The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited has released a notification for Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 . A total of 330 vacancies have been announced for engineering graduates through GATE score .
This is a great opportunity for candidates looking to build a career in India’s nuclear power sector under a prestigious PSU .
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.(Engg)/5-yr Integrated M.Tech with min. 60% marks + valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score
Discipline Acceptable Engineering Degrees Mechanical Mechanical, Production Chemical Chemical, Electro-Chemical Engineering Electrical Electrical, Electrical & Electronics Electronics Electronics, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Controls, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics System Engineering Instrumentation Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Controls, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engg., Electronics & Instrumentation Civil Civil
Age Limit
Category Upper Age Limit Born On or After General / EWS 26 years 30.04.2000 OBC (NCL) — Relaxation 3 years 29 years 30.04.1997 SC / ST — Relaxation 5 years 31 years 30.04.1995 PwBD – General/EWS — Relaxation 10 years 36 years 30.04.1990 PwBD – OBC (NCL) 39 years 30.04.1987 PwBD – SC/ST 41 years 30.04.1985 Ex-servicemen / DEP 1984 — Relaxation 5 years 31 years 30.04.199 NPCIL serving employees No upper age limit –
Age Relaxation
OBC: 3 Years
SC / ST: 5 Years
PwD: 10 Years
Other categories: As per government rules
NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Trades Vacancy Mechanical 125 Chemical 40 Electrical 65 Electronics 50 Instrumentation 15 Civil 35 Total 330
NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026- Application Fee
Category Application Fee General / OBC / EWS ₹500/- Female/ SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-servicemen / DODPKIA / NPCIL employees No Fee
NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026- Salary
During Training: Rs. 74,000/- per month + Rs. 30,000/- one-time book allowance(Stipend)
NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 -Important Dates
Event Date Notification Release April 2026 Application Start Date 10 April 2026 Last Date to Apply 30 April 2026 Application fee payment window 10 Apr – 30 Apr 2026 Interview schedule (tentative) 8 – 19 June 2026 Waitlist validity Till 21 September 2026 Interview Date To be announced
6. Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
GATE Score (Shortlisting)
Personal Interview
Document Verification
👉 Final merit will be prepared based on GATE score and interview performance.
NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026- How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply online:
Visit the official NPCIL website
Go to the Careers section
Click on Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026
Register using valid email and mobile number
Fill the application form
Upload required documents
Pay application fee
Submit and take printout
NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026-Important Links