NICL Assistant Mains admit card 2026 released: download by October 30 exam
In short
- The NICL Assistant Mains Admit Card 2026 was released on October 22, 2026, on the official website nationalinsurance.nic.co.in.
- Candidates who qualified the Phase I Preliminary examination must download their admit cards using their registration number and password or date of birth.
- The Mains examination is scheduled for October 30, 2026, and candidates must carry a printed admit card and valid photo ID to the centre.
- This recruitment drive aims to fill 500 vacancies for the Assistant post in the Class III cadre.
- The Mains exam will consist of 200 questions for 200 marks, to be completed in 120 minutes, with a negative marking of 1/4th for incorrect answers.
The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) released the Assistant Mains Admit Card 2026 on October 22, 2026. Candidates who successfully qualified for the Phase I Preliminary examination can now download their admit cards from the official website, nationalinsurance.nic.co.in, to appear for the Mains examination.
The Mains examination is scheduled for October 30, 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 500 vacancies for the post of Assistant in the Class III cadre, with the selection process involving Prelims, Mains, and a Regional Language Test.
Admit Card Download and Examination Details
Candidates are required to download their NICL Assistant Mains Admit Card 2026 from the official portal using their registration number and password or date of birth. The admit card contains essential information including the candidate’s roll number, examination date, shift, reporting time, and test centre address. It is mandatory for candidates to carry a printed copy of the admit card and a valid photo identity proof to the examination centre.
The Mains examination will comprise 200 questions, each carrying one mark, for a total of 200 marks. The duration of the examination is 120 minutes, and a negative marking of 1/4th will be applied for each incorrect answer. Prohibited items in the exam hall include mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, bags, and study material. For issues related to admit card download, candidates can contact the helpline at 033-22022100.
| Section | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 45 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 Minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 Minutes |
Recruitment Timeline and Vacancy Overview
The application process for the NICL Assistant posts commenced on July 18, 2026, with the last date for online application and fee payment being August 7, 2026. The Phase I Prelims Exam was conducted on August 27, 2026, and its admit cards were released on August 19, 2026. The result for Phase 1 was declared on October 8, 2026, leading to the current release of the Mains admit card.
The recruitment drive aims to fill 500 Assistant vacancies across various categories. The basic pay for an Assistant is Rs. 36,290/-, with approximate total emoluments reaching Rs. 63,000/- per month in Metropolitan Cities. Applicants were required to have a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university and knowledge of the local language. The minimum age for applicants as of July 1, 2026, was 21 years, and the maximum age was 30 years.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start Date | 18 July 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 07 August 2026 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment | 07 August 2026 |
| Phase I Exam Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Admit Card (Prelims) | 19 August 2026 |
| Result Date (Prelims) | 08 October 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card | 22 October 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Post Name | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistants | 255 | 38 | 104 | 67 | 36 | 500 |
Application Fees and Eligibility Criteria
The application fee for the NICL Assistant posts varied based on candidate categories. General, Other Backward Class (OBC), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates were required to pay an application fee of ₹850/-. In contrast, candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) categories were exempted from paying any application fee, as stated by the National Insurance Company Limited (NICL).
To be eligible for the Assistant posts, applicants needed to possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university and demonstrate knowledge of the local language. The age criteria stipulated a minimum age of 21 years and a maximum age of 30 years, both calculated as of July 1, 2026. The NICL has also issued a warning against individuals soliciting money for selection, emphasizing that the selection process is strictly merit-based through Prelims, Mains, and a Regional Language Test, with no additional fees required beyond the initial application fee.
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