NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 — 330 Vacancies

About This Job

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) is hiring 330 Executive Trainees across 6 engineering disciplines — Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, and Civil. You need a valid GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026 score to apply. During training, you get a monthly stipend of Rs. 74,000 plus a one-time book allowance of Rs. 30,000. After training, you join as Scientific Officer/C in Pay Level 10 with a basic pay of Rs. 56,100 plus DA and other benefits. The last date to apply is 30 April 2026.

NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 — 330 Posts

NPCIL, a Government of India Enterprise under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), is responsible for generating electricity from nuclear power across India. This is a great opportunity for B.E./B.Tech graduates who have qualified GATE to join India's premier nuclear power organization. The advertisement number is NPCIL/HQ/ET/2026/02, and NPCIL is looking to fill 314 current vacancies and 16 backlog vacancies across multiple engineering streams.

Vacancy Breakdown

15 vacancies are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) — 4 current + 11 backlog (subject to availability of suitable candidates). PwBD categories include Blindness/Low Vision, Deaf-Hard of Hearing, Locomotor Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Multiple Disabilities.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech or equivalent (5-year integrated course) from an AICTE/UGC-recognized university or institution with minimum 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA as per your university's rules)
• GATE Score: You must have a valid GATE score in GATE 2024, GATE 2025, or GATE 2026 in the same discipline as your engineering degree. GATE 2023 or earlier scores are not accepted
• Disciplines Accepted:
  • Mechanical: Mechanical, Production
  • Chemical: Chemical, Electro-Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical: Electrical, Electrical and Electronics
  • Electronics: Electronics, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Instrumentation and Controls, Electronics and Instrumentation, Electronics System Engineering
  • Instrumentation: Instrumentation, Instrumentation and Controls, Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation
  • Civil: Civil
• Education Mode: Only regular full-time degrees are accepted. Distance, correspondence, or part-time degrees are not eligible
• Candidates awaiting final results (appearing in 2026 final year/semester exams) can apply, but must show 60% marks by 30 November 2026 if selected

Age Limit

Age as on 30 April 2026:

• General/EWS: Maximum 26 years (born on or after 30.04.2000)
• OBC (NCL): Maximum 29 years (3 years relaxation; born on or after 30.04.1997)
• SC/ST: Maximum 31 years (5 years relaxation; born on or after 30.04.1995)
• PwBD (General/EWS): Maximum 36 years (10 years relaxation)
• PwBD (OBC): Maximum 39 years
• PwBD (SC/ST): Maximum 41 years
• Ex-Servicemen/DODPKIA (1984 riots): Maximum 31 years (5 years relaxation)
• Cumulative age relaxation across all categories cannot exceed 56 years

Salary

During Training (1 Year)

• Monthly Stipend: Rs. 74,000
• One-time Book Allowance: Rs. 30,000
• Compulsory accommodation and food provided by NPCIL in hostels

After Training — Scientific Officer/C (Group A)

• Pay Level: Level 10 under 7th CPC
• Basic Pay: Rs. 56,100
• DA: 58% of Basic Pay (as on 01.07.2025)
• Total Stipend + Bond: Rs. 9,18,000 bond value (you need to serve NPCIL for at least 3 years after training)
• Allowances: Transport Allowance, HRA/Accommodation, Site Location Allowance, Professional Update Allowance (annual), Leave Travel Allowance, Mobile Phone Allowance, Newspaper Allowance, Cable TV Allowance
• Benefits: Medical (CHSS) for self and family, Children Education Assistance, Provident Fund, Gratuity, Group Insurance, Canteen Subsidy, Performance Linked Incentive, Interest-free Loans (housing, general)

Application Fee

• General/EWS/OBC: Rs. 500 (non-refundable, plus bank charges)
• SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Ex-Servicemen/DODPKIA/NPCIL Employees: No fee (completely exempted)
• Payment Mode: Online only (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) during 10 April to 30 April 2026
• Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances

Selection Process

1. GATE Score Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted in 1:12 ratio (12 candidates per vacancy) based on valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 scores. All three years' GATE scores are given equal weightage. If the cut-off score has more than 1 candidate with the same marks, all such candidates are called for interview
2. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates appear for a personal interview. The interview is expected to be held from 8 June to 19 June 2026 at venues in Mumbai (Maharashtra), Narora (Uttar Pradesh), Madras (Tamil Nadu), and Kaiga (Karnataka). Interview can be taken in Hindi or English
3. Medical Examination: Selected candidates must be declared medically fit by NPCIL's authorized Medical Officer
4. Probation: After successfully completing training, candidates are appointed as Scientific Officer/C on 1 year probation

Interview qualifying marks: UR — 70%, EWS/SC/ST/OBC/PwBD — 60%. GATE score is not given any weightage in the final selection — only interview performance matters.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official NPCIL careers website at www.npcilcareers.co.in
2. Click on the "Current Recruitment Advertisements" section
3. Click "Apply Online" next to the Executive Trainee 2026 advertisement
4. Step 1 — Registration: Fill in your GATE registration number (for GATE 2024/2025/2026), full name, discipline, date of birth, category, email, and mobile number. Click "Submit Application" — you cannot edit after submission
5. Step 2 — Email Activation: Activate your account via the link sent to your email
6. Step 3 — Complete Application: Log in with your ID and password, fill all details (educational qualifications, experience, disability details if applicable), upload photo (max 50 KB, JPEG, 480x640 pixels) and signature (max 20 KB, JPEG, 160x560 pixels)
7. Step 4 — Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online (if applicable) via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI
8. Take a printout of your completed application for future reference

Important: Do NOT send any documents or application form by post to NPCIL before the interview. Only apply through the online portal.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 10 April 2026
• Online Application Start: 10 April 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date to Apply: 30 April 2026 (4:00 PM)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 30 April 2026 (4:00 PM)
• Interview (Tentative): 8 June to 19 June 2026
• Waiting List Valid Until: 21 September 2026

• Operate and monitor nuclear reactor systems, ensuring safe and efficient power generation at NPCIL plant sites
• Assist in commissioning, testing, and maintenance of nuclear power plant equipment and systems
• Follow strict safety protocols and regulatory guidelines set by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB)
• Prepare technical reports, logs, and documentation related to plant operations and maintenance activities
• Work with cross-functional teams on design, engineering, and quality assurance projects for nuclear power stations
• Handle R&D activities related to reactor technology, process improvement, and engineering innovation
• Monitor and ensure compliance with environmental and radiation safety standards at all times