The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd, Kudankulam has officially announced a massive 2026 recruitment Notification (Advt. No. NPCIL/KKNPP/HRM/01/2026) to fill 266 Category – II Stipendiary Trainee/Technician (ST/TN) vacancies. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, Apply Online on the official Web-site of this Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd, Kudankulam i.e. https://www.npcilcareers.co.in/. The online application portal will be opened on 08.06.2026 for filling online applications and the date for closing the online application interface is 29.06.2026.
Eligible candidates with qualifications 12th, ITI can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are Kudankulam. Registered candidates will receive a link to download their exam hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.
NPCIL Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: NPCIL KKNPP – Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd, Kudankulam |
| Notification No: NPCIL/KKNPP/HRM/01/2026 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: 266 Category – II Stipendiary Trainee/Technician (ST/TN) Posts |
| Place of Posting: Kudankulam |
| Starting Date: 08.06.2026 |
| Last Date: 29.06.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://www.npcilcareers.co.in/ |
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Current NPCIL Job Openings:
- Category – II Stipendiary Trainee/Technician (ST/TN) – 266 Posts
Discipline/Trade & Category wise breakup of vacancies
- Plant Operator – 136 Posts
- Electronics Mechanic – 15 Posts
- Instrumentation Mechanic – 15 Posts
- Electrician – 47 Posts
- Fitter – 30 Posts
- Turner – 05 Posts
- Machinist – 05 Posts
- Welder – 02 Posts
NPCIL Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for NPCIL:
- Post-Category – II Stipendiary Trainee/Technician (ST/TN) (Discipline: Plant Operator) – HSC (10+2) or ISC with Science Stream (with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Subject) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate. Applicant should have studied English as one of the subjects at least at Matriculation/SSC (10th) Level.
- Post-Category – II Stipendiary Trainee/Technician (ST/TN) (Disciplines: Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Electrician, Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Welder) – SSC (10th) with minimum 50% marks in Science Subject (s) and Mathematics individually and 2 years ITI certificate in the relevant trade. For trades where the duration of the ITI course is less than 02 (two) years, the candidate should have at least 01 (one) year relevant working experience after completion of the course. Applicant should have studied English as one of the subjects at least at Matriculation/SSC (10th) Level.
Age Limit for NPCIL: (As on 29.06.2026)
- Stipendiary Trainee – 18 – 24 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale for NPCIL:
- Stipend during first year of training – Rs.20,000/-per month
- Stipend during second year of training – Rs.22,000/-per month
- On successful completion of training – Level 3 Rs.34,720/-
Method of Selection for NPCIL:
- Stage-1 Online Examination – Preliminary Test
- Stage-2 Online Examination – Advanced Test
- Stage-3 – Document Verification
Application Fee for NPCIL:
- For ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD Applicants – Nil
- For Other Applicants – Rs.100/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 08.06.2026 and 29.06.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd, Kudankulam website https://www.npcilcareers.co.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 08.06.2026
- Closing Date of online application portal: 29.06.2026
NPCIL Advertisement & Apply Link:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- Is NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee a permanent job?
- Yes, it is a permanent Job.
- What are the stages of recruitment process?
- Preliminary Test, Advanced Test, Certificate Verification
- What is the crucial date for reckoning age for this Stipendiary Trainee?
- The crucial date for reckoning age is 29.06.2026.
