NHPC Recruitment 2026 for Trainee Engineer in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical | 72 Posts | 06-04-2026

Last Updated on March 13, 2026 by Admin

NHPC Limited, established in 1975, is a Schedule–A Enterprise of the Government of India and proudly holds the distinguished ‘Navratna’ status. Renowned for its engineering excellence, NHPC is a leading organization in hydropower development across India and neighboring countries. From its modest beginning with just three hydro projects, NHPC has evolved into a leading organization in hydropower sector.

Currently, NHPC’s total installed capacity is 8832.90 MW including 1681.70 MW in Joint Venture, comprising 8271.20 MW from 24 Hydro Power Stations, 511.70 MW from Six Solar Power Projects
and 50 MW from a Wind Power Project. NHPC’s hydro share of 8271.20 is approximately 16.24% of the country’s total installed hydro capacity of 50914.66 MW.

NHPC has also completed five projects on a Turnkey & Deposit work basis in India and abroad with a combined capacity of 89.35 MW. The company has installed 4084.34 kWp of rooftop gridconnected solar power plants at its Power Stations and Corporate Office and has commissioned three Renewable Energy (RE) projects totaling 1100 MW under REIA. Furthermore, Fifteen projects with an aggregate installed capacity of 9204 MW are currently under Construction while 11 Projects totaling 10763MW are under clearance stage also undertaking Survey & Investigation for 11 Projects with a total capacity of 11630 MW.
NHPC has been earning profit for the last many years with Profit after Tax of Rs.3084 Crore during FY 2024-25.For more information, please visit the website of NHPC (www.nhpcindia.com)

NHPC offers dynamic career opportunities, a stimulating work environment, and an attractive compensation package. To support its robust growth trajectory, the Company is looking for highperforming, dynamic, and achievement-oriented young Engineers with an excellent academic record to join our Organization as:

NHPC Recruitment 2026 for Trainee Engineer in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical.

Advertisement No: NH/Rectt./02/2026

Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies – 72 Posts

Post Details

• Trainee Engineer (Civil)  –  11 Posts
• Trainee Engineer (Elect.)  –  35 Posts
• Trainee Engineer (Mech.)  –  25 Posts

Qualification

• Full time three years regular Diploma in Civil Engineering from Government / Government recognized Institutes with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade for General/OBC/EWS and 50% marks or equivalent grade for SC/ST/PwBD.
• Full time three years regular Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Government / Government recognized Institutes with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade for General/OBC/EWS and 50% marks or equivalent grade for SC/ST/PwBD.
• Full time regular Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology / B.Sc (Engineering) Degree in Mechanical Discipline from recognized Indian University / Institute approved by AICTE with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade or AMIE (enrollment up to 31.05.2013) with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade

Application Fee

• Candidates belonging to OBC (NCL) category are required to pay a non-refundable fee of 600/- plus applicable Taxes (i.e, Rs.708/-). Bank Charges/Processing charges including GST (if any) shall be extra and to be borne by the candidate. Fee once paid will not be refundable under any circumstances. Candidates are therefore requested to verify their eligibility & correctness of information on Application Form before paying the registration fee.
• The SC/ST/Women/PwBD/Ex-servicemen category candidates need not pay the registration fee.

How to apply

• . Only candidates who have valid GATE-2024/ GATE-2025 score with GATE Registration
  Number can register online in NHPC’s website www.nhpcindia.com against advertisement
  number NH/Rectt/02/2026.
• Step-1: Log on to www.nhpcindia.com & click on Career.
• Step-2: Read all instructions given on the website
• Step-3: Fill the online application form with relevant details and submit.
• Step-4: Scanned copies of following documents should be kept ready by the candidate before applying online registration for attachment:
  a) Matriculation / Secondary School Certificate as proof of date of birth.
  b) Complete set of mark sheets / certificates in support of qualification i.e. XII, Graduation and Post-Graduation (if applicable).
  c) Caste Certificate should be in format prescribed by the Government of India. In case of OBC candidates, the community certificate should have been issued by the competent authority / notified authority within 6 months for OBC (if applicable) at the time of registration.
  d) Disability certificate issued by Competent Authority (if applicable).
  e) Certificate from the principal stating that the candidate has passed the course on full
  time /regular basis (except AMIE) certified by the university / Institution from where
  they have obtained the Bachelor/Post Graduate Degree.
  f) A certificate for conversion of grades / CGPA to percentage of marks shall be based on the procedure certified by the University / Institution from where they have obtained the Bachelor Degree, and
  g) Copy of the GATE-2024/ GATE-2025 Score Card. (as applicable)
  h) Declaration related to reported medical ailments/ deficiencies/ abnormalities and declared UNFIT by any Govt. authority / PSU during medical examination. (if applicable) (See FAQ)
  i) Declaration related to Arrest/ Prosecution / Detention / Conviction/ Debarred /Disqualify by any Public Service Commission from appearing in its examination. (if applicable) (See FAQ)
  j) Valid proof of change in name (if applicable) (See FAQ)
• Step-5: Upload latest photograph and signature as per instructions given in online application portal
• Step-6: Candidate should upload scanned copies of their certificates in separate space given in the online application form.
• Step-7: Take out the print of the registration slip / form generated by the system for future reference

Downloads: 

• Civil Engineering Interview Questions and Answers PDF eBOOK
• Mostly Asked Mechanical Engineering Interview Questions and Answers
• How To Face A Technical Interview
• Effective Job Search Strategies for Engineers
• Top 50 HR Interview Questions and Answers for Engineers
• Civil Engineering Careers Blueprint eBook: The Great Construction Career

Important Dates

• Application Window Open Date 16.03.2026 (10 AM)
• Application window Close Date 06.04.2026 ( 05 PM)

Important Links

• Official Notification
• Official Announcement
• Official Website