The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has released the NICL Assistant Preliminary Result 2026. A total of 16,575 candidates have been provisionally shortlisted for the Phase-II Main Examination.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) |
| Post Name | Assistant (Class-III) |
| Total Vacancies | 500 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Result Date | 08 October 2026 |
| Candidates Appeared | 1,60,911 |
| Candidates Shortlisted | 16,575 |
| Mains Exam Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Official Website | nationalinsurance.nic.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 16/17 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 18 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 07 August 2026 |
| Phase-I (Prelims) Exam | 27 August 2026 |
| Prelims Result | 08 October 2026 |
| Phase-II (Mains) Exam | 30 October 2026 |
How to Check NICL Assistant Pre Result 2026
Follow these steps to check the result:
- Visit the official website of NICL – nationalinsurance.nic.co.in.
- Go to the Recruitment section on the homepage.
- Click on the link titled “List of Roll Numbers of Provisionally Shortlisted Candidates for Phase II (Main) Examination – (Assistant 2026-27)”.
- The result PDF will open.
- Download and save the PDF.
- Use Ctrl + F (or Find option on mobile) and search your 10-digit Roll Number.
- If your roll number appears in the list, you are shortlisted for the Mains exam.
Note: The result contains only roll numbers (no names or marks).
Selection Process
- Phase-I: Preliminary Online Examination
- Phase-II: Main Online Examination
- Regional Language Test (Qualifying)
- Pre-Employment Medical Examination
Eligibility Criteria (Brief)
- Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Knowledge of reading, writing, and speaking the regional language of the State/UT applied for.
- Age Limit: Minimum 21 years, Maximum 30 years (relaxation as per rules).
Pay Scale: Basic pay starting around ₹36,290 (with approximate monthly emoluments of ₹63,000 in metro centres).
Exam Pattern (Brief)
Phase-I (Prelims)
- English Language: 30 Questions (30 Marks)
- Reasoning Ability: 35 Questions (35 Marks)
- Quantitative Aptitude: 35 Questions (35 Marks)
- Total: 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 60 Minutes
Phase-II (Mains)
- Reasoning, English, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge sections (details as per official notification).
Important Books and Authors
| Book Name | Author |
|---|---|
| Discovery of India | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| My Experiments with Truth | Mahatma Gandhi |
| India Wins Freedom | Maulana Abul Kalam Azad |
| Wings of Fire | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam |
| Ignited Minds | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam |
| The God of Small Things | Arundhati Roy |
| Midnight’s Children | Salman Rushdie |
| A Suitable Boy | Vikram Seth |
| The Guide | R.K. Narayan |
| Train to Pakistan | Khushwant Singh |
| The Inheritance of Loss | Kiran Desai |
| The White Tiger | Aravind Adiga |
| Five Point Someone | Chetan Bhagat |
| 2 States | Chetan Bhagat |
| The Immortals of Meluha | Amish Tripathi |
| Sapiens | Yuval Noah Harari |
| The Alchemist | Paulo Coelho |
| Rich Dad Poor Rich | Robert Kiyosaki |
| How to Win Friends and Influence People | Dale Carnegie |
| Long Walk to Freedom | Nelson Mandela |
| The Diary of a Young Girl | Anne Frank |
| Pride and Prejudice | Jane Austen |
| Hamlet | William Shakespeare |
| Paradise Lost | John Milton |
| War and Peace | Leo Tolstoy |
| Crime and Punishment | Fyodor Dostoevsky |
| The Origin of Species | Charles Darwin |
| Silent Spring | Rachel Carson |
| The Republic | Plato |
| Arthashastra | Kautilya (Chanakya) |
| Ramayana | Valmiki |
| Mahabharata | Ved Vyasa |
| Gitanjali | Rabindranath Tagore |
| Godan | Munshi Premchand |
| Anandmath | Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay |
| Madhushala | Harivansh Rai Bachchan |
Next Steps for Shortlisted Candidates
- Download and keep a copy of the result PDF.
- Start preparing for the Phase-II Main Examination scheduled on 30 October 2026.
- Keep checking the official website for the Mains Admit Card and other updates.
- Practice sectional tests focusing on Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge.
Disclaimer: This content is prepared for informational purposes based on available details regarding the NICL Assistant Pre Result 2026. Candidates must verify all information from the official website nationalinsurance.nic.co.in