UCIL Graduate Operational Trainee Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Uranium Corporation of India Limited is recruiting 4 Graduate Operational Trainee (CR&D) posts through online application mode. This is Advertisement No. UCIL-10-2026 for a regular trainee recruitment under the Department of Atomic Energy CPSE. The online application window runs from 24 April 2026 at 10:00 AM to 23 May 2026 at 11:59 PM.

UCIL Graduate Operational Trainee Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

UCIL is a Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Department of Atomic Energy and works in uranium mining, processing, and related plant operations. The Graduate Operational Trainee role is for Chemistry graduates who can train for UCIL's technical and process needs. Selected trainees undergo 2 years of training before absorption as Scientific Assistant-A at Tradesman-E grade, subject to performance and company rules.

This recruitment has a small vacancy count, so read the category split carefully before applying. The post carries all-India service liability, which means you can be posted in any UCIL unit or any other place in India depending on company requirements.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Total posts: 4 Graduate Operational Trainee (CR&D) posts.
• UR: 2 posts.
• EWS: 1 post.
• ST: 1 post.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification option: B.Sc. Chemistry 3-year course.
• Honours option: B.Sc. Chemistry (Hons.) with Physics and Maths as subsidiary subjects.
• Marks for UR/EWS: Minimum 60% aggregate marks.
• Marks for ST: Minimum 55% aggregate marks.
• Nationality: Only Indian nationals aged above 18 years need to apply.

Your qualification and marks are counted as on 23 May 2026. UCIL also says all qualifications should be full-time and recognized by an Indian university, institution, or appropriate statutory authority.

Before paying the fee, check the subject combination carefully. UCIL asks for Chemistry as the main degree area and, for the Honours route, Physics and Maths as subsidiary subjects. The marks condition is also different by category: 60% for UR/EWS and 55% for ST.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: Above 18 years.
• Maximum age: 30 years as on 23 May 2026.
• ST relaxation: 5 years.
• PwBD UR/EWS relaxation: 10 years.
• PwBD ST relaxation: 15 years.
• Jammu and Kashmir domicile relaxation: 5 years for UR/EWS, 8 years for OBC(NCL), and 10 years for SC/ST for the 01 January 1980 to 31 December 1989 period.
• Internal UCIL candidates: No age limit is listed.

Salary

• 1st year stipend: Rs. 29,990 per month plus prevailing DA.
• 2nd year stipend: Rs. 30,890 per month plus prevailing DA.
• After absorption: Regular scale of pay Rs. 29,990-3%-46,720 as Scientific Assistant-A at Tradesman-E grade.
• Training benefits: Subsidized residential accommodation subject to availability and medical facility for self.
• After absorption benefits: Basic Pay, DA, Common Allowance, PF, Gratuity, subsidized accommodation, medical facilities, and children education facility as per UCIL rules.

Application Fee

• General, EWS, and OBC(NCL): Rs. 500.
• SC, ST, PwBD, Female, and internal UCIL candidates: No fee.
• Payment mode: Online payment through the UCIL recruitment portal.

Upload the fee acknowledgement after online payment because UCIL lists the fee receipt among required documents. If you are exempted, keep the category or exemption proof ready for the document verification stage.

Selection Process

UCIL says shortlisted applicants may be called for a Written Test, Trade Test, or Personal Interview, as applicable. Original certificate verification will be done at the time of the next selection stage. Final appointment also depends on medical fitness by the authorized UCIL medical officer.

The advertisement does not publish paper duration, question count, marks, or syllabus for the Written Test. Keep checking the UCIL website after submitting the form because the notice says updates, corrigendum, and recruitment information will be available only through the UCIL website.

1. Application Screening: UCIL checks age, qualification, category, PwBD status, and uploaded documents.
2. Written Test / Trade Test / Interview: Shortlisted applicants are called for the applicable stage decided by UCIL.
3. Document Verification: Original documents are verified at the test or interview stage.
4. Medical Fitness: Appointment is subject to medical fitness by UCIL's authorized medical officer.
5. Service Bond: Selected trainees must execute a bond to serve UCIL for 4 years after completing training.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official UCIL recruitment portal at ucil.gov.in/jobportal/public/index.php.
2. Register and fill the online application for Advertisement No. UCIL-10-2026.
3. Upload qualification, category, PwBD, NOC, and fee documents where applicable.
4. Pay the Rs. 500 application fee online if you are in General, EWS, or OBC(NCL).
5. Submit the form before 23 May 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Do not wait for the last hour because the portal closes at 11:59 PM on 23 May 2026. UCIL specifically advises applicants to register and submit early, and says it will not be responsible if you miss submission because of last-minute rush on the online portal.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 24 April 2026 at 10:00 AM
• Online Application Last Date: 23 May 2026 at 11:59 PM
• Age and Qualification Cut-off: 23 May 2026
• Written Test / Trade Test / Interview Date: To be announced

• Support UCIL technical teams during the 2-year operational trainee period
• Follow plant, laboratory, and mine safety instructions issued during training
• Maintain accurate training, process, and shift-related records as assigned
• Work with Chemistry-based process and quality tasks under senior supervision
• Monitor assigned operational readings and report unusual observations promptly
• Assist in routine technical work linked to UCIL mines and process plants
• Prepare for absorption as Scientific Assistant-A after successful training completion