Overview
NHPC has announced 72 Trainee Engineer vacancies across Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines for 2026. Eligible candidates must be up to 30 years old, hold a B.Tech/B.E. with at least 60% marks, and meet age relaxation criteria. Applications open on 16 March and close on 6 April 2026. Selection involves GATE scores, group discussion, personal interview, and possibly psychometric assessment. Salary ranges from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1,60,000 (IDA) with additional benefits.
Key Details
- Organization
- National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)
- Qualification
- B.Tech/B.E. in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks from a recognized university/institute approved by AICTE
- Vacancies
- 72
- Last date to apply
- 6 April 2026
Important Dates
| application_window_open | 16 March 2026 |
| application_window_close | 6 April 2026 |
| last_date_to_apply | 6 April 2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Civil: 4; Electrical: 7; Mechanical: 5; Total: 72
Selection Process
Candidates are evaluated based on normalized GATE-2024/GATE-2025 marks (75% weightage), followed by Group Discussion (5%) and Personal Interview (20%). Psychometric assessment may also be conducted. Qualifying marks for GD & PI: 40% for OBC (NCL) candidates, 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
How to Apply
Download and read the official notification PDF., Apply online between 16 March 2026 and 6 April 2026., Fill in the application form with accurate 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., Save a printout or copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for NHPC Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 72 Posts?
application window open: 16 March 2026; application window close: 6 April 2026; last date to apply: 6 April 2026
What is the application fee?
OBC (NCL): Rs. 708/- (including applicable Taxes); SC/ST/Women/PwBD/Ex-servicemen: Nil
What is the age limit?
Maximum age limit: 30 years. Age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD general 10 years, PwBD OBC 13 years, PwBD SC/ST 15 years, Jammu & Kashmir domicile 5 years
What is the selection process?
Candidates are evaluated based on normalized GATE-2024/GATE-2025 marks (75% weightage), followed by Group Discussion (5%) and Personal Interview (20%). Psychometric assessment may also be conducted. Qualifying marks for GD & PI: 40% for OBC (NCL) candidates, 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.