Nuclear Power Corporation of India Graduate Programs & Internships

What It Does: It is responsible for the generation of electricity from nuclear power. NPCIL is administered by the Department of Atomic Energy.

Mission: To develop nuclear power technology and to produce nuclear power as a safe, environmentally benign and economically viable source of electrical energy to meet the increasing electricity needs of the country.

Vision: To be globally proficient in nuclear power technology, contributing to the long term energy security of the country.

Size & Presence: 11,233 employees working across 7 nuclear power plants in India.

The NPCIL Story

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) is a Public Sector Enterprise under the administrative control of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India. The Company was registered as a Public Limited Company under the Companies Act, 1956 in September 1987 with the objectives of operating atomic power plants and implementing atomic power projects for the generation of electricity in pursuance of the schemes and programmes of the Government of India under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962. NPCIL also has equity participation in BHAVINI, another PSU of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) which implements the Fast Breeder Reactors programme in the country.

NPCIL is responsible for the design, construction, commissioning and operation of nuclear power reactors. NPCIL is an MoU signing, profit-making and dividend-paying company with the highest level of credit rating (AAA rating by CRISIL and CARE). NPCIL is presently operating 22 commercial nuclear power reactors with an installed capacity of 6780 MW. The reactor fleet comprises two Boiling Water Reactors (BWRs), 18 Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) including one 100 MW PHWR at Rajasthan which is owned by DAE, Government of India and two VVER reactors of 1000 MW capacity each. Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) Unit – 3 was synchronized to the grid on January 10, 2021, and is expected to be in commercial operation soon. Apart from KAPP Unit-3 with 700 MW capacity, NPCIL has 9 more reactors under construction with a total capacity of 7500 MW.

Pre-project activities at new sites, which were accorded ‘in-principle approval by the Government of India, have been initiated so as to enable the early launch of projects at these sites.

Being a responsible corporate citizen, NPCIL accomplishes CSR activities and implements projects related to Sustainable Development (SD). The company is in compliance with Corporate Governance as per guidelines issued by the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE).

Core Values

• Safety - Safety is an overriding priority in our all activities.
• Ethics - Upholding the highest ethical standards, with honour, through integrity and mutual trust.
• Excellence - Continual improvement through learning, self-assessment and setting higher benchmarks.
• Care - Care and compassion for people and protection of the environment.

Objectives

• To maximise the power generation and profitability from nuclear power stations with the motto ‘safety first and production next’.
• To increase nuclear power generation capacity in the country, consistent with the available resources in a safe, economical and rapid manner, in keeping with the growth of energy demand in the country.
• To continue and strengthen QA activities relating to nuclear power programme within the organization and those associated with it.
• To develop personnel at all levels through an appropriate Human Resource Development (HRD) programme in the organisation with a view to further improve their skills and performance consistent with the high technology.
• To continue and strengthen the environmental protection measures relating to nuclear power generation.
• To continue and strengthen the neighbourhood welfare programme/CSR activities for achieving inclusive growth of the surrounding population.
• To share appropriate technological skills and expertise at national and international levels.
• To bring about modernisation and technological innovation in activities.
• To coordinate and endeavour to keep the sustained association with the other units of DAE.

Career Growth

The Company provides structured career growth by means of adopting a merit promotions scheme for all bight engineers and officers. The company also has several development programmes, for example, schemes for pursuing higher studies and various awards & recognition schemes for the motivation of employees.

Recruitment Process

Candidates are required to first register for COAP before filling out the NPCIL application form. Candidates have to register using the GATE  application number mentioned on the GATE admit card. Enter COAP registration number, the discipline of GATE, name, date of birth, email, phone number and category. The selection process will comprise the following: Shortlisting of candidates for personal interviews will be done in the order of merit drawn on the basis of valid GATE Scores by applying the ratio of 1:12.

Benefits

• Well developed, secure, self-contained residential townships.
• 100% housing in Projects and Stations.
• Executives can avail of a house leasing scheme where accommodation is not provided.
• At Green Field Sites Scheme applies to all employees.
• Contributory Health Services Scheme (CHSS) available at all Projects, Stations & HQ of NPCIL on payment of nominal contribution @ 1% of Basic Pay.
• Coverage for employees as well as dependent family members.
• In-house, full-fledged hospitals and dispensaries. Tie up arrangements with specialty and super-specialty hospitals for medical treatment not available at Unit Hospitals.
• Post-retirement medical care is also provided under CHSS
• NPCIL Post-Retirement Medical Scheme, at any place in India.
• Earned Leave 30 days in a year, credited in advance @ 15 days on 1st Jan and 1st July.
• Half Pay Leave - 20 days in a year credited in advance @ 10 days on 1st Jan and 1st July.
• Maternity Leave - 180 days
• Child Care Leave for women employees having minor children below the age of 18 years for a maximum period of 2years (730 days) during their entire service.
• Paternity leave - 15 days
• Disability Leave to cover any work accidents
• Extraordinary Leave
• Casual Leave - 8 days in a year
• Leave Encashment as per Rule.
• Fresh recruits to NPCIL shall be entitled to travel to their Home Town along with their eligible family members on three occasions in a block of four years and to "any place in India" on the fourth occasion. This facility shall be available to the fresh recruits only for the first two blocks of four years applicable after joining NPCIL.
• Atomic Energy Central Schools Upto Xll Standard at Units & HQ within the residential townships.
• House Building Advance (HBA) payable under the provision of this HQI shall not exceed an amount equal to 50 times of Basic Pay + NPA (wherever applicable) +Dearness Allowance (As drawn on the date of sanction) subject to a maximum of Rs. 60 lakhs (Rupees Sixty Lakhs) only.
• General Purpose Advance (GPA) Rs. 3 lakhs
• Superannuation Benefits
• Provident Fund (PF) subscription @ 10% of Basic Pay + DA
• Equal Employer's contribution
• Gratuity
• 15 days salary (Basic Pay + DA) for each completed year of service.
• Maximum Rs. 20 Lakhs.
• Minimum five years of service to be rendered for gratuity.

Social Contributions

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) is a Public Sector Enterprise under the administrative control of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India. NPCIL is responsible for the design, construction, commissioning and operation of
nuclear power reactors. Being a responsible corporate citizen, NPCIL implements its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme also includes Sustainable Development (SD) programme. CSR is the commitment of NPCIL to its stakeholders to conduct business in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable manner that is transparent and ethical. Stakeholders of NPCIL include employees, investors, shareholders, customers, business partners, clients, civil society groups, Government and non-government organisations, local communities, the environment and society at large. One of the stated objectives of NPCIL is to strengthen the CSR activities for achieving
inclusive growth of the surrounding population. NPCIL complies with relevant provisions of the Companies Act 2013 and other relevant directives issued by the government from time to time while developing and implementing the CSR programme. NPCIL aims to achieve the following through the CSR policy:

• Promote organisational integrity and ethical business practices through transparency in disclosure and reporting procedures.
• Leverage green technologies, processes and standards to produce goods and services that contribute to social and environmental sustainability.
• Contribute to inclusive growth and equitable development in society through capacity building measures, and empowerment of the marginalised and underprivileged sections/communities.