NPCIL KKNPP Stipendiary Trainee Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 255 Posts

Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of online application (29-06-2026). All qualifications must be from a recognized University or Institution. Candidates awaiting results of their qualifying examination are not eligible to apply. English must have been studied as one of the subjects at SSC (10th) level. One year of apprenticeship training after completion of a 1-year ITI course will be considered as one year of experience; period of internship will not be counted as experience. The National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) for a training duration of 3 years will not be accepted where the essential qualification is a 2-year ITI certificate. | Educational Qualification | Trade / Discipline Essential Educational Qualification Plant Operator HSC (10+2) or ISC with Science Stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate. English must have been studied at least at SSC (10th) level. Electronics Mechanic, Instrumentation Mechanic, Electrician, Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Welder SSC (10th) with minimum 50% marks in Science subject(s) and Mathematics individually, plus 2-year ITI certificate in the relevant trade. For trades where ITI course duration is less than 2 years, 1 year of relevant working experience after course completion is required. English must have been studied at least at SSC (10th) level. Special Note (Covid-19) The prescribed percentage of marks at SSC (10th) will not apply to candidates who passed 10th in the year 2021 and were declared pass without marks being awarded, due to Covid-19 pandemic, as per any special order issued by Central/State Authority. Project Affected Persons (PAPs) - Plant Operator Pass in HSC (12th) with not less than 40% marks in aggregate in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) with English at SSC level. 20% bonus marks added at all stages of selection. Project Affected Persons (PAPs) - Other Trades Pass in SSC with Science and Mathematics and English at SSC level with 2-year ITI (or 1-year ITI + 1 year experience for shorter trades). 20% bonus marks added at all stages of selection.

Candidates must be between 18 and 24 years of age as on 29-06-2026 (born on or after 29-06-2002 and on or before 29-06-2008). Age relaxation is available for various categories. In case a candidate is eligible for age relaxation under more than one category, the relaxations will be on a cumulative basis subject to a maximum of 56 years. There is no age limit for NPCIL employees who otherwise fulfill the prescribed criteria. | Category Age Relaxation General (UR) / EWS 18 to 24 years (as on 29-06-2026) OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years relaxation (max 27 years) SC / ST 5 years relaxation (max 29 years) PwBD - UR / EWS 10 years relaxation (max 34 years) PwBD - OBC (NCL) 13 years relaxation (max 37 years) PwBD - SC / ST 15 years relaxation (max 39 years) Dependents of those who died in 1984 riots (Dep 1984) 5 years relaxation Dependents of Defence Persons Killed in Action (DODKPIA) 5 years relaxation Widows / Divorced Women / Judicially Separated Women (not remarried) - UR / EWS / OBC (NCL) Maximum 35 years of age Widows / Divorced Women / Judicially Separated Women (not remarried) - SC / ST Maximum 40 years of age NPCIL Contract Employee / Fixed Term Appointees Additional relaxation commensurate with NPCIL contract experience, maximum 5 years Ex-Servicemen (Group C posts) 3 years after deduction of military service from actual age as on closing date | Physical Standards | Minimum Height 160 cm Minimum Weight 45.5 kg | Note: Physical standards are relaxable if the candidate is otherwise medically fit.