NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 330 Posts

Updated: April 12, 2026 4 min read
NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 330 Posts through GATE Company Details Organization Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) Post Name Executive Trainee (ET) Total Vacancies 330 posts Application Mode...
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NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 330 Posts through GATE

Company Details
Organization Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
Post Name Executive Trainee (ET)
Total Vacancies 330 posts
Application Mode Online
Important Dates
Online application opens 10 April 2026 (1000 hrs)
Last date to apply online 30 April 2026 (1600 hrs)
Application fee payment window 10 April – 30 April 2026
Interview schedule (tentative) 8 – 19 June 2026
Waitlist validity Till 21 September 2026
Final result submission (final year) On or before 30 November 2026
Application Fee
General / EWS / OBC (Male) Rs. 500/- (non-refundable)
Female candidates Nil (exempted)
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-servicemen / DODPKIA / NPCIL employees Nil (exempted)

Fee is payable online only via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI through the integrated payment gateway. No other mode accepted.

Age Limit (as on 30.04.2026)
Category Upper Age Limit Born On or After
General / EWS 26 years 30.04.2000
OBC (NCL) 29 years (3 years relaxation) 30.04.1997
SC / ST 31 years (5 years relaxation) 30.04.1995
PwBD – General/EWS 36 years (10 years relaxation) 30.04.1990
PwBD – OBC (NCL) 39 years 30.04.1987
PwBD – SC/ST 41 years 30.04.1985
Ex-servicemen / DEP 1984 31 years (5 years relaxation) 30.04.1995
NPCIL serving employees No upper age limit Not Applicable
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies 330 posts
Current Vacancies 314
Backlog Vacancies 16

Discipline-wise Vacancy Breakup:

Discipline Total Posts
Mechanical 125
Chemical 40
Electrical 65
Electronics 50
Instrumentation 15
Civil 35
Total 330

Eligibility Details

Educational Qualification:

Candidates must possess a B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engineering) or 5-year Integrated M.Tech degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in one of the 6 advertised disciplines from a university/institution recognised by AICTE/UGC.

Only full-time, on-campus regular degrees are eligible. Correspondence, distance education, part-time, and research-based degrees are not accepted.

GATE Score Requirement:

Candidates must hold a valid GATE 2024, GATE 2025, or GATE 2026 score in the same discipline as their qualifying degree.

GATE 2023 and earlier scores are not valid. Equal weightage is given to all three years’ GATE scores.

Final Year Applicants:

Candidates awaiting results or appearing in their final semester/year exam during 2026 may apply, but must submit their final result (minimum 60%) by 30 November 2026 if selected.

Discipline-wise Acceptable Degrees:

Discipline Acceptable Engineering Degrees
Mechanical Mechanical, Production
Chemical Chemical, Electro-Chemical Engineering
Electrical Electrical, Electrical & Electronics
Electronics Electronics, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Controls, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics System Engineering
Instrumentation Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Controls, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engg., Electronics & Instrumentation
Civil Civil

Selection Process

Candidates are shortlisted for Personal Interview based on GATE 2024/2025/2026 scores in a 1:12 ratio (discipline and category wise).

The final selection is based purely on Personal Interview performance and medical fitness, as GATE scores carry no weightage in the final selection process.

Shortlisting Based on GATE 2024/2025/2026 score (1:12 ratio, merit list discipline & category wise)
Personal Interview Tentatively 8–19 June 2026 at Mumbai, NAPS (UP), MAPS (Tamil Nadu), KGS (Karnataka)
Qualifying marks (Interview) UR – 70% | EWS/SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD – 60%
Tie-breaking Higher GATE score → if still tied, senior in age ranks higher
Bond Requirement Rs. 9,18,000/- indemnity bond + service bond for minimum 3 years after training

Salary Details

During Training Period (1 Year):

Monthly Stipend: Rs. 74,000/-

One-time Book Allowance: Rs. 30,000/-

Mandatory lodging & boarding provided by NPCIL.

After Appointment as Scientific Officer/C (Group A):

Pay Level 10: Rs. 56,100/- in Pay Matrix + 58% DA (as on 01.07.2025) + allowances (Transport Allowance, HRA, Site Location Allowance, Professional Update Allowance, LTA, Medical (CHSS), Children Education Assistance, Performance Linked Incentive, EPF, Gratuity, Group Insurance, and NPCIL Defined Contribution Pension Scheme 2025).

How to Apply

Step 1: Registration

Visit www.npcilcareers.co.in and click on Apply → Online Registration. Enter your GATE registration number (from GATE 2024/2025/2026 admit card), discipline, personal details, and category. An activation link will be sent to your registered email.

Step 2: Account Activation

Click the activation link in your email to activate your login.

Step 3: Fill Application Form

Log in and complete all stages including educational qualifications, post-qualification work experience (if any), personal details, interview city preference, reactor stream choice (if applicable), and upload scanned photo (max 50 KB) and signature (max 20 KB).

Step 4: Submission and Fee Payment

Review the draft carefully and click “Submit Application.” No changes can be made after submission. Pay the application fee (if applicable) online via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI. Note your application number on successful payment.

Important Links

Official Website: Click Here

Notification PDF: Click Here

Apply Online: Click Here

How to Apply

  1. Read the official notification carefully.
  2. Check eligibility, age limit, fee, and important dates.
  3. Visit the official apply link.
  4. Fill the form carefully with correct details.
  5. Upload required documents in the correct format.
  6. Pay the application fee if applicable.
  7. Submit and save a printout for future reference.

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