NPCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 80 Vacancies

NPCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 80 Trade, Diploma, and Graduate Apprentice Posts

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), a premier Public Sector Enterprise functioning under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), has officially invited online applications for the engagement of 80 Apprentices at its Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS) located in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh.

This training intake provides a structured 12-month opportunity for ITI certificate holders, Diploma engineers, and Degree graduates across multiple engineering and general disciplines. The online registration window opened on 29 October 2026 and will remain active until 18 November 2026.

Key Highlights and Summary

• Organization: Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (Narora Atomic Power Station)
• Advertisement Number: NAPS/HRM/APPRENTICE/02/2026
• Total Vacancies: 80 Posts
• Training Categories: Trade Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice, Graduate Apprentice
• Training Duration: Up to 12 Months
• Location: NAPS Township, Narora, District Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh (PIN: 203389)
• Monthly Stipend: ₹10,560 to ₹12,300 per month
• Application Mode: Online via NAPS 2.0 / NATS 2.0 portals, followed by the NPCIL Careers website
• Official Website: npcilcareers.co.in

Important Dates to Remember

• Commencement of Online Applications: 29 October 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Closing Date for Online Applications: 18 November 2026 (04:00 PM)
• Crucial Date for Age & Qualification Eligibility: 18 November 2026

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown & Monthly Stipend

The 80 apprentice slots are distributed among three main streams: 50 seats for Trade Apprentices, 16 for Diploma Apprentices, and 14 for Graduate Apprentices.

1. Trade Apprentice Posts (50 Seats)

• ITI Electrician: 25 Seats
• ITI Fitter: 16 Seats
• ITI Electronics Mechanic: 09 Seats
• Stipend Structure:
  • ₹10,560 per month for completed 1-year ITI programs.
  • ₹11,040 per month for completed 2-year ITI programs.

2. Diploma Apprentice Posts (16 Seats)

• Mechanical: 05 Seats
• Electrical: 03 Seats
• Electronics: 02 Seats
• Civil: 06 Seats
• Stipend: Fixed at ₹10,900 per month.

3. Graduate Apprentice Posts (14 Seats)

• Mechanical Engineering: 04 Seats
• Electrical Engineering: 03 Seats
• Human Resource (HR): 03 Seats
• Finance & Accounts (F&A): 02 Seats
• Contract & Material Management (C&MM): 02 Seats
• Stipend: Fixed at ₹12,300 per month.

Category-Wise Distribution of Seats

• Unreserved (UR): 35 Seats
• Other Backward Classes (OBC – Non-Creamy Layer): 21 Seats
• Scheduled Castes (SC): 16 Seats
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 08 Seats
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): Nil
• Total: 80 Seats

Note: Horizontal reservations for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are included within the designated seats as per government norms.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limitations (as of 18 November 2026)

• Trade Apprentice: 18 to 24 Years
• Diploma Apprentice: 18 to 25 Years
• Graduate Apprentice: 18 to 26 Years

Upper Age Relaxations

• SC / ST Candidates: Relaxation of up to 5 years.
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: Relaxation of up to 3 years.
• PwBD (General / EWS): Relaxation of up to 10 years.
• PwBD (OBC – NCL): Relaxation of up to 13 years.
• PwBD (SC / ST): Relaxation of up to 15 years.

Minimum Educational Qualifications

• Trade Apprentice: Regular ITI Pass Certificate in Electrician, Fitter, or Electronics Mechanic from a recognized institute.
• Diploma Apprentice: Full-time, regular Diploma in Engineering/Technology in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Civil granted by a State Council/Board of Technical Education or recognized university.
• Graduate Apprentice (Technical): Full-time, regular B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering granted by an AICTE/UGC-recognized university or institution.
• Graduate Apprentice (Non-Technical / General Streams): Full-time, regular bachelor’s degree such as BBA, BA, B.Sc., or B.Com. from a statutory university or recognized institution.

Important Requirement: Diploma and Graduate applicants must have passed their qualifying examination within five years of the cutoff date (18 November 2026) to fulfill registration conditions on the national portal.

Physical Fitness Standards

Before final induction, candidates must be declared medically fit by the Competent Authority. Minimum benchmarks include:

• Height: 137 cm or above
• Weight: 25.4 kg or above
• Chest Expansion: Not less than 3.8 cm
• Candidates must be free from contagious, infectious, or pulmonary conditions (any history of active or healed tuberculosis serves as a direct disqualification).

Ineligibility Conditions

• Non-Indian nationals or candidates below 18 years of age.
• Individuals who have previously undertaken or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 in any public or private sector entity.
• Candidates who abandoned or absconded from a previous apprenticeship.

Selection Methodology and Local Preference

The selection is purely merit-based with no written examination:

1. Local Area Preference: Eligible candidates residing within a 16-kilometer radius of the Narora Atomic Power Station receive primary consideration within their respective reservation categories. Candidates outside this perimeter are considered if reserved seats remain unfilled by local eligible candidates.
2. Academic Merit: Candidates are ranked based on the overall percentage of marks secured in their qualifying ITI, Diploma, or Degree program.
3. Tie-Breaking Criteria:
   • In case of identical aggregate percentages, older candidates (by date of birth) are placed higher.
   • If birth dates are also identical, the candidate with the higher percentage in Matriculation (10th standard) will be prioritized.
4. Grade Conversion: Candidates evaluated on CGPA/SGPA scales must provide their institutional conversion formula. In the absence of an institutional formula, standard conversion scales established in the notification apply.

Apprenticeship Terms & Training Guidelines

• Training Place: Narora Atomic Power Station, Bulandshahr District, UP.
• Contract: Selected candidates will enter into an apprenticeship contract under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The engagement terminates automatically upon completion of the 12-month period.
• Employment Status: Apprenticeship training does not constitute an offer of regular employment, nor does it confer any legal claim or guarantee for regular absorption at NPCIL.
• Security Clearance: Due to the strategic security classification of NAPS, final admission requires a valid Police Verification Certificate issued by District Police Authorities.
• Accommodation & Travel: Candidates must make their own living and transport arrangements; no hostel facilities or travel allowances are provided.

How to Apply Step-by-Step

Applying for the NPCIL 2026 Apprentice Recruitment is a dual-stage online procedure:

Step 1: National Apprenticeship Portal Registration

• For Trade Apprentices: Register on the NAPS 2.0 portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) and search for Narora Atomic Power Station using Establishment Enrollment ID: E05200901473.
• For Diploma & Graduate Apprentices: Register on the NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in) and search for Narora Atomic Power Station using Establishment Enrollment ID: NUPBUC093592.
• Complete profile verification, upload mandatory academic certificates, and ensure your identity profile and bank account details are verified.

Step 2: NPCIL Careers Portal Submission

1. Visit the official career website: npcilcareers.co.in.
2. Navigate to the advertisement: NAPS/HRM/APPRENTICE/02/2026.
3. Fill out the application form with personal, educational, and portal registration IDs.
4. Upload a recent passport-sized color photograph (JPG format, maximum 50 KB, dimension between 240×180 and 640×480 pixels, plain light/white background).
5. Upload a clear specimen signature (JPG format, maximum 20 KB, dimension between 80×200 and 160×560 pixels).
6. Verify all details carefully and submit the application before 16:00 hrs on 18 November 2026. Keep a printed copy of the final confirmation form for subsequent document verification.

Mandatory Checklist for Document Verification

Shortlisted applicants will need to present original documents along with self-attested photocopies:

1. Printed copy of the completed online application form.
2. 10th standard marksheet/certificate or official Birth Certificate as proof of date of birth.
3. Marksheets for all semesters/years and passing certificates for ITI, Diploma, or Degree qualifications.
4. Official CGPA/GPA conversion certificate from the respective educational board/university (if applicable).
5. Community certificate (SC / OBC-NCL in central government prescribed format, with current non-creamy layer validation).
6. Valid Income & Assets Certificate for EWS category (valid for FY 2026-27).
7. Disability Certificate for PwBD applicants (minimum 40% benchmark disability).
8. Domicile/Residence proof showing residence within 16 km of the NAPS plant site (if claiming local preference).
9. Police Verification Certificate issued by the competent District Police Authorities.
10. Valid Government Photo ID (such as PAN Card or national identity card) and bank account passbook/cancelled cheque.
11. Two recent passport-size color photographs.

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