NHPC Recruitment 2026: National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has released a notification under Advt. No. NH/Rectt./02/2026 for the recruitment of Trainee Engineer posts. There are 72 vacancies available for these posts. The job location is New Delhi. Candidates with a BE, B.Tech or B.Sc qualification can apply for this job. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 16 March to 06 April 2026. The detailed eligibility and selection process for NHPC vacancies are explained below.
Job Overview:
| Organization Name | National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) |
| Position | Trainee Engineer |
| Job Location | New Delhi |
| Total Vacancies | 72 Posts |
| Last Date | 06 April 2026 |
Educational Qualification for NHPC Recruitment 2026:
Trainee Engineer (Electrical):
- Full time regular B.Sc Degree in Electrical Engineering OR Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Discipline from recognized Indian Institute / University approved by AICTE with minimum 60% marks (for candidates enrolled up to 31 May 2013) or equivalent grade.
- Electrical Engineering Discipline includes Power Systems & High Voltage/ Electrical/ Power Engineering/ Electrical & Electronics.
Trainee Engineer (Civil):
- Full time regular B.Sc Degree in Civil Engineering OR Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering Discipline from recognized Indian Institute / University approved by AICTE with minimum 60% marks (enrollment up to 31 May 2013) with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade.
Trainee Engineer (Mechanical):
- Full time regular B.Sc Degree in Mechanical Engineering OR Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Discipline from recognized Indian Institute / University approved by AICTE with minimum 60% marks (enrollment up to 31 May 2013) with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade.
- Mechanical Engineering Discipline includes Thermal / Mechanical & Automation / Mechanical / Production Engineering.
Total Vacancies for NHPC Vacancy 2026:
The NHPC Recruitment 2026 includes a total of 72 vacancies for Trainee Engineer posts. Check the discipline-wise vacancies below.
- Trainee Engineer (Civil): 14 Posts
- Trainee Engineer (Electrical): 39 Posts
- Trainee Engineer (Mechanical): 28 Posts
Salary:
The salary details for Trainee Engineer posts are as follows:
- Trainee Engineer: Rs. 50,000 – 1,60,000/- (IDA) (E2 Pay Scale)
- Other benefits include Performance Related Pay (PRP), Medical Facility, PF, Pension, Gratuity, Dearness Allowance, HRA and Cafeteria Allowance as per company rules.
Age Limit:
- Maximum Age Limit: 30 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD – General: 10 years
- PwBD – OBC (NCL): 13 years
- PwBD – SC/ST: 15 years
- Jammu & Kashmir Domicile: 5 years
Selection Process for NHPC Recruitment 2026:
Candidates for the posts of Trainee Engineer will be selected through a multi-stage selection process, including:
- Based on normalized marks obtained in the corresponding paper of GATE 2024 / 2025 score.
- Group Discussion
- Personal Interview
- Psychometric Assessment (may be conducted)
Application Fee:
- For OBC (NCL) Category Candidates: Rs. 708/- (including applicable Taxes)
- For SC/ST/Women/PwBD/Ex-servicemen Category Candidates: Nil
Important Dates:
Important dates for NHPC Vacancy 2026 are given below:
- Notification Published on Official Website: 16 March 2026
- Opening Date of Online Application: 16 March 2026
- Closing Date of Online Application: 06 April 2026
How to Apply for NHPC Recruitment 2026:
All eligible and interested candidates can apply online from the official website of NHPC from 16 March to 06 April 2026.
NHPC Official Notification & Apply Link
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FAQs for NHPC Recruitment 2026:
Q.1 When was the NHPC Recruitment 2026 notification released?
Ans. The NHPC Recruitment 2026 notification was released on 16 March 2026 on the official website of the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC).
Q.2 What are the positions available under NHPC Vacancy 2026?
Ans. The available position is Trainee Engineer.
Q.3 What are the opening and closing dates for NHPC Vacancy 2026?
Ans. The online application process will start on 16 March and the last date to apply is 06 April 2026.
Q.4 What are the educational qualifications for the NHPC Vacancy 2026?
Ans. Candidates must have a BE, B.Tech or B.Sc Degree in the relevant discipline.
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