Nuclear Fuel Complex Exam Date 2026: Medical & Para-Medical Test on 27 September EXPIRED

Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC) Recruitment 2026 – Overview

About Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC)

The Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC), established in 1971 and headquartered in Hyderabad, is a major industrial unit of India’s Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). It is the only organization in the world with a complete “ore-to-core” manufacturing cycle under one roof — processing both Uranium and Zirconium streams to produce nuclear fuel bundles, zirconium alloy cladding, and reactor core components for all of India’s operating Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) and Boiling Water Reactors (BWRs). NFC also supplies specialised materials to the Indian Navy, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, and other strategic and industrial sectors, playing a central role in India’s self-reliance in nuclear technology.

Important Dates 2026

• Notification Release Date: 21 March 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 21 March 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 18 April 2026 (05:00 PM)
• Examination / Test Date: 27 September 2026 (Sunday)
• Admit Card Release: To be notified closer to the exam date (check official portal)
• Result & Interview Schedule: To be announced after the test

Note: There is a notably long gap between the application closing date (18 April 2026) and the exam date (27 September 2026) — candidates have ample time to prepare, but should still check the official website periodically for any schedule updates.

Direct Download Links

• Check Official Notification PDF (Advt. No. NFC/01/2026)
• Check Exam Date Notice PDF
• How to Apply Online — Guide PDF
• Direct Apply Online Link

NFC Group A, B, C Vacancy Details 2026 — Post-Wise

Education Qualification — Post-Wise

Age Limit 2026

Age Relaxation

Application Fee

How to Apply Online for NFC Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official NFC recruitment portal — recruit.nfc.gov.in and click on the “Careers” tab
• Find and click the link for Advertisement No. NFC/01/2026
• Click “Apply Here” for your desired post, then register using a valid e-mail ID; verify it using the OTP sent to your email
• Log in and fill the detailed online application form with personal, educational, and experience details — ensure everything matches your official documents
• Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph (JPEG), signature (JPEG), and all relevant certificates (PDF, max 5 MB each) — blurred/unclear uploads can lead to rejection
• Pay the applicable fee online through the BharatKosh/NTRP portal as per the advertisement instructions, and enter the payment details in your application
• Review all details carefully before clicking “Submit” — once submitted, a PDF copy of your application is sent to your registered email
• Download and print this application PDF for future reference (needed at the time of the exam/interview and document verification)

NFC Medical & Para-Medical Selection Process 2026

For Post Codes 12601, 12603 & 12604 (Group A & B — GDMO, Radiographer, Pathology Technician):

• Selection is based solely on performance in a Personal Interview
• If the number of applicants is very high, a Screening Test (75 MCQs, 90 minutes) may be conducted first to shortlist candidates for interview

For Post Codes 12602, 12605 & 12606 (Group B & C — Nurse, Pharmacist, X-ray Technician):

• Stage 1 – Preliminary Test: Screening test of 50 MCQs on Mathematics, Science, and General Awareness; 1 hour duration
• Stage 2 – Advanced Test: Candidates qualifying Stage 1 appear for a 50-question, discipline-specific test of 2 hours duration
• Stage 3 – Skill Test: A qualifying (Go/No-Go) test based on the merit list from Stage 2

Salary, Pay Level & Perks at NFC

• Pay is fixed under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, ranging from Level 3 (Technician/Pharmacist level) to Level 10 (Scientific Officer/GDMO level)
• Besides basic pay, employees receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA), as applicable to Central Government employees
• Additional benefits typically include medical facilities for self and dependents, subsidized housing/quarters at NFC townships, leave travel concession, and retirement benefits as per Central Government norms
• Being an industrial unit of the Department of Atomic Energy (which functions directly under the Prime Minister’s Office), NFC offers strong job security and a structured, merit-based promotion policy

Note: Exact perks and quarters availability may vary by posting location (Hyderabad, Tuticorin, or Rawatbhata) — confirm specifics at the time of joining.

Why Work at Nuclear Fuel Complex — Job Profile Overview

• Scientific Officer (GDMO): Provides general medical care to NFC employees and their dependents at the organization’s occupational health centres/hospitals, along with routine and emergency medical duties
• Nurse: Assists in patient care, ward management, and nursing duties at NFC’s medical facilities, which serve a large industrial workforce
• Radiographer / X-ray Technician: Handles diagnostic imaging equipment, including for occupational health monitoring relevant to a nuclear facility workforce
• Pathology Technician: Conducts laboratory tests and diagnostics to support medical staff in patient evaluation
• Pharmacist: Manages dispensing of medicines and maintains pharmacy records at NFC’s medical units
• All these medical/para-medical posts primarily serve NFC’s own employees and their families across its Hyderabad, Tuticorin, and Rawatbhata units, offering a stable, non-production-floor career path within India’s nuclear establishment

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Apply only through the official recruitment portal — recruit.nfc.gov.in; avoid any third-party links claiming to process NFC applications
• Ensure your uploaded photograph and signature are clear and meet the specified format/size, as unclear uploads can lead to application rejection
• Double-check your selected post code before final submission — post codes determine your qualification, age limit, and fee category
• Keep your registered email accessible, since the application confirmation PDF and future communication will be sent there
• For posts requiring a Screening/Preliminary/Advanced Test, begin preparation well in advance — the September 2026 test date gives a long preparation window
• Retain a printed copy of your submitted application, admit card, and all supporting certificates for the test/interview and subsequent document verification stages

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