NIC Advocates & Investigators Empanelment 2026

National Insurance Co. Ltd. (NIC) has invited applications for empanelment of advocates and TP claim investigators at its Nagpur Regional Office. Empanelment means adding your name to the company's approved list for legal and investigation work. Eligible and experienced candidates can submit their applications at the Nagpur office on or before 09-11-2026. The advertisement is dated 19th October 2026.

Important Dates

• Advertisement date: 19th October 2026
• Last date to apply: 09-11-2026

Panel Details

• Advocates (Forum Matters): To represent the company before consumer commissions, civil courts, commercial courts, arbitration tribunals and other forums.
• Investigators (Third Party Claims): To investigate motor accident third-party claims, verify documents and collect evidence.

Eligibility for Advocates

• Law degree: A 3-year or 5-year law degree from a university or college recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the University Grants Commission (UGC).
• Bar Council: Must be enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council of the respective state, and hold a certificate of practice.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of post-enrolment experience for district consumer commission, civil courts and similar courts; minimum 5 years for State Consumer Commission.
• Insurance cases: Experience in handling insurance cases should be 2, 3 and 5 years respectively for these categories.
• Retired PSU officials from the insurance sector with at least 5 years of legal department experience may be considered after a waiting period of 1 year.

Eligibility for Investigators

• Minimum qualification: Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.) or equivalent.
• Preference: Graduates and higher qualified candidates, junior advocates, retired police personnel, ex-servicemen and retired employees of the Central/State Government or PSUs.
• Experience: Field investigation, document verification or motor TP claim experience is preferred.

How to Apply

• Submit the application in the prescribed format (ANNEXURE 1) with supporting documents.
• Advocates must attach: law degree certificate, state Bar Council registration, certificate of practice from BCI, PAN card, proof of address and previous empanelment certificates (if any).
• Address: National Insurance Company Ltd, Nagpur Regional Office - TP Claims Hub, 5th Floor, FIDVI Tower, Mount Road, Sadar, Nagpur - 440001.
• For full details, see the official website.

Selection Process

• Advocates: Eligible applicants will be called for an interview with the empanelment committee, which will assess legal expertise, understanding of insurance law and case handling history.
• Investigators: Selection is subject to the company's terms and approval of the competent authority.
• Empanelment does not guarantee any case allotment, and the company may accept or reject any application without giving reasons.