date and check whether you are within the age limit. →
The notification does not mention any age relaxation for any category, so treat 20 to 25 years as firm. Count your age on 1 October 2026, not on the day you apply.
What is the Stipend for LIC HFL Apprentice 2026?
| City Type | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Metro cities | Rs.16,650 |
| Other cities | Rs.14,150 |
The metro cities named in the notification are Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune and Surat. Other cities get the lower figure. This is a stipend for training, not a salary, because apprentices are not employees. Choose your preferred district carefully when BFSI SSC asks for it, since the stipend depends on the city.
What is the Selection Process for LIC HFL Apprentice 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. Online entrance exam | Conducted by BFSI Sector Skill Council of India on 07.11.2026 |
| 2. Document Verification and Personal Interview | At LIC HFL offices, on 15.11.2026 |
| 3. Engagement letter | Tentatively 3rd week of November |
The exam is a remote proctored test. You take it from home on your own camera-enabled phone, laptop, desktop or tablet.
| Test | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| All four tests | 100 | 100 |
The exam lasts 60 minutes and the paper is in English or Hindi. BFSI SSC will send the exam link and login details the day before the exam. During the test you must show the Aadhaar card you uploaded on NATS to the camera, and nobody else may stay near you, except for PwBD candidates. A separate Information Handout will come by email from BFSI SSC. Check your syllabus plan on our syllabus page.
How to Apply Online for LIC HFL Apprentice 2026?
This is a two-step process on two different portals. The NATS registration comes first, and the exam registration and fee payment come after it.
- Register first on the NATS apprenticeship portal (Student Register/Login section). Use the link in Essential Links below.
- Note down your Enrolment Id issued by NATS. You need it for all future correspondence.
- Log in to NATS and view the LICHFL apprenticeship advertisement, then apply for it.
- Wait for the email from BFSI SSC. It invites you to share details such as your choice of districts and to pay the fee.
- Fill the detailed application on the BFSI SSC portal and pay the fee online by 1 November 2026.
- Make sure every detail matches what you entered on NATS, and keep both confirmations safe.
Keep the Aadhaar card uploaded on NATS and your email ready. Save your login ids and passwords, because you will return to these portals many times until the apprenticeship ends.
What are the Important Dates for LIC HFL Apprentice 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 20 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay the exam fee | 1 November 2026 |
| Online entrance exam | 7 November 2026 |
| Document Verification and Personal Interview | 15 November 2026 |
| Engagement letters | Tentatively 3rd week of November |
| Reporting at the branch | Tentatively 4th week of November |
What is the Application Fee for LIC HFL Apprentice 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | Rs.200 plus GST |
| PwBD | Rs.200 plus GST |
| General / EWS / OBC (Male) | Rs.800 plus GST |
| General / EWS / OBC (Female / Transgender) | Rs.600 plus GST |
The fee is paid online only to BFSI SSC, and no other mode is accepted. It is non-refundable, even if you do not attend the test or are not selected. Once made, an application cannot be withdrawn.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Apprenticeship
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Test registration | Failing to register for the written test means you are disqualified from further participation in the selection process |
| Matching details | Details for exam registration must match NATS; any change may disqualify your candidature |
| Incomplete registration | Incomplete registration in any respect will not be considered valid, and no communication will be entertained |
| False information | You can face prosecution or civil consequences if details are found false later |
| Unfair means | You may be disqualified, debarred, permanently or for a specified period, from any LIC HFL examination or recruitment, and terminated from training if already joined |
| Copied answers | LIC HFL may cancel the candidature and withhold the result if answers are found shared |
| Rejection | LIC HFL may reject any application without giving a reason |
LIC HFL Apprentice 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Register Online for LIC HFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 232 Posts (Apprenticeship Program 010)
- Pay Application Fee for LIC HFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 232 Posts (Apprenticeship Program 010)
- Visit LIC HFL Apprentice Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you are a fresh graduate aged 20 to 25 and have never done an apprenticeship, do not let this chance slip away. Register on NATS today and finish the exam fee by 1 November 2026, and do not wait for the final day. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more government job updates and exam news.