Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has released the NPCIL Recruitment 2026 on its official website for 255 Stipendiary Trainee/Technician vacancies in various trades. The application process will start on 08 June 2026, and candidates will be able to apply till 29 June 2026 (04 PM). Interested candidates can refer to this article for complete information on the application process, eligibility criteria, and other important details.
NPCIL Recruitment 2026: Overview
| NPCIL Recruitment 2026 |
| Organization |
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) |
| Post Name |
Stipendiary Trainee/Technician |
| Number of Vacancies |
255 |
| Application Dates |
08 June 2026 to 29 June 2026 |
| 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 Important Dates 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Apply Online Starts |
08 June 2026 (10:00 Hrs.) |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
29 June 2026 (16:00 Hrs.) |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment |
29 June 2026 (16:00 Hrs.) |
| Age & Eligibility Cut-off Date |
29 June 2026 |
| Exam Date |
To Be Notified |
NPCIL Vacancy 2026
| Trade / Discipline |
Total |
| Plant Operator |
136 |
| Electronics Mechanic |
15 |
| Instrumentation Mechanic |
15 |
| Electrician |
47 |
| Fitter |
30 |
| Turner |
05 |
| Machinist |
05 |
| Welder |
02 |
| Total |
255 |
Category-wise Vacancy
| Particulers |
Number of Vacancies |
| Current |
208 |
| Backlog |
47 |
| Total |
255 |
PwBD Sub-Category Vacancy
| Group |
Post |
Blindness & Low Vision |
Deaf & Hard of Hearing |
Locomotor / OA / OL etc. |
Autism / SLD / MI / MD |
Total |
| C |
Stipendiary Trainee/Technician (ST/TN) |
03 |
03 |
03 |
02 |
11 |
NPCIL Educational Qualification 2026
The detailed educational qualifications are mentioned in the table below for all disciplines.
| 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 on 08 June 2026 (10 AM) for NPCIL Recruitment 2026 on its official website. 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 29 June 2026 (04 PM).
NPCIL Application Fees
| 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 Question |
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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