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Vacancy Details
- Category-II: Stipendiary Trainees/Technicians (ST/TN): 255 vacancies
Qualification: Plant Operator: HSC (12th) science with 50% aggregate; Trades: SSC (10th) with 50% in Science and Mathematics individually plus 2-year ITI (or 1 year experience if ITI <2 years); English studied at SSC level is required.- SC: 54
- ST: 19
- OBC (NCL): 77
- EWS: 20
- UR: 85
- PwBD (reserved): 11
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
Selection Process
- Written exam (selection stage): An exam will be conducted as part of selection. Admit card release date and exam date are not announced yet in the notification.
- Bonus marks for PAP: Project Affected Persons (PAP) whose land was acquired for KKNPP receive 20% of the total marks as bonus at all stages of selection for Group ‘C’ posts.
- Training: Selected candidates will undergo a 2-year training programme.
- Absorption/Appointment: On successful completion of training, trainees will be absorbed as Technician-B in Level-3 of the pay matrix.
How to Apply
- Visit the official NPCIL careers website: npcilcareers.co.in or npcil.nic.in
- Locate the notification for KKNPP Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. NPCIL/KKNPP/HRM/01/2026)
- Read the detailed advertisement carefully for discipline-wise eligibility and vacancy break-up
- Register and complete the online application form
- Submit applications between 15 July 2026 (10:00 AM) and 4 August 2026 (4:00 PM)
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Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date:
- Online Application Last Date:
- Admit Card Release Date:
- Exam Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the educational eligibility criteria for the posts?
Plant Operator requires HSC (10+2) or ISC in Science (PCM) with minimum 50% aggregate and English at SSC level. Trade technician posts require SSC (10th) with minimum 50% in Science subjects and Mathematics individually plus a 2-year ITI certificate in the relevant trade (or 1 year relevant experience if ITI duration is less than 2 years).
How do I apply for NPCIL KKNPP Recruitment 2026?
Apply online via the official NPCIL websites (npcilcareers.co.in or npcil.nic.in). Locate the KKNPP Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt No. NPCIL/KKNPP/HRM/01/2026), read the advertisement, register on the site, complete the online form and submit within the application window.
What is the last date to apply?
The online application window closes on 04-08-2026 at 4:00 PM. Applications open on 15-07-2026 at 10:00 AM.
What is the selection process?
The notification indicates selection will include exam stages (admit card and exam dates not announced yet). PAP candidates receive 20% bonus marks at all stages. Selected candidates undergo a 2-year training programme and on successful completion are absorbed as Technician-B.
What stipend/pay is provided during training and after appointment?
During training the stipend is Rs. 20,000 per month in the first year and Rs. 22,000 per month in the second year, plus a one-time book allowance of Rs. 3,000. After training, trainees are appointed as Technician-B in Level-3 with a Basic Pay of Rs. 21,700 plus other applicable allowances.
