Trainee Engineer (Mechanical) – NHPC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 28
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹50,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: 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. Mechanical Engineering Discipline includes Mechanical / Production / Thermal / Mechanical & Automation Engineering. A valid GATE-2024/GATE-2025 score in Mechanical Engineering (ME) paper is mandatory.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
NHPC Limited, a 'Navratna' PSU, invites applications for Trainee Engineer positions in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines through a Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD candidates. This is an excellent government job opportunity for young engineers with a valid GATE-2024/2025 score to join a leading hydropower development organization. Selected candidates will receive an attractive compensation package and pan-India placement.
- NHPC Limited, a 'Navratna' PSU, is recruiting Trainee Engineers.
- Positions available in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines.
- Selection based on GATE-2024/2025 score, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview.
- Attractive pay scale of Rs. 50,000-1,60,000 (IDA) with annual emoluments of approx. Rs. 15-16 Lacs.
- Opportunity for pan-India placement in a dynamic work environment.
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Additional Salary Information
Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of Rs.50,000-3%-1,60,000 (IDA) (E2) during a one-year training period. On successful completion of training, candidates will be absorbed as Engineer/Officer in the same scale with probation of one year. The total annual emoluments for new joinees shall be approximately Rs.15 to 16 Lacs, including Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance, HRA, Cafeteria Allowance, Performance Related Pay (PRP), Medical Facility, and Social Security Benefits (PF, Pension, Gratuity).
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on normalized marks (out of 100) in the corresponding paper of GATE-2024 / GATE-2025 score (Best Score).
Group Discussion (GD) for shortlisted candidates (5% weightage).
Personal Interview (PI) for shortlisted candidates (20% weightage).
Final selection based on combined weightage of GATE score (75%), GD (5%), and PI (20%).
Qualifying percentage for combined GD & PI score: 40% for OBC (NCL) and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Online/offline Psychometric Assessment may be conducted, results used as input during the Interview.
Application Fees
OBC (NCL) Candidates: ₹600 + applicable Taxes (i.e., ₹708)
SC/ST/Women/PwBD/Ex-servicemen Candidates: No application fee
Reservation
Reservation for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PwBD (degree of disability 40% or above) will be as per Government Norms & Directives.
OBC candidates belonging to the 'CREAMY LAYER' are not entitled to OBC concession and must apply as 'General'. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates must submit a latest certificate in the prescribed format issued by the Competent Authority within 6 months from the closing date of online application.
SC/ST and PwBD candidates with 50% marks in the qualifying examination are eligible to apply.
Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), 10 years for PwBD-General, 13 years for PwBD-OBC (NCL), and 15 years for PwBD-SC/ST candidates.
Age relaxation of 5 years for candidates domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir during 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989.
Age relaxation for Ex-servicemen as per Government guidelines.
Candidates seeking reservation under EWS must submit an income & asset certificate issued by a Competent Authority by the closing date of online application.
How to Apply
- Log on to www.nhpcindia.com and click on the 'Career' section.
- Read all instructions carefully and fill the online application form with accurate details, including your valid GATE-2024/GATE-2025 Registration Number.
- Keep scanned copies of required documents (Matriculation/Secondary School Certificate, mark sheets/certificates for qualifications, caste/disability/EWS certificates, principal's certificate for full-time course, grade conversion certificate, GATE score card, declarations for medical ailments/legal issues, proof of name change) ready in PDF format (100-400 KB each).
- Upload a recent passport-size color photograph (JPEG, less than 50 KB) and signature (JPEG, less than 25 KB).
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹600 + applicable taxes (₹708) if you belong to the OBC (NCL) category. SC/ST/Women/PwBD/Ex-servicemen candidates are exempted from the fee.
- Submit the application and take a printout of the registration slip/form for future reference. Do not send any documents via post.
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates must possess a full-time regular Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology or B.Sc. (Engineering) in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical disciplines with a minimum of 60% marks, and a valid GATE-2024/2025 score in the corresponding paper. Final year appearing students are not eligible.
The selection process involves shortlisting based on normalized GATE-2024/2025 scores, followed by a Group Discussion (5% weightage) and Personal Interview (20% weightage). The GATE score carries 75% weightage. A combined qualifying score for GD & PI is required (40% for OBC (NCL), 30% for SC/ST/PwBD).
Yes, the upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), 10 years for PwBD-General, 13 years for PwBD-OBC (NCL), and 15 years for PwBD-SC/ST candidates. Age relaxation for Ex-servicemen is as per Government guidelines.
