NTPC Engineering Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 52 Vacancies via GATE 2025

NTPC Limited has announced 52 Engineering Executive Trainee (EET) positions in Civil and Mining disciplines for 2026. Prospective candidates must apply online using their GATE 2025 registration details. The online application period commences on May 15, 2026, and will be available on the official website, www.ntpc.co.in.

NTPC Engineering Executive Trainee Notification 2026 Out

NTPC has issued a brief notification (Advertisement No. 07/26) for its 2026 Engineering Executive Trainee recruitment drive, targeting 52 vacancies in Civil and Mining engineering fields. The comprehensive notification, detailing eligibility, selection, and other essential information, will be published soon on the official NTPC portal at www.ntpc.co.in.

NTPC Engineering Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Summary

NTPC Limited, a premier Government of India enterprise and the nation's largest power generation company, is recruiting Engineering Executive Trainees (EETs) for 2026 through GATE 2025 scores, as per Advertisement No. 07/26. Successful candidates will be inducted at the E1 grade, with a starting pay scale of Rs. 40,000-1,40,000.

NTPC EET Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Tallied with the release of the short notification on May 13, 2026, NTPC has also published the complete application schedule for the Engineering Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026. The online application process begins on May 15, 2026, and concludes on May 29, 2026, for the 52 available positions. 

NTPC Engineering Executive Trainee Vacancy 2026

NTPC has announced a total of 52 vacancies for Engineering Executive Trainees, distributed between the Civil and Mining disciplines. Specifically, there are 25 openings for the Mining discipline and 27 for the Civil discipline.

NTPC Executive Trainee Eligibility Criteria 2026

The detailed eligibility criteria for the NTPC Engineering Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 are comprehensively outlined in the official notification PDF and are further discussed below.

Education Qualification

• Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology/AMIE# with not less than 65% marks, as per respective Institute/University norms (55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
• Candidates must have appeared for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) – 2025.

Only candidates possessing the prescribed academic qualifications for the respective engineering disciplines, as detailed below, are eligible to apply for the Engineering Executive Trainee (EET) positions.

Age Limit

The maximum age limit for applying to the NTPC Executive Trainee position is 27 years.

NTPC EET Application Form 2026

The online application portal for the NTPC EET Recruitment 2026 will be active from May 15, 2026, on the official website, www.ntpc.co.in. Eligible candidates who have qualified in GATE 2025 can submit their applications for the 52 vacancies. A direct application link will be provided here for your convenience once the portal is live.

NTPC Executive Trainee Application Fee 2026

Applicants have the option to pay the application fee through both online and offline methods.

• Offline Payment Mode: Deposit the fee at any State Bank of India (SBI) branch. Payment must be made into a specially opened account. Candidates need to download the SBI pay-in-slip from the application portal and deposit the fee at the SBI branch.
• Online Payment Mode: Fee can be paid through Net Banking, Debit Card, and Credit Card. An online payment option will be available in the application portal.

Steps to Apply Online for NTPC EETs Recruitment 2026

NTPC has announced 52 Engineering Executive Trainee vacancies. The online application process begins on May 15, 2026. Candidates can follow the step-by-step guide below to apply.

Step 1: Visit the official NTPC website at www.ntpc.co.in.
Step 2: Navigate to the 'Careers' section and locate the recruitment notification for Advertisement No. 07/26.
Step 3: Register using your GATE 2025 registration number and essential personal details.
Step 4: Click on the 'Apply Online' link and accurately complete the application form, uploading your photograph, signature, and other required documents.
Step 5: Proceed to pay the prescribed application fee via the designated payment gateway.
Step 6: Submit your application and download a copy for your records.

NTPC Executive Trainee Selection Process 2026

Eligibility requires candidates to have appeared for and qualified in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025. The selection process is primarily based on GATE 2025 scores, followed by document verification and confirmation of all eligibility criteria. Crucially, only GATE 2025 scores will be considered for this EET 2026 recruitment cycle.

• Shortlisting of Candidates
• Document Verification

NTPC EETs Salary 2026

Selected candidates will be placed in the E1 grade, with a pay scale ranging from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 1,40,000. In addition to basic pay, appointees will receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA)/Company accommodation, and other benefits as per NTPC's policies, ensuring a stable career with excellent growth prospects.