NIACL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 550 Posts

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Understanding the eligibility criteria is the first and most critical step before applying. Here is a detailed breakdown of all conditions you must satisfy. All applicants must be citizens of India . Candidates must hold a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. Crucially, the final year mark sheet date must fall between January 1, 2022 and June 1, 2026 (both dates inclusive). Graduates who passed before January 1, 2022, or after June 1, 2026, are not eligible . Candidates must not have previously undergone apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act 1961 - either with NIACL or any other organization. Candidates currently pursuing an apprenticeship anywhere are also ineligible. Candidates with one or more years of job experience after graduation are not eligible. Date of birth range for Gen

The 550 training seats are distributed across states and Union Territories, with reservations for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, General, and PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates. Here are the major states by seat count. Seats in smaller states and UTs (such as Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, etc.) have 1 seat each in the General category. Seat numbers are tentative and may change based on actual company requirements. PwBD reservations are allocated horizontally across categories. A total of 43 PwBD seats are available nationally, covering: VI (Visual Impairment): 36 seats HI (Hearing Impairment): 5 seats OH (Orthopedic/Locomotor): 1 seat ID/MD (Intellectual/Multiple Disabilities): 1 seat

All fees must be paid online. No offline payment mode is accepted. GST at 18% is charged over the base fee. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable under all circumstances, including application rejection or withdrawal.

Selection happens in two main stages after fee payment. Here is what to expect at each stage. The online exam is held from home (proctored), using your own camera-enabled device - desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Duration: 60 minutes Tie-breaking rule: If two candidates score equally, the older candidate is ranked higher (descending age order). Candidates who clear the online written test are shortlisted in 3× the number of available seats per state per category for this stage. Candidates who studied the regional language of their chosen state in Class 10 or 12 are exempt from the language test. All others must demonstrate proficiency (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) in the specified local language of the state. Candidates failing the language test cannot be engaged as apprentices . Carry originals plus self-attested photocopies of: Photo ID proof (Aadhaar / PAN / V

This section covers what apprentices receive during training and the rules governing their engagement. Monthly stipend: ₹12,300 Payment is made by the 10th day of the following month No additional benefits, allowances, or statutory contributions (PF, Mediclaim, etc.) are provided Pro-rata deduction applies for unauthorized absences 1 day of leave per month , credited at the beginning of the next month Leave can be carried forward but not more than 2 days at a time All accumulated leave lapses at the end of the contract Apprentices are entitled to all company-observed public holidays Training period: 12 months On completion, apprentices undergo an assessment (theory by BFSI SSC + practical by NIACL) Successful candidates receive an Apprenticeship Certificate from BFSI SSC Calculate your exact in-hand Salary in 10 seconds - Calculate Now It is important to note clearly: this is not a job o

NIACL has 28 Regional Offices across India. Your training location depends on the state you select during application and the company's seat availability. Here are some key state-to-regional-office mappings:

Certain candidate groups have specific rules they must be aware of before applying. Only Non-Creamy Layer OBC candidates are entitled to OBC reservation benefits. Creamy layer OBC candidates must apply under the General (Unreserved) category and meet General category age criteria. An undertaking regarding non-creamy layer status must be submitted at the time of fee payment. Candidates must produce an Income and Asset Certificate for financial year 2025–26, issued by a competent authority after March 31, 2026. Gross annual family income must be below ₹8 lakh , and the family must not own 5+ acres of agricultural land, 1000+ sq. ft. residential flat, or qualifying residential plots. Minimum disability of 40% is required for reservation benefits. Eligible disability types: Visual Impairment (VI), Hearing Impairment (HI), Locomotor/Orthopedic (OH), Intellectual/Autism (ID), Multiple Disabili