Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has officially released the recruitment notification for 258 Stipendiary Trainee/Technician posts at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP), Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu. The online application process was scheduled from 15 July 2026 – 4 August 2026 but later it was postponed. This notification is issued under Advertisement No. NPCIL/KKNPP/HRM/01/2026, and interested candidates can check the direct application link, eligibility criteria, and other important details below when new dates will be announced.
As per recent official notice, the opening date of the online application process has been postponed. The revised application dates will be notified in due course.
NPCIL Recruitment 2026: Overview
| NPCIL Recruitment 2026: Summary |
| Organization |
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) |
| Post Name |
Stipendiary Trainee/Technician |
| Number of Vacancies |
258 |
| Application Dates |
15 July 2026 to 04 August 2026 (4 PM) To Be Notified |
| Educational Qualification |
10+ITI |
| Upper Age Limit |
18 to 24 years |
| Salary |
Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 22,000/ |
| Selection Process |
Preliminary Test, Advanced Test, Document Verification |
| Official Website |
www.npcilcareers.co.in |
| Official Notification |
PDF Link |
NPCIL Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Apply Online Starts |
15 July 2026 (10:00 Hrs.) To Be Notified |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
04 August 2026 (16:00 Hrs.) To Be Notified |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment |
04 August 2026 (16:00 Hrs.) To Be Notified |
| Age & Eligibility Cut-off Date |
04 August 2026 To Be Notified |
| Exam Date |
To Be Notified |
NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee & Technician Vacancy 2026
| Category |
Number of Vacancies |
| UR |
85 |
| EWS |
20 |
| OBC |
77 |
| SC |
54 |
| ST |
19 |
| Total |
258 |
NPCIL Eligibility Criteria 2026
The detailed educational qualifications are mentioned in the table below for all disciplines.
NPCIL Educational Qualification 2026
| Trade / Discipline |
Educational Qualification |
| Plant Operator |
- 12th with Science Stream (PCM).
- English at the 10th level.
|
| Electronics Mechanic, Instrumentation Mechanic, Electrician, Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Welder |
- 10th with Science and Mathematics.
- An ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
- 1 year of relevant working experience.
- English at the 10th level.
|
| Special Note (Covid-19) |
- No minimum marks required for 2021 pass-out candidates.
|
| Project Affected Persons (PAPs) – Plant Operator |
- 12th Science (PCM) with minimum 40% marks.
- English at the 10th level.
- 20% bonus marks added at all stages of selection.
|
| Project Affected Persons (PAPs) – Other Trades |
- 10th with Science and Mathematics.
- English at the 10th level.
- 2-year ITI (or 1-year ITI + 1 year experience for shorter trades).
- 20% bonus marks added at all stages of selection.
|
NPCIL Age Limit 2026
| Category |
Age Limit |
| Minimum Age Limit |
18 Years |
| Maximum Age Limit |
24 Years |
Age Relaxation
| Category |
Age Relaxation |
| General (UR) / EWS |
18 to 24 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
3 years relaxation (max 27 years) |
| SC / ST |
5 years relaxation (max 29 years) |
| PwBD – UR / EWS |
10 years relaxation (max 34 years) |
| PwBD – OBC (NCL) |
13 years relaxation (max 37 years) |
| PwBD – SC / ST |
15 years relaxation (max 39 years) |
| Dependents of those who died in the 1984 riots (Dep 1984) |
5 years of relaxation |
| Dependents of Defence Persons Killed in Action (DODKPIA) |
5 years of relaxation |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Judicially Separated Women (not remarried) – UR / EWS / OBC (NCL) |
Maximum 35 years of age |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Judicially Separated Women (not remarried) – SC / ST |
Maximum 40 years of age |
| NPCIL Contract Employee / Fixed Term Appointees |
Additional relaxation commensurate with NPCIL contract experience, maximum 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (Group C posts) |
3 years after deduction of military service from the actual age as on the closing date |
Physical Standards
| Particulers |
Physical Limits |
| Minimum Height |
160 cm |
| Minimum Weight |
45.5 kg |
NPCIL Application Form 2026
The online application process will start soon on its official website for the NPCIL Recruitment. Candidates must complete the application form by attaching all required details and relevant documents. To make it easier, a direct link to the application form will be provided below as it has officially started on the website. The registration window will remain open until 04 August 2026 (04 PM).
NPCIL Application Fees 2026
| Category |
Application Fee |
| Male (UR/EWS/OBC categories) |
Rs. 100/- |
| Female / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / DODPKIA / NPCIL Employees |
Nil |
NPCIL Selection Process 2026
The selection process for the NPCIL will consist of these distinct phases, which are as follows:
- Preliminary Test,
- Advanced Test
- Document Verification
NPCIL Exam Pattern 2026
The exam pattern of the NPCIL exam for Stipendiary Trainee/Technician posts is given below.
NPCIL Exam Pattern
|
| Subjects |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
| Mathematics |
20 |
60 |
| Science |
20 |
60 |
| General Awareness |
10 |
30 |
| Total |
50 Question |
150 Marks |
- Exam Duration: 60 Minutes (1 hour)
- Negative Marking: 1 mark deducted per wrong answer
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category |
Minimum Marks (%) |
| UR |
40% |
| SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / EWS / PwBD |
30% |
| Advance Test |
| Duration |
120 Minutes (2 hours) |
| Total Questions / Maximum Marks |
50 MCQs / 150 Marks (3 marks per correct answer) |
| Negative Marking |
1 mark deducted per wrong answer |
| Syllabus – Plant Operator |
HSC (10+2) / ISC level |
| Syllabus – Electronics Mechanic, Instrumentation Mechanic, Electrician, Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Welder |
Related to the relevant ITI trade |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks |
UR: 30% | SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / EWS / PwBD: 20% |
| Merit List |
Prepared based on Stage-2 Advanced Test scores only. Separate merit list for each PwBD disability category. |
NPCIL Salary Structure 2026
The NPCIL Salary 2026 includes more than just the basic pay. Employees also receive Dearness Allowance, various other allowances and perks, Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension, Leave Encashment, Group Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, and medical facilities for themselves and their families.
| Particulars |
Salary Details |
| First-year stipend |
Rs. 20,000/- per month |
| Second-year stipend |
Rs. 22,000/- per month |
| Book Allowance |
Rs. 3,000/- (One-time) |
| Training Duration |
2 years (24 months) |
| Post-Training Absorption Post |
Technician/B – Pay Level 3 (Rs. 21,700/-); Approx. Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 34,720/- (Pay + DA @ 60%) |
| Minimum Marks for Absorption |
Trainees scoring less than 60% during training will NOT be absorbed |
| Training Bond Amount |
Rs. 5,07,000/- (Indemnity bond/bank guarantee for 5 years) |
| Bond Breach Consequence |
Amount repayable equivalent to the total stipend plus the book allowance actually received |
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