NPCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), a PSU under the Department of Atomic Energy, has released Advertisement No. NAPS/HRM/APPRENTICE/02/2026 for 80 apprentice seats at Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS), Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. There are 50 Trade Apprentice (ITI), 16 Diploma Apprentice, and 14 Graduate Apprentice seats, each with up to 12 months of training. The NPCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification has been released on 28 October 2026. Online applications are open from 28 October 2026 (10:00 AM) to 18 November 2026 (4:00 PM) at npcilcareers.co.in.
There is no written exam: selection is based on the percentage of marks in ITI, Diploma, or Graduation. Candidates living within 16 km of NAPS Narora get first preference. Before applying on the NPCIL website, you must register on the NAPS portal (Trade) or the NATS portal (Diploma/Graduate). If you have already done an apprenticeship anywhere, you can’t apply.
NPCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), Narora Atomic Power Station |
| Department Name | Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India |
| Post Name | Trade Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice, Graduate Apprentice |
| Advt. No. | NAPS/HRM/APPRENTICE/02/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 80 |
| Pay Scale | Stipend Rs. 10,560/- to Rs. 12,300/- per month |
| Notification Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Category | NPCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | www.npcilcareers.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 29 October 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 November 2026 (4:00 PM) |
| Merit List / Document Verification | To be updated soon |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Not Applicable |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for NPCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 18-26 Years (Post Wise). The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 18.11.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice | 50 | ITI Pass Certificate (Full-time/Regular) in respective Trade |
| Diploma Apprentice | 16 | Full-time Diploma in respective Engineering discipline |
| Graduate Apprentice | 07 | Full-time B.E. / B.Tech in respective discipline |
| Graduate Apprentice | 07 | Graduate in general stream (BA / B.Com / B.Sc. / BBA etc.) |
NPCIL Apprentice 2026 Category-Wise Seats
| Apprentice Type | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice | 11 | – | 13 | 05 | 21 | 50 |
| Diploma Apprentice | 03 | – | 04 | 02 | 07 | 16 |
| Graduate Apprentice | 02 | – | 04 | 01 | 07 | 14 |
| Total | 16 | – | 21 | 08 | 35 | 80 |
- PwBD: 4 seats are reserved (2 Trade, 1 Diploma, 1 Graduate).
- Recent passouts only: Diploma and Graduate candidates must have passed within 5 years of 18.11.2026.
- No facilities: no hostel or transport is provided, and there is no job guarantee after training.
NPCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for NPCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Merit List based on percentage of marks in ITI / Diploma / Graduation (Local candidates within 16 km get first preference)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Police Verification
How to Apply for NPCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for NPCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
- Trade Apprentices: Register on the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) and apply to Establishment ID E05200901473.
- Diploma / Graduate Apprentices: register on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) and apply to Establishment ID NUPBUC093592.
- Make sure your Aadhaar is linked to your bank account.
- Visit www.npcilcareers.co.in and fill in the online application form from 29 October 2026.
- Upload your photo (up to 50 KB), signature (up to 20 KB), mark sheets, and category/ residence certificates.
- Submit the form by 18 November 2026 (4:00 PM) and take a printout.
Important Links
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| NPCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| NPCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| NAPS Portal (Trade Apprentice Registration) | NAPS |
| NATS Portal (Diploma / Graduate Registration) | NATS |
| NPCIL Official Website | NPCIL |
