NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee Recruitment 2026 | 255 Vacancies

The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited, NPCIL, has officially released a fresh recruitment notification inviting online applications for 255 vacancies at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project, Tamil Nadu. This highly anticipated recruitment drive aims to hire eligible male and female candidates for stipend positions. Trainee Technician category spans various disciplines, including plant operator, fitter, electrician and electronics mechanics. If you are looking for a secure and prestigious central government career in the public sector, this is an exceptional opportunity to kickstart your journey with one of India's premier Atomic Energy organizations. This recruitment offers an excellent career path specifically for individuals who have completed their 10+2 in this science stream or possess a 2-year ITI certificate in relevant technical trades. Selected candidates will undergo a structured 2-year training programme at the Kudankulam site, during which they will receive a monthly stipend of up to ₹22,000. After this, candidates will be permanently appointed as regular technicians with competitive salary packages and central government posts. The online application window is scheduled to open on June 8, 2026, and we will close on June 29, 2026.

The vacancies of NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee include both current (208) and backlog (47) seats distributed across the following disciplines. 1. plant operator: 136 vacancies. 2. Electrician: 47 vacancies 3. Fitter: 30 vacancies 4. Electronics mechanic: 15 vacancies 5. Instrumentation mechanic: 15 vacancies 6. Turner: 5 vacancies 7. Machinist: 5 vacancies 8. Welder: 2 vacancies.

The eligibility criteria for NPCIL stipendiary trainee recruitment are measured as of the cutoff date June 29, 2026. 1. For plant operator: The Candidate must have passed a higher secondary certificate or intermediate school certificate in the science stream with physics, chemistry and mathematics. - Minimum 50% marks in aggregate is mandatory. - English must have been a subject at the SSC (10th standard) level. 2. For other trades (electrician, fitter, mechanics, etc.) - Candidate must have passed SSC (10th standard) with a minimum of 50% marks each in science and mathematics individually. - A two year ITI certificate in the relevant trade is required. Age limit and relaxations: Age bracket - 18 to 24 years (as of June 29, 2026) Upper age relaxations: - OBC non creamy layer - 3 years - SC/ST: 5 years - PwBD (person with benchmark disabilities): 10 to 15 yrs.

The NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee jobs selected candidates will undergo a compulsory two year training programme. - First year stipend: Rupees 20,000 per month. - Second year stipend: Rupees 22,000 per month. - Book Allowance: a one-time grant of Rs 3000 Post-training absorption: Successful completion of training requires at least 60% marks in assessments. Trainees will be absorbed as regular technicians/B in pay level 3. The starting basic pay will be 21,700 per month, making the approximate gross monthly emoluments around Rs 34,720 (including dearness allowance and other perks). Note: Selected trainees are required to sign a service bond of Rs 5,07,000 for this government jobs in psu. Committing to serve the organisation for 5 years after training.

In the application fee structure of this government job in psu, many categories are given full exemption. The online registration process for General, OBC (non-creamy layer) and EWS male candidates stands closed after payment of a non-refundable application fee of Rs 100. However, all female applicants, SC, ST, PwBD ex-servicemen and permanent employees of NPCIL are fully exempted from payment of any application fees. Eligible candidates have to pay the fee online through the integrated payment gateway with the help of net banking, credit cards, debit cards or upi by the closing date June 29, 2026, as applications without the required fee will not be accepted as valid.

The examination pattern for the NPCIL stipendary trainee technician recruitment involves a sequential selection process. Stage 1 and stage 2 are objective-type, computer-based test held back-to-back on the same day, followed by a qualifying skill test for ITI trades. Stage 1 – preliminary test (screening/Common) This test checks basic aptitude and serves strictly as an elimination round; marks obtained here will not be counted towards the final merit list. Duration: 1 hour Total questions: 50 MCQs. Marking scheme: +3 marks for a correct answer. -1 for an incorrect answer. Qualifying marks: 40% for General/EWS 30% for SC/ST/PwBD Stage 2: Advanced test (merit deciding) Your final selection relies entirely on the score achieved in this paper. It is evaluated only if you successfully cleared the stage 1 cut-off. Duration: 2 hours Total questions 50 MCQs Syllabus focus, respective technical field, or hsc curriculum. Marking scheme: +3 marks for the correct answer, and -1 mark for an incorrect answer. Qualifying Marks: 30% for general/ews 20% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD Stage 3 skill test (qualifying only). Applicable only to specific ITI trades: fitter, electrician, vendor, etc. To evaluate practical hands-on capabilities. Plant operators generally bypass this physical stage depending on final evaluation parameters. It operates on a go/no-go basis (pass/fail).

1. Mathematics (Stage 1) The maths section focuses on structural arithmetic, calculation logic, and essential geometric theories up to the Class 10th level: Number Systems, HCF & LCM, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Partnership, Averages, Time & Work, Time, Speed & Distance Basic Algebra, Linear Equations Trigonometry & Mensuration (Area, Volume) Permutation, Combination & Probability 2. Science (Stage 1) Questions are prepared heavily from foundational physics, chemistry, and life sciences concepts: Physics: Units & Dimensions, Motion, Work, Energy & Power, Gravitation, Electricity, Magnetism, Optics (Light reflection/refraction), Heat & Thermodynamics. Chemistry: Atoms & Molecules, Elements, Periodic Table Classification, Chemical Reactions & Equations, Acids, Bases & Salts, Metals & Non-Metals, and Organic Chemistry basics. Biology: Life Processes, Cell Structure, Plant & Animal Kingdom basics, Nutrition, Human Physiology, Health & Diseases. 3. General Awareness (Stage 1): Current Affairs (National & International events)Indian History, Culture, and Geography Constitution of India & Polity Indian Economy Sports, Awards & Honours Basic Science & Technology breakthroughs 4. Advanced Trade/Discipline Test (Stage 2) The syllabus for this stage is split based on the explicit post you choose: For Plant Operator: The standard is strictly mapped to the 10+2 (HSC/ISC) Science curriculum, with advanced questions in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. For ITI Maintainer Trades (Electrician, Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Mechanics, Welder): The syllabus centres around the standard Directorate General of Training (DGT) / NCVT trade theory. Topics include: Trade Safety & Health Regulations Hand Tools & Precision Measuring Instruments Electrician: DC/AC Machines, Transformers, Wiring systems, Earthing, Electrical Instruments. Fitter/Machinist: Lathe Machine operations, Drilling, Milling, Grinding, Welding techniques, Blueprint reading, and Metallurgy.

Getting selected as NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee does not automatically guarantee permanent government jobs in psu. Stipendiary candidates are continuously monitored throughout the 2-year training period. You must secure a minimum of 60% marks in the final assessments conducted at the end of the training. Trainees scoring less than 60% will have their training terminated and will not be absorbed into regular service as a Technician/B.

Because the Government of India invests heavily in your technical and nuclear safety training, a mandatory Service Bond is executed at the time of joining. - Bond Value: Rs 5,07,000/- backed by an Indemnity Bond or Bank Guarantee. - Service Period: You must commit to serve NPCIL for at least 5 years after successfully completing your 2-year training programme. - Breach Policy: If you leave the organisation before completing the 5-year post-training service, you (or your sureties) are legally required to repay the entire stipend and book allowance received during the training period.

Working at a Nuclear Power Plant requires meeting defined physical fitness standards, which will be strictly checked during the pre-employment medical examination: - Minimum Height: 160 cm - Minimum Weight: 45.5 kg - Vision: 6/6 in one eye and up to 6/9 in the other eye without glasses. Near vision should be J1 or J2. Candidates with color blindness or night blindness are completely disqualified.