What stipend will apprentices receive?

Selected apprentices will receive a fixed stipend of ₹12,300 per month, paid by the tenth day of the following month, for the 12-month training period.

Is prior work experience allowed?

No. Candidates must be freshers with no prior training experience, and those with one or more years of job experience after completing their educational qualification are not eligible.

Will apprentices get permanent employment after completion?

No. The Company has no obligation to offer regular employment to any apprentice during or after completion of the apprenticeship, and apprentices are not treated as employees of the Company.

Can I apply for more than one state?

No. Candidates must opt for only one State while applying. Allotment to a Regional Office is based on the Company's requirement and seat availability.

Are ex-servicemen eligible to apply?

No. Ex-servicemen or disabled ex-servicemen are not eligible to be engaged as apprentices, and there is no reservation for this category.

Apprenticeship 2026-27 · Applications Open

550 Training Seats Across India

Start your career with The New India Assurance Company Limited — earn while you learn.

Q: What is the exam pattern?

The online written test has 100 objective questions worth 100 marks across four sections — General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude, and Computer Knowledge — in a total duration of 60 minutes.

Q: Is the application fee refundable?

No. The application/examination/intimation fee once paid is neither refunded nor held in reserve for any other examination.

Train under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), earn a ₹12,300 monthly stipend, and gain hands-on exposure to general insurance operations through a structured 12-month apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

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Online registration closes 06 July 2026. Online examination on 12 July 2026. Apply without delay.

₹12,300

Monthly stipend

550

Training seats

12 Months

Duration

Graduate

Eligibility

Apply via BEEP portal View program details

Govt of India undertaking

Apprentices Act 1961 · NATS

HQ Mumbai · 28 Regional Offices

★ Monthly stipend

₹12,300

per month · all 12 months

On-the-job training at NIA offices

Open to graduates of any discipline

550 seats across states/UTs

Key Dates

Apply Opens

23 Jun 2026

Last Date

06 Jul 2026

Online Exam

12 Jul 2026

Seats

550

What you'll gain

Skills the BFSI sector actually values

Practical, general insurance-linked skills that transfer across insurers, banks, NBFCs, and FinTech — not just New India Assurance.

General insurance operations

Hands-on exposure inside a real Regional/Divisional Office of a leading public sector general insurer.

Policy & claims familiarity

Understand how policies, underwriting support, and claims processes work in day-to-day operations.

Customer service exposure

Direct interaction with customers and processes — communication skills insurers value highly.

Insurance products knowledge

Get familiar with the Company's general insurance product suite from the inside.

Office & compliance processes

Learn day-to-day office procedures and conduct governed by the Contract of Apprenticeship.

Certified skill assessment

Complete theory assessment by BFSI SSC and practical assessment by the Company, earning an Apprenticeship Certificate.

Selection — Online Examination

Exam pattern & subject breakdown

100 objective-type questions, 60 minutes total. Know exactly what to prepare.

Subject Marks Medium

General / Financial Awareness 25 Eng/Hindi

General English 25 English

Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude 25 Eng/Hindi

Computer Knowledge 25 Eng/Hindi

Total 100

100

Total questions & marks

60 min

Total exam duration

Compensatory time available for eligible PwBD candidates

Exam is taken remotely using your own camera-enabled desktop/laptop/tablet/smartphone. Tentatively scheduled for 12 July 2026; details available in "My Applied Opportunity" on BEEP.

Application Fee

Category-wise application / examination fee

Fees are inclusive of 18% GST and are non-refundable under any circumstances.

Category	Application / Examination Fee (incl. GST)
General / EWS / OBC (Male)	₹944
General / EWS / OBC (Female)	₹708
SC / ST / PwBD (Any Gender)	₹236

Note: The application is complete only once the fee is deposited online on or before the last date. Fees once paid are neither refunded nor held in reserve for any other examination.

Reservation Structure

Category-wise training seat reservation (550 total)

Reservation follows Government of India norms; seats indicated are tentative and may vary as per the Company's requirement.

Category	Full Name	Seats	Age Relaxation
GEN	General / Unreserved	297	None
OBC	Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)	114	+3 years
SC	Scheduled Caste	64	+5 years
ST	Scheduled Tribe	32	+5 years
EWS	Economically Weaker Section	43	None (Gen limit applies)
PwBD	VI 36 · HI 5 · OH 1 · ID/MD 1 (horizontal)	43	+10 years
Total		550

Note: PwBD reservation is horizontal — selected PwBD candidates are placed within their applicable category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/GEN). Candidates in the OBC "Creamy Layer" are treated as General and should apply as "UR (Unreserved)". Exact state-wise seat breakup is in the official notification on the BEEP portal.

Who can apply

Eligibility criteria

Nationality: Must be a citizen of India

Educational Qualification: Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University. Passing certificate dated between 01 January 2022 and 01 June 2026 (both dates inclusive)

Freshers only: Must be a fresher with no prior training experience

Prior Apprenticeship: Must not have previously undergone or currently be pursuing apprenticeship at NIA or any other organisation under the Apprentices Act

Work Experience: Candidates with 1 year or more of job experience after completing their educational qualification are not eligible

Ex-Servicemen: Not eligible — no reservation for ex-servicemen/disabled ex-servicemen in this engagement

Age: 21–30 years as on 01.06.2026 (Gen/EWS) · Relaxation:

Selection process

Online written examination

100 objective questions across 4 subjects, 60 minutes, taken remotely with your own camera-enabled device. Scheduled for 12 July 2026.

Shortlisting for language test

Candidates are ranked by marks; the top candidates equal to 3 times the relevant seats (per state and category) are shortlisted for the Regional Language Test and document verification.

Regional language test

Tests proficiency (reading, writing, speaking, understanding) in the local language of the applied state. Waived if Class 10/12 mark sheet shows the language was studied.

Document verification & medical fitness

Original certificates and self-attested photocopies must be produced. Engagement is subject to being declared medically fit.

Digital apprenticeship contract & training

Selected candidates receive a digital apprenticeship contract via the NATS portal. 12-month training begins on acceptance, with monthly stipend of ₹12,300.

Documents required

Keep these ready before you apply

Different documents are needed at registration versus at document verification — prepare both sets in advance.

For Portal Registration

Aadhaar card
Valid personal email ID (needed for account activation & login)
Mobile number
Passport-size photograph (JPEG, under 1 MB)
Qualifying degree / provisional certificate (PDF, under 1 MB)

For Document Verification

Photo ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID/Driving Licence/Passport)
10th pass / matriculation certificate as proof of date of birth
Class XII mark sheet & semester/year-wise graduation mark sheets with degree/diploma
CGPA/OGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate, if applicable

Category Certificates

SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD certificate along with declaration
OBC certificate with explicit Non-Creamy Layer clause and undertaking
Income & Asset Certificate for EWS (FY 2025-26, issued after 31.03.2026)
Disability certificate in prescribed format for PwBD category

Other Requirements

Consistent photograph and signature across all stages and correspondence
Aadhaar mandatory before contract signing (alternate ID accepted for candidates from North Eastern states)
Candidates appear for tests/verification at their own expense

Nationwide Opportunities

Training Seats Across States & UTs (top allocations)

Seats span every state and UT via 28 Regional Offices; candidates must opt for only one state, and allotment depends on the Company's requirement. Figures below are the tentative total per state out of 550.

Maharashtra 138

Tamil Nadu 46

Delhi 37

Gujarat 35

Kerala 30

Chandigarh 24

Karnataka 24

Uttar Pradesh 24

Madhya Pradesh 20

Rajasthan 20

West Bengal 20

Telangana 18

Andhra Pradesh 17

Punjab 16

Uttarakhand 14

Odisha 12

Bihar 11

Assam 10

Chhattisgarh 8

Haryana 6

Why Apply

Why Join New India Assurance Apprenticeship?

₹12,300 Monthly Stipend

A fixed stipend for the full 12-month training period, paid by the 10th of the following month.

Public Sector Insurer Exposure

Train with a leading Government of India general insurance company with a nationwide Regional Office network.

Hands-on Insurance Experience

Work closely with office operations, customer interactions, and insurance processes.

Certified Structured Training

Apprenticeship under NATS and the Apprentices Act, 1961, concluding with a theory and practical assessment and an Apprenticeship Certificate.

Application Process

How to Apply

Step 1

Log in to nats.education.gov.in, complete 100% of your profile, and click "Apply" against The New India Assurance Company Limited.

Step 2

Continue on BEEP

On beep.bfsissc.com, update your personal, NATS enrolment, age, and education details.

Step 3

Choose State & Regional Office

Select your one preferred state and indicate a preference for a Regional Office, if selected.

Step 4

Pay Examination Fee

Complete payment as per your category — 23 June to 06 July 2026, online mode only.

Step 5

Appear for Online Exam

Take the 60-minute online examination on 12 July 2026, using your own camera-enabled device.

Step 6

Language Test & Verification

If shortlisted, complete the regional language assessment (if applicable) and document verification.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

The New India Assurance Company Limited has 550 training seats for 2026-27, distributed state/UT-wise and category-wise. Seats are tentative and may vary.

Selected apprentices receive a fixed stipend of ₹12,300 per month, paid by the 10th day of the following month, for the full 12-month training period.

Online registration is open from 23 June 2026 to 06 July 2026. The online examination is scheduled for 12 July 2026.

100 objective questions worth 100 marks across General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude, and Computer Knowledge (25 marks each), in a total duration of 60 minutes.

Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years as on 01 June 2026. Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) +3 years, PwBD +10 years, and special concessions for widows, divorced, and legally separated women (up to 35/38/40 years depending on category).

No. Candidates must be freshers with no prior training experience. Anyone with one or more years of job experience after completing their educational qualification is not eligible.

No. The Company has no obligation to offer regular employment during or after the apprenticeship, and apprentices are not treated as employees of the Company.

No. Candidates must opt for only one State while applying. Allotment to a Regional Office within that state depends on the Company's requirement and seat availability.

No. Application/examination/intimation fee once paid is neither refunded nor held in reserve for any other examination.

No. Ex-servicemen and disabled ex-servicemen are not eligible, and there is no reservation for this category in this engagement.