NPCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Offline for 337 Trade, Technician & Graduate Posts (Merit List Based Selection)

Overview

NPCIL Kakrapar Gujarat Site has announced 337 apprenticeship posts for Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961. The positions are for one‑year training with monthly stipends ranging from ₹10,560 to ₹12,300. Eligibility requires Indian nationality, specific educational qualifications, and age limits of 18–24 for Trade, 18–25 for Technician, and 18–26 for Graduate (with age relaxations for reserved categories). Applications are to be submitted offline by post before 06 April 2026, with merit‑based selection and preference for candidates from villages within 16 km of the plant.

Key Details

Organization
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), Kakrapar Gujarat Site
Qualification
Trade Apprentice: ITI certificate in relevant trade (Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Welder, etc.); Technician Apprentice: 3‑year Diploma in relevant engineering stream (Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electronics, etc.); Graduate Apprentice: Graduation in relevant engineering/general stream (Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, B.Sc., HR, Finance, etc.)
Vacancies
337

Important Dates

advertisement_release_date17 March 2026
application_deadline06 April 2026

Important Links

Vacancy Details

Kakrapar Gujarat Site: 337; Trade Apprentice: 237; Technician Apprentice: 33; Graduate Apprentice: 67

Selection Process

Merit based on marks in ITI/Diploma/Graduation with preference to candidates from neighbouring villages within 16 km radius. Tie‑breaker: Date of Birth (earlier born higher), then Matriculation marks. Document verification and medical fitness examination for shortlisted candidates.

How to Apply

Download the application form from the NPCIL website., Fill the application form completely in block letters., Affix a recent passport‑size photograph., Attach self‑attested copies of all required documents (ITI/Diploma/Graduation certificates & marksheets, SSC certificate, caste certificate, Aadhaar, etc.)., Send the complete application by post to the address specified in the notification, ensuring it reaches on or before 06 April 2026., Provide a Police Verification Certificate and Character Certificate., Ensure medical fitness as per prescribed standards., Only candidates registered on NAPS 2.0 / NATS 2.0 portal are eligible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important dates for NPCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Offline for 337 Trade, Technician & Graduate Posts (Merit List Based Selection)?

advertisement release date: 17 March 2026; application deadline: 06 April 2026

What is the age limit?

Trade Apprentice: 18–24 years; Technician Apprentice: 18–25 years; Graduate Apprentice: 18–26 years (as on 06/04/2026). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC (NCL) +3 years, PwBD (General & EWS) +10 years, PwBD (SC/ST) +15 years, PwBD (OBC NCL) +13 years

What is the selection process?

Merit based on marks in ITI/Diploma/Graduation with preference to candidates from neighbouring villages within 16 km radius. Tie‑breaker: Date of Birth (earlier born higher), then Matriculation marks. Document verification and medical fitness examination for shortlisted candidates.