NTPC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 515 Engineering Executive Trainee Posts

The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited, India’s largest power generation company and a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), has officially released the recruitment notification for Engineering Executive Trainee (EET) positions for the year 2026. The corporation invites online applications from eligible engineering graduates for a total of 515 vacancies across multiple engineering disciplines. The selection will be based on valid GATE 2025 scores. The online application window is open from 11th February 2026 and will close on 25th February 2026.

NTPC EET Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights

Discipline-wise Vacancy Details (Category-wise)

The 515 vacancies are distributed across four major engineering streams with detailed category-wise breakups .

Note: Some sources also mention Civil and Mining as eligible disciplines . Candidates must refer to the official notification for the exact, final discipline-wise eligibility.

Detailed Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification (as on 25.02.2026)

• Essential: Full-time B.E./B.Tech degree (or equivalent) in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognized university/institute.
• Minimum Marks:
  • General/EWS/OBC Candidates: 65% aggregate marks.
  • SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: 55% aggregate marks.
• Mandatory Requirement: Candidates must have appeared for GATE 2025 and possess a valid GATE-2025 scorecard in the corresponding paper.
• Final Year Students: Students in the final year of their B.E./B.Tech are eligible to apply, subject to meeting all eligibility criteria at the time of joining .

Eligible GATE Paper Codes & Disciplines

2. Age Limit (as on 25.02.2026)

• Maximum Age (General/EWS): 27 Years.
• Age Relaxation (as per Government of India norms):
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years (Max 30 Years)
  • SC/ST: 5 Years (Max 32 Years)
  • PwBD (General/EWS): 10 Years (Max 37 Years)
  • PwBD (OBC): 13 Years (Max 40 Years)
  • PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years (Max 42 Years)

3. Experience

• No prior experience required. This is a direct entry opportunity for fresh engineering graduates .

Salary & Benefits

Selection Process

The selection is completely merit-based and conducted in the following stages :

1. Stage 1: Shortlisting based on GATE-2025 Score
   • NTPC does not conduct a separate written exam.
   • Candidates will be shortlisted purely based on their valid GATE-2025 scores (No other year is accepted).
   • Merit lists will be prepared discipline-wise.
2. Stage 2: Document Verification
   • Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of original certificates (Educational, GATE Scorecard, Caste, etc.).
3. Stage 3: Medical Examination
   • Candidates must pass a medical fitness test conducted by the NTPC Medical Board.

Important: There is no Group Discussion (GD) or Personal Interview as per the latest notification from multiple authoritative sources . However, candidates should confirm this in the official notification.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS Candidates: As per official notification (details to be updated).
• SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Female Candidates: Exempted.
• Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI).

Note: The exact fee amount is not explicitly mentioned in most search results. Candidates must check the official notification PDF on the careers portal for the precise application fee.

How to Apply Online for NTPC EET 2026?

Follow these steps carefully to ensure a successful application before the 25th February 2026 deadline.

1. Visit Official Portal: Go to the NTPC careers website: careers.ntpc.co.in.
2. Find Notification: Click on the link for “Recruitment of Engineering Executive Trainees (EET) – 2025 (Advt. No. 14/24)”.
3. Read Notification: Download and read the official notification PDF thoroughly to confirm your eligibility for the specific discipline.
4. New Registration: Click ‘Apply Online’. Register as a new user using your:
   • Valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
   • GATE-2025 Registration Number (Mandatory).
5. Fill Application Form: Log in and fill the detailed form. Ensure your name and date of birth match your GATE 2025 scorecard and Class 10 certificate exactly. Select the correct discipline.
6. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of the following:
   • Recent Passport-size Photograph & Signature (as per prescribed format).
   • GATE 2025 Scorecard.
   • B.E./B.Tech Degree/Provisional Certificate & All Semester Mark Sheets.
   • CGPA to Percentage Conversion Certificate (if applicable) from the university.
   • Caste/PwBD/EWS Certificate (if applicable) in the Central Government format.
7. Pay Application Fee: Pay the applicable fee online (if not exempted).
8. Review & Submit: Carefully review all the details in the preview. Submit the application.
9. Print Confirmation: Download and take a printout of the finally submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference.

Important Dates

Key Instructions: Only GATE 2025 scores are valid. Applications without a valid GATE 2025 registration number will be rejected. Submit your application at least 5-6 days before the deadline to avoid last-minute website crashes or server issues . Keep all original documents ready for verification. Do not wait until the last day.

If you have any questions or face issues during the application process, feel free to comment below.

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