LIC Housing Finance Limited (LIC HFL) has released the advertisement notification for its LICHFL Apprenticeship Program-010. The programme offers 232 apprenticeship opportunities in various LIC HFL offices across India for fresh graduates.
The apprenticeship period is 12 months. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 16,650 in metro cities and Rs. 14,150 in other cities. Candidates can apply online through the prescribed apprenticeship process, with applications invited from 20 October 2026 to 1 November 2026.
It is important to note that apprenticeship under this programme is not employment. Apprentices are trainees and LIC HFL is not obliged to provide full-time employment after completion of the apprenticeship.
Official Notification PDF: LIC HFL Apprenticeship 2026
LIC HFL Apprenticeship 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | LIC Housing Finance Limited (LIC HFL) |
| Programme | LICHFL Apprenticeship Program-010 |
| Total Apprentices | 232 |
| Post/Position | Apprentice |
| Apprenticeship Period | 12 Months |
| Start of Apprenticeship | November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Qualification | Graduation in any stream |
| Age Limit | 20 to 25 years as on 1 October 2026 |
| Experience | Fresh graduates; candidate should not have a running, terminated or completed apprenticeship contract with another organisation |
| Stipend in Metro Cities | Rs. 16,650 per month |
| Stipend in Other Cities | Rs. 14,150 per month |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 20 October 2026 to 1 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Examination Fee | 1 November 2026 |
| Entrance Examination | 7 November 2026 |
| Shortlisting for Document Verification/Interview | 15 November 2026 |
| Final Engagement Letters | Tentatively 3rd week of November 2026 |
LIC HFL Apprenticeship 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Period | 20 October 2026 to 1 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Examination Fee | 1 November 2026 |
| Entrance Examination | 7 November 2026 |
| Shortlisted Candidates for DV/Interview | 15 November 2026 |
| Final Engagement Letters | Tentatively 3rd week of November 2026 |
| Reporting for Apprenticeship | Tentatively 4th week of November 2026 |
| Apprenticeship Start | November 2026 (Tentative) |
LIC HFL Apprenticeship 2026 Vacancy
LIC HFL has announced 232 apprentice vacancies in offices located across multiple states and cities in India. The detailed state and city-wise vacancy distribution is provided in Table E of the notification.
| State/UT | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 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 | 29 |
| Odisha | 5 |
| Punjab | 5 |
| Rajasthan | 15 |
| Tamil Nadu | 27 |
| Telangana | 16 |
| Tripura | 1 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 16 |
| Uttarakhand | 4 |
| West Bengal | 13 |
The notification's city-wise vacancy table runs across pages 6 to 9 and concludes with a Grand Total of 232.
LIC HFL Apprenticeship 2026 City-wise Vacancies
The apprenticeship opportunities are distributed among numerous LIC HFL offices. Some of the cities with multiple vacancies include Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Raipur, Jaipur, Delhi/New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Pune, Kolkata and other locations.
For example, the notification provides 13 vacancies in Bangalore, 7 in Chennai, 7 in Hyderabad, 4 in Mumbai and 4 in New Delhi. The complete city-wise distribution should be checked in the official vacancy table before selecting a preferred training location.
LIC HFL Apprenticeship 2026 Stipend
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend during the 12-month apprenticeship period.
| Location Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Metro Cities | Rs. 16,650 |
| Other Cities | Rs. 14,150 |
The notification identifies Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune and Surat as metro cities for the purpose of the stipend.
LIC HFL Apprenticeship 2026 Eligibility
Educational Qualification
Candidates should have completed graduation in any stream from an Indian University/Institute recognised by UGC/AICTE.
The graduation qualification must have been completed as on 1 October 2026.
Age Limit
The candidate's age should be between 20 and 25 years as on 1 October 2026.
Apprenticeship Experience Condition
The candidate should not have a running, terminated or completed apprenticeship contract with any other organisation.
LIC HFL Apprenticeship 2026 Is Not a Regular Job
LIC HFL has specifically clarified that the apprenticeship is an On Job Training programme designed to provide fresh graduates with soft skills, domain knowledge and real-time work experience.
Apprentices are considered trainees and not employees of LIC HFL. LIC HFL is not obligated to provide full-time employment after the apprenticeship.
Successful apprentices will receive a Proficiency Certificate from BOAT. They may also contact the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India for information about placement or employment opportunities in the banking, financial services, insurance and other BFSI-sector companies, subject to available vacancies.
LIC HFL Apprenticeship 2026 Application Process
The application process consists of registration on the Government of India apprenticeship portal followed by additional application and examination-related steps.
- Register on the NATS apprenticeship portal if eligible.
- Navigate to the Student Register/Login section and complete the required registration.
- After successful registration, log in to the NATS portal and locate the LIC HFL apprenticeship advertisement.
- Note down the NATS Enrolment ID carefully for future correspondence.
- Eligible candidates who successfully apply through NATS will receive an email from the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India.
- Use the communication received from BFSI SSC to provide additional information, including the choice of district for training, wherever required.
- Complete the detailed application and pay the applicable examination fee through the prescribed online payment process.
- Register for the online entrance examination.
- Appear for the online remote-proctored examination on the scheduled date.
- Candidates shortlisted based on the entrance examination will be invited for document verification and personal interview at LIC HFL offices.
The notification states that candidates should keep their apprenticeship-portal login credentials safely because they will need to access the portals repeatedly during the apprenticeship process.
LIC HFL Apprenticeship 2026 Application Fee
The application/intimation/examination charges are non-refundable and must be paid online through the secure payment link provided in the application process.
| Category | Fee/Charges |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | Rs. 200 + GST |
| PwBD | Rs. 200 + GST |
| General/EWS/OBC Male | Rs. 800 + GST |
| General/EWS/OBC Female/Transgender | Rs. 600 + GST |
The notification clearly states that these charges are non-refundable, including where the candidate does not attend the examination or is not shortlisted or selected.
LIC HFL Apprenticeship 2026 Entrance Examination
The entrance examination will be conducted by the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The total examination duration is 60 minutes. The test is conducted in English/Hindi. The examination is online and remote-proctored, and candidates are required to take it from home using a suitable device with a front camera and good internet connectivity.
LIC HFL Apprenticeship 2026 Examination Process
Eligible candidates who have paid the examination fee will receive the examination link and login credentials from BFSI SSC before the examination.
The examination will be conducted online from the candidate's residence under remote proctoring. Candidates must maintain privacy during the examination and, except for PwBD candidates, no other person will be allowed near the candidate during the test.
Candidates must display the Aadhaar Card as identity proof during the examination, matching the Aadhaar document uploaded on the NATS apprenticeship portal.
LIC HFL Apprenticeship 2026 Selection Process
The selection process includes the following stages:
- Apprenticeship registration/application
- Online entrance examination
- Shortlisting based on entrance examination result
- Document Verification
- Personal Interview
- Final selection and issuance of engagement letter
- Joining at the allotted LIC HFL branch for apprenticeship training
Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the entrance examination will be called for Document Verification and Personal Interview at LIC HFL offices.
LIC HFL Apprenticeship 2026 Training Period
The apprenticeship period is 12 months
Candidates who accept the final engagement offer will be required to report to their respective LIC HFL branch for the apprenticeship training programme.
Important Instructions for LIC HFL Apprenticeship 2026
- Only eligible fresh graduates should apply.
- Graduation must be completed by 1 October 2026.
- The age must be between 20 and 25 years as on 1 October 2026.
- Candidates must not have a running, terminated or completed apprenticeship contract with another organisation.
- Registration on the NATS apprenticeship portal is mandatory.
- Candidates must carefully preserve their NATS Enrolment ID.
- The details entered for online examination registration must match the details entered on the NATS portal.
- Any alteration or mismatch may result in disqualification.
- Failure to register for the written examination will result in disqualification from further participation.
- The examination/application fee is non-refundable.
- Incomplete registration will not be considered valid.
- False or misleading information can result in cancellation of candidature and other consequences.
- LIC HFL reserves the right to reject applications that do not meet its requirements.
The notification also warns candidates against unfair means, impersonation, misconduct and sharing examination content. Such actions can lead to disqualification, debarment or termination from apprenticeship training.
