NHPC Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 72 Posts
National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Trainee Engineer
Notification 2026 has been released under Advertisement No. NH/Rectt./02/2026
on the official website https://www.nhpcindia.com . A total of 72 vacancies
have been announced through the NHPC Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026 for
Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical engineering disciplines.
Candidates
up to 30 years of age who have a B.Tech/B.E. degree in Civil, Electrical, or
Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks from a recognized university/institute
approved by AICTE are eligible to apply for these Trainee Engineer vacancies.
The
online application process for NHPC Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026 will
start on 16 March 2026 and will remain open until 06 April 2026.
Candidates
can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct
links provided below in this article.
NHPC
Recruitment 2026 - Overview
|
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
2026 Notification PDF
Candidates
who are interested in applying for the NHPC Recruitment 2026 should first
download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification
contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age
limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application
instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you
meet all requirements before submitting the application form.
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
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%
How to Apply
Candidates
who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the NHPC Various Posts
Recruitment 2026.
- Applications must be submitted online on
or before 06-04-2026.
- To apply directly, use the Apply Online
link provided in the Important Links section.
- Alternatively, candidates may visit the
official website of NHPC to complete the application.
- Fill out the application form carefully
with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload required documents such as
photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online, if
applicable.
- Review all details carefully before
submitting the form.
- Take a printout or save a copy of the
submitted application for future reference.
NHPC
Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
|
Link Description |
Link |
|
Official Notification PDF |
|
|
Apply Online |
|
|
Official Website |
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once and confirm the above detail with the official website and
Notification/Advertisement.
