Introduction: NPCIL ET Recruitment 2025 Overview

The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), a premier Public Sector Enterprise under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India, invites applications from bright and dynamic engineering graduates for the post of Executive Trainee (ET) 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill 400 vacancies across various engineering disciplines. Selection will be based on valid scores from GATE 2023, GATE 2024, or GATE 2025, followed by a Personal Interview. Interested and eligible Indian Nationals can apply online via the NPCIL careers portal before the deadline of 30th April 2025 (1600 Hrs).

Organization Details: About NPCIL

Hiring Body: Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
Post Name: Executive Trainee (ET) 2025
Total Posts: 400
Location: Posting can be at any NPCIL unit, DAE establishment, or location in India or abroad depending on organizational needs after training.

NPCIL ET Vacancy Breakdown 2025

NPCIL has announced a total of 400 vacancies, including current and backlog positions. The distribution across various categories is as follows:

Category	Total Vacancies
UR	157
EWS	39
SC	61
ST	32
OBC (NCL)	111
Total	400
PwBD Reservation	28

Eligibility Criteria for NPCIL Executive Trainee

Candidates must fulfill the following criteria to be eligible:

Nationality: Must be an Indian National.
Educational Qualification:
- BE/B Tech/B Sc (Engineering)/5-year Integrated M Tech with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a University/Institute recognized by AICTE/UGC. 60% marks are as per the respective university’s ordinances.
- Required Disciplines: Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Civil. (Refer to the official notification for specific acceptable degrees within these disciplines ).
- Final year/semester students (appearing in 2025) are eligible to apply, provided they can submit their final results (minimum 60%) by 1st December 2025.
GATE Score: Must possess a valid GATE 2023, GATE 2024, or GATE 2025 score in the same engineering discipline as the qualifying degree. GATE scores from 2022 or earlier are not valid.
Age Limit (as of 30/04/2025):
- General/EWS: 26 years (Born on or after 30.04.1999)
- OBC (NCL): 29 years (Born on or after 30.04.1996)
- SC/ST: 31 years (Born on or after 30.04.1994)
- PwBD: Additional 10 years relaxation over the respective category limit.
- Other relaxations apply as per government norms (Ex-servicemen, Dependents of riot victims).
- No age limit for existing NPCIL employees meeting other criteria.

Important Dates: NPCIL ET 2025 Timeline

Keep track of these crucial dates:

Online Application Commencement: 10th April 2025 (1000 Hrs)
Last Date for Online Application: 30th April 2025 (1600 Hrs)
Application Fee Payment Window: 10th April 2025 (1000 Hrs) to 30th April 2025 (1600 Hrs)
Tentative Interview Dates: 9th June 2025 to 21st June 2025

Salary & Benefits: Compensation Package

NPCIL offers an attractive compensation package:

During Training (1 Year):
- Monthly Stipend: ₹74,000
- One-time Book Allowance: ₹30,000
- Mandatory Lodging & Boarding provided by NPCIL.
On Appointment as Scientific Officer/C (Group ‘A’):
- Pay Level: 10 in the Pay Matrix
- Basic Pay: ₹56,100
- Dearness Allowance (DA): 53% of Basic Pay (as of 01.07.2024, revised periodically)
- Allowances: Transport Allowance, House Rent Allowance (HRA) or Leased Accommodation Facility, Site Location Allowance, Professional Update Allowance.
- Benefits & Facilities: Leave Travel Allowance (LTA), Leave Encashment, Comprehensive Health Care Scheme (CHSS) for self & dependents, Children Education Assistance, Township Accommodation/Facilities (subject to availability), Reimbursements (Cable TV, Mobile Phone, Newspaper, Professional Membership Fees), Canteen Subsidy.
- Incentives: Performance Linked Incentive Scheme.
- Loans & Advances: House Building Advance, General Purpose Advance.
- Retirement Benefits: Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Gratuity, Post-Retirement Medical Care, Benevolent Fund, Group Insurance.

Selection Process: How NPCIL Recruits ETs

The selection methodology involves the following stages:

Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted for interviews based on their valid GATE 2023, GATE 2024, or GATE 2025 scores. Equal weightage is given to scores from all three years. The shortlisting ratio is 1:12 (vacancy: candidates) for each discipline and category.
Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Personal Interview. Interviews are tentatively scheduled between 9th and 21st June 2025 at Mumbai, NAPS (UP), MAPS (TN), and KGS (Karnataka). Candidates can choose their preferred interview venue in the online application, but NPCIL reserves the right to allocate the final venue. Candidates can opt to answer in Hindi or English.
Document Verification: Original documents will be verified during the interview.
Final Selection: Based solely on performance in the Personal Interview, subject to medical fitness. GATE scores hold no weightage in the final selection stage. Qualifying marks in the interview are 70% for UR and 60% for reserved categories (EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD).
Medical Fitness: Appointment is subject to being found medically fit by NPCIL’s authorised Medical Officer.

How to Apply Online for NPCIL ET 2025

Follow these steps to submit your application:

Visit Official Portal: Go to the NPCIL Careers website: npcilcareers.co.in.
Registration: Click on “Apply => Online Registration”. Enter details like GATE Registration Number (2023/2024/2025), Discipline, Name, DoB, Category, Email, Mobile Number, etc. Ensure your GATE registration number and discipline are correct.
Activation: Activate your account using the link sent to your registered email.
Login & Fill Details: Log in and complete the multi-stage application form, providing details on Educational Qualifications, Work Experience (if any), Personal Details, Interview City Preference, Reactor Stream Preference (for relevant disciplines), etc.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph (10KB-50KB) and signature (Min 80×100 pixels, Max 160×560 pixels, <20KB) in JPEG format.
Review & Submit: Carefully review all entered details. Once confirmed, submit the application. No changes are possible after final submission.
Application Fee Payment: If applicable (Male candidates of General/EWS/OBC categories), pay the ₹500 fee online via Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI. Wait for server confirmation; do not refresh or press back. Check payment status after the transaction. An Application Number will be generated upon successful submission/payment.
Print Application: Take a printout of the submitted online application form for future reference.

Application Fees

Male (General/UR, EWS, OBC): ₹500 (Non-refundable)
Exempted: Female applicants, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Dependents of Defence Personnel Killed in Action (DODPKIA), and employees of NPCIL.

Training & Bond

Selected candidates undergo a one-year orientation training at designated NPCIL Training Centres.
A service bond of ₹9,18,000 must be executed to serve NPCIL for a minimum of three years post-training.