📢 The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has released the Assistant Mains Admit Card 2026 for candidates who qualified the Phase-I examination. Shortlisted candidates can now download their hall ticket for the Phase-II Main Examination scheduled on 30 October 2026.
This recruitment covers 500 Assistant (Class III) posts. If you cleared the prelims, read on for the exam date, how to download the admit card, eligibility, fee details, and the mains exam pattern.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- Selection Process
- Mains Exam Pattern
- How to Download the Mains Admit Card
- Important Links
Overview
NICL is conducting the Assistant (Class III) recruitment 2026 to fill 500 vacancies across India. The Phase-I online examination was held on 27 August 2026 and its result was declared on 08 October 2026. The Phase-II Main Examination will be held on 30 October 2026, and the mains admit card was released on 22 October 2026.
Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 255 |
| OBC | 104 |
| SC | 67 |
| EWS | 38 |
| ST | 36 |
| Total | 500 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government |
| Regional Language | Candidate must be able to read, write and speak the regional language of the State/UT for which they are applying |
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 30 years |
| Age Relaxation | As per government rules for reserved categories |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notification Released | 17 July 2026 |
| Online Application Started | 18 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 August 2026 |
| Phase-I Admit Card Released | 20 August 2026 |
| Phase-I Online Examination | 27 August 2026 |
| Phase-I Result Declared | 08 October 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card Released | 22 October 2026 |
| Phase-II Main Examination | 30 October 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected through the following stages:
- Phase-I: Preliminary Online Examination (qualifying)
- Phase-II: Main Online Examination — final merit is based on mains marks
- Stage 3: Regional Language Test (qualifying in nature)
Final selection is based on merit in the Main Examination plus the qualifying Regional Language Test.
Mains Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 15 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
There is negative marking in the mains exam — 1/4 mark is deducted for every wrong answer. No marks are deducted for unattempted questions.
How to Download the Mains Admit Card
Only candidates shortlisted from Phase-I can download the mains hall ticket. Follow these steps:
- Open the NICL admit card download link given below (hosted on the IBPS registration portal).
- Log in using your registration number or roll number and the required login credentials.
- Your NICL Assistant Mains Admit Card 2026 will appear on the screen.
- Check your name, roll number, exam date, reporting time and exam centre carefully.
- Download the admit card and take a printout — carry it to the exam centre on 30 October 2026.
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