NPCIL Kudankulam Stipendiary Trainee Technician Recruitment 2026 — 255 Posts, Apply Online by 04 Aug (Tamil Nadu)

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP), has released the NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee Technician Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. NPCIL/KKNPP/HRM/01/2026 for 255 Category-II posts in Tamil Nadu. NPCIL is India's premier nuclear power generation company under the Department of Atomic Energy, operating India's largest nuclear power plant at Kudankulam, Tirunelveli. As of July 2026, the NPCIL KKNPP online application is active for 10th and 12th pass candidates with ITI and Science backgrounds. Selected NPCIL Stipendiary Trainees will undergo a structured 2-year training programme in trades including Plant Operator, Electrician, Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Welder, Electronics Mechanic, and Instrument Mechanic at KKNPP, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The NPCIL Stipendiary Trainee 2026 selection process consists of an online Computer-Based Examination followed by a skill test/interview. On successful completion of training, candidates are permanently absorbed as Technician-B at Pay Level-3 with Basic Pay ₹21,700 per month plus allowances. The NPCIL Kudankulam Stipendiary Trainee 2026 online application is available at npcilcareers.co.in from 15 July to 04 August 2026. Stipend during training is ₹20,000 per month (Year 1) and ₹22,000 per month (Year 2) with a one-time book allowance of ₹3,000. Candidates must read the complete official NPCIL/KKNPP/HRM/01/2026 notification at npcilcareers.co.in before applying.

Plant Operator (ST/TN): HSC (10+2) or ISC with Science Stream (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) with minimum 50% aggregate marks. English as one of the subjects at SSC (10th) level mandatory. Other Trades (Electrician / Fitter / Turner / Machinist / Welder / Electronics Mechanic / Instrument Mechanic): SSC (10th) with minimum 50% marks individually in Science and Mathematics, plus 2-year ITI certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT recognized institute. Where ITI course is less than 2 years, 1 year of relevant post-qualification experience required.

18 to 24 years as on last date of application (04 August 2026). OBC (NCL) — 3 years relaxation; SC/ST — 5 years; PwBD — 10 years. Project Affected Persons (PAPs) of Kudankulam also eligible with relaxed qualifying marks.

• Plant Operator: HSC (10+2) / ISC with Science (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) with minimum 50% aggregate marks; English mandatory at SSC level
• Other Trades (Electrician / Fitter / Turner / Machinist / Welder / Electronics Mechanic / Instrument Mechanic): SSC (10th) with minimum 50% in Science and Mathematics individually, plus 2-year ITI certificate (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade
• Age: 18 to 24 years as on 04 August 2026
• OBC (NCL) — 3 years relaxation; SC/ST — 5 years; PwBD — 10 years
• Project Affected Persons (PAPs) of KKNPP eligible with relaxed qualifying marks (40% for Plant Operator; standard for trades) and 20% bonus marks at all selection stages
• Indian citizenship mandatory; domicile or local connection preferred for PAP quota

As per NPCIL official notification. Check npcilcareers.co.in for category-wise fee details. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen may be exempted as per Govt. norms.

Stipend during training: ₹20,000 per month (Year 1) and ₹22,000 per month (Year 2) plus one-time book allowance of ₹3,000. After successful training completion, absorbed as Technician-B at Pay Level-3 with Basic Pay ₹21,700 per month plus DA, HRA, and NPCIL allowances.

1. Visit the official NPCIL careers portal at npcilcareers.co.in
2. Click on NPCIL Kudankulam Stipendiary Trainee Recruitment 2026 — Advt No. NPCIL/KKNPP/HRM/01/2026
3. Download and read the complete official notification PDF carefully before applying
4. Register with your active email ID and mobile number on the NPCIL careers portal
5. Fill the online application form with accurate personal, educational and category details
6. Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents as per specified format
7. Pay the application fee as per your category via online payment mode
8. Review all filled details carefully before final submission
9. Submit the form and download the application confirmation receipt
10. Take a printout of the submitted application form for future document verification reference