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*NTPC Ltd recruitment for engineering, technical, and management posts across India*
Meta
- Conducting body: NTPC Ltd (under Ministry of Power)
- Scope: Central
- Region: All India
- Department: Ministry of Power (PSU)
- Frequency: As notified
- Official website: https://www.ntpc.co.in
NTPC Recruitment is the hiring process used by NTPC Ltd (National Thermal Power Corporation), a Maharatna public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. NTPC recruits qualified candidates for its power plants, offices, projects, and corporate functions across the country.
The recruitment covers posts such as:
- Engineering Executive Trainee (EET)
- Diploma Trainee
- Assistant Officer
- Medical posts
- Deputy Manager and other managerial roles
For several engineering roles, NTPC uses GATE-based shortlisting followed by further selection stages. For some other posts, NTPC conducts its own CBT and interview-based selection.
Important official links
Always verify all details on the official NTPC website before applying.
- Official website: https://www.ntpc.co.in
- Careers page: https://www.ntpc.co.in/careers
- Apply portal: https://www.ntpc.co.in/careers
- Notification and archive: https://www.ntpc.co.in/careers
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility is post-specific and must be checked from the official notification for each recruitment cycle.
Educational qualification
- Engineering Executive Trainee (EET): B.Tech / B.E in the relevant discipline, usually through GATE
- Diploma Trainee: Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline
- Assistant Officer and other non-technical posts: Degree or postgraduate qualification as prescribed in the notification
- Medical posts: Relevant medical qualification as prescribed by NTPC
- Deputy Manager and managerial posts: Relevant degree and experience, where required
Age limit
Age limits vary by post and notification. Commonly, NTPC recruitment follows the following range:
| Post type | Typical age limit |
|---|---|
| Engineering Executive Trainee | 27 years |
| Diploma Trainee | 27 years |
| Assistant Officer | 30 years |
| Managerial posts | 32 years |
Age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| SC | 5 years |
| ST | 5 years |
| PwBD | As per Government of India norms |
| Ex-servicemen | As per Government of India norms |
Nationality
- Candidate must be an Indian citizen
Experience requirement
- Freshers are eligible for many trainee posts
- Managerial and specialist posts may require post-qualification experience
Reservation
NTPC follows the reservation policy of the Government of India.
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | 50.5% |
| OBC | 27% |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| EWS | 10% |
Horizontal reservation
- PwBD: 4%
- Ex-servicemen: As per applicable rules
Age relaxation table
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC | 5 years |
| ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | As per Government of India rules |
| Ex-servicemen | As per Government of India rules |
Selection process
The selection process depends on the post.
1) GATE-based recruitment flow
Used mainly for Engineering Executive Trainee posts.
1. Qualify GATE
2. NTPC shortlisting based on GATE score
3. Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview
4. Medical examination
5. Final merit list
2) CBT-based recruitment flow
Used for many non-GATE posts.
1. Online application
2. Computer-Based Test (CBT)
3. Shortlisting for Interview / Skill Test / Document Verification
4. Medical examination
5. Final merit list
3) Final merit preparation
Final selection is generally prepared using:
- GATE score weightage for EET posts
- CBT performance for non-GATE posts
- Interview / GD performance where applicable
- Medical fitness and document verification
Exam pattern
NTPC does not use one single pattern for all posts.
Engineering Executive Trainee
| Stage | Basis | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Shortlisting | GATE score | 100% |
| Further selection | GD / Interview | As per notification |
CBT-based posts
| Stage | Papers | Marks | Duration | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBT | Subject knowledge + aptitude / general areas | As per notification | As per notification | As per notification |
| Interview / skill test | Post-specific | As per notification | — | — |
Qualifying criteria
Qualifying criteria are fixed in each official advertisement and may vary by post.
Syllabus
Engineering Executive Trainee syllabus
For EET posts, study the GATE syllabus of the relevant engineering branch, such as:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Computer Science and related branches, if notified
CBT-based post syllabus
For non-GATE posts, the syllabus generally includes:
- Subject-specific technical topics
- General aptitude
- Reasoning ability
- Numerical ability
- General awareness
- Job-relevant domain knowledge
Preparation note
For NTPC EET, the safest preparation route is GATE-oriented branch preparation.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online through the NTPC careers page.
Application steps
1. Visit the official careers page
2. Read the recruitment notification carefully
3. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number
4. Fill in personal, academic, and category details
5. Upload required documents
6. Pay the application fee, if applicable
7. Submit the form
8. Download and save the confirmation page
Documents commonly required
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Educational certificates
- Category certificate, if applicable
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Identity proof
- GATE score details, if applicable
- Experience certificate, if applicable
Common mistakes to avoid
- Entering incorrect qualification details
- Uploading unclear documents
- Missing fee payment
- Using mismatched name details across certificates
- Waiting until the last date to apply
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹300 |
| OBC | ₹300 |
| SC | Exempted |
| ST | Exempted |
| PwBD | Exempted |
Payment mode
Payment is made online through the application portal as per the instructions in the notification.
Vacancies
NTPC vacancies are released post-wise and cycle-wise.
Recent recruitment cycle references
- NTPC EET 2026: 52 posts
- Deputy Manager 2026: 135 posts
Post names commonly offered
- Engineering Executive Trainee
- Diploma Trainee
- Assistant Officer
- Deputy Manager
- Medical and specialist posts
Historical vacancy trend
| Year | Total posts |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 200 |
| 2024 | 500 |
| 2023 | 400 |
| 2022 | 400 |
| 2021 | 230 |
Salary
Salary depends on the post and pay scale mentioned in the official advertisement.
Engineering Executive Trainee
- Pay scale: ₹50,000–₹1,60,000
- Approximate gross monthly salary: ₹70,000
Additional benefits
Employees may receive:
- Dearness-related allowances
- House rent allowance, if applicable
- Medical benefits
- Leave benefits
- Other PSU perks as per NTPC rules
Career progression
Typical progression after joining:
EET → Assistant Manager → Manager → Senior Manager → AGM
Cutoff
NTPC cutoffs vary by branch, post, and recruitment cycle.
Engineering Executive Trainee cutoff range
- GATE-based cutoff range: 55 to 75 marks
Cutoffs depend on:
- Number of vacancies
- Number of applicants
- Branch/discipline
- Category reservation
- Recruitment cycle
Preparation
For EET posts
- Focus on the complete GATE syllabus
- Strengthen concepts in core engineering subjects
- Practice mock tests and previous-year GATE problems
- Revise formulae, standard methods, and numerical concepts
For CBT-based posts
- Study the official syllabus carefully
- Prepare technical subject fundamentals
- Revise aptitude, reasoning, and general awareness
- Practice time-bound mock tests
Effective strategy
- Build strong conceptual clarity first
- Solve topic-wise questions
- Revise frequently
- Follow only the latest NTPC notification for post-specific changes
Career path
NTPC offers a structured PSU career ladder.
Typical growth path
- Engineering Executive Trainee
- Assistant Manager
- Manager
- Senior Manager
- Assistant General Manager and above
Work environment
Employees may be posted at:
- Power plants
- Project sites
- Regional offices
- Corporate offices
Official sources
Use only the official NTPC website and careers page for application and notification updates.
Disclaimer
All information on this page is based on evergreen recruitment patterns and publicly available official sources. NTPC notifications, eligibility rules, selection stages, fees, vacancies, and dates may change from one recruitment cycle to another. Always treat the official NTPC website as the source of truth before applying or acting on any recruitment-related information.