LIC Housing Finance Limited (LIC HFL) has invited applications for 232 apprentice positions across different cities in India. Eligible graduates can apply online for the one-year apprenticeship programme. The application window opened on October 20, and the last date to submit the required details and pay the examination fee is November 1, 2026.Candidates must first register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal. After completing this step, eligible applicants will receive an email from the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) with instructions to fill out the detailed application form and pay the examination fee.The apprenticeship is meant to give fresh graduates practical work experience and help them develop the skills needed for the financial services sector. However, LIC HFL has clarified that the programme is training and does not guarantee full-time employment.
LIC HFL Apprenticeship 2026: Eligibility criteria
Candidates must meet the following conditions to apply:
- Age limit: 20 to 25 years as of October 1, 2026.
- Educational qualification: Graduation in any stream from a recognised university or institute. The degree must have been completed by October 1, 2026, and must not have been obtained before October 1, 2001.
- Previous apprenticeship: Candidates must not have an ongoing, terminated or completed apprenticeship contract with another organisation.
LIC HFL Apprentice stipend and training period
The apprenticeship will run for 12 months. The monthly stipend will depend on the city where the candidate is placed.
| Location | Monthly stipend |
|---|---|
| Metro cities | Rs 16,650 |
| Other cities | Rs 14,150 |
The metro cities listed in the notification are Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune and Surat.Candidates who successfully complete the programme will receive a proficiency certificate from the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT). They may also contact BFSI SSC for information about available placement opportunities in banks, financial services companies, insurance companies and other businesses in the sector.
LIC HFL Apprenticeship 2026: Application fee
Candidates must pay the application and examination charges online. The fee is non-refundable.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates | Rs 200 plus GST |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | Rs 200 plus GST |
| General, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Other Backward Class (OBC) male candidates | Rs 800 plus GST |
| General, EWS and OBC female candidates, and transgender candidates | Rs 600 plus GST |
How to apply for LIC HFL Apprenticeship 2026
Candidates must complete the registration process in the following order:
- Visit the official NATS portal.
- Open the student registration or login section and register, if eligible.
- Log in to the portal and find the LIC HFL apprenticeship advertisement.
- Note the enrolment ID issued by NATS for future communication.
- Wait for an email from BFSI SSC with instructions to complete the detailed application.
- Visit the application portal at beep.bfsissc.com.
- Enter the required details, including the preferred training district, and pay the applicable examination fee.
- Check the information carefully and complete the application process by November 1, 2026.
Candidates should ensure that the details entered in the examination registration match those submitted on the NATS portal. Incorrect or incomplete information may lead to disqualification.
LIC HFL Apprenticeship 2026: Selection process
Candidates will have to appear for the online entrance examination. Those shortlisted based on their results will be invited for document verification and a personal interview at LIC HFL offices on November 15, 2026.Final selected candidates are expected to receive their engagement letters in the third week of November. Those who accept the offer will be asked to report to their allotted LIC HFL branches for training, tentatively in the fourth week of November.Read the official notification here.
