NTPC Limited, India’s premier power conglomerate and a Maharatna PSU, is officially inviting applications for the 2025 Engineering Executive Trainee (EET) program. With a massive installed capacity of 86 GW and a vision to hit 149 GW by 2032, NTPC is searching for the next generation of visionary engineers to lead India’s energy transition.
Quick Highlights
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Position: Engineering Executive Trainee (EET) 2025
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Total Vacancies: 515 Posts
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Pay Scale: ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 (E1 Grade)
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Selection Basis: GATE 2025 Performance
Vacancy Breakdown by Discipline
NTPC has announced vacancies across core engineering streams to support its ambitious growth plans:
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Mechanical: 210 Vacancies
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Electrical: 165 Vacancies
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Electronics / Instrumentation: 125 Vacancies
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Computer Science / Information Technology: 15 Vacancies
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this prestigious role, candidates must meet the following standards:
1. Educational Qualifications
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Degree: Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology (B.E./B.Tech) or AMIE.
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Minimum Marks: At least 65% aggregate marks as per University norms (relaxed to 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
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Mandatory Requirement: Must have appeared for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 in the corresponding paper.
2. Age Limit (As of 25.02.2026)
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Upper Age Limit: 27 years.
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Relaxations:
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SC/ST: 5 years
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OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
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PwBD: 10 years
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Selection Process
The selection is purely merit-based and follows a structured path:
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GATE 2025 Score: Shortlisting will be done based on marks obtained in the GATE-2025 exam.
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Next Steps: Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification and medical examinations.
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Final Merit: Prepared using GATE scores and company-specified requirements.
Important Dates
Mark your calendars to ensure you don’t miss these critical deadlines:
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Online Application Starts: February 11, 2026
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Last Date to Apply: February 25, 2026
Application Fee
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General / EWS / OBC: ₹300
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SC / ST / PwBD / XSM / Female Candidates: Nil (Exempted)
Important Links for Candidates
| Resource | Link |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| NTPC Careers Portal | careers.ntpc.co.in |
| Direct Application Link | Apply for EET 2025 (Active till Feb 25) |
How to Apply Successfully
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Visit the official NTPC Careers page.
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Locate Advertisement No. 14/24 for Engineering Executive Trainees.
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Enter your GATE-2025 Registration Number to begin the application.
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Fill in your personal and academic details as they appear on your GATE admit card.
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Upload necessary documents (Photo, Signature, GATE Scorecard) and pay the fee if applicable.
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Submit and print your registration slip for future use.
Disclaimer: This job post is for informational purposes. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full official notification at careers.ntpc.co.in before applying.