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| Recruiting authority | Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) - Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) |
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| Last successful check | 13 Nov 2026 |
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| Last date | 29 Jun 2026 |
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- The latest Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Category-II Stipendiary Trainee/Technician (ST/TN) posts! Published with Advertisement No. NPCIL/KKNPP/HRM/01/2026, this recruitment drive offers 255 training seats for eligible candidates. Applicants within the 18 to 24 years age group with HSC (10+2) / SSC + ITI qualifications can apply online from 08-06-2026 to 29-06-2026. Find all details about the NPCIL KKNPP Stipendiary Trainee new vacancy 2026, including eligibility, online form, exam pattern, and notification PDF here.
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NPCIL Kudankulam Recruitment 2026 Overview
- NPCIL is recruiting 255 Category-II Stipendiary Trainee/Technician posts with HSC/ITI qualification, last date 29 June 2026.
NPCIL Kudankulam Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
NPCIL Kudankulam Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
- A total of 255 training seats (Current + Backlog) have been announced for Category-II Stipendiary Trainee/Technician (ST/TN). The vacancies are distributed discipline-wise with reservation for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS & UR categories. Horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) is also applicable.
- PwBD Reservation: 11 posts (Horizontal)
NPCIL Kudankulam Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
NPCIL Kudankulam Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Candidates must be between 18 to 24 years as on 29-06-2026 (born not earlier than 29.06.2002 and not later than 29.06.2008). Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India guidelines.
NPCIL Kudankulam Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
NPCIL Kudankulam Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Selection will be based on Online Examination consisting of Preliminary Test and Advanced Test followed by Document Verification.
- Stage 1 - Preliminary Test (Screening)
- Stage 2 - Advanced Test
- Duration: 2 Hours | 50 Questions | 150 Marks (Trade/Discipline related questions)
- Negative Marking: 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer in both stages.
How to Apply for NPCIL Kudankulam Recruitment 2026
- Candidates have to apply online only through https://www.npcilcareers.co.in. No other mode of application will be accepted.
- Documents Required to be Scanned and Uploaded:
- Recent passport size colour photograph
- Signature
- Documents to be Produced at Document Verification:
- Printout of Online Application
- E-Admit Card
- All Educational Certificates & Marksheets
- Caste/Category Certificate
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- Employment Preference Certificate for PAP (if applicable)
- Apply Online at: https://www.npcilcareers.co.in
Important Instructions for NPCIL Kudankulam Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- This is a 2-year training programme. Absorption as Technician/B is subject to successful completion of training.
- Candidates can apply for one discipline only.
- Trainees have to execute a bond of ₹5,07,000/- for 5 years.
- Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India as per NPCIL requirement.
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.
- All future correspondence will be sent to registered email only.
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Q1. What is the application period and eligibility cut-off date for NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee Recruitment 2026?
- The online application portal opens on 8th June 2026 at 10:00 AM and the last date for application submission and fee payment is 29th June 2026 up to 4:00 PM. The crucial date for determining age and all eligibility criteria is 29th June 2026, which is the closing date of application submission. Candidates must ensure all their qualifications are completed by this date, as those awaiting results are not eligible to apply.
Q2. How many vacancies are available and what is the trade-wise distribution?
- A total of 255 vacancies (208 current + 47 backlog) are available across 8 trades. The trade-wise distribution is: Plant Operator - 136 posts, Electrician - 47 posts, Fitter - 30 posts, Electronics Mechanic - 15 posts, Instrumentation Mechanic - 15 posts, Turner - 5 posts, Machinist - 5 posts, and Welder - 2 posts. Out of the total 255 posts, 11 posts are horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) across different disability categories.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for Plant Operator and other technical trades?
- For Plant Operator positions, candidates must have passed HSC (10+2) or ISC with Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate. For Electronics Mechanic, Instrumentation Mechanic, Electrician, Fitter, Turner, Machinist, and Welder trades, candidates need SSC (10th) with minimum 50% marks in Science subjects and Mathematics individually, plus a 2-year ITI certificate in the relevant trade. For trades where ITI duration is less than 2 years, 1 year of relevant working experience after course completion is mandatory. English must have been studied at SSC (10th) level for all trades.
Q5. What is the age limit and what relaxations are available for different categories?
- The age limit is 18 to 24 years as on 29th June 2026, meaning candidates must be born between 29-06-2002 and 29-06-2008. Age relaxation is provided as follows: OBC (NCL) - 3 years (max 27 years), SC/ST - 5 years (max 29 years), PwBD-UR/EWS - 10 years (max 34 years), PwBD-OBC - 13 years (max 37 years), PwBD-SC/ST - 15 years (max 39 years). Ex-Servicemen get 3 years relaxation after deduction of military service from actual age. If a candidate is eligible for relaxation under more than one category, relaxations will be on a cumulative basis subject to maximum 56 years.
Q6. What is the stipend during training and salary after absorption?
- During the 2-year training period, selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 20,000 in Year 1 and Rs. 22,000 in Year 2, along with a one-time book allowance of Rs. 3,000. After successful completion of training with minimum 60% marks, candidates will be absorbed as Technician/B in Pay Level 3 with a basic pay of Rs. 21,700. The approximate monthly emoluments including Dearness Allowance (at 60%) will be around Rs. 34,720.
Q7. What is the complete selection process and examination pattern?
- The selection consists of three stages conducted on the same day. Stage 1 (Preliminary Test) is a 60-minute screening exam with 50 MCQs for 150 marks covering Mathematics (20 questions), Science (20 questions), and General Awareness (10 questions), with minimum qualifying marks of 40% for UR and 30% for reserved categories. Stage 2 (Advanced Test) is a 120-minute merit exam with 50 MCQs for 150 marks based on HSC level for Plant Operator or ITI trade syllabus for other trades, with minimum qualifying marks of 30% for UR and 20% for reserved categories. Both tests have 3 marks per correct answer and negative marking of 1 mark per wrong answer. Stage 3 involves Document Verification for shortlisted candidates (not exceeding 3 times the vacancies per trade). The final merit list is prepared based solely on Stage-2 Advanced Test scores.
Q8. What is the application fee and who is exempted from payment?
- Male candidates belonging to General (UR), EWS, and OBC categories must pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 100 through online payment gateway (debit card/credit card/net banking/UPI). Female candidates, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Dependents of Defence Personnel Killed in Action (DODPKIA), and NPCIL employees are completely exempted from payment of application fee. The application number will be generated only after successful payment of fee (or fee exemption).
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