Tarapur Atomic Power Station Recruitment 2026: Opportunities in Nuclear Reactor Operations & Maintenance

The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), a premier Government of India enterprise, invites eligible Indian citizens to apply online for a spectrum of challenging roles in Design, Construction, Commissioning, Operation, Maintenance, Renovation, Modernization, Upgradation, Plant Life Extension, Waste Management, and Decommissioning of Nuclear Reactors. These roles are consolidated under one roof at the Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS), Maharashtra.

Overview of Vacancies

NPCIL is offering opportunities across multiple disciplines and categories, ensuring inclusivity for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, Unreserved (UR), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A total of 112 vacancies are available across various posts:

Sl. No	Post	Total Vacancies
1	Scientific Assistant/B (Civil)	2
2	Stipendiary Trainee/Scientific Assistant (ST/SA-Cat-I)	12
3	Stipendiary Trainee/Technician (ST/TN-Cat-II)	83
4	X-Ray Technician (Technician/C)	2
5	Assistant Gr.1 (HR)	6
6	Assistant Gr.1 (F&A)	5
7	Assistant Gr.1 (C&MM)	4

Key Disciplines/Trades

• Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Health Physics, Civil Engineering
• Plant Operator, Fitter, Turner, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist, Electronic Mechanic, Mason, X-Ray Technician, HR, Finance & Accounts (F&A), C&MM

Note: NPCIL follows horizontal reservation for PwBDs with a minimum of 40% disability in the identified posts.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

1. Category-I Stipendiary Trainee / Scientific Assistant (Diploma Holders & Science Graduates):
   • Diploma in Engineering with ?60% marks, 3-year duration post-SSC/HSC, or lateral entry diploma after HSC.
   • Science Graduates (B.Sc.) with Physics as principal and Chemistry/Mathematics/Statistics/Electronics & Computer Science as subsidiary.
2. Scientific Assistant/B (Civil):
   • Diploma in Civil Engineering or Civil & Rural Engineering with ?60% marks.
3. Category-II Stipendiary Trainee / Technician:
   • SSC (10th) with Science & Mathematics ?50% + 2-year ITI in the relevant trade.
   • 1-year apprenticeship considered as experience.
4. X-Ray Technician:
   • HSC (10+2) ?60% + 1-year Medical Radiography/X-Ray Technique certificate + 2 years work experience.
5. Assistant Gr.1 (HR/F&A/C&MM):
   • Any Bachelor’s Degree with ?50% marks.

Age Limit

• Category-I Stipendiary Trainee/Scientific Assistant: 18–25 years
• Scientific Assistant/B (Civil): 18–30 years
• Technician/ST Trainee: 18–24 years
• Assistant Gr.1 Posts: 21–28 years

Relaxation: Applicable for SC/ST, OBC (NCL), PwBDs, Ex-Servicemen, widows, Project Affected Persons (PAPs), and other eligible categories as per Government of India rules.

Training, Stipend & Bond

Stipendiary Trainees (Category-I & II)

Category	Duration	Stipend	Bond
ST/SA Diploma Holders & Science Graduates	18 months	?24,000 – ?26,000 + ?3,000 book allowance	4.5–5 years bond
ST/TN Maintainer & Operator	24 months	?20,000 – ?22,000 + ?3,000 book allowance	Rs. 4,47,000 – 5,07,000 bank guarantee

Note: Essential physical standards may be relaxed for medically fit candidates.

Pay Structure & Benefits

• Scientific Assistant/B: Level 6 – ?35,400 + DA (~?20,532) = ?55,932 approx.
• Technician/B: Level 3 – ?21,700 + DA (~?12,586) = ?34,286 approx.
• X-Ray Technician & Assistant Gr.1: Level 4 – ?25,500 + DA (~?14,790) = ?40,290 approx.

Additional Allowances & Benefits: Transport, House Rent/Leased Accommodation, Site Location, Professional Update, Leave & Leave Encashment, Medical Facility, Children Education Assistance, Canteen Subsidy, Performance Linked Incentive, Loans & Advances, Social Security Schemes (EPF, Gratuity, Pension, Insurance).

Selection Process

For Stipendiary Trainees & Scientific Assistant/B:

1. Stage-1: Online Test (CBT) – 50 MCQs, 90 mins, 2 marks per correct answer, 0.5 negative marks.
2. Stage-2: Personal Interview – 100 marks, qualifying marks 40% UR / 30% reserved categories.

For Technicians, Operators, X-Ray Technicians & Assistant Gr.1:

• Stage-1: Preliminary Online Test (CBT) – 50 questions, 1-hour duration.
• Stage-2: Advanced Online Test (CBT) – 50 questions, 2-hour duration.
• Stage-3: Skill Test / Document Verification / Physical Standards.

Language: All online tests will be trilingual – English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Place of Posting

Selected candidates will be posted at Tarapur Atomic Power Station, Maharashtra, with transfers across India as per NPCIL requirements.

Apply Online

Interested candidates should submit their applications online before 04th February 2026. Ensure all essential qualifications, certificates, and experience details are accurate, as incomplete applications will be rejected.

Download Official Notification NPCIL