Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has officially announced 255 vacancies for the post of Category-II Stipendiary Trainee/Technician (ST/TN) at its Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) in Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu. NPCIL is one of India’s most prestigious Central Public Sector Enterprises under the Department of Atomic Energy, and getting in means a career with genuine growth, strong pay, and lifelong job security. Vacancies are open across eight trades — from Plant Operator to Welder — making this suitable for candidates from a variety of technical backgrounds. Online applications open on 08 June 2026 and close on 29 June 2026. Read every detail carefully before you apply.
NPCIL KKNPP Recruitment 2026 – Full Details:
| Organisation: | Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) |
| Project / Unit: | Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP), Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu – 627106 |
| Under: | Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India |
| Advertisement No.: | NPCIL/KKNPP/HRM/01/2026 |
| Post Name: | Category-II Stipendiary Trainee / Technician (ST/TN) |
| Post Group: | Group – C |
| Total Vacancies: | 255 Posts (208 Current + 47 Backlog) |
| Trades Available: | Plant Operator, Electronics Mechanic, Instrumentation Mechanic, Electrician, Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Welder |
| Stipend (Year 1): | Rs. 20,000/- per month |
| Stipend (Year 2): | Rs. 22,000/- per month + Rs. 3,000/- Book Allowance (one-time) |
| After Training Pay: | Rs. 34,720/- approx. (Pay + DA) as Technician/B at Level-03 |
| Age Limit: | 18 to 24 Years (Born between 29.06.2002 and 29.06.2008) |
| Apply Mode: | Online Only — https://www.npcilcareers.co.in |
| Application Opens: | 08 June 2026 — 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply: | 29 June 2026 — 04:00 PM (16:00 hrs) |
| Official Website: | www.npcilcareers.co.in |
Trade-wise Vacancy Breakup:
| S.No | Discipline / Trade | Total | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | UR |
| 1 | Plant Operator | 136 | 33 | 03 | 41 | 11 | 48 |
| 2 | Electronics Mechanic | 15 | 04 | 00 | 05 | 01 | 05 |
| 3 | Instrumentation Mechanic | 15 | 04 | 00 | 05 | 01 | 05 |
| 4 | Electrician | 47 | 11 | 01 | 14 | 04 | 17 |
| 5 | Fitter | 30 | 07 | 01 | 09 | 02 | 11 |
| 6 | Turner | 05 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| 7 | Machinist | 05 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| 8 | Welder | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| TOTAL | 255 | 62 | 05 | 77 | 20 | 91 |
Note: 11 vacancies are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) across applicable trades. Backlog vacancies of 47 posts are included in the total of 255.
Eligibility Criteria:
Make sure you check the qualification requirements for your chosen trade before applying.
- Plant Operator: You need to have passed HSC (Class 12) or ISC with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in the Science stream, scoring at least 50% marks in aggregate. English must have been one of your subjects at SSC (Class 10) level. This is a 12th-pass entry route and does not require an ITI certificate.
- Electronics Mechanic, Instrumentation Mechanic, Electrician, Fitter, Turner, Machinist & Welder: For all these technical trades, the minimum educational requirement is SSC (Class 10) with at least 50% marks individually in Science and Mathematics subjects. In addition, you must hold a 2-year ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a recognised institution. If your ITI course was shorter than 2 years, then 1 year of post-course work experience in the relevant area is mandatory. Note that a 3-year National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) will not be accepted as a substitute for a 2-year ITI.
- English Requirement: Regardless of trade, English must have been one of your studied subjects at SSC (Class 10) level. This is mandatory for all disciplines.
- Marks Calculation Note: For candidates whose 10th results in 2021 were declared pass without awarding percentage due to COVID-19, the 50% marks requirement in Science and Maths will not apply. Your aggregate percentage will be calculated across all subjects and semesters — 59.99% is treated as 59%, not 60%.
- Physical Standards: Minimum height of 160 cm and minimum weight of 45.5 kg are required. These are relaxable if you are otherwise medically fit as certified by NPCIL’s medical officer.
Age Limit:
The age bracket for this recruitment is fairly specific — candidates must be between 18 and 24 years of age. Age will be reckoned as on the application closing date, 29 June 2026.
- UR / EWS: 18 to 24 years. Born on or after 29.06.2002 and on or before 29.06.2008.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Up to 27 years (3 years relaxation).
- SC / ST: Up to 29 years (5 years relaxation).
- PwBD — UR/EWS: Up to 34 years (10 years relaxation).
- PwBD — OBC (NCL): Up to 37 years (13 years relaxation).
- PwBD — SC/ST: Up to 39 years (15 years relaxation).
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service from actual age.
- NPCIL Contract/Fixed Term employees: Up to 5 years of additional relaxation.
Stipend, Training & Bond Details:
- Year 1 Stipend: Rs. 20,000/- per month + one-time Book Allowance of Rs. 3,000/-
- Year 2 Stipend: Rs. 22,000/- per month.
- After successfully clearing training with 60% or more marks, you will be absorbed as Technician/B at Pay Level-3, with an approximate monthly take-home (Pay + DA) of Rs. 34,720/-.
- Trainees scoring below 60% in the training period will not be absorbed into permanent service.
- Bond Requirement: Before starting the traineeship, selected candidates must execute an indemnity bond or bank guarantee of Rs. 5,07,000/- valid for 5 years. If you leave before completing the bond period, you will have to repay the stipend and book allowance received.
Application Fees (Non-Refundable):
- Fee Amount: Rs. 100/- for Male candidates belonging to General (UR), EWS, and OBC categories.
- Payment Mode: Online only — via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI through the NPCIL Careers portal.
- Who is Exempted: SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-servicemen, DODPKIA, all Female candidates, and serving NPCIL employees — no fee required.
- Important: The fee is non-refundable. Verify your eligibility before making payment.
Selection Process:
The selection happens in three stages. You must clear each stage to move to the next.
- Stage 1 — Preliminary Test (Online, 1 Hour): 50 MCQ questions covering Mathematics (20), Science (20), and General Awareness (10). Each correct answer earns 3 marks; each wrong answer deducts 1 mark. Maximum: 150 marks. Qualifying marks: 40% for UR/EWS and 30% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD. This is a screening round common to all trades.
- Stage 2 — Advanced Test (Online, 2 Hours): 50 MCQ questions (150 marks, same marking scheme). Plant Operator trade: HSC (Class 12) level questions. All other trades: questions based on ITI trade syllabus. The final merit list is prepared based on Stage 2 marks only. Both Stage 1 and Stage 2 are held on the same day without a break. Qualifying marks: 30% for UR/EWS and 20% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD.
- Stage 3 — Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted from the merit list (up to 3 times the vacancies in each trade) will be called for document verification. Only candidates clearing this stage will be finally empanelled.
The exam question paper will be available in three languages — Tamil, Hindi, and English. All exams are computer-based.
Apply Procedure:
Applications are only accepted online. Do not send any documents or application hard copies to NPCIL.
- Step 1 — Register: Visit https://www.npcilcareers.co.in and click ‘Apply > Online Registration’. Enter your basic details — name, date of birth, category, email, and mobile number. An activation link will be sent to your email.
- Step 2 — Activate & Login: Click the activation link in your email to activate your account, then log in.
- Step 3 — Fill Application: Complete all sections in sequence:
Educational Qualifications → Work Experience → Personal Details → Upload Photo & Signature → Submit Application. Once submitted, no changes are allowed.
- Step 4 — Pay Fee (if applicable): Pay Rs. 100/- online. Wait for server confirmation — do not press back or refresh. Application number is generated only after successful payment.
- Scan your photo (JPG, 10–50KB, 240×180 to 640×480 pixels) and signature (JPG, max 20KB) before starting.
- Enter your email in lowercase only — uppercase entry can cause missed alerts.
- Government employees must bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of document verification.
Dates to Remember:
- Application Opens: 08 June 2026 — 10:00 AM
- Last Date to Apply: 29 June 2026 — 04:00 PM (16:00 hrs)
- Application Fee Payment Window: 08 June 2026 to 29 June 2026
- Age Reference Date: 29 June 2026
Important Links:
| Official NPCIL Website | www.npcilcareers.co.in |
| Apply Online Portal | https://www.npcilcareers.co.in |
| Advertisement No. | NPCIL/KKNPP/HRM/01/2026 |
| Contact / Queries | Via ‘Contact Us’ on https://www.npcilcareers.co.in (08.06.2026 to 29.06.2026 till 1 PM) |