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National Hydroelectric Power Corporation NHPC Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026 Verified

Job Description

National Hydroelectric Power Corporation  NHPC Recruitment 2026

Company Name

National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)

Post Name

Trainee Engineer

No of Posts

72

Advt No

NH/Rectt./02/2026

Salary

Rs. 50,000-3%-1,60,000 (IDA) (E2)

Qualification

B.Tech/B.E. in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Age Limit

Max: 30 Years

Last Date

06-04-2026

Apply Mode

Online

Job Type

Full Time

NHPC Vacancy Details 2026

Post Name

Total Posts

Trainee Engineer (Civil)

4

Trainee Engineer (Electrical)

7

Trainee Engineer (Mechanical)

5

Total

72

NHPC Eligibility Criteria 2026

  • Trainee Engineer (Civil): Full time regular Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Technology / B.Sc. (Engineering) Degree in Civil Discipline from recognized Indian University / Institute approved by AICTE with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade or AMIE (enrollment up to 31.05.2013) with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade.
  • Trainee Engineer (Electrical): Full time regular Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology/B.Sc (Engineering) Degree in Electrical Discipline from recognized Indian University / Institute approved by AICTE with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade or AMIE (enrollment up to 31.05.2013) with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade. Electrical Engineering Discipline includes Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Power Systems & High Voltage/ Power Engineering.
  • Trainee Engineer (Mechanical): Full time regular Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology/B.Sc (Engineering) Degree in Mechanical Discipline from recognized Indian University / Institute approved by AICTE with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade or AMIE (enrollment up to 31.05.2013) with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade. Mechanical Engineering Discipline includes Mechanical / Production / Thermal / Mechanical & Automation Engineering.

NHPC Application Fee 2026

Category

Fee

OBC (NCL)

Rs. 708/- (including applicable Taxes)

SC/ST/Women/PwBD/Ex-servicemen

Nil

NHPC Age Limit 2026

  • Maximum Age Limit: 30 Years
  • Age Relaxation:
    • SC/ST: 5 years
    • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
    • PwBD - General: 10 years
    • PwBD - OBC (Non Creamy Layer): 13 years
    • PwBD - SC/ST: 15 years
    • Jammu & Kashmir Domicile: 5 years

NHPC Salary 2026

  • Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of Rs.50,000-3%-1,60,000(IDA) (E2) during one year training period.
  • On successful completion of training, the candidates will be absorbed as Engineer/Officer in the same scale with probation of one year.
  • The total annual emoluments for the new joinee shall be approx. Rs. 15 to 16 Lacs.
  • Other benefits include Dearness Allowance, HRA, Cafeteria Allowance, Performance Related Pay (PRP), Medical Facility, PF, Pension, and Gratuity as per company rules.

NHPC Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates

Event

Date

Application Window Open Date

16 March 2026

Application window Close Date

6 April 2026

Last Date to Apply

6 April 2026

NHPC Selection Process 2026

  • Normalized marks obtained (out of 100) in the corresponding paper of GATE-2024 / GATE-2025 score (Best Score)
  • Group Discussion
  • Personal Interview
  • Psychometric Assessment (may be conducted)

Weightage: GATE 2024/2025 Marks (out of 100): 75%, Group Discussion: 05%, Personal Interview: 20%

Qualifying Marks for Combined Score of GD & PI: OBC (NCL) Candidates: 40%, SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: 30%

 

Interested Candidate Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online

 

Job Summary

  • Post Date

    Mar 13, 2026

  • Total Vacancy

    72

  • Starting Date to Apply

    Mar 16, 2026

  • Last Date to Apply

    Apr 6, 2026

  • Notification Link

  • Official Website Link

  • Application Fee For OBC (NCL)

    Rs.708

  • Application Fee For SC/ST/Women/PwBD/Ex-servicemen

    Rs.0

  • Portal Fee

    Rs.59 ( 50 Fee + 18% GST )

  • Gateway Fee

    2% on total amount

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