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  • Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL MAPS) has officially released the Trade, Diploma & Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. NPCIL/MAPS/HRM/APPRENTICESHIP/2026/01) for 158 vacancies at Madras Atomic Power Station, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. Eligible ITI pass, diploma holders, and graduates aged 18 to 28 years can apply offline from the notification release date until 30 June 2026 via the official portal npcil.nic.in. Selected candidates will be appointed on an apprenticeship training basis with a monthly stipend of ₹9,600 to ₹12,300.

NPCIL MAPS Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

Organization NameNuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS), Kalpakkam
Advertisement No.NPCIL/MAPS/HRM/APPRENTICESHIP/2026/01
Post NameTrade Apprentice / Diploma Apprentice / Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering)
DepartmentHuman Resources Group, NPCIL – Madras Atomic Power Station
Total Apprenticeship Seats158 (Trade: 124 | Diploma: 18 | Graduate: 16)
Stipend Per MonthTrade Apprentice: Rs. 9,600/- (1st year ITI) / Rs. 10,560/- (2nd year ITI) | Diploma Apprentice: Rs. 10,900/- | Graduate Apprentice: Rs. 12,300/-
Duration of ApprenticeshipMaximum 01 Year
Place of TrainingNPCIL Madras Atomic Power Station, PO Kalpakkam, District Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu – 603102
Application ModeOffline only – Application form to be sent by Post to Deputy Manager (HRM), NPCIL MAPS, Kalpakkam
Mandatory Portal RegistrationTrade Apprentices: NAPS 2.0 – https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in | Diploma & Graduate Apprentices: NATS 2.0 – https://www.nats.education.gov.in
Selection ModeMerit based on marks obtained in ITI / Diploma / Graduation. Preference to candidates from neighbouring villages within 16 km radius of plant site.
Last Date for Application30/06/2026
Official Websitewww.npcil.nic.in
  • Great opportunities at NPCIL MAPS Kalpakkam with 158 apprentice vacancies for Trade, Diploma, and Graduate candidates. Apply offline before 30 June 2026 and get selected based on merit.

NPCIL MAPS Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

EventDate
Last Date for Submission of Application (by Post)30/06/2026
Cut-off Date for Age / Qualification30/06/2026 (closing date of application)
Document Verification DateTo be notified by NPCIL MAPS
Commencement of Apprenticeship TrainingTo be notified after selection

NPCIL MAPS Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

Sr. No.Name of TradeTotal
1Fitter39
2Machinist10
3Turner6
4Welder6
5D'MAN (Mechanical)5
6Electrician18
7Instrument Mechanic18
8Electronic Mechanic18
9Carpenter1
10Plumber1
11Mason2
Total124
Sr. No.Name of DisciplineTotal
1Mechanical6
2Electrical3
3Electronics & Instrumentation6
4Civil3
Total18
Sr. No.Name of DisciplineTotal
1Human Resources7
2Contracts & Material Management3
3Finance & Accounts2
4Health Physics Unit (HPU)2
5Chemical Lab2
Total16
CategoryDescriptionTotal
(a) Blindness or Low VisionB – Blind, LV – Low Vision01
(b) Deaf and Hard of HearingD – Deaf, HH – Hard of Hearing02
(c) Locomotor DisabilityCerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Muscular Dystrophy (OA, OL, BA, BL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, MDy, SD/SI)02
(d) Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Mental IllnessASD (M/MoD), ID, SLD, MI01
(e) Multiple Disabilities (a to d) including Deaf-BlindnessMD – Multiple Disabilities–
Total PwBD Seats06*
  • A total of 158 apprenticeship training seats are available across three types of apprentices - Trade (124), Diploma (18), and Graduate Non-Engineering (16) - distributed category-wise as SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS and UR. In addition, 6 seats are horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Management reserves the right to alter/cancel the number of seats in any trade/discipline or cancel the entire process without assigning any reason.
  • A) Trade Apprentice – Category-wise Vacancy (Total: 124)
  • Stipend: Rs. 9,600/- per month (for those engaged after 1-year ITI course) | Rs. 10,560/- per month (for those engaged after 2-year ITI course) Age: Minimum 18 years, Maximum 24 years as on 30/06/2026 Duration: Maximum 01 Year
  • B) Diploma Apprentice – Category-wise Vacancy (Total: 18)
  • Stipend: Rs. 10,900/- per month Age: Minimum 18 years, Maximum 25 years as on 30/06/2026 Duration: Maximum 01 Year
  • C) Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering) – Category-wise Vacancy (Total: 16)
  • Stipend: Rs. 12,300/- per month Age: Minimum 21 years, Maximum 28 years as on 30/06/2026 Duration: Maximum 01 Year
  • PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) – Vacancy Distribution:
  • *The 6 PwBD vacancies are interchangeable amongst the identified categories. Disability must be 40% or more. Abbreviations: SC – Scheduled Caste, ST – Scheduled Tribe, OBC (NCL) – Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS – Economically Weaker Section, UR – Unreserved. Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), 10 years for PwBD as per Government of India orders.

NPCIL MAPS Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

CriteriaDetails
Mandatory Portal RegistrationTrade Apprentices must register on NAPS 2.0: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in | Diploma & Graduate Apprentices must register on NATS 2.0: https://www.nats.education.gov.in. Aadhaar must be linked with Bank Account.
Educational Qualification – Trade ApprenticeITI Pass Certificate in the respective trade (Full-Time/Regular mode only)
Educational Qualification – Diploma ApprenticeDiploma Pass Certificate in Engineering/Technology granted by a State Council or Board of Technical Education / University / recognized Institute in the respective discipline (Full-Time/Regular mode only). Diploma must have been passed within 5 years of 30/06/2026.
Educational Qualification – Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering)Graduate Degree in non-engineering/general streams (BA, B.Sc., B.Com., etc.) including sandwich courses granted by a College/University recognized by AICTE/UGC/State Government/Central Government (Full-Time/Regular mode only). Degree must have been passed within 5 years of 30/06/2026.
Prior ApprenticeshipCandidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing Apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act-1961 anywhere (Govt./PSU/Private) are NOT eligible.
CGPA ConversionCandidates awarded CGPA/GPA/SGPA or letter grades must produce authenticated conversion formula from their Institute/University. If no formula is available, NPCIL's standard conversion table will be applied (e.g., 6.5/10 = 60%, 7.0/10 = 65%).
Aadhar CardCompulsory. Aadhaar must be linked with candidate's bank account.
Police VerificationMandatory - MAPS Kalpakkam is a highly prohibited area. Apprentices will be engaged only after submission of Police Verification Certificate issued by District Police Authorities.
Physical FitnessCandidate must be free from contagious/infectious disease, Tuberculosis (any form), and any disease likely to be aggravated by apprenticeship. Minimum: Height 137 cm, Weight 25.4 kg, Chest Expansion 3.8 cm. Final engagement is subject to medical fitness declaration by Competent Authority.
  • Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the cut-off date 30/06/2026. Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act-1961 in any Government, PSU or private industrial organisation are NOT eligible. Absconded apprentice candidates from previous training are also not eligible.

NPCIL MAPS Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit

Type of ApprenticeMinimum AgeMaximum Age (UR/EWS)
Trade Apprentice18 years24 years
Diploma Apprentice18 years25 years
Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering)21 years28 years
CategoryAge Relaxation in Upper Limit
SC / ST5 years relaxation (as per Govt. of India orders)
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)3 years relaxation (as per Govt. of India orders)
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability)10 years relaxation (as per Govt. of India orders)
  • Age is calculated as on the closing date of application i.e. 30/06/2026. Relaxation in upper age limit is applicable as per Government of India orders for reserved categories.

NPCIL MAPS Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee

  • There is no application fee mentioned in the official notification for NPCIL MAPS Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Candidates are not required to pay any fee at the time of application submission.

NPCIL MAPS Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

DetailDescription
Selection BasisMarks obtained in ITI / Diploma / Graduation qualifying examination
Local PreferencePreference given to candidates from neighbouring villages within 16 km radius of MAPS Plant Site. If all trades are not filled by local candidates, merit list is extended to other applicants.
Tie-Breaking Rule 1In case of tie in percentage of marks, candidate born earlier (older candidate) will be ranked higher
Tie-Breaking Rule 2In case of tie in Date of Birth also, candidate with higher percentage in Matriculation (10th) will be ranked higher
  • Selection for engagement of apprentices will be based on merit i.e. marks obtained in the qualifying examination (ITI/Diploma/Graduation). There is no written test. The final engagement is subject to document verification and medical fitness. NPCIL management reserves the right to cancel or alter the number of seats of any particular trade/discipline or cancel the entire process without assigning any reason.
  • Stage 1 – Merit-Based Shortlisting
  • Stage 2 – Document Verification
  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification. All original certificates and self-attested copies must be produced. Candidature is provisional and subject to verification of originals at all stages. False information/documents at any stage will result in rejection and may lead to prosecution.
  • Stage 3 – Medical Examination
  • Engagement is subject to being declared medically fit as per NPCIL's requirements. Minimum physical standards: Height 137 cm, Weight 25.4 kg, Chest expansion 3.8 cm. Candidate must be free from Tuberculosis, contagious/infectious diseases, or any disability likely to interfere with apprenticeship.
  • Stage 4 – Police Verification
  • Since MAPS Kalpakkam is a highly prohibited area, all selected apprentices must submit a Police Verification Certificate issued by the concerned District Police Authority before commencement of training. A Character/Conduct Certificate from the concerned institution is also mandatory.

How to Apply for NPCIL MAPS Apprentice Recruitment 2026

  • Candidates shall apply offline only - no online application portal is available for submission. The process involves two steps: first, mandatory registration on NAPS 2.0 / NATS 2.0 portal; second, sending the filled application form by post to NPCIL MAPS Kalpakkam. Incomplete or erroneous applications or applications without proper enclosures will be summarily rejected without any communication.
  • Step-by-Step Application Process:
  • Step 1: Register on the mandatory apprenticeship portal - NAPS 2.0 (for Trade Apprentices) or NATS 2.0 (for Diploma & Graduate Apprentices). Ensure Aadhaar is linked with your bank account before registering.
  • Step 2: Download the Application Form (Annexure-1) from www.npcil.nic.in > HR Management > Opportunities. Verify your eligibility before filling the form.
  • Step 3: Fill in the application form completely in Block Letters. Affix a recent passport-size photograph in the space provided. Sign the declaration.
  • Step 4: Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (see list below).
  • Step 5: Send the complete application by post to reach on or before 30/06/2026 at: Deputy Manager (HRM), Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (A Government of India Enterprise), Madras Atomic Power Station, Kalpakkam – 603 102, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu.
  • Documents to be Enclosed (Self-Attested Copies) with Application:
  • Birth Certificate issued by Competent Authority / SSC Mark Sheet as proof of Date of Birth
  • Educational Qualification mark sheets (10th / 12th; and 8th mark sheet additionally for Welder trade)
  • ITI / Diploma / Graduate Degree certificate and mark sheets of all semesters/years
  • Other qualification/experience certificates, if any
  • Caste Certificate issued by Competent Authority in prescribed Central Government format (for SC/ST/OBC candidates - valid as on 30/06/2026)
  • Valid Income and Assets Certificate as on 30/06/2026 in prescribed format issued by Competent Authority (for EWS category)
  • Disability Certificate from Competent Authority in prescribed format (for PwBD candidates; disability must be 40% or more)
  • Police Verification Certificate issued by concerned District Police Authority
  • Character/Conduct Certificate from the concerned institution
  • Aadhaar Card (Compulsory)
  • 4 recent passport-size photographs
  • Residential proof of permanent address (if living within 16 km radius of MAPS, Kalpakkam)
  • Copy of Apprentice Registration on NAPS 2.0 (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) or NATS 2.0 (https://www.nats.education.gov.in)
  • Proof from University/Institute converting CGPA/GPA/SGPA into percentage (for candidates awarded grades)
  • Send Application By Post To: Deputy Manager (HRM) Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (A Government of India Enterprise) Madras Atomic Power Station Kalpakkam – 603 102, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu

Important Instructions for NPCIL MAPS Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Candidates

  • THIS IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT IN NPCIL. Engagement as an apprentice shall not create any obligation on NPCIL to offer regular employment, nor any obligation on the apprentice to accept employment under NPCIL after completion of training.
  • The period of apprenticeship training will be for a maximum of One Year. The contract of apprenticeship terminates on expiry of the training period.
  • Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act-1961 in any organization are strictly NOT eligible to apply.
  • Preference in selection will be given to candidates from neighbouring villages within 16 km radius of the MAPS plant site in Kalpakkam. Merit-based selection from other candidates will follow only if trades/disciplines are not filled by local candidates.
  • All selected apprentices must sign a contract of apprenticeship with NPCIL as per the Apprentices Act-1961 and Apprenticeship Rules-1992.
  • Madras Atomic Power Station is a highly prohibited area. Engagement is subject to submission of Police Verification Certificate from the concerned District Police Authority.
  • Candidature is provisional at all stages. If false information or suppressed facts are detected at any stage of the process or during training, the application/training shall be rejected forthwith and NPCIL will not entertain any correspondence.
  • If it is detected that the candidate has provided false documents, impersonated, or affixed a non-human/irrelevant photograph, the applicant will be liable to be disqualified, prosecuted and permanently debarred from apprenticeship in NPCIL.
  • Only Full-Time/Regular mode qualifications (ITI/Diploma/Graduation) are accepted. Distance/Part-Time/Correspondence qualifications are not eligible.
  • Diploma and Graduate Apprentice applicants must have passed their qualifying examination within 5 years of the last date of application i.e. 30/06/2026 (applicable for NATS 2.0 portal eligibility).
  • All SC/ST/OBC (NCL) candidates must produce a self-attested copy of valid caste certificate in the prescribed Central Government format from a Competent Authority along with originals at the time of document verification.
  • NPCIL strives to have a workforce that reflects gender balance. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • In case of any discrepancy between Hindi and English versions of the notification, the English version shall prevail for all purposes.
  • Management reserves the right to cancel or alter the number of seats of any particular trade/discipline or cancel the entire engagement process without assigning any reason.

NPCIL MAPS Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

  • NAPS 2.0 Portal (Trade Apprentices – Mandatory Registration): Click here
  • NATS 2.0 Portal (Diploma & Graduate Apprentices – Mandatory Registration): Click here
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Q2. How many vacancies are available in NPCIL MAPS Apprentice 2026?

  • A total of 158 apprenticeship seats are available, including Trade (124), Diploma (18), and Graduate (16) posts.

Q4. Is there any application fee for NPCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

  • There is no application fee required for applying to NPCIL MAPS Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

Q5. What is the selection process for NPCIL MAPS Apprentice 2026?

  • Selection is based on merit of marks obtained in ITI, Diploma, or Graduation, followed by document verification and medical fitness.

Q7. What is the age limit for NPCIL MAPS Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

  • The age limit is 18–24 years for Trade, 18–25 years for Diploma, and 21–28 years for Graduate apprentices as on 30 June 2026.
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