POST DETAILS :
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) has released a notification for the post of NPCIL KKNPP Stipendiary Trainee Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.
OVERVIEW AND DATE :
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP)
NPCIL KKNPP Stipendiary Trainee Recruitment 2026
Advertisement No. NPCIL/KKNPP/HRM/01/2026
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 |
FEES DETAILS
| 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) |
AGE DETAILS :
Age Limit
| 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 |
POST DETAILS, ELIGIBILITY and 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. |
VACANCY DETAILS : Total Post
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 |
Physical Standards
| Minimum Height | 160 cm |
| Minimum Weight | 45.5 kg |
Note: Physical standards are relaxable if the candidate is otherwise medically fit.
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 |
Selection Process
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
- Candidate must be submitted Application online only through the official website by clicking on the “Apply Online” Provided Link In “IMPORTANT LINK” Section Below.
- Candidate Read the Notification Before Apply the Recruitment Application Form.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Admission Entrance Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
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FAQs :
How many vacancies are available and what is the trade-wise distribution?
A total of 255 vacancies
What is the age limit and what relaxations are available for different categories?
The age limit is 18 to 24 years as on 29th June 2026, meaning candidates must be born between 29-06-2002 and 29-06-2008.
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