NPCIL Kudankulam Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 255 Trainee Vacancies

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL), Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project, is inviting online applications from eligible Indian Citizens for 255 vacant posts of Category-II Stipendiary Trainee/Technician (ST/TN). The available positions are across 8 disciplines/trades, including Plant Operator, Electrician, Fitter, and others. For candidates who meet the specified educational qualifications (HSC/ISC with Science or SSC with ITI in relevant trades), this notification represents a significant opportunity in a premier Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Department of Atomic Energy.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to act quickly, as the online application window opens from 08.06.2026 (10:00 hrs.) and will remain active until 29.06.2026 (16:00 hrs.). All eligible aspirants must submit their applications through the official career portal at https://www.npcilcareers.co.in.

NPCIL Kudankulam Recruitment 2026 : Key Highlights

Organization Name:	Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), KKNPP
Post Names:	Category – II Stipendiary Trainee/Technician (ST/TN)
Total Vacancies:	255
Eligibility:	HSC/ISC with Science or SSC with ITI in relevant trade
Place of Posting:	KKNPP Site, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu
Apply Mode:	Online
Application Start Date	08.06.2026 (10:00 hrs)
Last Date to Apply:	29.06.2026 (16:00 hrs)
Official Website:	https://www.npcilcareers.co.in

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Available Posts and Vacancies (Trade-wise):

NPCIL is looking for Energetic Individuals for the following roles:

SI No	Post Name	Total Vacancies
01	Plant Operator	136
02	Electronics Mechanic	15
03	Instrumentation Mechanic	15
04	Electrician	47
05	Fitter	30
06	Turner	05
07	Machinist	05
08	Welder	02
	TOTAL	255

Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualifications:

• Plant Operator: HSC (10+2) or ISC with Science Stream (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
• Other Trades (Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Electrician, Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Welder): SSC (10th) with minimum 50% marks in Science and Mathematics individually, AND a 2-year ITI certificate in the relevant trade. (For trades less than 2 years, 1 year relevant working experience after course completion is required).

Stipend and Emoluments (ST/TN):

• Training Period (2 years): Stipend of ₹20,000/month (1st year) and ₹22,000/month (2nd year), plus a one-time book allowance of ₹3,000.
• On Absorption (Post-Training): Technician/B in Pay Level – 03 (Pay in the Pay Matrix: ₹21,700/-). Approximate monthly emoluments are ₹34,720/- (Pay + DA @ 60%).

Selection Process:

The selection involves an Online Examination consisting of two stages:

• Stage 1 – Preliminary Test (Screening): 50 multiple-choice questions (Maths: 20, Science: 20, General Awareness: 10). Qualifying standards: UR-40%; SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD-30%.
• Stage 2 – Advanced Test (Merit List): 50 multiple-choice questions (Syllabus related to HSC (10+2)/ISC level for Plant Operator and relevant ITI trade for others). Qualifying standards: UR-30%; SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD-20%.
• A merit list is prepared based on scores in the Advanced Test.
• Stage 3 – Document Verification: Candidates are shortlisted based on the Advanced Test merit list.

Application Fee:

Male General/EWS/OBC	₹100/-
SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Serviceman/DODPKIA/Female/NPCIL Employees	No Fee

Important Dates:

• Opening date for submission of Online application: 08.06.2026 (10.00 hours)
• Closing date for submission of Online application: 29.06.2026 (16.00 hours)

Important Links

NPCIL Official Portal	Link
Official Notification as PDF	To Download “Click Here”
Online Application	Link Will be Active by 08.06.2026

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