LIC HFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 232 Seats, Stipend up to ₹16,650
LIC Housing Finance Limited (LIC HFL) has released the LIC HFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification (Apprenticeship Program Batch-010) for 232 apprentice seats in its offices across India, including 13 seats in West Bengal. Fresh graduates in any stream, aged 20 to 25 years, can apply through the NATS portal from 20 October to 1 November 2026. The online entrance exam is on 7 November 2026 and can be taken from home. The monthly stipend is Rs. 16,650 in metro cities (including Kolkata) and Rs. 14,150 in other cities for 12 months.
This article covers the LIC HFL Apprentice vacancy 2026 state-wise and West Bengal city-wise details, eligibility, stipend, application fee, exam pattern, selection process and how to apply on NATS, all taken from the official LIC HFL notification. Graduates looking for more apprenticeships can also check the IRCON Apprentice Recruitment 2026, the BEL Navi Mumbai Apprentice Recruitment 2026 and the KMRL Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
Quick summary:
➤ Organisation: LIC Housing Finance Limited (LIC HFL)
➤ Program: LICHFL Apprenticeship Program – Batch 010
➤ Total seats: 232 (West Bengal 13)
➤ Eligibility: Graduate in any stream (passed by 01.10.2026), age 20–25 years
➤ Stipend: Rs. 16,650 (metro cities) / Rs. 14,150 (other cities) per month
➤ Duration: 12 months, starting November 2026 (tentative)
➤ Fee: Rs. 800 / Rs. 600 / Rs. 200 + GST, as per category
➤ Apply on NATS: 20 October to 1 November 2026
➤ Online exam: 7 November 2026 (remote proctored, from home)
➤ Selection: Online exam + Document Verification and Personal Interview
Table of Contents
- LIC HFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Important Dates
- State-wise Vacancy
- West Bengal City-wise Vacancy
- Eligibility Criteria
- Stipend
- Application Fee
- Exam Pattern
- Selection Process
- How to Apply
- Online Exam Rules
- FAQs
- Important Links
LIC HFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
The LIC HFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a one-year on-the-job training program for fresh graduates. It is not a job: apprentices are trainees, and LIC HFL is not obliged to give them permanent employment. The key details of the LIC Housing Finance apprentice program are given below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | LIC Housing Finance Limited |
| Program | LICHFL Apprenticeship Program-010 |
| Total seats | 232 |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Start | November 2026 (tentative) |
| Stipend | Rs. 16,650 (metro) / Rs. 14,150 (other cities) per month |
| Application portal | NATS (nats.education.gov.in) |
| Exam conducted by | BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) |
| Certificate | Proficiency Certificate by BOAT |
LIC HFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The LIC HFL Apprentice application window is short, and the exam fee also has to be paid by 1 November 2026. The important dates for the LIC HFL apprentice program are shown below.
| Step | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apply on NATS portal | 20.10.2026 (Tuesday) to 01.11.2026 (Sunday) |
| 2 | Last date to pay exam fee to BFSI SSC (beep.bfsissc.com) | 01.11.2026 |
| 3 | Online entrance exam | 07.11.2026 (Saturday) |
| 4 | Document Verification and Personal Interview at LIC HFL offices | 15.11.2026 (Sunday) |
| 5 | Engagement letters issued | 3rd week of November 2026 (tentative) |
| 6 | Joining at the allotted branch | 4th week of November 2026 (tentative) |
LIC HFL Apprentice Vacancy 2026: State-wise
The LIC HFL Apprentice vacancy 2026 has 232 seats across 25 states and UTs. Tamil Nadu (29), Maharashtra (28) and Karnataka (24) have the most seats, and Bangalore alone has 13. The state-wise LIC HFL apprentice vacancy is given below.
| State / UT | Seats |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 13 |
| Assam | 7 |
| Bihar | 10 |
| Chandigarh | 1 |
| Chhattisgarh | 6 |
| Delhi | 4 |
| Goa | 1 |
| Gujarat | 4 |
| Haryana | 7 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 1 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 1 |
| Jharkhand | 4 |
| Karnataka | 24 |
| Kerala | 7 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 10 |
| Maharashtra | 28 |
| Odisha | 5 |
| Punjab | 5 |
| Rajasthan | 15 |
| Tamil Nadu | 29 |
| Telangana | 16 |
| Tripura | 1 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 16 |
| Uttarakhand | 4 |
| West Bengal | 13 |
| Total | 232 |
The full city-wise list for all states is in Table E of the official notification.
LIC HFL Apprentice Vacancy in West Bengal (City-wise)
There are 13 LIC HFL apprentice seats listed under West Bengal, one in each city. Candidates from Kolkata get the higher metro stipend of Rs. 16,650. The West Bengal city-wise LIC HFL apprentice vacancy is given below.
| City | Seats |
|---|---|
| Barasat | 1 |
| Bardhaman | 1 |
| Chinsurah | 1 |
| Coochbehar | 1 |
| Gangtok | 1 |
| Hooghly | 1 |
| Howrah | 1 |
| Kharagpur | 1 |
| Knc Road | 1 |
| Kolkata | 1 |
| Malda | 1 |
| Murshidabad | 1 |
| Siliguri | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
Gangtok (Sikkim) is listed under West Bengal in the official notice, so it is shown here as given. You will choose your preferred districts for training in the BFSI SSC form.
LIC HFL Apprentice Eligibility Criteria
The LIC HFL Apprentice eligibility is open to fresh graduates of any stream from UGC / AICTE-recognised universities or institutes. The eligibility conditions are shown below.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age (as on 01.10.2026) | 20 to 25 years |
| Qualification | Graduation in any stream, completed on or before 01.10.2026 (the notice says "but not before 1-Oct-2001") |
| Previous apprenticeship | Must NOT have a running, terminated or completed apprenticeship contract with any other organisation |
The notice does not mention any category-wise age relaxation.
LIC HFL Apprentice Stipend 2026
The LIC HFL Apprentice stipend depends on the city where you are placed. Kolkata is counted as a metro city. The stipend details are given below.
| Location | Monthly stipend |
|---|---|
| Metro cities: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Surat | Rs. 16,650 |
| Other cities | Rs. 14,150 |
Apprentices who complete the training get a Proficiency Certificate from BOAT and can contact the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India for information on job opportunities in banks, financial services and insurance companies.
LIC HFL Apprentice Application Fee
The LIC HFL apprentice application / exam fee is paid online to BFSI SSC through the link sent by e-mail. The fee is non-refundable even if you do not take the exam. The category-wise fee is shown below.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | Rs. 200 + GST |
| PwBD | Rs. 200 + GST |
| General / EWS / OBC – Female / Transgender | Rs. 600 + GST |
| General / EWS / OBC – Male | Rs. 800 + GST |
LIC HFL Apprentice Exam Pattern 2026
The LIC HFL Apprentice exam is an online test of 100 questions and 100 marks in 60 minutes, conducted by BFSI SSC. It is available in English and Hindi. The section-wise LIC HFL apprentice exam pattern is given below.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Total (60 minutes) | 100 | 100 |
The notice does not mention negative marking or a sectional cut-off. More details will be shared in the "Information Handout" sent by BFSI SSC by e-mail.
LIC HFL Apprentice Selection Process
The LIC HFL Apprentice selection process has two stages. The steps are listed below.
- Online entrance exam on 7 November 2026, by BFSI SSC (remote proctored).
- Document Verification and Personal Interview at LIC HFL offices for shortlisted candidates, on 15 November 2026.
Finally selected candidates will get an engagement letter with the training branch, stipend and terms. The test agency will also check answer patterns for copying, and candidates found sharing answers may be disqualified.
How to Apply for LIC HFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The LIC HFL apprentice application is a two-step process: first on the NATS portal, then on the BFSI SSC portal. Follow these steps:
- Register on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) under "Student Register/Login". Use the Candidate User Manual on the portal if you need help.
- Log in and apply for the "LICHFL" apprenticeship advertisement. Note your NATS Enrolment ID.
- Wait for an e-mail from BFSI SSC (info@updates.bfsissc.com) asking you to fill in details such as your choice of districts for training.
- Fill in the detailed form on beep.bfsissc.com and pay the exam fee online by 1 November 2026.
- Make sure the details match your NATS registration. Any mismatch may cancel your candidature.
- You will get the exam link and login details one day before the exam.
For any query, e-mail apprenticeships@bfsissc.com.
LIC HFL Apprentice Online Exam Rules
- The exam is remote proctored. You take it from home using a smartphone with a front camera (or a camera-enabled desktop, laptop or tablet) and a good internet connection.
- You must sit alone. Only PwBD candidates may have someone near them.
- Show the same Aadhaar card that you uploaded on the NATS portal as your ID during the exam.
- Unfair means, impersonation or sharing exam content can lead to disqualification, debarment or termination of the apprenticeship.
LIC HFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many seats are there in LIC HFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There are 232 apprentice seats across India, including 13 under West Bengal.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for LIC HFL Apprentice 2026?
Apply on the NATS portal by 1 November 2026. The exam fee to BFSI SSC must also be paid by 1 November 2026.
Q3. What is the LIC HFL Apprentice stipend?
Rs. 16,650 per month in metro cities, including Kolkata, and Rs. 14,150 per month in other cities.
Q4. When is the LIC HFL Apprentice exam 2026?
The online exam is on 7 November 2026. It is remote proctored, so you can take it from home.
Q5. What is the age limit for LIC HFL Apprentice?
20 to 25 years as on 1 October 2026.
Q6. Is LIC HFL Apprentice a permanent job?
No. It is a 12-month training program. Apprentices are not employees, and LIC HFL is not obliged to give them a job.
Q7. Can I apply if I have already done an apprenticeship?
No. Candidates with a running, terminated or completed apprenticeship contract with any organisation are not eligible.
Q8. How many LIC HFL apprentice seats are there in Kolkata?
Kolkata has 1 seat, and KNC Road is listed separately with 1 seat. West Bengal has 13 seats in total.
LIC HFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| LIC HFL Apprentice Notification PDF (Batch 010) | Download PDF |
| Register / Apply on NATS Portal | Apply Online |
| BFSI SSC Portal (Exam Fee Payment) | beep.bfsissc.com |
| NATS Candidate User Manual | Download |
| Official Website | www.lichousing.com |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Now |
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