NHPC Apprentice Recruitment Overview
NHPC Limited has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 182 Apprentices vacancies. Online applications start from 15th April 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official NHPC website. The last date to submit the application form is 06th May 2026.
| Company | NHPC Limited |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Apprentices |
| Advertisement No. | NH/Rectt./01/2026 |
| Total Posts | 182 |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹12,000–₹15,,000/- (Per month as per post) |
| Age Limit | 18 - 30 Years |
| Qualification | B.Tech/B.E. in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering / B.Com. / B.Sc. / M.A. / B.A. / Diploma / ITI / BBA / B.P.T / MBA / PGDM / Bachelor Degree with Mass Communication etc. |
| Place of Training | The place of training will be at respective NHPC locations (Project/Power Station/ Unit) as per the notification. |
| Start Date of Apply | 15/04/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 06/05/2026 |
| Application Fee | No Fee |
| Website | https://www.nhpcindia.com/ |
NHPC Apprentice Recruitment Vacancy Details
| Apprentice Trade | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice Trade | 24 |
| Diploma Apprentice Trade | 42 |
| ITI Apprentice Trade | 116 |
| Total | 182 |
NHPC Apprentice Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18 - 30 Years Note: For more details, Please refer the official website. |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
| Medical Fitness | Selected candidates should be medically fit as per the extant guidelines of NHPC. |
| Duration of Training | The duration of training will be 01 year but may be extended up to 02 years as per the provisions of Apprentice Act, 1961 and Rules made thereunder. |
| Accommodation | Shared bachelor accommodation may be provided to apprentice at the training location. If accommodation is not provided, then an additional payment of Rs. 2500/- per month will be made. |
Educational Qualification:
| Apprentice Trade | Qualification | Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/E&C/CS) | B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc.(Engg.) in relevant branch | ₹15,000/month |
| HR Executive | MBA/PGDM (HR/PM&IR/HRM/MSW) | ₹15,000/month |
| Finance Executive | B.Com | ₹15,000/month |
| PR Executive | Bachelor Degree with Mass Communication/Journalism | ₹15,000/month |
| Rajbhasha Assistant | M.A. (Hindi) with English proficiency / M.A. (English) with Hindi proficiency | ₹15,000/month |
| Nursing Assistant | B.Sc. Nursing | ₹15,000/month |
| Physiotherapy Assistant | Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T) | ₹15,000/month |
| Supervisor (HR) | BBA | ₹13,500/month |
| Diploma (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/E&C/Nursing/GNM/Pharmacy/X Ray) | Diploma in respective discipline | ₹13,500/month |
| Electrician / Plumber / Fitter / Machinist / Welder / Carpenter / Computer Operator | ITI in concerned trade | ₹12,000/month |
NHPC Apprentice Recruitment Age Limit and Relaxation
The apprentice should not be less than 18 years of age and the maximum age shall not
be more than 30 years. However, the relaxations to the reserved category shall be given as per the Govt. guidelines.
NHPC Apprentice Recruitment Selection Process
There will be no interview. The eligible candidates will be selected as per merit drawn based on following criteria:
| Apprentices | Weightage | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | 20% to
10th Class 20% to 12th/Diploma (whichever is higher, in case of both) 60% to aggregate in Engineering / Graduation/ PG (whichever is applicable) in relevant subject | 100 |
| Diploma Technician | 30% to
10th Class 70% to Diploma in Engineering | 100 |
| ITI Technician | 30% to 10th Class 70% to ITI in concerned Trade | 100 |
Preference in Selection
Based on merit criteria outlined in the advertisement, preference for selection of Apprentice will be given as under:
- First preference will be given to candidates belonging to Project Affected Families of respective Project/Power Station/Unit.
- If sufficient or no candidates from Project Affected Families are available, then preference will be extended to candidates belonging to concerned district(s) of the State(s)/UTs where the Project/Power Station/Unit is located.
- Should the vacancies persist, then preference will be given to candidates belonging to the State(s)/UTs where the Project/Power Station/Unit is located.
- Should the vacancies still persist, then selection for remaining positions will be based on merit criteria specified in the advertisement for candidates belonging to other State(s)/UTs
NHPC Apprentice Recruitment Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 15/04/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 15/04/2026 (10:00 hrs) |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 06/05/2026 (Till 17:00 hrs) |
NHPC Apprentice Recruitment How to Apply
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Step 1: Interested candidates should first REGISTER themselves (as a candidate/student) on the following website and complete/update their profile by uploading all the required documents:
(i) For ITI trades : NAPS at https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
(ii) For Graduate/Degree/ Diploma Trades: NATS at https://nats.education.gov.in. -
Step 2: After getting the NAPS/NATS registration/enrolment number, candidates should correspondingly apply on the NHPC website :
Go to www.nhpcindia.com > Career Section > Engagement of Apprentice > Apply Now
Application must be submitted online through NHPC official website only. Applications made through any other mode will not be accepted. - Step 3: Upload scanned copies of - NAPS/NATS Registration Form, 10th Marksheet (Age proof), ITI/Diploma/Degree Marksheets, SC/ST/OBC(NCL) Certificate (if applicable), recent passport-size colour photograph, and signature.
- Step 5: Review all entries carefully
- Step 6: Submit the application
- Step 7: Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
NHPC Apprentice Recruitment Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Link | Apply Here → |
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