NTPC Recruitment 2025: Engineering Executive Trainee (EET) via GATE-2025 Score

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

  • Position: Engineering Executive Trainee (EET) 2025

  • Total Vacancies: 515 Posts

  • Pay Scale: ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 (E1 Grade)

  • Selection Basis: GATE 2025 Performance


Vacancy Breakdown by Discipline

NTPC has announced vacancies across core engineering streams to support its ambitious growth plans:

  • Mechanical: 210 Vacancies

  • Electrical: 165 Vacancies

  • Electronics / Instrumentation: 125 Vacancies

  • Computer Science / Information Technology: 15 Vacancies


Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this prestigious role, candidates must meet the following standards:

1. Educational Qualifications

  • Degree: Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology (B.E./B.Tech) or AMIE.

  • Minimum Marks: At least 65% aggregate marks as per University norms (relaxed to 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).

  • 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)

  • Upper Age Limit: 27 years.

  • Relaxations:

    • SC/ST: 5 years

    • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years

    • PwBD: 10 years


Selection Process

The selection is purely merit-based and follows a structured path:

  1. GATE 2025 Score: Shortlisting will be done based on marks obtained in the GATE-2025 exam.

  2. Next Steps: Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification and medical examinations.

  3. Final Merit: Prepared using GATE scores and company-specified requirements.


Important Dates

Mark your calendars to ensure you don’t miss these critical deadlines:

  • Online Application Starts: February 11, 2026

  • Last Date to Apply: February 25, 2026


Application Fee

  • General / EWS / OBC: ₹300

  • 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

  1. Visit the official NTPC Careers page.

  2. Locate Advertisement No. 14/24 for Engineering Executive Trainees.

  3. Enter your GATE-2025 Registration Number to begin the application.

  4. Fill in your personal and academic details as they appear on your GATE admit card.

  5. Upload necessary documents (Photo, Signature, GATE Scorecard) and pay the fee if applicable.

  6. 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.