NPCIL Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
NPCIL Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
Posts : Trade Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice, Graduate Apprentice
Total seats : 80
Important Dates
Online application opens : 29.10.2026 (10:00 hrs)
Online application closes : 18.11.2026 (16:00 hrs)
Cut-off date for age and qualification : 18.11.2026
Vacancy Details 2026
| Trade / Discipline | Seats | Stipend per month |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice – ITI Electrician | 25 | Rs 10,560/- (one-year ITI course); Rs 11,040/- (two-year ITI course) |
| Trade Apprentice – ITI Fitter | 16 | Rs 10,560/- (one-year ITI course); Rs 11,040/- (two-year ITI course) |
| Trade Apprentice – ITI Electronics Mechanic | 09 | Rs 10,560/- (one-year ITI course); Rs 11,040/- (two-year ITI course) |
| Diploma Apprentice – Mechanical | 05 | Rs 10,900/- |
| Diploma Apprentice – Electrical | 03 | Rs 10,900/- |
| Diploma Apprentice – Electronics | 02 | Rs 10,900/- |
| Diploma Apprentice – Civil | 06 | Rs 10,900/- |
| Graduate Apprentice – Mechanical | 04 | Rs 12,300/- |
| Graduate Apprentice – Electrical | 03 | Rs 12,300/- |
| Graduate Apprentice – Human Resource | 03 | Rs 12,300/- |
| Graduate Apprentice – Finance & Accounts | 02 | Rs 12,300/- |
| Graduate Apprentice – Contract & Material Management | 02 | Rs 12,300/- |
| Total | 80 | – |
Category-wise Seats: Trade Apprentice
| Category | Electrician / Fitter / Electronics Mechanic | Total |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 05 / 04 / 02 | 11 |
| ST | – / – / – | – |
| OBC (NCL) | 07 / 04 / 02 | 13 |
| EWS | 02 / 02 / 01 | 05 |
| UR | 11 / 06 / 04 | 21 |
| Total | 25 / 16 / 09 | 50 |
Category-wise Seats: Diploma Apprentice
| Category | Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Civil | Total |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 01 / 01 / – / 01 | 03 |
| ST | – / – / – / – | – |
| OBC (NCL) | 01 / – / 01 / 02 | 04 |
| EWS | 01 / – / – / 01 | 02 |
| UR | 02 / 02 / 01 / 02 | 07 |
| Total | 05 / 03 / 02 / 06 | 16 |
Category-wise Seats: Graduate Apprentice
| Category | Mechanical / Electrical / HR / F&A / C&MM | Total |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 01 / – / – / – / 01 | 02 |
| ST | – / – / – / – / – | – |
| OBC (NCL) | 01 / 01 / 01 / 01 / – | 04 |
| EWS | 01 / – / – / – / – | 01 |
| UR | 01 / 02 / 02 / 01 / 01 | 07 |
| Total | 04 / 03 / 03 / 02 / 02 | 14 |
Category-wise Seats: Grand Total
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| SC | 16 |
| ST | – |
| OBC (NCL) | 21 |
| EWS | 08 |
| UR | 35 |
| Grand Total | 80 |
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Vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are included within these numbers; the official notice gives the break-up.
Eligibility 2026
Age Limit (as on 18.11.2026)
| Apprentice type | Minimum age | Maximum age |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice | 18 years | 24 years |
| Diploma Apprentice | 18 years | 25 years |
| Graduate Apprentice | 18 years | 26 years |
The closing date, 18 November 2026, is also the cut-off date for qualifications and every other eligibility condition.
Educational Qualification
| Apprentice type | Qualification required |
|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice (Electrician, Fitter, Electronics Mechanic) | ITI Pass Certificate in the respective trade. |
| Diploma Apprentice (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil) | Diploma pass certificate in engineering or technology, granted by a State Council or Board of Technical Education set up by a State Government, by a University, or by an Institute recognised by the State or Central Govt. as equivalent to a diploma in the respective discipline. |
| Graduate Apprentice (Mechanical, Electrical) | Graduate degree in engineering or technology in the respective discipline, granted by a statutory University or by an institution empowered to grant such a degree by an Act of Parliament, or a pass in the graduate examination of professional bodies recognised by the Central Govt. as equivalent. |
| Graduate Apprentice (Human Resource, Finance and Accounts, Contract and Material Management) | Graduate or equivalent in general streams such as BBA, BA, B.Sc., B.Com., etc. other than engineering or technology, granted by a statutory University or an institution empowered to grant such a degree by an Act of Parliament, or a pass in the graduate examination of professional bodies recognised by the Central Govt. as equivalent. |
The qualification must have been earned through a full-time, regular course. Diploma and graduate candidates must have passed their qualifying exam within 5 years of 18 November 2026. This is a condition for applying on the NATS portal.
Who Cannot Apply
Anyone who is not an Indian national over 18 years of age.
Anyone who has completed, or is currently doing, an apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 in any government body, PSU or private industrial organisation.
Anyone who left an earlier apprenticeship at any organisation without completing it (absconded).
Physical Fitness Standards
| Standard | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Height | 137 cms and above |
| Weight | 25.4 Kg and above |
| Chest expansion | Not less than 3.8 cms |
Candidates must be free of any contagious or infectious disease. They must also be free of any illness that apprenticeship is likely to worsen, that would make them unfit for training or that would put public health at risk. Any evidence of tuberculosis, active or healed, disqualifies a candidate. Apprentices are engaged only after the Competent Authority declares them medically fit.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Maximum relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | Up to 05 years |
| OBC (NCL) | Up to 03 years |
| PwBD – General & EWS | Up to 10 years |
| PwBD – SC / ST | Up to 15 years |
| PwBD – OBC (NCL) | Up to 13 years |
PwBD candidates need a disability of 40% or more. The notice lists, trade by trade, which disabilities are identified as suitable. Check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
Selection Process
Eligible local candidates living within 16 km of Narora Atomic Power Station get first preference, subject to the reservation rules. If there are not enough eligible local candidates in a category, candidates from outside the area are considered on merit.
The shortlist is based on the percentage of marks in the respective trade or discipline.
If two candidates have the same percentage, the one born earlier ranks higher.
If the date of birth is also the same, the candidate with the higher Matriculation (10th) percentage ranks higher.
Candidates graded in CGPA, GPA, SGPA or letter grades must submit the conversion table issued by their institute. If the institute has no conversion formula, NPCIL uses the following equivalents:
| CGPA/CPI scale | Equivalent to 55% / 60% / 65% |
|---|---|
| 10 point | 5.9 / 6.5 / 7.0 |
| 9 point | 4.9 / 5.4 / 6.0 |
| 8 point | 4.4 / 4.8 / 5.3 |
| 7 point | 3.8 / 4.2 / 4.6 |
| 6 point | 3.3 / 3.6 / 4.0 |
| 5 point | 2.7 / 3.0 / 3.3 |
| 4 point | 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.5 |
Training Conditions
Place of training: Narora Atomic Power Station, Narora, PO NAPS Township, Distt. Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh – 203389.
Duration: a maximum of 12 months for all three types of apprentice.
Each apprentice signs a contract of apprenticeship with NPCIL under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992. The contract ends when the training period ends.
Apprentices who stay away from training may have to refund the whole cost of their training, meaning the stipend received, as decided by the Central Apprenticeship Advisor.
NAPS is a highly protected area, so apprentices are engaged only after they submit a Police Verification Certificate issued by the District Police Authorities.
No hostel or transport is provided.
NPCIL is not obliged to offer a job to anyone who completes the training, and apprentices are not obliged to accept one. Completing the apprenticeship gives no right to claim a job at NPCIL.
Management may cancel or change the number of seats in any trade or discipline, or cancel the whole process, without giving reasons. Seats may stay unfilled if there are not enough suitable candidates.
How to Apply for NPCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Register as a candidate on the right portal. Trade Apprentices use the NAPS 2.0 portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in). Diploma and Graduate Apprentices use the NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in).
Upload the documents the portal requires to finish registration and get a registration number (listed below).
Make sure your Aadhaar is seeded with your bank account.
On the same portal, apply to Narora Atomic Power Station, NPCIL using its Establishment Enrollment ID. Trade Apprentices use E05200901473. Diploma and Graduate Apprentices use NUPBUC093592. Applications made under the wrong establishment ID will not be accepted.
Then fill in the online application on the NPCIL careers website between 29.10.2026 (10:00 hrs) and 18.11.2026 (16:00 hrs).
Upload a colour photograph in JPG format, no larger than 50KB, between 240 x 180 and 640 x 480 pixels. It should have a light background, preferably white, and if you wear glasses there should be no reflection and your eyes must be clearly visible.
Upload your scanned signature in JPG format, no larger than 20KB, between 80 x 200 and 160 x 560 pixels.
Use a personal email ID and mobile number that will stay active until selection is over. Neither can be changed after registration.
Documents to Upload During Registration
Birth certificate or 10th mark sheet / certificate
10th mark sheet
ITI / Diploma / Graduate Degree certificate, as applicable
ITI / Diploma / Graduate mark sheets for all semesters or years
Conversion certificate from your institute for CGPA / GPA / SGPA or letter grades, if applicable
Residential proof if you live within 16 km of the NAPS plant site
Caste certificate, income and assets certificate, disability certificate, if applicable
Documents for Verification (self-attested copies, originals, signed application form)
Birth certificate in the prescribed format, or SSC / 10th mark sheet or certificate showing your date of birth
10th / 12th mark sheets
ITI / Diploma / Graduate Degree certificate and mark sheets for all semesters or years
CGPA conversion table from your institute, if applicable
Caste certificate for SC / ST / OBC (NCL) in the Government of India format. OBC candidates need a recent certificate that states their non-creamy layer status.
Other qualification or experience certificates, if any
Income and Assets Certificate valid for 2026-27 (EWS)
Disability certificate (PwBD)
Police verification certificate from the District Police Authority
Aadhaar Card, PAN Card and bank account details
2 recent passport-size photographs
Proof of permanent address if you live within 16 km of the NAPS plant site
Candidature is provisional until certificates are verified. Giving false information or documents, hiding relevant information, not meeting the eligibility criteria, impersonation, or uploading an irrelevant or non-human photograph can lead to disqualification, prosecution and a ban from apprenticeship at NPCIL.
Important Links
Apply online : Click here
NAPS 2.0 registration (Trade Apprentice) : Click here
NATS 2.0 registration (Diploma / Graduate Apprentice) : Click here
Notification : Click here