Verified from official source on 08 Jun 2026
NPCIL Kudankulam Stipendiary Trainee 2026 — Category-II Technician (255 Posts)
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) — Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP), Dept. of Atomic EnergyPSU Jobs
- Total Posts
- 255
- Qualification
- 10th pass + ITI (NCVT) in relevant trade (Fitter/Electrician/Welder/Turner/Machinist/Electronics/Instrument Mechanic) OR 12th (Science with PCM) with 50% marks (for Plant Operator)
- Age Limit
- 18–24 years as on 29 June 2026; relaxation per govt norms
- Application Fee
- Paid online (debit card/credit card/net banking/UPI) — amount as per notification
Overview
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP), has released Advt. No. NPCIL/KKNPP/HRM/01/2026 for 255 Category-II Stipendiary Trainee/Technician posts across 8 trades — Plant Operator (136), Electrician (47), Fitter (30), Electronics Mechanic (15), Instrument Mechanic (15), Turner (5), Machinist (5), and Welder (2). After successful 2-year training, candidates are absorbed as Technician/B in Pay Level-03. Selection is through an online examination (Preliminary + Advanced Test on same day) followed by document verification. Located at Kudankulam, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu.
Eligibility
* Plant Operator: 12th (Science with PCM) with minimum 50% marks.
* All other trades: 10th pass + ITI (NCVT) in the relevant trade with 50% marks.
* Age 18–24 years as on 29 June 2026 (relaxation per norms).
* Must be Indian citizen.
* Project Affected Persons (PAP) of KKNPP get 20% bonus marks.
Important Dates
Application Start
08 Jun 2026
Last Date to Apply
29 Jun 2026
Application Fee
Paid online (debit card/credit card/net banking/UPI) — amount as per notification
Salary
Stipend ₹20,000/month (Year 1), ₹22,000/month (Year 2) + ₹3,000 book allowance. After training: absorbed as Technician/B in Pay Level-03 (~₹34,720/month)
How to Apply
1. Go to npcilcareers.co.in and select Advt. No. NPCIL/KKNPP/HRM/01/2026.
2. Register with email and mobile, activate via link.
3. Fill the form, upload photo, signature, and documents.
4. Pay the fee online and submit before 29 June 2026.
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