LIC Housing Finance Limited (LIC HFL) has announced LIC HFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for fresh graduates, with vacancies across many states and cities. The 12-month programme gives selected candidates on-the-job training, domain knowledge and soft skills. The apprenticeship is not employment, and LIC HFL is not obliged to offer full-time jobs. Successful candidates receive a Proficiency Certificate issued by BOAT.
LIC HFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
LIC Housing Finance Limited (LIC HFL) has released the LIC HFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 232 vacancies under Advertisement No. LICHFL Apprenticeship Program-010. Fresh graduates can apply online through the NATS and BFSI SSC portals until 1 November 2026. The table below gives the key details of the 12-month apprenticeship programme.
| Particulars |
Details |
| Recruiting Organisation |
LIC Housing Finance Limited (LIC HFL) |
| Advertisement No. |
LICHFL Apprenticeship Program-010 |
| Post Name |
Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies |
232 |
| Apprenticeship Period |
12 months |
| Application Mode |
Online (NATS + BFSI SSC portal) |
| Monthly Stipend |
₹16,650 (metro) / ₹14,150 (other cities) |
| Exam Conducted By |
BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) |
| Official Website |
lichousing.com |
| Application Portal |
beep.bfsissc.com |
LIC HFL Apprentice Notification 2026 PDF
The official LIC HFL Apprentice Notification 2026 PDF covers vacancies, eligibility, fee, exam pattern and the selection schedule. Read it fully before applying.
Download LIC HFL Apprentice Notification 2026 PDF
LIC HFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The LIC HFL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 application window is open from 20 October to 1 November 2026, and the online exam is on 7 November. Candidates must apply and pay the fee before the deadline, as late applications will not be accepted. The table below lists all the important dates, and the engagement letter, training start and reporting dates are tentative.
| Event |
Date |
| Notification and Apply Start Date |
20 Oct 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee |
1 Nov 2026 |
| LIC HFL Apprentice Exam Date |
7 Nov 2026 |
| Shortlisting for Document Verification (DV) and Interview |
15 Nov 2026 |
| Engagement Letters Issued |
Third week of Nov 2026 (tentative) |
| Apprenticeship Start |
Nov 2026 (tentative) |
| Reporting at LIC HFL Branch |
Fourth week of Nov 2026 (tentative) |
LIC HFL Apprentice Vacancy 2026
The 232 vacancies are spread across 25 states and UTs. Karnataka has the most seats (24), followed by Tamil Nadu (29, the highest overall), Maharashtra (28) and Telangana (16).
LIC HFL Apprentice State-wise Vacancy
| State / UT |
Vacancies |
| Tamil Nadu (incl. Puducherry) |
29 |
| Maharashtra |
28 |
| Karnataka |
24 |
| Telangana |
16 |
| Uttar Pradesh |
16 |
| Rajasthan |
15 |
| Andhra Pradesh |
13 |
| West Bengal (incl. Gangtok) |
13 |
| Bihar |
10 |
| Madhya Pradesh |
10 |
| Assam |
7 |
| Haryana |
7 |
| Kerala |
7 |
| Chhattisgarh |
6 |
| Odisha |
5 |
| Punjab |
5 |
| Delhi |
4 |
| Gujarat |
4 |
| Jharkhand |
4 |
| Uttarakhand |
4 |
| Chandigarh |
1 |
| Goa |
1 |
| Himachal Pradesh |
1 |
| Jammu and Kashmir |
1 |
| Tripura |
1 |
| Total |
232 |
LIC HFL Apprentice City-wise Vacancy (Cities with More Than 1 Seat)
| City |
State |
Vacancies |
| Bangalore |
Karnataka |
13 |
| Chennai |
Tamil Nadu |
7 |
| Hyderabad |
Telangana |
7 |
| Mumbai |
Maharashtra |
4 |
| Raipur |
Chhattisgarh |
4 |
| New Delhi |
Delhi |
4 |
| Jaipur |
Rajasthan |
4 |
| Guwahati |
Assam |
3 |
| Pune |
Maharashtra |
3 |
| Patna |
Bihar |
2 |
| Bhopal, Indore, Sagar |
Madhya Pradesh |
2 each |
| Amravati, Navi Mumbai, Thane |
Maharashtra |
2 each |
| Madurai |
Tamil Nadu |
2 |
| Ranga Reddy, Secunderabad |
Telangana |
2 each |
| Dehradun |
Uttarakhand |
2 |
LIC HFL Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026
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Nationality and degree: Indian citizen and a fresh graduate from a UGC- or AICTE-recognised university or institute.
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Educational qualification: Graduation in any stream (BA, B.Com, B.Sc, B.Tech, BBA and so on), completed on or before 1 October 2026 but not before 1 October 2001.
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Age limit: 20 to 25 years as on 1 October 2026.
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Previous apprenticeship: You must not have a running, terminated or completed apprenticeship contract with any other organisation.
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Mandatory registration: You must first register on the NATS portal.
You can apply for LIC HFL Apprentice online only, through two portals:
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NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in): register as a student and apply for the LICHFL advertisement.
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BFSI SSC portal (beep.bfsissc.com): fill in the detailed application, choose training districts and pay the exam fee.
The window runs from 20 October to 1 November 2026. Only NATS-registered candidates who are found eligible receive the BFSI SSC email invitation.
Apply Online for LIC HFL Apprentice 2026
LIC HFL Apprentice Application Fee 2026
The fee is paid online to BFSI SSC. It is non-refundable even if you skip the exam or are not selected.
| Category |
Fee |
Approx. total with 18% GST |
| SC / ST |
₹200 + GST |
₹236 |
| PwBD |
₹200 + GST |
₹236 |
| General / EWS / OBC (Male) |
₹800 + GST |
₹944 |
| General / EWS / OBC (Female and Transgender) |
₹600 + GST |
₹708 |
Steps to Apply Online for LIC HFL Apprentice 2026
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Register on NATS: Open the NATS portal and go to “Student Register/Login”. Complete your profile and note your NATS Enrolment ID.
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Apply for the LICHFL advertisement: Log in and apply for the LICHFL Apprenticeship Program-010 advertisement.
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Check your email: BFSI SSC sends an invitation from info@updates.bfsissc.com to eligible candidates.
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Open the BFSI SSC portal: Go to beep.bfsissc.com and enter your NATS Enrolment ID and details.
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Complete the detailed application: Choose your preferred training districts.
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Pay the exam fee: Pay online by 1 November 2026.
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Match your details: Details must be identical on NATS and BFSI SSC, otherwise your candidature may be disqualified.
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Save everything: Keep your login credentials, Enrolment ID and payment receipt.
LIC HFL Apprentice Selection Process 2026
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Online entrance exam (7 Nov 2026): Remote-proctored test conducted by BFSI SSC.
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Document verification and personal interview (from 15 Nov 2026): Shortlisted candidates are invited to LIC HFL offices.
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Engagement letter: Final selected candidates get a letter stating their training branch and stipend, tentatively in the third week of November.
LIC HFL Apprentice Exam Pattern 2026
The LIC HFL Apprentice 2026 online exam has 100 questions worth 100 marks across four sections, to be completed in 60 minutes. It is conducted by BFSI SSC in a remote-proctored mode, so candidates can take it from home on a camera-enabled device. The test is available in English and Hindi, and the table below gives the section-wise breakup.
| Section |
Questions |
Marks |
| General/Financial Awareness |
25 |
25 |
| General English |
25 |
25 |
| Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude |
25 |
25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
25 |
25 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
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Duration: 60 minutes
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Medium: English and Hindi
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Mode: Online, remote-proctored, taken from home in absolute privacy. The notification asks for a camera-enabled smartphone (front camera), desktop, laptop or tablet, with good internet.
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ID check: You must display the Aadhaar card you uploaded on NATS.
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Exam link: BFSI SSC emails the link and login details one day before the exam.
LIC HFL Apprentice Salary (Stipend) 2026
LIC HFL apprentices receive a fixed monthly stipend for the full 12-month training period, and the amount depends on the city of posting. Candidates placed in the nine metro cities get ₹16,650, while those in all other cities get ₹14,150. The stipend is a training allowance and not a salary, and the table below gives the location-wise details.
| Location |
Monthly Stipend |
| Metro cities: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Surat |
₹16,650 |
| All other cities |
₹14,150 |
The programme lasts 12 months. The stipend is a training allowance, not a salary, and LIC HFL is not obliged to offer a permanent job afterwards.