United India Insurance Company Limited has released an official announcement inviting applications from eligible Indian citizens for engagement as Apprentices for the year 2025–26 under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act, 1973. This apprenticeship program offers an excellent opportunity for fresh Engineering and Non-Engineering graduates to gain practical work experience in one of India’s leading public sector insurance companies. The apprenticeship is for a period of one year and is purely a training engagement, aimed at enhancing employability and professional exposure of young graduates. Candidates who completed their graduation between July 2021 and 2025 and meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can apply online through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 18 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 20 January 2026
- Document Verification: Date will be communicated to shortlisted candidates through registered email IDs
Candidates are strongly advised to complete the application process well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Vacancy Details
Total Number of Vacancies: 153 Apprentices
United India Insurance Company Limited has proposed 153 apprenticeship training seats for the year 2025–26. The number of seats is provisional and may be increased or decreased depending on the actual administrative requirement of the company.
Discipline-wise Vacancy
- Undergraduate in any discipline: 153 seats
Graduates from all academic backgrounds are eligible, provided they meet the qualification and eligibility requirements.
State-Wise Vacancy Distribution
The apprenticeship seats are distributed across various states and union territories as per operational needs. Candidates can apply for only one state.
- Andhra Pradesh – 3
- Assam – 1
- Bihar – 2
- Chandigarh – 2
- Chhattisgarh – 4
- Delhi – 9
- Goa – 2
- Gujarat – 8
- Haryana – 1
- Jharkhand – 1
- Karnataka – 26
- Kerala – 10
- Madhya Pradesh – 6
- Maharashtra – 23
- Odisha – 1
- Puducherry – 4
- Punjab – 2
- Rajasthan – 18
- Tamil Nadu – 19
- Telangana – 2
- Uttarakhand – 5
- West Bengal – 4
Grand Total Vacancies: 153
The company reserves the right to allot the selected candidates to any district within the chosen state, based on administrative requirements.
Application Fee
- Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Candidates can apply free of cost.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must carefully ensure that they fulfill all eligibility conditions before applying, as applications found ineligible at any stage will be rejected.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have completed Undergraduate Degree (Regular / Full-Time) in any discipline.
- The degree must be obtained from a recognized university or institution approved by AICTE, DOTE, or UGC.
- Candidates should have passed their graduation between July 2021 and 2025.
- Graduation should not be earlier than 01 July 2021.
- Candidates must possess either:
- Degree Certificate, or
- Provisional Certificate, or
- Consolidated Mark Sheet
Candidates whose results are declared in CGPA / GPA / OGPA format must convert the same into percentage by multiplying the CGPA by 10.
Apprenticeship Eligibility Conditions
Candidates must not:
- Have previously undergone apprenticeship training in United India Insurance Company or any other organization.
- Be currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act.
- Have completed or be pursuing a Post-Graduate Degree or Integrated Post-Graduate Course.
- Have one year or more of work experience in any Government, PSU, or Private organization as on 01 December 2025.
Only candidates with a 100% completed profile on the NATS portal are eligible to apply.
Age Limit (as on 01 December 2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
Date of Birth Range:
Candidates must be born between 01 December 1997 and 01 December 2004 (both dates inclusive).
Age Relaxation
Upper age limit relaxation is applicable as per Government of India norms for:
- Scheduled Caste (SC)
- Scheduled Tribe (ST)
- Other Backward Classes (OBC – Non-Creamy Layer)
- Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)
Reservation Policy
Reservation will be provided as per the Apprentices Act guidelines for:
- SC
- ST
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer only)
- PwBD
OBC candidates must submit a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate, issued between 01 April 2025 and the date of engagement. OBC candidates belonging to the Creamy Layer must apply under the General category.
Training Duration
- Duration: 1 Year (12 Months)
The apprenticeship will begin only after the execution and approval of the Contract of Apprenticeship on the NATS portal.
Salary Scale / Stipend Details
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹9,000 during the entire apprenticeship period.
Stipend Break-Up
- Company Share: ₹4,500 per month
- Government Share: ₹4,500 per month (credited directly through DBT)
The stipend is paid monthly after adjusting any loss of pay, if applicable. Apprentices are not entitled to any additional allowances or benefits.
Selection Procedure
The selection process is merit-based and conducted by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (Southern Region).
Selection Method
- Shortlisting based on percentage of marks obtained in graduation.
- Merit list prepared up to two decimal places.
- In case of tie, the older candidate (by date of birth) will be ranked higher.
- Shortlisted candidates will be informed via registered email ID only.
- Final selection will be after physical document verification.
Mere shortlisting or document verification does not guarantee selection.
Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates must appear in person with original documents and self-attested copies, including:
- Degree / Provisional Certificate
- Consolidated Mark Sheet
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank Passbook (candidate’s name)
- Passport-size photograph
Failure to produce documents will result in cancellation of candidature.
Leave and Working Conditions
Working Hours
- Apprentices will undergo On-the-Job Training (OJT) as per company working hours.
Leave Entitlement
- Casual Leave: 1 day for every 30 days, maximum 12 days per year
- Sick Leave: 4 days per quarter (with medical certificate)
No other leave is applicable. Unused leave will lapse after completion or termination.
Travel, Boarding, and Lodging
- TA/DA: Not admissible
- Boarding/Lodging: Not provided
Candidates must make their own arrangements.
Nature of Apprenticeship
- Apprentices are not employees of United India Insurance Company.
- Apprenticeship does not guarantee employment.
- No claim for permanent absorption is allowed after completion.
- PF, ESI, Bonus, and other labor benefits are not applicable.
Termination of Apprenticeship
The apprenticeship contract may be terminated if:
- Candidate provides false information
- Eligibility criteria are not met
- Unauthorized absence exceeds 3 consecutive working days
- Misconduct or indiscipline is observed
Important Instructions
- Apply for only one state.
- Ensure all details match educational records.
- Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- All communication will be through email only.
