The NPCIL Recruitment through GATE 2024 has been released for 400 Executive Trainee positions on the official website npcilcareers.co.in. Online Registration for NPCIL GATE Recruitment starts on 10 April 2024.
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About NPCIL
The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, is a government-owned entity responsible for generating electricity from nuclear power. Established in September 1987 under the Companies Act 1956, NPCIL operates nuclear power plants certified for ISO-14001 standards. It was the sole body constructing and operating India’s commercial nuclear power plants until October 2003 when BHAVINI Vidyut Nigam was established. NPCIL manages 21 nuclear reactors across seven locations, with a total installed capacity of 7380 MWe as of August 2012. Despite its achievements, NPCIL faces challenges from private companies entering the nuclear power sector.
NPCIL Recruitment 2024
NPCIL has announced the recruitment of Executive Trainees in various disciplines through Advertisement No: NPCIL/HQ/HRM/ET/2023/04. The recruitment process involves shortlisting candidates based on their GATE scores for Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, and Civil disciplines. Indian Nationals who are interested and eligible can apply online through the dedicated web portal www.npcilcareers.co.in. The online registration process begins on 10/04/2024 at 10:00 AM and ends on 30/04/2024 at 4:00 PM.
NPCIL Recruitment 2024 Overview
| Organization Name | Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) |
| Posts Name | Executive Trainees |
| Vacancies | 400 |
| Education Qualification | BE/B Tech/B Sc |
| Selection Process | GATE 2022/2023/2024 |
| Application Starting Date | 10th April 2024 |
| Application Ending Date | 30th April 2024 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
NPCIL Recruitment 2024 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Application Starting Date | 10th April 2024 (1000 Hrs onwards) |
| Application Ending Date | 30th April 2024 (Till 1600 Hrs) |
| Payment of Application Fee | 10/04/2024 (1000 hrs.) to 30/04/2024 (1600 hrs.) |
NPCIL Recruitment 2024 Vacancy
| Post Name | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | Total |
| Mechanical | 60 | 14 | 23 | 12 | 41 | 150 |
| Chemical | 29 | 07 | 11 | 06 | 20 | 73 |
| Electrical | 27 | 07 | 11 | 05 | 19 | 69 |
| Electronics | 12 | 03 | 04 | 02 | 08 | 29 |
| Instrumentation | 07 | 02 | 03 | 02 | 05 | 19 |
| Civil | 24 | 06 | 09 | 05 | 16 | 60 |
| Total | 159 | 39 | 61 | 32 | 109 | 400 |
NPCIL Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the NPCIL Executive Trainee position, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Education Qualification
- Educational Qualification:
- Candidates should have a BE/B Tech/B Sc (Engineering)/5-year Integrated M Tech degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in one of the following engineering disciplines:
- Mechanical
- Chemical
- Electrical
- Electronics
- Instrumentation
- Civil
- The degree must be from a University/Deemed University or Institute recognized by AICTE/UGC.
- Applicants must have a valid GATE-2022, GATE-2023, or GATE-2024 score in the same engineering discipline as the qualifying degree.
- Candidates should have a BE/B Tech/B Sc (Engineering)/5-year Integrated M Tech degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in one of the following engineering disciplines:
- Engineering Degrees Allowed for Each Discipline:
- Mechanical: Mechanical, Production
- Chemical: Chemical, Electro-Chemical Engineering
- Electrical: Electrical, Electrical & Electronics
- Electronics: Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Controls, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics System Engineering
- Instrumentation: Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Controls, Instrumentation & Electronics, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
- Civil: Civil
- Candidates with qualifying degrees in specific disciplines can apply under related disciplines, but they must have a valid GATE score in that discipline.
- Candidates who have completed a 5-year integrated course leading to M.Tech with a minimum of 60% marks in the relevant discipline are also eligible to apply.
- Only the specified disciplines will be considered, and equivalent courses/disciplines will not be accepted.
- Candidates awaiting final results or appearing for the final year/semester examination in 2024 can also apply, but they must submit their final results indicating completion of the degree and percentage of marks (not less than 60%) by 30th November 2024.
Candidates meeting these criteria can apply for the NPCIL Executive Trainee position.
Age Limit
The age limits for the NPCIL Executive Trainee position are as follows:
General/EWS: Up to 26 years
OBC (NCL): Up to 29 years
SC/ST: Up to 31 years
PwBD (General/EWS): Up to 36 years
PwBD (OBC): Up to 39 years
PwBD (SC/ST): Up to 41 years
Dep 1984: Up to 31 years
Ex-servicemen: Up to 31 years
NPCIL Recruitment 2024 Training
- Selected candidates for the NPCIL Executive Trainee position undergo one-year orientation training.
- Training occurs in either the Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) Stream or Light Water Reactor (LWR) Stream.
- PHWR Stream training is at any Nuclear Training Centre (NTC) of NPCIL sites.
- LWR Stream training is at the Nuclear Training Centre (NTC) at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) Site, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu.
- Candidates in the Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, and Instrumentation disciplines indicate a preference for ‘Reactor Stream’ during application.
- Civil discipline candidates do not need to select a ‘Reactor Stream’.
- NPCIL reserves the right to modify the training stream, venue, and duration.
NPCIL Recruitment 2024 Placement
- ETs in NPCIL may be posted nationwide or abroad after training.
- PHWR Stream ETs typically work at PHWR stations and projects across India.
- LWR Stream ETs usually serve at LWR stations and projects, including the KKNPP Site.
- Some ETs may also work at TAPS 1&2 Operating Station in Tarapur, Maharashtra.
- ETs may also be assigned roles in R&D, Design & Engineering, Procurement, and Quality Assurance.
NPCIL Recruitment 2024 Stipend
During Training:
- Monthly Stipend: Rs. 55,000/-
- One-time Book Allowance: Rs. 18,000/-
- Mandatory Lodging & Boarding: Provided by NPCIL.
NPCIL Recruitment 2024 Pay – On Appointment as SO/C
On Appointment as Scientific Officer/C (SO/C):
- Grade: Level 10 in the Pay Matrix
- Pay in the Pay Matrix: Rs. 56,100/-
- Dearness Allowance (DA): 50% of Pay in the Pay Matrix (as on 01.01.2024)
(Note: DA is based on the rates notified by the Government of India from time to time)
Additional Allowances, Incentives, and Facilities:
Various allowances, employee benefits, and miscellaneous facilities are available as per extant rules, depending on the place of posting.
Incentives, Loans & Advances, Retirement Benefits/Social Security Schemes are also provided.
NPCIL Recruitment 2024 Bond
Selected candidates for NPCIL’s Executive Trainee program must sign an agreement and a personal indemnity bond totaling Rs.6,78,000/-, along with a service bond committing them to serve NPCIL for a minimum of three years post-training. No third-party surety is required for these bonds, which cover 12 months of stipend (Rs.55,000 X 12) and a one-time book allowance of Rs.18,000/-.
NPCIL Recruitment 2024 Selection Process
The selection process for NPCIL’s Executive Trainee program includes:
i. Shortlisting based on valid GATE scores from 2022, 2023, and 2024, with a ratio of 1:12.
ii. Only candidates with valid GATE scores from 2022, 2023, and 2024 are eligible.
iii. Equal weightage given to GATE scores from all three years.
iv. Separate shortlisting for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) with a ratio of 1:12 for each disability category.
v. Cut-off marks displayed on NPCIL’s recruitment portal.
vi. Shortlisted candidates notified via Email/SMS for interview details.
vii. Final selection based on interview performance, with no weightage given to GATE scores. Qualifying marks for interview: Unreserved – 70%, EWS/SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD – 60%.
viii. Separate merit lists for PwBD categories, with selection based on merit.
ix. Interview results and offer letters available on NPCIL’s recruitment website.
x. Empanelled candidates required to confirm acceptance via email.
xi. Tie-breaking based on GATE score and then age if interview marks are equal.
NPCIL Recruitment 2024 Application Fee
Male applicants from General (UR), EWS, and OBC categories are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500. However, female applicants, SC/ST category applicants, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), Ex-Servicemen, Dependents of Defence Personnel Killed in Action (DODPKIA), and NPCIL employees are exempted from paying the application fee.
NPCIL Recruitment 2024 – Steps To Apply
Applicants can follow these steps to submit the application fee through State Bank Collect:
- Visit the www.onlinesbi.co.in website and select the “State Bank Collect” option.
- Check the box visible on the screen and proceed.
- Select “Maharashtra” for the state.
- Under “Type of Corporate/Institution,” choose “Others.”
- Specify “NPCIL” for “Other Name.”
- Enter the required information and select “Payment Category” as “Recruitment of Executive Trainees 2024.”
- After payment, it’s recommended to print the transaction for proof.
Make sure to include your NPCIL Application Number when making the fee payment through State Bank Collect. Ensure that the details entered during online payment match those in your NPCIL application. Additionally, the application fee details will be updated within three business days after the payment date.
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To apply for this job please visit www.npcilcareers.co.in.
