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NPCIL Narora Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 80 Trade, Diploma & Graduate Posts Under Advt 02/2026

Advt No: NAPS/HRM/APPRENTICE/02/2026•Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited

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⏳ 21 Days Left to Apply

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Total Vacancies

NPCIL NAPS

Trade Apprentice (Electrician), Trade Apprentice (Fitter), Trade Apprentice (Electronics Mechanic)

Min Qualification

ITI

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Age Limit & Cut-off

18 – 24 Yrs

as on 18 Nov 2026

Pay Scale / Salary

₹10,560–₹12,300

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Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (Advt No: NAPS/HRM/APPRENTICE/02/2026)

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About this Recruitment

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), a premier Public Sector Enterprise under the Department of Atomic Energy, has released Advertisement No. NAPS/HRM/APPRENTICE/02/2026 for 80 apprentice vacancies at the Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS) located in Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh. The engagement includes 50 Trade Apprentice seats (Electrician, Fitter, Electronics Mechanic), 16 Diploma Apprentice seats, and 14 Graduate Apprentice seats for a one-year training duration under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Candidates possessing relevant ITI, 3-year Polytechnic Diploma, or Graduation/Engineering degrees are eligible to apply. Selection is conducted strictly on merit based on academic marks without any written examination, with local priority accorded to eligible candidates living within a 16-kilometer radius of Narora Plant. Monthly stipends range from ₹10,560 to ₹12,300. There is no application fee. Online registrations run from 29 October 2026 to 18 November 2026 (4:00 PM) on npcilcareers.co.in following mandatory enrolment on NAPS 2.0 or NATS 2.0 national portals.

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Prestigious Central PSU apprenticeship training at Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS), Bulandshahr (UP).
Total 80 vacancies: 50 ITI Trade Apprentices, 16 Diploma Apprentices, and 14 Graduate Apprentices.
Zero written test: Pure merit-based selection based on ITI, Diploma, or Degree marks.
Priority given to eligible local candidates residing within a 16 km radius of Narora plant site.
Fixed monthly stipend ranging from ₹10,560 to ₹12,300 under national apprenticeship guidelines.
100% free application process with registration open from 29 October to 18 November 2026 at npcilcareers.co.in.

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

18 Years

Maximum Age

24 Years

* Age calculated as on: 18 November 2026

Category-Wise Age Relaxations:

Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST): +5 Years

Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer): +3 Years

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): +10 Years

Diploma & Graduate Apprentice Upper Age Limit: +2 Years

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Educational Eligibility: ITI, DIPLOMA, B TECH BE, ANY GRADUATE

Important Dates & Timeline

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Notification Released

28 October 2026

Application Start Date

29 October 2026

Last Date to Apply

18 November 2026

Exam Date

8 December 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post Name	Vacancies	Eligibility
Trade Apprentice (Electrician)	25	ITI
Trade Apprentice (Fitter)	16	ITI
Trade Apprentice (Electronics Mechanic)	9	ITI
Diploma Apprentice (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Civil)	16	DIPLOMA
Graduate Apprentice (Engineering & Non-Engineering / HR / F&A)	14	ANY GRADUATE

Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: Monthly Stipend as per Apprenticeship Rules: ₹10,560 (1-yr ITI), ₹11,040 (2-yr ITI), ₹10,900 (Diploma), ₹12,300 (Graduate)

Official Pay Scale

₹10,560 to ₹12,300 per month (Fixed Stipend)

Select Posting City Tier (Calculates HRA & In-Hand):

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Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)

Monthly Allowances & Earnings

Tier Y

Basic Pay₹10,560

Dearness Allowance (DA)50%

₹5,280

House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%

₹1,901

Transport Allowance (TA)₹1,350

Gross Monthly Salary₹19,091

Standard Deductions

Statutory

National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)

-₹1,584

CGHS / Health Insurance-₹250

Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60

Total Deductions-₹1,894

Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹17,197

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹2.29 LPA

Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer

Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

For ITI candidates: Register on the Apprenticeship India Portal (NAPS 2.0) at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and obtain your 10-digit Apprentice Registration Number.

For Diploma/Graduate candidates: Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0) portal at https://nats.education.gov.in.

Visit the official recruitment portal of NPCIL at https://www.npcilcareers.co.in.

Click on 'Current Opportunities' and select 'Engagement of Trade, Diploma and Graduate Apprentices at NAPS (Advt. No. NAPS/HRM/APPRENTICE/02/2026)'.

Click on 'Apply Online' and register your basic profile using your email ID and mobile number.

Enter your mandatory NAPS/NATS Apprenticeship Registration Number in the application form.

Fill in your personal, communication, and educational details (10th/ITI/Diploma/Degree marks and percentage).

Indicate your local resident status (within 16 km radius of NAPS) and upload residential verification if applicable.

Upload scanned photograph and signature strictly within the prescribed file sizes.

Review the completed application and submit the form online before 18 November 2026 (4:00 PM).

Document Upload Specifications

Verified Official Format

Recent Passport Size Photograph

Maximum 50 KB, JPG/JPEG format, clear face, light background

Candidate Signature

Maximum 20 KB, JPG/JPEG format, black ink on white paper

NAPS / NATS Registration Profile Card

Showing active registration number on official apprenticeship portals

10th Class / High School Marksheet & Certificate

Showing proof of date of birth and secondary examination scores

ITI / Diploma / Degree Passing Certificate & Marksheets

Verifying passing marks and required technical discipline

Resident / Domicile Certificate (for 16 km local preference)

Issued by competent revenue authority (SDM/Tehsildar) verifying local residence

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Application Fee Details

All Candidates (General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PwBD / Female)Free

Payment Modes: No Application Fee - 100% Free for all applicant categories

Selection Process

Stage 1: Merit List Preparation based on Percentage of Marks in ITI / Diploma / Degree Qualification

Stage 2: Local Area Verification (First preference to residents within 16 km radius of Narora Plant)

Stage 3: Original Document Verification (DV) and Pre-Engagement Medical Examination at NAPS Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total number of vacancies in NPCIL Narora Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

A total of 80 apprentice posts are available: 50 Trade Apprentices (ITI), 16 Diploma Apprentices, and 14 Graduate Apprentices.

Is there a written exam for NPCIL Narora Apprentice selection?

No, there is no written examination. Selections are made purely on the basis of merit lists prepared from the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying ITI, Diploma, or Degree course.

What is the monthly stipend provided during the training?

Stipends are paid as per Apprenticeship rules: ₹10,560/month for 1-year ITI trades, ₹11,040/month for 2-year ITI trades, ₹10,900/month for Diploma apprentices, and ₹12,300/month for Graduate apprentices.

What is the age limit for NPCIL NAPS Apprentice 2026?

For Trade Apprentices, the age limit is 18 to 24 years as on 18 November 2026. For Diploma and Graduate Apprentices, the upper age limit is 25 and 26 years respectively, with standard government relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwD.

Is there any local candidate preference in NPCIL Narora recruitment?

Yes, first preference in selection is given to eligible candidates residing within a 16 km radius of Narora Atomic Power Station. Other candidates are considered if seats remain vacant.

What is the application fee for NPCIL Apprentice 2026?

The application is completely free (₹0) for all categories of candidates.

Where and how to apply online for NPCIL Narora apprentice?

Candidates must first register on the national portal (NAPS 2.0 at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in for ITI or NATS 2.0 at nats.education.gov.in for Diploma/Graduates), and then submit their online application on npcilcareers.co.in by 18 November 2026.