NPCIL Executive Trainee 2026: Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has released the official notification for Executive Trainee (ET) Recruitment 2026 through GATE 2024/2025/2026. A total of 330 vacancies are available across multiple engineering disciplines.
Eligible candidates can apply online from 10 April 2026 to 30 April 2026 through the official NPCIL careers portal.
📊 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | NPCIL |
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| Post Name | Executive Trainee (ET) |
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| Total Posts | 330 |
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| Mode of Selection | Through GATE + Interview |
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| Application Mode | Online |
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| Official Website | www.npcilcareers.co.in |
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📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Start of Online Application | 10 April 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 April 2026 (4:00 PM) |
| Fee Payment | 10 April – 30 April 2026 |
| Interview Dates | 08 June – 19 June 2026 (Tentative) |
📌 Vacancy Details (Discipline-wise)
| Discipline | Total Posts |
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| Mechanical | 125 |
| Chemical | 40 |
| Electrical | 65 |
| Electronics | 50 |
| Instrumentation | 15 |
| Civil | 35 |
| Total | 330 |
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✔ Category-wise distribution available in official notification.
🎓 Educational Qualification
- ✔ BE / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engineering) / 5-year Integrated M.Tech with minimum 60% marks
- ✔ Degree must be in relevant engineering discipline
- ✔ Must have valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score
✔ Final year candidates can also apply (subject to conditions).
🎯 Age Limit (as on 30 April 2026)
| Category | Max Age |
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| General / EWS | 26 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 29 Years |
| SC / ST | 31 Years |
| PwBD | Up to 36–41 Years |
✔ Age relaxation applicable as per Govt norms.
💰 Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
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| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / Female / PwBD / NPCIL Employees | Exempted |
✔ Fee is non-refundable.
🧪 Selection Process
- ✔ Shortlisting based on GATE Score (2024/2025/2026)
- ✔ Candidates called for Interview (1:12 ratio)
- ✔ Final selection based on Interview performance only
✔ GATE score used only for shortlisting, not final merit.
💻 Exam Pattern (GATE Based)
- ✔ No separate written exam by NPCIL
- ✔ Selection via GATE score + Interview
- ✔ Interview qualifying marks: 70% (UR), 60% (Reserved)
💼 Salary & Benefits
| Stage | Details |
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| Training | ₹74,000/month + ₹30,000 book allowance |
| Post Training | ₹56,100 (Level 10) + DA + Allowances |
- ✔ Medical facilities, HRA, Transport allowance
- ✔ Leave travel, education support, insurance
- ✔ Career growth opportunities
✔ Full benefits as per NPCIL policy.
📝 Training Details
- ✔ 1-year training at NPCIL Training Centres
- ✔ Streams: PHWR / LWR
- ✔ Posting across India after training
📝 How to Apply
- Visit NPCIL careers portal
- Register using GATE registration number
- Fill application form carefully
- Upload documents
- Pay fee (if applicable)
- Submit and download form
🔗 Important Links