NPCIL Executive Trainee Vacancy 2025 Guide: Vacancy Details, Educational Qualification, Exam Pattern, and Application Process

OVERVIEW for NPCIL Executive Trainee Vacancy

The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), a Government of India enterprise based in Mumbai, has issued a detailed advertisement for the induction of Executive Trainees under the recruitment cycle “ET-2025.” The recruitment is being conducted through valid scores in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025. NPCIL invites applications from Indian nationals who meet the eligibility criteria for various engineering disciplines. The Candidates who qualified gate score and interested to apply this posts they can apply online by visiting the official websites..

IMPORTANT DATES

• Notification Release Date: 10th April 2025
• Start Date of Online Application: 10th April 2025
• Last Date for Submission: 30th April 2025
• Payment Window for Application Fee: 10th April 2025 (from 1000 hours) to 30th April 2025

Category-wise VACANCY DETAILS

NPCIL has notified a total of 400 vacancies for Executive Trainee posts. Here is the breakdown:

Educational Qualification

Executive Trainee –

• A degree in BE/B.Tech or B.Sc (Engineering) or a 5-year integrated M.Tech program with a minimum aggregate of 60% in the specified discipline.
• The degree must be from a university or institute recognized by AICTE/UGC.
• In addition to the academic qualifications, it is mandatory for the candidates to have a valid GATE score from 2023, 2024, or 2025 in the same or a related discipline.
• Final year candidates may also apply, provided they submit final results before 1st December 2025

Application Fees

The application fee is structured in a manner consistent with government recruitment practices:

• A non-refundable fee of Rs.500/- is applicable only for male candidates belonging to the General (UR), EWS, and OBC categories.
• Candidates belongs to the categories of SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen, dependents of Defence Personnel Killed in Action (DODPKIA), as well as all female candidates and NPCIL employees, are exempted from the application fee.
• The fee payment is to be completed online via an integrated payment gateway using credit/debit card, net-banking, UPI, or similar methods between 10th and 30th April 2025.

Age Limit

The Candidates need to the meet age limit given below as on 30.04.2025

General

• Maximum Age Limit: 21 years
• Maximum Age Limit: 26 Years

Relaxations:

• SC/ST: +5 years
• OBC (NCL): +3 years
• PwBD: +10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Government rules

Salary

During training:

• Stipend: ₹74,000/month
• Book Allowance: ₹30,000
• Free Hostel & Food facilities
  
  Post-training:
  • Designation: Scientific Officer/C
  • Pay Level: ₹56,100 (Pay Matrix Level 10)
  • Other benefits include DA, HRA, LTC, Medical, Leave encashment, and multiple performance-linked bonuses.

Exam Pattern

The recruitment of Executive Trainees is based solely on valid GATE scores (for 2023, 2024, and 2025). There is no separate written test conducted by NPCIL for this recruitment exercise.
Key aspects include:
• Shortlisting Based on GATE Scores: Candidates are shortlisted for a personal interview based on a merit ratio of 1:12. In cases where candidates have equal scores at the cut-off, all candidates with the same score will be shortlisted.
• Weightage in Selection: Although equal weightage is given to the GATE scores from the three respective years, no additional marks or weightage is provided during the final interview round; rather, the interview is solely used to assess overall suitability and technical competence.

Selection

The selection process under NPCIL’s recruitment notification is multi-staged:

1. Shortlisting:
   – Shortlisting is based on valid GATE scores (from 2023, 2024, or 2025) and follows a ratio of 1:12 (i.e., one candidate is shortlisted for every 12 applicants in each category).
   – If there is a tie in scores, all candidates with the same marks are shortlisted.
   – For PwBD candidates, there is a separate merit list with the same ratio.
2. Personal Interview:
   – Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview where they are tested on their technical knowledge, communication skills, and overall suitability for the role.
   – The minimum qualifying marks in the interview phase are 70% for General/EWS and 60% for reserved categories.
3. Document Verification:
   – At the time of the interview, candidates must present original documents as proof of qualification, identity, and eligibility.
4. Final Selection:
   – The final offer of traineeship is extended only after a successful interview, verification of documents, and medical fitness assessment by the authorized NPCIL medical officer.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must apply online using the official NPCIL career portal (www.npcilcareers.co.in). The online application process has a four-step procedure:

1. Registration:
   – Candidates must register on the website using the registration number provided on their GATE Admit Card (for GATE 2023/2024/2025).
   – Essential details, including name, date of birth, category, contact information, and GATE registration number, are required.
2. Activation:
   – After registration, an activation link is sent to the provided email address. Candidates must click the link to activate their account.
3. Filling Candidate Details:
   – The online application is a multi-stage process where candidates are required to fill in details such as educational qualifications, work experience (if any), personal details, city preference for the interview, and choice of ‘Reactor Stream’ (for disciplines where applicable).
   – Applicants must also scan and upload a recent photograph and signature in JPEG format, meeting the specified size requirements.
4. Payment of Application Fee:
   – Once the application form is completely filled, male candidates from the UR/EWS/OBC categories must pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs.500/-.
   – Payment is facilitated via debit/credit cards, net-banking, UPI, etc.
   – On successful payment, candidates receive an application number, which is essential for further tracking of the status and for obtaining the interview call letter

ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS

Candidates need to carry the following documents during the interview:

• GATE Scorecard (2023, 2024, or 2025)
• Engineering Degree/Provisional Certificate
• 10th Marksheet (for DOB proof)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• DODPKIA certificate (if applicable)
• Government-issued ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.)
• Passport-sized photographs

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