NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 for 330 Posts through GATE

NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 for 330 Posts through GATE

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) Executive Trainee (ET) Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 10 April 2026 on the official website www.npcilcareers.co.in. A total of 330 vacancies have been announced through the NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026.

NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Organisation	Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
Post Name	Executive Trainee (ET)
Total Vacancies	330 posts
Stipend (During Training)	Rs. 74,000/- per month + Rs. 30,000/- one-time book allowance
Essential Qualification	B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.(Engg)/5-yr Integrated M.Tech with min. 60% marks + valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score
Age Limit	26 years
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	10 April 2026 (1000 hrs)
Application Last Date	30 April 2026 (1600 hrs)
Official Website	www.npcilcareers.co.in

NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Category-wise Vacancy Breakup

	Total
Current Vacancies	314
Backlog Vacancies	16
Total	330

NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Discipline & Category-wise Vacancy Details

Discipline	Total
Mechanical	125
Chemical	40
Electrical	65
Electronics	50
Instrumentation	15
Civil	35
Total	330

NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Event	Date / Schedule
Online application opens	10 Apr 2026 (1000 hrs)
Last date to apply online	30 Apr 2026 (1600 hrs)
Application fee payment window	10 Apr – 30 Apr 2026
Interview schedule (tentative)	8 – 19 June 2026
Waitlist validity	Till 21 September 2026
Final result submission (final year)	On or before 30 Nov 2026

NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engineering) or 5-year Integrated M.Tech with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in one of the 6 advertised disciplines from a university/institution recognised by AICTE/UGC. Only full-time, on-campus regular degrees are eligible — correspondence, distance education, part-time, and research-based degrees are not accepted.

GATE Score: Candidates must hold a valid GATE 2024, GATE 2025, or GATE 2026 score in the same discipline as their qualifying degree. GATE 2023 and earlier scores are not valid. Equal weightage is given to all three years' GATE scores.

Final Year Applicants: Candidates awaiting results or appearing in their final semester/year exam during 2026 may apply, but must submit their final result (minimum 60%) by 30 November 2026 if selected.

NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Discipline-wise Acceptable Degrees

Discipline	Acceptable Engineering Degrees
Mechanical	Mechanical, Production
Chemical	Chemical, Electro-Chemical Engineering
Electrical	Electrical, Electrical & Electronics
Electronics	Electronics, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Controls, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics System Engineering
Instrumentation	Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Controls, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engg., Electronics & Instrumentation
Civil	Civil

NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit (as on 30.04.2026)

Category	Upper Age Limit	Born On or After
General / EWS	26 years	30.04.2000
OBC (NCL) — Relaxation 3 years	29 years	30.04.1997
SC / ST — Relaxation 5 years	31 years	30.04.1995
PwBD – General/EWS — Relaxation 10 years	36 years	30.04.1990
PwBD – OBC (NCL)	39 years	30.04.1987
PwBD – SC/ST	41 years	30.04.1985
Ex-servicemen / DEP 1984 — Relaxation 5 years	31 years	30.04.1995
NPCIL serving employees	No upper age limit	—

NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Stipend & Pay Scale

During Training: Monthly Stipend — Rs. 74,000/- | One-time Book Allowance — Rs. 30,000/- | Mandatory lodging & boarding provided by NPCIL.

After Appointment as Scientific Officer/C (Group A): Pay Level 10 — Rs. 56,100/- in Pay Matrix + 58% DA (as on 01.07.2025) + Transport Allowance, HRA, Site Location Allowance, Professional Update Allowance, LTA, Medical (CHSS), Children Education Assistance, Performance Linked Incentive, EPF, Gratuity, Group Insurance, and NPCIL Defined Contribution Pension Scheme 2025.

NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / EWS / OBC (Male candidates only)	Rs. 500/- (non-refundable)
Female candidates	Nil (exempted)
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-servicemen / DODPKIA / NPCIL employees	Nil (exempted)

Fee is payable online only via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI through the integrated payment gateway. No other mode accepted.

NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

Candidates are shortlisted for Personal Interview based on GATE 2024/2025/2026 scores in a 1:12 ratio (discipline and category wise). GATE score carries no weightage in the final selection — final selection is purely based on Personal Interview performance and medical fitness.

Stage	Details
Shortlisting	Based on GATE 2024/2025/2026 score (1:12 ratio, merit list discipline & category wise)
Personal Interview	Tentatively 8–19 June 2026 at Mumbai, NAPS (UP), MAPS (Tamil Nadu), KGS (Karnataka)
Qualifying marks (Interview)	UR — 70% | EWS/SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD — 60%
Tie-breaking	Higher GATE score → if still tied, senior in age ranks higher
Medical fitness	Mandatory — by NPCIL's authorised medical officer
Bond	Rs. 9,18,000/- indemnity bond + service bond for minimum 3 years after training

NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Training Details

Selected candidates undergo a one-year orientation training at one of NPCIL's Nuclear Training Centres (NTC). Candidates in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, and Instrumentation disciplines must choose a Reactor Stream — either Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) or Light Water Reactor (LWR). Civil discipline candidates need not indicate a reactor stream preference. After successful training completion, candidates are appointed as Scientific Officer/C in Group A on a one-year probation.

How to Apply for NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026

1. Register: Visit www.npcilcareers.co.in and click Apply → Online Registration. Enter your GATE registration number (from GATE 2024/2025/2026 admit card), discipline, personal details, and category. An activation link will be sent to your registered email.

2. Activate your account: Click the activation link in your email to activate your login.

3. Fill application form: Log in and complete all stages — educational qualifications, post-qualification work experience (if any), personal details, interview city preference, reactor stream choice (if applicable), and upload scanned photo (JPEG, max 50 KB) and signature (JPEG, max 20 KB).

4. Submit application: Review the draft carefully and click "Submit Application." No changes can be made after submission.

5. Pay application fee (if applicable): General/EWS/OBC male candidates pay Rs. 500/- online via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI. Fee payment window: 10 April – 30 April 2026. Note your application number on successful payment.

NPCIL Executive Trainee Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
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