National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) has announced the recruitment of Engineering Executive Trainees for 2025. The official notification confirms a total of 475 vacancies across multiple engineering disciplines. The online application process begins January 31, 2025, and remains open until February 13, 2025 on the official website careers.ntpc.co.in.
NTPC Recruitment 2025 – Vacancy Details
The total 475 vacancies are distributed among different engineering streams as follows:
| Engineering Discipline | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 135 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 180 |
| Electronics/Instrumentation | 85 |
| Civil Engineering | 50 |
| Mining Engineering | 25 |
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Discipline | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
| Electrical Engineering | 85 | 12 | 08 | 22 | 08 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 96 | 13 | 22 | 34 | 15 |
| Electronics/Instrumentation | 35 | 08 | 27 | 15 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 25 | — | 03 | 16 | 06 |
| Mining Engineering | 13 | — | 03 | 05 | 04 |
NTPC Recruitment 2025 – Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline from an AICTE-recognized institution:
- Electrical Engineering: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
- Mechanical Engineering: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering.
- Electronics/Instrumentation: B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Instrumentation, or Electronics & Communication Engineering.
- Civil Engineering: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering.
- Mining Engineering: B.E./B.Tech in Mining Engineering.
Age Limit (As of February 11, 2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 27 years
- Age relaxation as per government norms:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen (XSM): As per government rules
Additional Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have a valid GATE 2024 score in the respective engineering discipline:
- Electrical Engineering: GATE EE
- Mechanical Engineering: GATE ME
- Electronics/Instrumentation: GATE EC or IN
- Civil Engineering: GATE CE
- Mining Engineering: GATE MN
- General and OBC candidates must have at least 65% marks in B.E./B.Tech, while SC/ST/PwBD candidates need 55% marks.
NTPC Recruitment 2025 – Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS (Male) | ₹300/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Ex-Servicemen | No Fee |
The fee can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
NTPC Recruitment 2025 – Selection Process
The selection process involves:
- Shortlisting based on GATE 2024 score
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Candidates selected as Engineering Executive Trainees (EETs) must sign a service bond:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹5,00,000/- for 3 years after completing training.
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹2,50,000/- for 3 years after completing training.
NTPC Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | January 31, 2025 |
| Online Application Start | January 31, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | February 13, 2025 |
| Shortlisting Announcement | To be notified |
Required Documents
- assport-size photograph
- Signature
- GATE 2024 scorecard
- Educational certificates
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
How to Apply for NTPC Recruitment 2025?
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit the official website: careers.ntpc.co.in
- Click on ‘Apply Online’ under NTPC EET Recruitment 2025.
- Register with your email ID & mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational, and GATE 2024 details.
- Upload required documents:
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
