NTPC Engineering Executive Trainee (EET) Recruitment 2026
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NTPC Engineering Executive Trainee (EET) Recruitment 2026
NTPC Limited
Quick facts
About the role
NTPC Limited invites online applications from graduate engineers for 280 Engineering Executive Trainee (EET) positions across Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Instrumentation, and Civil disciplines. Engineering graduates with valid GATE 2026 scores in corresponding engineering papers can register for this centrally managed executive drive. The recruitment places selected candidates at NTPC power stations, renewable energy installations, joint ventures, and regional headquarters nationwide. Selected trainees undergo a structured one-year orientation module before regular posting as Assistant Managers in the E-1 scale. Applicants holding degrees in core branches with minimum aggregate marks of 65 percent (55 percent for reserved categories) who seek long-term technical careers in India's premier thermal and green energy public sector undertaking should submit their forms through the official careers portal before the deadline.
Highlights
- 280 executive engineering openings across major operational disciplines
- Pay scale starts at E-1 level (₹40,000 to ₹1,40,000) plus industrial dearness allowance
- Direct merit shortlisting based on performance in GATE 2026
- One-year mandatory training period prior to permanent absorption as Assistant Manager
Selection process
- 1Shortlisting based on normalized score obtained in GATE 2026 examination
- 2Document verification and bio-metric authentication
- 3Pre-employment medical fitness assessment as per NTPC medical standards
How to apply
- 1Visit the NTPC careers portal at careers.ntpc.co.in and open the EET 2026 recruitment section.
- 2Enter your GATE 2026 registration number along with personal, contact, and academic details.
- 3Upload recent passport photographs, scanned signatures, caste certificates, and GATE scorecards.
- 4Pay the application fee of ₹300 online via net banking or debit card (exempt for SC, ST, PwBD).
- 5Submit the completed online form and print two copies of the acknowledgment slip for records.
Important dates
- Online Registration Opens18 Oct 2026
- Last Date to Submit Online Application12 Nov 2026
- Shortlist Publication for Verification05 Dec 2026
- Document Verification Window15 Dec 2026 to 24 Dec 2026
- Final Merit List Release10 Jan 2027
Official source & verification
Application status tracker
- Last date to apply12 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
Can final year engineering students apply for this recruitment?
Final semester students who sat for GATE 2026 may apply provided they produce their provisional degree certificate and final semester marksheets showing at least 65 percent aggregate marks at the time of document verification.
Which GATE paper marks are considered valid for this drive?
Only performance from the GATE 2026 examination in relevant codes (EE, ME, EC, IN, CE) is considered. Scores from previous cycles like GATE 2025 or GATE 2024 are strictly not admissible for this recruitment.
Is there a service agreement bond for NTPC executive trainees?
Yes, candidates selected from the general, EWS, and OBC categories must execute a service bond of ₹5,00,000, while SC, ST, and PwBD candidates execute a bond of ₹2,50,000 to serve for three years post training.
What age relaxations are available for reserved categories?
Upper age relaxation is 5 years for SC and ST applicants, 3 years for OBC non-creamy layer candidates, and 10 years for persons with benchmark disabilities. Ex-servicemen receive relaxations according to standing central government orders.
Will NTPC conduct an interview round for EET candidates?
No personal interview will take place for this EET intake. Selection depends entirely on normalized marks obtained in GATE 2026 in the relevant paper, followed by verification of certificates and clearance of medical examinations.