NHPC Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 72 Posts (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical)

NHPC Limited has released a new recruitment notification for the post of Trainee Engineer in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines. This recruitment is being conducted through GATE 2024 or GATE 2025 scores under a special recruitment drive for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), and PwBD candidates.

NHPC Limited is a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Government of India and a leading organization in hydropower development. The company offers excellent career opportunities, attractive salary packages, and professional growth in the energy sector.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official NHPC website within the prescribed dates.

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NHPC Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026 Overview

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NHPC Trainee Engineer Vacancy 2026

The recruitment includes vacancies in the following engineering disciplines:

The vacancies are reserved for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), and PwBD candidates as per Government of India reservation rules.

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NHPC Trainee Engineer Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess:

• Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology / B.Sc Engineering in the relevant discipline from a recognized university approved by AICTE.

• Minimum 60% marks in the qualifying degree.

Eligible disciplines include:

Civil Engineering

• Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

• Electrical

• Electrical & Electronics

• Power Systems

• High Voltage

• Power Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

• Mechanical

• Production

• Thermal

• Mechanical & Automation Engineering

Candidates must also have a valid GATE 2024 or GATE 2025 score.

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Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 30 Years

Age relaxation is applicable:

• SC/ST: 5 Years

• OBC (NCL): 3 Years

• PwBD: Up to 10–15 Years depending on category

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NHPC Trainee Engineer Salary

Selected candidates will receive a salary under the E2 Pay Scale.

• Pay Scale: ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000

• Annual Package: Approximately ₹15–16 Lakh per year

• Additional Benefits:

  • Dearness Allowance

  • House Rent Allowance

  • Performance Related Pay

  • Medical Facilities

  • Provident Fund

  • Pension

  • Gratuity

During the one-year training period, candidates will work as Trainee Engineers and later be absorbed as Engineer/Officer upon successful completion.

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NHPC Trainee Engineer Selection Process

The selection process consists of three stages:

1. GATE 2024 / GATE 2025 Score (75% weightage)

2. Group Discussion (5% weightage)

3. Personal Interview (20% weightage)

Candidates will be shortlisted for the GD and Interview based on their normalized GATE score out of 100.

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Application Fee

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Important Dates

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How to Apply for NHPC Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official NHPC website.

2. Go to the Careers section.

3. Find the advertisement NH/Rectt./02/2026.

4. Fill in the online application form carefully.

5. Upload required documents including photograph, signature, educational certificates, and GATE scorecard.

6. Pay the application fee (if applicable).

7. Submit the application and save the registration slip for future reference.

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Required Documents

Applicants should keep the following documents ready while applying:

• Matriculation certificate (Date of Birth proof)

• Engineering degree mark sheets

• GATE 2024 / 2025 scorecard

• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS if applicable)

• Disability certificate for PwBD candidates

• Recent photograph and signature

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