➧ Online Application Starts: 18 July 2026
➧ Last Date to Apply & Fee Payment: 07 August 2026
➧ Preliminary Exam (Phase-I): 27 August 2026
➧ Main Exam (Phase-II): 30 October 2026
➧ Admit Card: Will be announced later
| Post | Total | Monthly Salary |
| Assistant (Class III) | 500 | Approx. ₹53,000/- |
State-wise Vacancies: Maharashtra (57), Tamil Nadu (49), West Bengal (46), Rajasthan (36), Kerala (35), Gujarat (34), Karnataka (30), Uttar Pradesh (24), Assam (18), Chhattisgarh (18), Madhya Pradesh (18), Telangana (15), Andhra Pradesh (14), Bihar (12), Punjab (10), Jharkhand (10), Uttarakhand (8), Arunachal Pradesh (5), Delhi (20), Tripura (2) and other States/UTs. Refer to the official notification for the complete list.
➧ Educational Qualification
- Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University.
- Degree must be completed on or before 01 July 2026.
- Knowledge of the regional language of the applied State/UT is mandatory.
➧ Age Limit (01.07.2026)
- 21 to 30 Years.
- Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per Government rules.
➧ Salary
- Basic Pay: ₹36,290/-
- Gross Salary: Around ₹53,000/- per month in metro cities.
- Probation Period: 6 Months.
The selection process consists of:
- Preliminary Examination (Online)
- Main Examination (Online)
- Regional Language Test
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: No Fee
- UR/OBC/EWS: ₹850/-
- Payment Mode: Online
- Visit the NICL Recruitment Portal.
- Complete the online registration.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the application and keep a printout for future reference.
NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 - FAQs
What is the last date to apply for NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application and application fee is 07 August 2026.
When will the NICL Assistant Preliminary Exam be held?
The Phase-I Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 27 August 2026.
What is the selection process for NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Selection is based on the Preliminary Exam, Main Exam and Regional Language Test.
What is the application fee for NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026?
SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from the fee, while UR/OBC/EWS candidates need to pay ₹850.
