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| NTPC is inviting online applications from qualified GATE 2025 Civil Engineering graduates for 27 Executive Trainee backlog posts. Application window closes on May 29, 2026. |
NTPC Limited, a premier Government of India Enterprise and the nation’s largest power conglomerate, has announced an exciting career opportunity through its latest advertisement (Advt No. 07B/26). The organization has launched a Special Recruitment Drive specifically for OBC candidates to fill 27 backlog vacancies for the position of Engineering Executive Trainees (EET) in the Civil Engineering discipline. This recruitment is being conducted based on valid GATE 2025 scores.
With a current installed capacity of 89 GW and an ambitious roadmap to scale up to 149 GW by 2032, NTPC is actively seeking dedicated, energetic, and promising young Graduate Engineers to fuel its rapid expansion across India. If you hold a degree in Civil or Construction Engineering and are qualified in GATE 2025, this is your chance to secure a high-paying government job.
NTPC Recruitment 2026 Key Details
Name of Organization: NTPC Limited (A Government of India Enterprise)
Post Name: Engineering Executive Trainee (EET) – Civil
Advertisement Number: 07B/26
Total Vacancies: 27 Posts (OBC Backlog Vacancies, which includes 01 PwBD post)
Pay Scale: Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 1,40,000 at a basic pay of Rs. 40,000 (E1 Grade) plus Dearness Allowance and other company perquisites
Application Fee: There is no application fee for this recruitment drive
Online Application Start Date: May 15, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: May 29, 2026
Eligibility Criteria & Qualification Standards
To apply for the NTPC Civil EET recruitment, candidates must satisfy the following academic and age parameters as specified in the official notification:
Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Full-Time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology, or an AMIE in Civil Engineering / Construction Engineering. The minimum aggregate score required is 65% marks as per university norms. For PwBD candidates, the minimum qualifying mark is relaxed to 55%. Furthermore, all qualifications must be obtained from an Indian University or Institute recognized by AICTE or an appropriate statutory authority.
GATE 2025 Requirement: Aspiring candidates must have appeared and qualified in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025. The corresponding GATE paper must be Civil Engineering with the paper code CE. Please note that only marks from the GATE 2025 session are valid for this recruitment cycle.
Age Limit & Relaxations The upper age limit is fixed at 30 years as on the last date of the online application (May 29, 2026).
The upper age limit is relaxed by 10 years for PwBD-OBC candidates.
Age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen (XSM) candidates is applicable as per the Government of India guidelines.
OBC candidates belonging to the "Creamy Layer" are not entitled to concessions, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) applicants must present a valid certificate issued in the current financial year in the central format valid for FY 2026-27.
Selection Process & Training Period
The selection methodology is straightforward and merit-based:
Shortlisting: Eligible candidates who submit applications through the portal will be shortlisted for document verification based purely on their performance and score in the GATE 2025 examination.
Provisional Offer: Shortlisted candidates meeting all the advertised eligibility criteria will be extended an "Offer of Appointment".
Medical Fitness: Before joining, selected individuals must pass a medical examination conducted by the NTPC Medical Board or Officer, whose decision remains final.
Training & Posting: Appointed candidates will undergo a mandatory one-year training program at various locations across India. Final postings will be assigned post-training, and candidates must be willing to work in shift operations (including night shifts) at various power plants or subsidiaries.
Service Agreement Bond Selected candidates must execute a service bond to serve the corporation for a minimum period of 3 years following the successful completion of their one-year training. The bond amount is Rs. 5,00,000 for OBC candidates and Rs. 2,50,000 for PwBD categories.
Step-by-Step Guide on How to Apply
Eligible candidates must submit their applications exclusively via the online pathway. No manual or paper applications will be processed. Follow these steps to apply:
Visit the official NTPC careers portal at careers.ntpc.co.in or navigate to the career section of www.ntpc.co.in.
- Click on the relevant link for Civil EET-2025 recruitment (Advt No. 07B/26).
- Log in using your unique GATE 2025 registration number. Ensure that your name and registration number match exactly with your GATE scorecard.
- Fill out the application form with accurate personal and academic information. Data cannot be altered once the form is submitted.
- Upload scanned copies of all required documents.
- Submit the form. The system will generate a unique application number. Download and print the final application slip for future reference.
Documents Required for Uploading:
- Class X Passing Certificate or Marksheet (as proof of Name and Date of Birth).
- PAN Card and Aadhar Card (Name and DOB must be uniform across all cards).
- Scanned original GATE 2025 Scorecard.
- Engineering Degree Certificate (Final or Provisional) along with Consolidated Marksheets indicating aggregate percentage.
- CGPA to Percentage conversion formula from your university (if applicable).
- Valid Caste/Category Certificate (OBC-NCL in central format valid for FY 2026-27 or PwBD Certificate).
Key Information & Links
- Official Website: Click Here to Visit
- Official Advertisement Notification: Click Here to Download PDF
- Online Application Portal: Click Here to Apply Online
