NHPC Recruitment 2026 | Trainee Engineer | 72 Vacancies | Closing Date – 06.04.2026 | @ nhpcindia.com
NHPC Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026: National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) recently published a job notification 2026 for filling 72 posts. It states that these vacancies are for Trainee Engineer (Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical) posts. Aspiring candidates who are looking for central government jobs should utilize this wonderful opportunity.
The officials of the NHPC have invited applications in online mode. Therefore, interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official website given below. The online application process will start on 16th March 2026 and will remain open until 06th April 2026. Individuals can read this article till the end for information on Eligibility, Age Limit, Application Fees, Application Forms, Notification Link, Application Link, etc. The NHPC Trainee Engineer Job application form will be available online on the official website @ nhpcindia.com.
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Job Details of National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026
| Organization Name | National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) |
| Post Name | Trainee Engineer |
| No of Posts | 72 |
| Advt No | NH/Rectt./02/2026 |
| Application Starting Date | 16-03-2026 |
| Application Closing Date | 06-04-2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Category | Central Government Jobs |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Official Website | nhpcindia.com |
NHPC Trainee Engineer – Job Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Trainee Engineer (Civil) | 4 |
| Trainee Engineer (Electrical) | 7 |
| Trainee Engineer (Mechanical) | 5 |
| Total | 72 |
Educational Qualifications
Candidates must have completed B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engineering) in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Indian University/Institute approved by AICTE with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade, or AMIE (enrollment up to 31.05.2013) with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade. Electrical discipline includes Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Power Systems & High Voltage, and Power Engineering, while Mechanical discipline includes Mechanical, Production, Thermal, and Mechanical & Automation Engineering.
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Selection Process
The selection process will be based on the normalized marks (out of 100) obtained in the relevant paper of GATE 2024 or GATE 2025 (best score considered), followed by a Group Discussion and Personal Interview. A Psychometric Assessment may also be conducted as part of the recruitment process.
Salary
- Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of Rs. 50,000 – 3% – 1,60,000 (IDA) (E2) during the one-year training period.
- After successful completion of training, candidates will be absorbed as Engineer/Officer in the same pay scale with a probation period of one year.
- The total annual emoluments for newly joined candidates will be approximately Rs. 15 to 16 Lakhs per year.
- Additional benefits include Dearness Allowance (DA), HRA, Cafeteria Allowance, Performance Related Pay (PRP), Medical Facilities, Provident Fund (PF), Pension, and Gratuity as per company rules.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age Limit: 30 Years
Age Relaxation
| Category | 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 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| OBC (NCL) | Rs. 708/- (including applicable Taxes) |
| SC/ST/Women/PwBD/Ex-servicemen | Nil |
Steps to Apply for NHPC Trainee Engineer 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 can visit the official NHPC website 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.
Official Links
Download NHPC Trainee Engineer Notification Recruitment PDF 2026
