NHPC to recruit 99 Trainee Engineers through GATE 2016

NATIONAL Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC Limited), a Miniratna leading hydropower utility, has invited applications for the post of Trainee Engineer in the disciplines of Electrical, Civil & Mechanical Engineering and Post Graduates in Geology. The candidates eligible for the post can apply through online on or before February 1, 2016. NHPC, that is seeking a Navaratna status, is India's leading...

company in power sector and is among the top 10 companies in the country in terms of investment with an installed power generation capacity of 5,702 MW, including 1,520 MW implemented through joint ventures (JV). Seven projects with a total capacity of 4,095 MW are under construction. NHPC will also be developing a 1,320 MW thermal power project along with Chattisgarh government in that state. It is also planning for developing grid connected 50 MW wind and 100 MW solar power projects.

Important Dates

Opening Date of GATE online Application Processing system: September 1, 2015

Closing Date of GATE online Application Processing system: October 1, 2015

Date of Availability of Admit Card online: December 17, 2015

Date of GATE-2016 examination: January 30 & 31, 2016  and February 6 & 7,  2016

Date of announcement of GATE Result: March 19, 2016

Opening Date for Online Application Forms for NHPC: January 1, 2016

Closing Date for Online Application Forms for NHPC: February 1, 2016

Vacancy Details

Trainee Engineer (Electrical): 50 posts

Trainee Engineer (Civil): 20 posts

Trainee Engineer (Mechanical): 20 posts

Trainee Engineer (Geology): 9 posts

Eligibility Criteria for Trainee Engineers through GATE-2016

Educational Qualification

Trainee Engineer (Electrical): Graduation in Engineering or Technology or BSc in Electrical Engineering.

Trainee Engineer (Civil): Graduation in Engineering or Technology or BSc in Civil Engineering.

Trainee Engineer (Mechanical): Graduation in Engineering or Technology or BSc in Mechanical Engineering.

Trainee Engineer (Geology): MSc in Geology OR M.Tech in Applied Geology.

Age Limit 

Not exceeding 30 years

How to Apply for NHPC Limited Trainee Engineers through GATE-2016.

Eligible candidates can apply to the post through online on or before February 1, 2016.