Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) Executive Trainee (ET) Recruitment 2026 (330 Vacancies)

Short Info : Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has announced notification for Executive Trainee (ET) Recruitment 2026 (330 Vacancies). Interested candidates can apply online from 18 March, 2026 to 10 April, 2026. Please refer to the notification for details on eligibility, positions, selection process, age limit, pay scale, and other information.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

10 April, 2026

Last Date For Applying Online

30 April, 2026 Till 4:00 PM

Last Date For Paying Exam Fees

30 April, 2026

Interview Date

08-09 June, 2026

Eligibility Details

Minimum Age

Maximum Age for General / EWS Category Candidates

26 Years (As on 30 April, 2026)

Maximum Age for OBC-NCL Category Candidates

29 Years (As on 30 April, 2026)

Maximum Age for SC / ST Category Candidates

31 Years (As on 30 April, 2026)

Maximum Age for PH Category Candidates

36-41 Years (As on 30 April, 2026) (Read Advertisement)

Maximum Age for Dependents of Persons Killed During the 1984 Riots (DODPKIA) (DEP1984) Category Candidates

31 Years (As on 30 April, 2026)

Maximum Age for Ex-Servicemen Category Candidates

31 Years (As on 30 April, 2026)

Application Fees Info

General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates

500 Rs./-

SC / ST / Female / PH / DODPKIA / NPCIL Employees

0 Rs./-

Vacancy Info

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) Executive Trainee (ET) Recruitment 2026 (330 Vacancies) - Qualification Details
Post Name	Qualification
Executive Trainee	B.Tech / M.Tech / B.Sc. (Engg.) with (60% Marks) and GATE 2024 / 2025 / 2026 Qualified.

Discipline Wise Vacancies
Discipline	UR	EWS	SC	ST	OBC	Total
Mechanical	48	12	20	08	37	125
Chemical	15	04	06	03	12	40
Electrical	25	06	10	05	19	65
Electronics	19	05	08	03	15	50
Instrumentation	06	01	02	02	04	15
Civil	13	03	06	03	10	35
Total	126	31	52	24	97	33
How to Apply
Step 1 : Registration – Create an account using your valid GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026 registration number. Step 2 : Activation – Activate your account through the link sent to your registered email or mobile number. Step 3 : Fill Candidate Details – Enter your personal, educational, and GATE score information accurately, then upload your scanned photograph and signature. Step 4 : Select Preferences – Choose your desired 'Reactor Stream' (for Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, and Instrumentation disciplines) and your preferred interview venue. Step 5 : Submit Application – Review all entered information carefully and click "Submit Application" to generate your unique Application Number. Step 6 : Payment of Fee – Male candidates from General, EWS, and OBC categories must pay the ₹500 non-refundable application fee online; others are exempt. Step 7 : Save Confirmation – Print and save a copy of the completed application form, but do not mail any physical documents to NPCIL before the interview.
Selection Process
Shortlisting : Candidates are shortlisted for a personal interview based on a merit list prepared using valid GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026 scores. Shortlisting Ratio : For each vacancy, approximately 12 candidates (1:12 ratio) are selected for the interview phase. Interview Notification : Selected candidates are notified of the interview date, time, and venue via email and SMS, and must download their call letters from the NPCIL website. Document Verification : Original documents, including age proof, educational certificates, and GATE scorecards, are verified at the time of the personal interview. Personal Interview : Final selection is based solely on performance in the personal interview, with no weightage given to GATE scores in the final stage. Qualifying Marks : Candidates must meet minimum qualifying marks in the interview, which are 70% for the Unreserved category and 60% for EWS, SC, ST, OBC (NCL), and PwBD categories. Medical Examination : Final selection is subject to candidates being declared medically fit by an authorized NPCIL medical officer. Merit Tie-Breaking : In case of equal interview marks, the candidate with the higher GATE score is ranked higher; if scores are still tied, the older candidate is preferred.