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NTPC Engineering Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 — 280 Vacancies in Power Sector

NTPC Limited • 280 Vacancies • All India Thermal & Renewable Projects

Published on Digital Dwara 8 September 2026First editorial publicationLast Updated 13 September 2026Latest editorial review

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Recruiting Authority

NTPC Limited

Advt No: 02/2026

Total Vacancies

280 Posts

All India Thermal & Renewable Projects

Last Date to Apply

2 May 2026

Application Window Closed

Minimum Qualification

Full-time Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Technology with not less than 65% marks

Refer details below for post-wise norms

Age Limit

18 – 27 Years

Category relaxations applicable

Salary / Pay Scale

E-1 Grade (Rs. 40,000 - 1,40,000)

Recruitment Overview

One-year training with full pay followed by absorption as Assistant Manager in power generation plants and renewable energy parks.

Important Dates

Application Start Date

12 April 2026

Online registration opens

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Last Date to Apply

2 May 2026

Closing of online application

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Vacancy Details

Post Vacancies Qualification
Engineering Executive Trainee (Electrical) 95 Bachelor's Degree in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering with min 65% marks
Engineering Executive Trainee (Mechanical) 115 Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Production Engineering with min 65% marks
Engineering Executive Trainee (Electronics / Instrumentation) 40 Bachelor's Degree in Electronics / Instrumentation with min 65% marks
Engineering Executive Trainee (Mining) 30 Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering with min 65% marks

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Prescribed Essential Qualifications and Age Relaxations

Statutory Rules

Educational Qualification

  • Full-time Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Technology with not less than 65% marks
Degrees/diplomas must be from a recognised university/board before the crucial date.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Standard Age Range18 to 27 years as on closing date of online application

Upper Age Relaxation (Reserved Categories)

OBC (NCL): 3 years | SC/ST: 5 years | PwBD: 10 years | Land Oustees of NTPC projects: 5 years

Age calculation is as per the crucial date prescribed in the official advertisement.

Post-Wise Educational Criteria

Post NameVacanciesPrescribed Qualification
Engineering Executive Trainee (Electrical)95Bachelor's Degree in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering with min 65% marks
Engineering Executive Trainee (Mechanical)115Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Production Engineering with min 65% marks
Engineering Executive Trainee (Electronics / Instrumentation)40Bachelor's Degree in Electronics / Instrumentation with min 65% marks
Engineering Executive Trainee (Mining)30Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering with min 65% marks
Verification Note: Candidate eligibility is subject to physical verification of original certificates, category credentials, and compliance with the official advertisement conditions at the time of document verification.

Application Fee

Category-wise fee & payment modes

Fee Structure

General / EWS / OBC: ₹300 | SC / ST / PwBD / XSM Category & Female Candidates: Exempted (Nil)

Payment Mode: Online via official payment gateway as prescribed by the recruiting authority.
Keep fee receipt/challan reference number safe for application submission confirmation.

Selection Process

Recruitment examination stages

  1. 1Stage 1: Shortlisting based on valid GATE-2026 Normalized Marks/Score
  2. 2Stage 2: Document Verification & Biometric Authentication
  3. 3Stage 3: Pre-Employment Medical Examination
Scheme / Pattern of Examination
  • Selection is strictly based on GATE-2026 Score in corresponding paper (EE / ME / EC / IN / MN)
  • No separate written test or interview is conducted for EET recruitment in NTPC
  • Merit list is prepared discipline-wise and category-wise directly from GATE marks
Merit list will be prepared based on marks secured in competitive stages as per guidelines.
Recruitment LifecycleAdvt: 02/2026

Current Stage:Final Selection & Appointment Orders

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Official Notification Released

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Official recruitment notification (02/2026) published by NTPC Limited.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notifiedTier-1 Verified

Online Application Window

Completed

Online application portal has closed.

Timeline: 12 Apr 2026 – 2 May 2026
3

Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release

Awaited

Admit cards will be available 7–10 days before examination.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
4

Written / CBT Examination

Awaited

Exam dates gazetted by conducting authority.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
5

Provisional Answer Key & Objections

Awaited

Provisional keys released within 3–5 days of exam completion.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
6

Final Master Answer Key

Awaited

Final key published alongside or prior to result declaration.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
7

Exam Result & Cutoff Merit List

Awaited

Result calculation in progress.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
8

Document Verification & Medical Examination

Awaited

Schedule will be issued for qualified candidates.

Timeline: Awaited / To be notified
9

Final Selection & Appointment Orders

Awaited

Final merit list and appointment orders awaited.

Timeline: Awaited
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Authority: NTPC Limited

Last Verified: 8 Sept 2026
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