NPCIL Recruitment 2025: Your Ultimate Opportunity Guide

NPCIL Recruitment 2025

NPCIL (Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited) has announced its latest recruitment drive for eligible candidates. The NPCIL Recruitment 2025 notification PDF is now available on the official website, and the application process is open from 12th March to 1st April 2025. This recruitment aims to fill various positions at the Kaiga Site, Uttar Kannada District, Karnataka. As a renowned organization, NPCIL offers excellent career growth opportunities in the nuclear power sector. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria are encouraged to seize this valuable opportunity.

NPCIL Recruitment 2025 Overview

Successful candidates will be appointed at the Kaiga Site in Karnataka, gaining the opportunity to work across various areas of nuclear technology, including site selection, construction, operation, and maintenance. Eligible candidates are encouraged to seize this opportunity and submit their applications before the deadline.

Category	Details
Organization	Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
Post Name	Scientific Assistant-B, Stipendiary Trainee/Scientific Assistant (ST/SA), Stipendiary Trainee/Technician, Assistant Grade-1, Nurse, Technician-C
Number of Vacancies	391
Registration Dates	12th March to 1st April 2025 (4:00 pm)
Advertisement Number	01/2025
Educational Qualification	Diploma / B.Sc / ITI
Age Limit	30 Years
Selection Process	Online Exam, Skill Test, Document Verification, Medical Examination
Official Website	www.npcilcareers.co.in

NPCIL Recruitment 2025: Key Dates

NPCIL has announced 391 vacancies under its 2025 recruitment drive. Interested candidates can apply until 1st April 2025. Check the important dates in the table below.

Events	Dates
Notification Release	12th March 2025
Online Application Starts	12th March 2025
Last Date to Apply	1st April 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment	1st April 2025
Exam Date	To be notified

NPCIL Vacancy 2025: Detailed Breakdown

The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has announced 391 vacancies for various positions, including Scientific Assistant, Stipendiary Trainee, HR, and more. The application process started on 12th March 2025 (10:00 AM), and the last date to apply is 1st April 2025 (4:00 PM) under advertisement number NPCIL/KaigaSite/HRM/01/2025.

Below is the post-wise vacancy distribution:

Post Name	Total	UR	SC	ST	OBC (NCL)	EWS
Scientific Assistant-B	45	19	7	3	12	4
Stipendiary Trainee / Scientific Assistant (ST/SA)	82	35	16	5	19	7
Stipendiary Trainee / Technician	226	91	37	15	63	20
Assistant Grade-1 (HR)	22	8	5	1	6	2
Assistant Grade-1 (Finance & Accounts)	4	2	0	1	1	0
Assistant Grade-1 (Contracts & Materials Management)	10	4	1	1	3	1
Nurse-A	1	1	0	0	0	0
Technician-C (Radiography Technician)	1	1	0	0	0	0
Total Vacancies	391	161	66	26	104	34

Interested candidates should apply before the deadline and check the official NPCIL website for updates.

NPCIL Salary 2025

Candidates appointed for Scientific Assistant, Stipendiary Trainee, Paramedical, and Non-Technical Posts will receive a monthly salary along with various allowances and perks.

Post Name	Pay Level	Basic Pay	Monthly Salary
Scientific Assistant-B	Level-6	₹35,400/-	₹54,162/-
Technician-B	Level-3	₹21,700/-	₹33,201/-
Assistant Grade-1 (HR, Finance & Accounts, Contracts & Materials Management)	Level-4	₹25,500/-	₹39,015/-
Nurse-A	Level-7	₹44,900/-	₹68,697/-
Technician-C (Radiography Technician)	Level-4	₹25,500/-	₹39,015/-

NPCIL Application Form 2025

The online application form for NPCIL Recruitment 2025 is now available for eligible candidates. NPCIL has released 391 vacancies for Scientific Assistant, Stipendiary Trainee, Paramedical, and Non-Technical Posts at the Kaiga Site.

Important Note: Candidates must submit their application before the last date, i.e., 1st April 2025. Ensure all details are correctly filled to avoid any discrepancies.

Steps to Apply for NPCIL Recruitment 2025

The NPCIL Recruitment 2025 registration process has started on its official website. Candidates can complete their application by following these steps:

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to NPCIL Careers.
2. Access the Career Page: Click on the “Apply Online” link for online registration.
3. Fill out the Application Form: Enter personal details, educational qualifications, work experience, and upload the required photo and signature.
4. Pay the Application Fee: Complete the payment process through the NPCIL payment portal.
5. Submit & Download: After submission, download and print the application form for future reference.

NPCIL Application Fee 2025

Candidates can check the application fees for various NPCIL posts in the table below:

Category	Application Fee
Scientific Assistant-B, Category-I: Stipendiary Trainee/Scientific Assistant (ST/SA), Nurse–A	₹150
Category II: Stipendiary Apprentice/Technician (ST/TN), Assistant Grade-1 (HR), Assistant Grade-1 (Finance & Accounts), Assistant Grade-1 (Contracts & Materials Management), Technician-C (Radiography Technician)	₹100
SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen	Exempted

NPCIL Recruitment Exam Eligibility Criteria

To apply for NPCIL Recruitment 2025, candidates must meet the required eligibility criteria. Carefully review the details below before proceeding with the application to ensure compliance with all requirements.

Post Name	Educational Qualification
Scientific Assistant-B	Diploma in relevant Engineering disciplines (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, etc.) with at least 60% marks or B.Sc. in Computer Science
Stipendiary Trainee / Scientific Assistant (ST/SA)	Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Instrumentation/Electronics or B.Sc. (Physics/Chemistry) with at least 60% marks
Stipendiary Trainee / Technician (ST/TM)	SSC (10th) with Science & Maths + ITI Certificate in relevant trade
Assistant Grade-1 (HR, Finance & Accounts, Contracts & Materials Management)	Any Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks
Nurse-A	HSC (10+2) + Diploma in Nursing & Midwifery or B.Sc. Nursing
Technician-C (Radiography Technician)	HSC (10+2) in Science + Diploma in Radiography/Medical Imaging Technology

NPCIL Recruitment 2025: Selection Process

The selection process varies for each post. Candidates applying for NPCIL Recruitment 2025 can check the selection stages for their respective positions below:

• Scientific Assistant-B: Online Exam + Personal Interview
• Stipendiary Trainee / Scientific Assistant (ST/SA): Online Exam + Personal Interview
• Stipendiary Trainee / Technician (ST/TM) (Operator): Online Exam (Preliminary Test + Advanced Test)
• Stipendiary Trainee / Technician (ST/TM) (Other Trades): Online Exam (Preliminary Test + Advanced Test) + Skill Test
• Assistant Grade-1 (HR, Finance & Accounts, Contracts & Materials Management): Online Exam + Skill Test
• Nurse-A: Online Exam + Skill Test
• Technician-C (Radiography Technician): Online Exam + Skill Test

Age Limit:

The candidates must not only have a minimum age of 18 but also not be above 35 years of age. The age relaxation is also an added advantage for the candidates applying for this post. However, the age limit is decided by the NPCIL, which is explained below are here as follows:

Age limit as of July 2025	Years
Minimum age	18 years
Maximum age	30 years

NPCIL Recruitment 2025: Age Relaxation

Candidates belonging to reserved categories are eligible for age relaxation as per government norms.

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)	10-15 years
Ex-Servicemen	5 years

NPCIL Exam Pattern 2025

The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited conducts its recruitment process in two stages: Preliminary Exam and Advanced Exam. Candidates must be well-versed with the NPCIL Syllabus & Exam Pattern to enhance their preparation. The Preliminary Exam serves as a screening test, and only those who qualify can proceed to the Advanced Exam. The Advanced Exam results will be considered for evaluation only if the candidate successfully clears the Preliminary Exam. Below is a detailed breakdown of the exam pattern for various posts.

Exam Pattern for Scientific Assistant-B & Category I – Stipendiary Trainee/Scientific Assistant:

Candidates applying for Scientific Assistant & Category I Stipendiary Trainee can follow this pattern:

Selection Process: Candidates will be shortlisted for an interview based on their performance in the exam.

• Total Questions: 50
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Marking Scheme: +2 marks for each correct answer, -0.5 marks for each incorrect answer
• Maximum Marks: 100
• Subjects Covered: Relevant subject knowledge

Exam Pattern for Stipendiary Trainee/Technician, Nurse-A, and Technician

Candidates applying for Stipendiary Trainee/Technician, Nurse-A, and Technician will have to clear two stages: Preliminary Exam and Advanced Exam.

NPCIL Preliminary Exam Pattern 2025

• Total Questions: 50
• Duration: 1 hour
• Marking Scheme: +3 marks for each correct answer, -1 mark for each incorrect answer (negative marking applies)

Subjects	Number of Questions	Duration
Science	20	1 hour
General Awareness	10
Mathematics	20

NPCIL Mains Exam Pattern 2025

• Total Questions: 50
• Duration: 2 hours
• Marking Scheme: +3 marks for each correct answer, -1 mark for each incorrect answer (negative marking applies)

Subjects	Number of Questions
Quantitative Aptitude	25
Critical Reasoning	25

NPCIL Recruitment Exam Admit Card

Aspirants can check the official website to download the Admit Card 2024, they can also download the NPCIL Hall Ticket by using their Registration ID or Date of Birth.

How to download NPCIL Admit Card?

The following list will give details on the procedure to download.

• Firstly, visit the official website of NPCIL.
• Then, move to the careers section and click on the link to the current openings
• Click the download link that appears on the left side of the page later.
• Then, a page will show up on the screen.
• Enter the required login credentials later.
• Also, click on the search button to view it.
• Thus, the NPCIL Recruitment 2025 Admit Card will appear on the screen.
• Also, check the details mentioned on it and download it.
• Finally, take a printout of the NPCIL Admit Card 2025 for exam use.

NPCIL Recruitment Exam Result

The selection process for NPCIL Result 2025 involves three stages such as

• Written exam,
• Document verification,
• Physical fitness.

Written Exam

• The eligible candidates who have successfully applied will get the Admit Card for the exam at first.
• Then, the candidates must have a minimum of 40% marks in the written test who belong to the UR or EWS category to qualify for the selection process.
• Also, the minimum qualifying marks will be 30% for candidates who belong to SC, ST, or PWBD categories against reserved positions.
• Finally, the qualified candidates will move on to document verification.

Document Verification

The candidates who got selected on the merit list will also be called for document verification. Non-production of original documents will exclude the candidate from appearing for the interview, and no traveling charges are going to be reimbursed to such candidates at last. The following original documents are going to be verified at the time of the interview.

Date of Birth (DOB)

• Xth Standard Certificate indicating Date of Birth or School Leaving Certificate.

Qualification:

• Mark sheets with the date of declaration of results at first.
• Then, the final Degree Certificate
• Provisional Certificate (in case Final Degree Certificate is not issued).
• Above all, applicants who are provided with SGPA or CGPA, or GPA, or letter grades should follow the conversion table of the Institute or College, or University from wherever they need.
• Then, the certificate of Ex-Serviceman.
•  Dependant of Defence Personnel Killed in Action (DODPKIA) certificate, in case.

Caste or Category Certificates

• SC, ST, or OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates must produce a caste or category certificate, as per the format prescribed by the govt. of India at first.
• Secondly, the EWS applicants are required to submit the requisite certificate within the format prescribed by the Government of India, from a competent authority.
• Thus, the candidates can download the prescribed format from www.npcilcareers.co.in.
• The applicants belonging to the “Creamy Layer” aren’t entitled to relaxations and concessions admissible to the OBC Category (Non-Creamy Layer).
• Thus the OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) applicants are required to submit the requisite certificate in the prescribed format of the state of India.
• Further, OBC applicants, if they are involved in an interview, will need to give an undertaking indicating that they belong to the OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) category at the time of reporting for the interview.
• PWBD candidates are also required to submit a Disability Certificate issued by an authority as prescribed within the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017.
• If the SC or ST OBC EWS or PWBD certificate has been issued in a language aside from English or Hindi, then the candidates are going to be required to submit a self-certified translated copy of an equivalent in either English or Hindi.

Physical Fitness

The NPCIL physical fitness contains the following parameters, which include:

• Selected candidates must fulfill the minimum physical fitness parameters at first.
• Secondly, the medical examination of PWBD candidates will be done with due consideration to the provisions of the Rights of Persons.
• The authority that declares the candidates fit will join the NPCIL at last.

Offer of Traineeship

• Candidates finally selected for the post will get a traineeship as per the Policy of the Corporation.
• After successful completion of coaching, the chosen candidates are posted.
• Thus, the selected candidates will get a probation period of 1 year.
• The candidates get confirmed in the post on successful completion of the probationary period at last.

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Conclusion

The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), established in 1987, plays a crucial role in the energy landscape of India. Operating under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), NPCIL is responsible for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of nuclear power plants. As a government organization, its mission is to generate safe, dependable, and environmentally friendly nuclear energy, thereby enhancing India’s energy security and promoting sustainable development. Although it faces challenges such as competition for skilled workforce and significant capital requirements, NPCIL remains dedicated to increasing its capacity and advancing technological innovations. In essence, NPCIL is integral to India’s nuclear energy strategy, facilitating national development and environmental objectives.

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