Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC), Hyderabad, a unit of the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. NFC/R-III/1/08/2026-1365 dated 24.08.2026 inviting applications for engagement of Diploma and Graduate (Engineering) Apprentices for the year 2026-27. A total of 106 tentative vacancies are on offer across eight diploma disciplines and five graduate engineering disciplines for one year of apprenticeship training at NFC, Hyderabad. Eligible candidates must apply through the NATS portal on or before 16.09.2026.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
Diploma or Degree in Engg.
📌 Vacancies
106 Apprentice Posts
💰 Stipend
Rs. 10,900 – 12,300 p.m.
🗓️ Last Date
16.09.2026
Recruitment Overview
Post Name
Diploma Apprentice and Graduate (Engineering) Apprentice
Organization
Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC), Hyderabad — Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India
Not specified in notification — apply any time before the last date
Last Date for Receipt of Applications
16.09.2026
Walk-in-Interview Date
To be intimated to shortlisted candidates by e-mail
Date of Commencement of Training
To be intimated to shortlisted candidates by e-mail
Application Fee
Category
Fee
All candidates (General / OBC / SC / ST / PwBD)
No application fee is mentioned anywhere in the advertisement
Note: The advertisement does not prescribe any application fee. NATS portal registration is also free of cost.
Vacancy Details — Diploma in Engineering (Stipend Rs. 10,900 p.m.)
S.No.
Discipline
Tentative Vacancies
1
Mechanical Engineering
39
2
Chemical Engineering
13
3
Mechanical Draftsman Engineering
0
4
Metallurgical Engineering
3
5
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
14
6
Electronics and Communication Engineering
2
7
Computer Science and Engineering
4
8
Civil Engineering
4
Diploma Total
79
Vacancy Details — Graduate in Engineering (Stipend Rs. 12,300 p.m.)
S.No.
Discipline
Tentative Vacancies
1
Mechanical Engineering
16
2
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
4
3
Electronics and Communication Engineering
3
4
Computer Science and Engineering
2
5
Chemical Engineering
2
Graduate Total
27
Grand Total
106
The advertisement states that the above vacancies may increase or decrease based on office exigencies. No category-wise (UR / OBC / SC / ST) split has been published; reservation will be applied as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Educational Qualification
Pass in Diploma in Engineering (for Diploma Apprentice posts) or pass in Graduate Engineering, B.E. / B.Tech (for Graduate Apprentice posts), in the respective discipline applied for
Age Limit
Not less than 18 years as on the closing date of application (16.09.2026); upper age limit 25 years for General, 28 years for OBC and 30 years for SC/ST Check your age eligibility →
NATS Registration
Mandatory — candidates must register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal and can apply through the portal only
Prior Apprenticeship
Candidates who have already undergone, or are currently undergoing, apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act 1961 in any Government, PSU or private organisation are NOT eligible
Post-Graduation
Candidates holding a post-graduate qualification are NOT eligible to apply
Reservation
As per the Apprenticeship Act 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992; SC/ST/OBC (Non Creamy Layer) claim must be declared at the time of NATS registration, otherwise the candidate is considered General
Category-wise Upper Age Limit
Category
Upper Age Limit
General / UR
25 years
OBC
28 years
SC / ST
30 years
Minimum age (all categories)
18 years as on 16.09.2026
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth and the 16.09.2026 closing date to see instantly whether you fall inside the 18 to 25 year band for General, 18 to 28 for OBC or 18 to 30 for SC and ST.
Register on the NATS portal and apply to Nuclear Fuel Complex, Hyderabad using NATS Establishment Code STLHDC000003. All required documents and certificates must be uploaded on the portal. Applications received after the due date, or incomplete applications, are liable to be rejected.
Stage 2 — Merit-based Shortlisting
After applying on the portal, candidates are selected purely on merit basis. The Selection Committees of NFC go through the applications and shortlist candidates against the vacancies indicated. There is NO written examination. Shortlisting is communicated to selected candidates only through e-mail, so candidates must check their e-mail periodically and keep it active.
Stage 3 — Walk-in-Interview
The Selection Committees of NFC select candidates through a Walk-in-Interview, as per the vacancies indicated in the advertisement. The date and venue are intimated to shortlisted candidates by e-mail. Candidates must bring the printout of the application form.
Stage 4 — Physical Document Verification
All listed documents are verified physically. Verification of credentials will be done, and in case of any deviation from or non-conformity with the desired qualification, the candidature is summarily rejected. Suppression of facts leads to disqualification at any stage.
Stage 5 — Joining at NFC, Hyderabad
Selected candidates report at NFC, Hyderabad, submit a Medical Fitness Certificate issued by a Civil Surgeon or Assistant Civil Surgeon along with a police verification certificate, and execute a contract for one year of apprenticeship training. Character and antecedents are verified. No TA or DA is admissible for joining.
Stipend and Benefits
Component
Detail
Stipend — Diploma Apprentice
Rs. 10,900 per month
Stipend — Graduate Apprentice
Rs. 12,300 per month
Statutory Basis
Selected candidates are entitled to stipend as per the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961
Training Period
One year of apprenticeship training at NFC, Hyderabad
Accommodation
Provided by the Establishment subject to availability of quarters; otherwise candidates must arrange their own accommodation
TA / DA
No TA and DA is admissible for joining, if selected
Employment Right
The offer of apprenticeship confers no right of employment in NFC, and there is no provision for appointment in NFC after completion of training
How to Apply
Visit the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in and register as a student (Graduate or Diploma Engineering apprentice) if you are not already registered.
While registering, declare your SC, ST or OBC (Non Creamy Layer) status if you are claiming reservation — this cannot be corrected later.
Search for Nuclear Fuel Complex, Hyderabad using NATS Establishment Code STLHDC000003 and open the apprenticeship advertisement.
Fill the application for the discipline in which you hold a Diploma or Engineering Degree, and upload all required documents and certificates on the portal, including a scanned photograph and signature.
Submit the application on or before 16.09.2026, take a printout for the walk-in-interview, and keep your e-mail active so you do not miss the interview call.
Note: Applications can be submitted through the NATS portal only. Applications received after the due date, or incomplete applications, are liable to be rejected. Any canvassing or personal recommendation leads to immediate cancellation of candidature.
Photograph or signature rejected by the upload form?
The NATS portal requires every document, photograph and signature to be uploaded within its own pixel and KB limits. Resize your scans to the exact size the form will accept before you submit on 16.09.2026.
10th / SSC / Intermediate Board exam mark sheet and certificate
Original, for physical verification
Diploma or Graduate Engineering mark sheets and certificate
Of the respective discipline applied for
Caste certificate and Disability certificate
If applicable; SC/ST/OBC candidates must bring the original certificate at the time of joining
Medical or Health Insurance
From a reputed insurance institution
Aadhaar card
The address on the Aadhaar card is the address used for police verification
Police verification certificate
Issued by the Superintendent of Police or Commissioner of Police of the respective district; no format is specified; required on the date of reporting, so start the process immediately
Savings bank account number and pass book
For stipend credit
Hard copy of the online application form
Printout to be carried for physical verification
Photocopies of all the above documents
One set
Passport-size photographs
3 recent copies; a scanned photograph and signature are also needed while uploading documents on the NATS portal Resize your photo and signature →
Medical Fitness Certificate
From an Assistant Civil Surgeon or Civil Surgeon, to be submitted at the time of joining
Trying to apply directly to NFC by post or e-mail — the application is accepted only through the NATS portal against Establishment Code STLHDC000003.
Forgetting to declare SC, ST or OBC status at the time of NATS registration — you will be treated as General for the entire process and there is no correction window later.
Applying even though you have already completed, or are currently doing, an apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act 1961 anywhere — such candidates are not eligible.
Applying with a post-graduate qualification, which the advertisement explicitly rules out.
Ignoring your inbox after applying — the walk-in-interview call and the training commencement date are communicated only by e-mail.
Waiting until the joining date to apply for the police verification certificate from the Superintendent or Commissioner of Police — start it immediately, as it is required on the reporting day.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for NFC Diploma and Graduate Apprentice 2026? The last date for receipt of applications is 16.09.2026.
2. How many vacancies are available in this NFC apprentice notification? There are 106 tentative vacancies in total — 79 for Diploma Apprentices and 27 for Graduate Engineering Apprentices.
3. What stipend will NFC apprentices receive? Diploma Apprentices receive Rs. 10,900 per month and Graduate Engineering Apprentices receive Rs. 12,300 per month.
4. Is there any application fee? No application fee is mentioned anywhere in the advertisement.
5. Where do I apply for this apprenticeship? Applications are accepted only through the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in, using the NFC Hyderabad NATS Establishment Code STLHDC000003.
6. What is the age limit for NFC Apprentice 2026? Candidates must be at least 18 years old as on the closing date, and the upper age limit is 25 years for General, 28 years for OBC and 30 years for SC and ST candidates.
7. Is there a written exam for this apprenticeship? No, there is no written exam — selection is purely on merit followed by a walk-in-interview conducted by the Selection Committees of NFC.
8. Does completing this apprenticeship guarantee a job at NFC? No, the advertisement clearly states that the offer of apprenticeship confers no right of employment and there is no provision for appointment in NFC after training.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
