National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited has officially released the NTPC Executive Trainees Recruitment 2026 notification for the engagement of 515 Engineering Executive Trainees (EET) across multiple engineering disciplines. This recruitment drive offers a golden opportunity for engineering graduates with a valid GATE 2025 score to begin a long-term career with India’s leading power generation company.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official NTPC website from 11 February 2026 to 25 February 2026. Below is a detailed overview of the recruitment process, eligibility requirements, salary structure, and application procedure.
NTPC Engineering Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited |
| Post Name | Engineering Executive Trainee (EET–2025) |
| Total Vacancies | 515 Posts |
| Disciplines | Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Computer Science, IT |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engineering) + GATE 2025 |
| Pay Scale | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 (E1 Grade) |
| Job Type | Regular (after successful training) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Start Date | 11 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 February 2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | February 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 11 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 February 2026 |
NTPC Executive Trainee Vacancy Details 2026
A total of 515 vacancies have been announced. The discipline-wise distribution and reservation details for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, and PwBD categories are provided in the official notification available on the NTPC website.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
- A full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engineering) degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university or institute.
- A valid GATE 2025 score in the corresponding engineering paper.
👉 Final-year students are also eligible to apply, provided they can produce proof of qualification at the time of joining.
Age Limit (as on closing date)
- Maximum age: 27 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years (additional relaxation as per category)
Application Fee
The detailed category-wise application fee will be notified soon on the official NTPC portal.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates for NTPC Executive Trainee posts will be carried out through the following stages:
- Shortlisting based on GATE 2025 scores
- Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview (if required)
- Medical Examination
Final selection will be subject to document verification and medical fitness as per NTPC standards.
Salary and Benefits
Selected candidates will be appointed in E1 Grade with a pay scale of:
₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 per month
In addition to the basic pay, candidates will be entitled to:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- HRA or company accommodation
- Medical facilities
- Provident Fund and other benefits as per NTPC rules
How to Apply for NTPC Executive Trainees Recruitment 2026
Follow the steps below to apply online:
- Visit the official NTPC website or careers.ntpc.co.in
- Navigate to the Careers section.
- Register using your GATE 2025 registration number.
- Fill in the online application form carefully.
- Upload required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the application before 25 February 2026.
- Save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
