NPCIL KKNPP Stipendiary Trainee Technician Recruitment 2026: Get the latest Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) recruitment notification 2026 for 255 Category-II Stipendiary Trainee/Technician (ST/TN) vacancies across 8 trades. The online application process starts on 8th June 2026 and the last date to apply online is 29th June 2026. Find NPCIL vacancies on the official website npcilcareers.co.in. You can also get Free Job Alert of "Upcoming NPCIL KKNPP Stipendiary Trainee Recruitment 2026" notifications for freshers and experienced candidates. Also know the direct official link for NPCIL KKNPP ST/TN Recruitment 2026 apply online from the NPCIL careers page.
NPCIL KKNPP Stipendiary Trainee Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), a premier Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has officially released Advertisement No. NPCIL/KKNPP/HRM/01/2026 for recruitment to 255 posts of Category-II Stipendiary Trainee/Technician (ST/TN) at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu. The notification includes complete details on vacancies, trade-wise and category-wise breakup, PwBD categories, educational qualifications, age limit, stipend, selection process, training bond conditions, and application instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full notification before applying online. Any corrigendum or addendum will be published only on the official NPCIL Careers website.
NPCIL KKNPP Stipendiary Trainee Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP), Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu – 627106 |
| Advertisement No. | NPCIL/KKNPP/HRM/01/2026 |
| Post Name | Category-II Stipendiary Trainee/Technician (ST/TN) |
| Group | Group C |
| Department | Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) - under Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India |
| Total Vacancies | 255 (Current: 208 + Backlog: 47; including 11 PwBD posts) |
| Trades / Disciplines | Plant Operator, Electronics Mechanic, Instrumentation Mechanic, Electrician, Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Welder |
| Stipend During Training | Year 1: Rs. 20,000/- per month | Year 2: Rs. 22,000/- per month | Book Allowance: Rs. 3,000/- (one time) |
| Post-Training Absorption | Technician/B - Pay Level 3 (Rs. 21,700/-); Approx. Monthly Emoluments (Pay + DA): Rs. 34,720/- |
| Training Duration | 2 years (24 months) |
| Application Mode | Online only (via https://www.npcilcareers.co.in) |
| Selection Mode | Online Examination (Preliminary Test + Advanced Test) + Document Verification |
| Place of Posting | Presently NPCIL KKNPP Site; selected candidates liable for posting anywhere at NPCIL/DAE establishments, including abroad |
| Official Website | https://www.npcilcareers.co.in |
NPCIL KKNPP Stipendiary Trainee Technician Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of Online Application Portal | 08-06-2026 (10:00 Hrs.) |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 29-06-2026 (upto 16:00 Hrs.) |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 29-06-2026 (upto 16:00 Hrs.) |
| Age & Eligibility Cut-off Date | 29-06-2026 (last date of application submission) |
| Online Examination Date | To be notified on the official NPCIL careers website |
NPCIL KKNPP Stipendiary Trainee Technician Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
A total of 255 vacancies (208 current + 47 backlog) have been announced for the post of Category-II Stipendiary Trainee/Technician across 8 trades. These are distributed across SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, and UR categories. Out of 255 posts, 11 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) on a horizontal basis, adjusted against the respective social categories.
Category-wise Vacancy Breakup
| Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|
| Current | 208 |
| Backlog | 47 |
| Total | 255 |
Trade/Discipline-wise Vacancy Breakup
| Sl. No. | Trade / Discipline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plant Operator | 136 |
| 2 | Electronics Mechanic | 15 |
| 3 | Instrumentation Mechanic | 15 |
| 4 | Electrician | 47 |
| 5 | Fitter | 30 |
| 6 | Turner | 05 |
| 7 | Machinist | 05 |
| 8 | Welder | 02 |
| Total | 255 | |
PwBD Sub-Category Vacancy (Total 11 Posts - Horizontal Reservation)
| Group | Post | (a) Blindness & Low Vision | (b) Deaf & Hard of Hearing | (c) Locomotor / OA / OL etc. | (d) & (e) Autism / SLD / MI / MD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Stipendiary Trainee/Technician (ST/TN) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 |
NPCIL KKNPP Stipendiary Trainee Technician Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of online application (29-06-2026). All qualifications must be from a recognized University or Institution. Candidates awaiting results of their qualifying examination are not eligible to apply. English must have been studied as one of the subjects at SSC (10th) level. One year of apprenticeship training after completion of a 1-year ITI course will be considered as one year of experience; period of internship will not be counted as experience. The National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) for a training duration of 3 years will not be accepted where the essential qualification is a 2-year ITI certificate.
Educational Qualification
| Trade / Discipline | Essential Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Plant Operator | HSC (10+2) or ISC with Science Stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate. English must have been studied at least at SSC (10th) level. |
| Electronics Mechanic, Instrumentation Mechanic, Electrician, Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Welder | SSC (10th) with minimum 50% marks in Science subject(s) and Mathematics individually, plus 2-year ITI certificate in the relevant trade. For trades where ITI course duration is less than 2 years, 1 year of relevant working experience after course completion is required. English must have been studied at least at SSC (10th) level. |
| Special Note (Covid-19) | The prescribed percentage of marks at SSC (10th) will not apply to candidates who passed 10th in the year 2021 and were declared pass without marks being awarded, due to Covid-19 pandemic, as per any special order issued by Central/State Authority. |
| Project Affected Persons (PAPs) - Plant Operator | Pass in HSC (12th) with not less than 40% marks in aggregate in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) with English at SSC level. 20% bonus marks added at all stages of selection. |
| Project Affected Persons (PAPs) - Other Trades | Pass in SSC with Science and Mathematics and English at SSC level with 2-year ITI (or 1-year ITI + 1 year experience for shorter trades). 20% bonus marks added at all stages of selection. |
NPCIL KKNPP Stipendiary Trainee Technician Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 24 years of age as on 29-06-2026 (born on or after 29-06-2002 and on or before 29-06-2008). Age relaxation is available for various categories. In case a candidate is eligible for age relaxation under more than one category, the relaxations will be on a cumulative basis subject to a maximum of 56 years. There is no age limit for NPCIL employees who otherwise fulfill the prescribed criteria.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / EWS | 18 to 24 years (as on 29-06-2026) |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years relaxation (max 27 years) |
| SC / ST | 5 years relaxation (max 29 years) |
| PwBD - UR / EWS | 10 years relaxation (max 34 years) |
| PwBD - OBC (NCL) | 13 years relaxation (max 37 years) |
| PwBD - SC / ST | 15 years relaxation (max 39 years) |
| Dependents of those who died in 1984 riots (Dep 1984) | 5 years relaxation |
| Dependents of Defence Persons Killed in Action (DODKPIA) | 5 years relaxation |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Judicially Separated Women (not remarried) - UR / EWS / OBC (NCL) | Maximum 35 years of age |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Judicially Separated Women (not remarried) - SC / ST | Maximum 40 years of age |
| NPCIL Contract Employee / Fixed Term Appointees | Additional relaxation commensurate with NPCIL contract experience, maximum 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (Group C posts) | 3 years after deduction of military service from actual age as on closing date |
Physical Standards
| Minimum Height | 160 cm |
| Minimum Weight | 45.5 kg |
Note: Physical standards are relaxable if the candidate is otherwise medically fit.
NPCIL KKNPP Stipendiary Trainee Technician Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
Application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online through the payment gateway integrated with the application form (debit card / credit card / net banking / UPI). The application number will be generated only after successful payment of the fee. Applications without payment of the prescribed fee will be rejected. Female candidates, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Dependents of Defence Personnel Killed in Action (DODPKIA), and NPCIL employees are exempted from payment of application fee.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Male candidates belonging to General (UR), EWS, and OBC categories | Rs. 100/- (Non-refundable) |
| Female / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / DODPKIA / NPCIL Employees | Exempted (No fee) |
NPCIL KKNPP Stipendiary Trainee Technician Recruitment 2026 - Stipend & Training Bond
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Stipend - Year 1 | Rs. 20,000/- per month |
| Stipend - Year 2 | Rs. 22,000/- per month |
| Book Allowance | Rs. 3,000/- (One time) |
| Training Duration | 2 years (24 months) |
| Post-Training Absorption Post | Technician/B - Pay Level 3 (Rs. 21,700/-); Approx. Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 34,720/- (Pay + DA @ 60%) |
| Minimum Marks for Absorption | Trainees scoring less than 60% during training will NOT be absorbed |
| Training Bond Amount | Rs. 5,07,000/- (Indemnity bond / bank guarantee for 5 years) |
| Bond Breach Consequence | Amount repayable equivalent to total stipend plus book allowance actually received |
NPCIL KKNPP Stipendiary Trainee Technician Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
The selection process consists of three stages - Stage 1: Online Examination (Preliminary Test), Stage 2: Online Examination (Advanced Test), and Stage 3: Document Verification. Both Preliminary and Advanced Tests will be conducted on the same day without any break. Online Examination will be conducted as Computer Based Test (CBT) only. Question paper will be trilingual - Tamil, Hindi, and English. Candidates must qualify at each stage for final empanelment.
Stage 1 - Online Examination: Preliminary Test (Screening)
| Details | Particulars |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 Minutes (1 hour) |
| Total Questions / Maximum Marks | 50 MCQs / 150 Marks (3 marks per correct answer) |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark deducted per wrong answer |
| Subject-wise Breakup | Mathematics: 20 Questions | Science: 20 Questions | General Awareness: 10 Questions |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | UR: 40% | SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / EWS / PwBD: 30% |
| Nature | Screening exam - common question paper for all disciplines |
Stage 2 - Online Examination: Advanced Test (Merit)
| Details | Particulars |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 Minutes (2 hours) |
| Total Questions / Maximum Marks | 50 MCQs / 150 Marks (3 marks per correct answer) |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark deducted per wrong answer |
| Syllabus - Plant Operator | HSC (10+2) / ISC level |
| Syllabus - Electronics Mechanic, Instrumentation Mechanic, Electrician, Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Welder | Related to relevant ITI trade |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | UR: 30% | SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / EWS / PwBD: 20% |
| Merit List | Prepared based on Stage-2 Advanced Test scores only. Separate merit list for each PwBD disability category. |
Tie-Breaking Rules (in sequence)
| Step 1 | Lower negative marks in Stage-2 Advanced Test placed higher |
| Step 2 | Higher marks in Stage-1 Preliminary Test placed higher |
| Step 3 | Lower negative marks in Stage-1 Preliminary Test placed higher |
| Step 4 | Higher positive marks in Mathematics in Stage-1 placed higher |
| Step 5 | Higher positive marks in Science in Stage-1 placed higher |
Stage 3 - Document Verification (DV)
Candidates shortlisted based on the Stage-2 merit list (not exceeding 3 times the number of vacancies per trade/post) will be called for Document Verification. Final empanelment will be in the order of merit based on Stage-2 marks and the tie-breaking principle above. A waitlist equal to the select list will be maintained and operated for up to 1 year from the date of panel approval.
How to Apply for NPCIL KKNPP Stipendiary Trainee Technician Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted online only through the official NPCIL careers website https://www.npcilcareers.co.in. Applications submitted in any other form - handwritten, typewritten, by hand, by email, or any other means - will not be entertained. No documents are required to be submitted or uploaded at the time of registration/application; no documents are to be sent to NPCIL in hard copy or soft copy. Candidates must keep their email ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process, as all communication will be through email only. Email ID must be entered in small letters only. In case of multiple/duplicate applications for the same post, only the latest application will be considered.
Documents to be Produced at Document Verification (on being called):
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Print out of Online Application form (duly signed)
- E-Admit Card
- Valid Government-issued Photo ID (Aadhaar, Driving Licence, Passport, PAN card, etc.)
- Date of Birth proof - 10th/SSC passing certificate or School Leaving Certificate
- All mark sheets and certificates for each year/semester in support of educational and technical qualifications
- Experience Certificate (if applicable) - on letterhead of establishment, mentioning period and nature of experience, with seal and signature of Competent Authority
- SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS / PwBD certificate as applicable, in format prescribed by Government of India (Central List only)
- OBC applicants - undertaking of Non-Creamy Layer status (format downloadable from npcilcareers.co.in)
- Employment Preference Certificate (for Project Affected Persons of KKNPP - issued by Collector / Deputy Collector / Tahsildar)
- NOC from present employer (for candidates working in Central/State Government / PSU / Autonomous / Aided Institutions)
- Discharge Certificate of Ex-Serviceman (if applicable)
- DODPKIA / Dep. 1984 certificate (if applicable)
- Gazette Notification / valid certificate for change of name (if applicable)
- Self-attested photocopies of all of the above
Apply Online at: https://www.npcilcareers.co.in
Queries can be submitted under "Contact Us" on the NPCIL careers portal. Only queries received between 08-06-2026 and 29-06-2026 (13:00 Hrs.) will be entertained.
Important Instructions for NPCIL KKNPP Stipendiary Trainee Technician Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- Only Indian Nationals aged 18 years and above are eligible to apply.
- Candidates awaiting results of their qualifying examination are NOT eligible - all qualifications must be completed by 29-06-2026.
- English must have been studied as one of the subjects at SSC (10th) level for all trades.
- Exact percentage of marks must be entered - no rounding off (e.g. 59.99% should NOT be rounded to 60%).
- NPCIL follows only the Central Government List for SC/ST/OBC - State Government lists are not accepted. Caste name in the certificate must match the Central Government List letter by letter.
- OBC (NCL) and EWS certificates must be issued on or after 01-04-2026 (for FY 2025-26) and must be valid as on the closing date.
- PwBD candidates must possess a Disability Certificate certifying minimum 40% disability; only permanent disabilities are eligible for reservation and age relaxation.
- Trainees scoring less than 60% marks during the 2-year training period will NOT be absorbed into the post of Technician/B.
- Selected candidates must execute a training bond / indemnity bond / bank guarantee of Rs. 5,07,000/- for a period of 5 years prior to induction.
- The nature of duties on appointment involves working in round-the-clock shift.
- Electronic gadgets including mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, etc. are not permitted inside the examination hall. Any infringement will result in cancellation of candidature.
- No request for change of test centre, date, or time will be entertained under any circumstances.
- Government employees (Central/State/PSU/Autonomous/Aided Institutions) must produce NOC from their employer at Document Verification - no other undertaking or resignation letter will be accepted in place of NOC.
- Any dispute with regard to this recruitment will be subject to the jurisdiction of Courts in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu only.
- Canvassing in any form shall be a disqualification.
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