NPCIL will choose these 80 apprentices by marks, and the notification describes no written test and no interview. The seats are at the Narora Atomic Power Station in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, for candidates with an ITI (Industrial Training Institute trade certificate), a diploma or a graduate degree. An apprentice is a trainee who learns on the job and gets a monthly stipend, which is a fixed training allowance and not a salary, and the online form closes on 18.11.2026 at 4:00 PM.
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NPCIL Narora Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Post Name | Trade, Diploma and Graduate Apprentice (12 trades and disciplines – see Vacancy Details) |
| Organization | Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), Narora Atomic Power Station |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | NAPS/HRM/APPRENTICE/02/2026 |
| Location | Uttar Pradesh (Narora, Bulandshahr) |
| Total Vacancies | 80 (Trade 50, Diploma 16, Graduate 14) |
| Qualification | ITI pass, Diploma or Graduate degree in the matching trade or discipline |
| Age Limit | 18 to 26 years as on 18.11.2026 (varies by post – see table below) Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Percentage of marks → document verification → police verification and medical fitness |
| Pay Scale | Stipend Rs 10,560 to Rs 12,300 a month for up to 12 months |
| How to Apply | Register on the NAPS or NATS portal, then apply online on the NPCIL careers website |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | npcilcareers.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 29.10.2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last date to apply online | 18.11.2026 (4:00 PM) |
| Cut-off date for age and qualification | 18.11.2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | Not specified in notification |
The notification does not mention any application fee, so none is shown here.
Vacancy Details
| Apprentice Type | Trade / Discipline | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice | ITI Electrician | 25 |
| Trade Apprentice | ITI Fitter | 16 |
| Trade Apprentice | ITI Electronics Mechanic | 9 |
| Diploma Apprentice | Mechanical | 5 |
| Diploma Apprentice | Electrical | 3 |
| Diploma Apprentice | Electronics | 2 |
| Diploma Apprentice | Civil | 6 |
| Graduate Apprentice | Mechanical | 4 |
| Graduate Apprentice | Electrical | 3 |
| Graduate Apprentice | Human Resource | 3 |
| Graduate Apprentice | Finance and Accounts | 2 |
| Graduate Apprentice | Contract and Material Management | 2 |
| Total | 80 |
| Trade / Discipline | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITI Electrician (Trade) | 5 | – | 7 | 2 | 11 | 25 |
| ITI Fitter (Trade) | 4 | – | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16 |
| ITI Electronics Mechanic (Trade) | 2 | – | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| Total Trade Apprentice | 11 | – | 13 | 5 | 21 | 50 |
| Mechanical (Diploma) | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Electrical (Diploma) | 1 | – | – | – | 2 | 3 |
| Electronics (Diploma) | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
| Civil (Diploma) | 1 | – | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Total Diploma Apprentice | 3 | – | 4 | 2 | 7 | 16 |
| Mechanical (Graduate) | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Electrical (Graduate) | – | – | 1 | – | 2 | 3 |
| Human Resource (Graduate) | – | – | 1 | – | 2 | 3 |
| Finance and Accounts (Graduate) | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
| Contract and Material Management (Graduate) | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | 2 |
| Total Graduate Apprentice | 2 | – | 4 | 1 | 7 | 14 |
| Grand Total | 16 | – | 21 | 8 | 35 | 80 |
Seats kept for PwBD (persons with benchmark disabilities, meaning 40% or more disability): Trade 2, Diploma 1, Graduate 1. The notification lists which disabilities are accepted for each trade on pages 5 to 8.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizens above 18 years of age |
| Trade Apprentice | ITI pass certificate in the same trade, from a full-time regular course |
| Diploma Apprentice | Full-time regular diploma in engineering or technology in the same discipline, from a state council or board, a university, or an institute recognised by the state or central government |
| Graduate Apprentice (Mechanical, Electrical) | Full-time regular engineering or technology degree in the same discipline, from a statutory university or an institution empowered by an Act of Parliament |
| Graduate Apprentice (HR, Finance and Accounts, Contract and Material Management) | Graduate in a general stream such as BBA, BA, B.Sc. or B.Com., other than engineering or technology |
| Age Limit | Trade 18 to 24 years, Diploma 18 to 25 years, Graduate 18 to 26 years, as on 18.11.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Year of passing (Diploma and Graduate) | You must have passed the diploma or degree within 5 years before 18.11.2026 |
| Earlier apprenticeship | Not eligible if you have done, or are doing, an apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 in any government, PSU or private organisation, or if you left an earlier training without finishing it |
| Physical fitness | No contagious disease or TB; height at least 137 cm, weight at least 25.4 kg, chest expansion at least 3.8 cm |
| Local preference | First preference goes to eligible candidates living within 16 km of the Narora plant |
Short forms used below: NCL means Non-Creamy Layer (OBC families under the income limit), EWS means Economically Weaker Section, and PwBD means persons with benchmark disabilities.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | Up to 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | Up to 3 years |
| PwBD – General and EWS | Up to 10 years |
| PwBD – SC / ST | Up to 15 years |
| PwBD – OBC (NCL) | Up to 13 years |
So if you are 29 and from OBC (NCL), you can still apply for a Graduate Apprentice post, because the 3 extra years take the limit from 26 to 29.
Who Should Apply
- This is training, not a job. It lasts up to 12 months, and the notification says NPCIL has no duty to offer you a job afterwards and you have no right to claim one.
- You train at the Narora plant in Bulandshahr, and no hostel or transport is given. Candidates living within 16 km of the plant get first preference, so living nearby helps.
- The notification describes no exam or interview, so your place depends on your marks. A higher percentage in your ITI, diploma or degree helps most, and if you have CGPA or grades you need a certificate that converts them to a percentage.
- The plant is a highly protected area, so you are taken only after you submit a police verification certificate from the district police.
- Do not apply if you have already done, or are doing, an apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act. Diploma and graduate candidates must also have passed within the last 5 years.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 – Local preference | First preference goes to eligible candidates living within 16 km of the Narora plant, as long as the reservation rules are met. If there are not enough local candidates in a category, other eligible candidates are considered. |
| Stage 2 – Shortlisting by marks | Candidates are shortlisted by the percentage of marks in their ITI trade, diploma or degree discipline. The notification describes no written test or interview. If your result is in CGPA or grades, your institute’s conversion certificate is used. |
| Stage 3 – Tie-break | If two candidates have the same percentage, the older candidate goes first. If the date of birth is also the same, the one with the higher Class 10 percentage goes first. |
| Stage 4 – Document verification | You show original documents with self-attested copies and a signed application form. SC, ST and OBC candidates bring a valid caste certificate in the central government format, and OBC candidates need one that states Non-Creamy Layer. |
| Stage 5 – Police verification and medical fitness | NPCIL engages apprentices only after a police verification certificate from the district police is submitted and the competent authority declares the candidate medically fit. |
In short: local candidates are considered first, then your percentage of marks decides your place, and the older candidate wins a tie.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice stipend | Rs 10,560 a month if you finished a 1-year ITI course, Rs 11,040 a month if you finished a 2-year ITI course |
| Diploma Apprentice stipend | Rs 10,900 a month |
| Graduate Apprentice stipend | Rs 12,300 a month |
| Training period | Up to 12 months |
| Hostel and transport | Not provided |
| Job after training | No guarantee – NPCIL has no duty to offer one, and you have no duty to accept one |
In plain terms, you get one fixed amount each month, between Rs 10,560 and Rs 12,300 depending on your apprentice type, and the notification lists no other allowances.
How to Apply
- Register as a candidate. Trade apprentices register on the NAPS 2.0 portal (National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme) at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. Diploma and graduate apprentices register on the NATS 2.0 portal (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) at nats.education.gov.in.
- Make sure your Aadhaar is linked to your bank account, because the notification asks for this.
- Upload the registration documents listed below on that portal to complete registration and get your registration number.
- Open the NPCIL careers website, npcilcareers.co.in, and fill in the online form between 29.10.2026 (10:00 AM) and 18.11.2026 (4:00 PM). Use an email ID and mobile number you will keep until the process ends.
- Apply for Narora Atomic Power Station using the right Establishment ID (the unit’s registration code on the portal): E05200901473 for Trade Apprentices, and NUPBUC093592 for Diploma and Graduate Apprentices.
Note: applications will not be accepted if you do not apply under the right Establishment ID.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG, up to 50 KB, between 240 x 180 and 640 x 480 pixels, in colour with a light or white background, and no glare on glasses Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature (scanned) | JPG, up to 20 KB, between 80 x 200 and 160 x 560 pixels |
| Birth certificate or Class 10 marksheet | Must show your date of birth; upload at registration |
| Class 10 marksheet | Upload at registration |
| ITI, Diploma or Degree certificate | As applicable; upload at registration |
| Marksheets of all semesters or years | As applicable; upload at registration |
| CGPA or grade conversion certificate | Only if your result is in CGPA, GPA, SGPA or letter grades; issued by your institute, college or university |
| Residence proof | Only if you live within 16 km of the Narora plant |
| Caste certificate | SC, ST and OBC candidates, in the central government format; OBC candidates need a recent Non-Creamy Layer certificate |
| Income and Assets Certificate | EWS candidates only, valid for 2026-27, in the central government format |
| Disability certificate | PwBD candidates only, with 40% disability or more, in the prescribed format |
| Aadhaar card, PAN card, bank account details | Bring originals with self-attested copies to document verification |
| Two recent passport-size photographs | Bring to document verification |
| Police verification certificate | Issued by the district police authority; needed before you are engaged |
Important Links
| Link | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Apply Online (NPCIL careers website) | Apply Online |
| Register: Trade Apprentice (NAPS 2.0 portal) | NAPS 2.0 Portal |
| Register: Diploma and Graduate Apprentice (NATS 2.0 portal) | NATS 2.0 Portal |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying only on the NPCIL site without first registering on the NAPS or NATS portal, or using the wrong Establishment ID. In both cases the application is not accepted.
- Link your Aadhaar to your bank account, and use an email ID and mobile number you will keep, because they cannot be changed after you register.
- Uploading a photo that is not a clear picture of you, or one with reflections on your glasses. A non-human or irrelevant photograph can get you disqualified.
- Applying as OBC with a certificate that does not state Non-Creamy Layer. Only Non-Creamy Layer candidates get the reservation.
- Giving false information or hiding relevant facts. NPCIL can cancel your application and bar you from apprenticeship there.
- Looking for changes anywhere else. If NPCIL issues a corrigendum (a correction notice), it will appear only on npcilcareers.co.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for NPCIL Narora Apprentice 2026?
The last date to apply online is 18.11.2026 up to 4:00 PM, and the form opened on 29.10.2026 at 10:00 AM.
Q2. How many apprentice posts are there?
There are 80 posts: 50 for Trade Apprentices, 16 for Diploma Apprentices and 14 for Graduate Apprentices.
Q3. What qualification is needed?
Trade apprentices need an ITI pass in the same trade, diploma apprentices need a diploma in the same engineering discipline, and graduate apprentices need an engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical) or a general degree such as BBA, BA, B.Sc. or B.Com. (HR, Finance and Accounts, Contract and Material Management).
Q4. What is the age limit?
As on 18.11.2026 it is 18 to 24 years for Trade, 18 to 25 years for Diploma and 18 to 26 years for Graduate apprentices, with extra years for SC, ST, OBC (NCL) and PwBD candidates.
Q5. Is there an application fee?
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Q6. How do I apply?
Register on the NAPS 2.0 portal (Trade) or the NATS 2.0 portal (Diploma and Graduate), then apply on npcilcareers.co.in under the right Establishment ID.
Q7. How are candidates selected?
The notification describes no written test or interview; candidates are shortlisted by the percentage of marks in their ITI, diploma or degree, with first preference to those living within 16 km of the plant.
Q8. What is the stipend?
Trade apprentices get Rs 10,560 or Rs 11,040 a month (1-year or 2-year ITI), Diploma apprentices get Rs 10,900 and Graduate apprentices get Rs 12,300, for up to 12 months.
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.
