NHPC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 182 Posts
NHPC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by NHPC Limited, a Navratna enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. The recruitment is for Apprenticeship Training of One Year Duration across multiple locations in India. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website.
Shared bachelor accommodation / ₹2500 extra if not provided
Monthly Stipend
₹12,000 to ₹15,000
Extra DBT Benefit
₹4,000 (Diploma) / ₹4,500 (Graduate) under NATS
Location-Wise Available Training Slots:
Location / Unit
State
Total Training Slots
Dhauliganga Power Station
Uttarakhand
16
Teesta VI Hydroelectric Project
Sikkim
17
Uri Power Station
Jammu & Kashmir
31
Sewa II Power Station
Jammu & Kashmir
13
Kishanganga Power Station
Jammu & Kashmir
15
Chamera-II Power Station
Himachal Pradesh
24
Parbati-II Hydroelectric Project
Himachal Pradesh
28
Subansiri Lower HEP
Arunachal Pradesh
32
Region Office, Jammu
Jammu & Kashmir
6
Educational Qualification Details:
Post / Trade
Required Qualification
Graduate (Civil)
B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) in Civil Engineering
Graduate (Electrical)
B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electrical Engineering
Graduate (Mechanical)
B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) in Mechanical Engineering
Graduate (E&C)
B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) in E&C Engineering
Graduate (Computer Science)
B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) in Computer Science Engineering / Information Technology
HR Executive
MBA / PGDM (HR / PM&IR / HRM / MSW)
Finance Executive
B.Com
PR Executive
Bachelor’s Degree with Mass Communication / Journalism
Rajbhasha Assistant
M.A. (Hindi) with English knowledge OR M.A. (English) with Hindi knowledge
Nursing Assistant
B.Sc Nursing
Physiotherapy Assistant
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T)
Supervisor (HR)
BBA
Diploma (Civil)
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Diploma (Electrical)
Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Diploma (Mechanical)
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Diploma (E&C)
Diploma in E&C Engineering
Diploma (Nursing/GNM)
Diploma in Nursing / GNM
Diploma (Pharmacy)
Diploma in Pharmacy
Diploma (X Ray)
Diploma in X-Ray Technology
Electrician
ITI in the Electrician Trade
Plumber
ITI in Plumber Trade
Fitter
ITI in Fitter Trade
Machinist
ITI in Machinist Trade
Welder
ITI in Welder Trade
Carpenter
ITI in Carpenter Trade
Computer Operator
ITI in COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant)
Age Limit:
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
30 Years
Age Relaxation (As per Government Rules):
Category
Age Relaxation
SC / ST
5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
3 Years
PwBD (General)
10 Years
PwBD + OBC
13 Years
PwBD + SC / ST
15 Years
Ex-Servicemen
As per Government Rules
Selection Process:
Stage
Details
Interview
No Interview
Selection Method
Merit-Based Selection
Merit Preparation
Based on academic marks
Final Selection
Merit List published on the NHPC website
Merit Calculation Criteria:
Apprentice Type
Weightage Criteria
Total Marks
Graduate Apprentice
20% of 10th Marks + 20% of 12th/Diploma Marks (whichever is higher) + 60% of Engineering / Graduation / PG aggregate marks
100
Diploma Apprentice
30% of 10th Marks + 70% of Diploma in Engineering Marks
100
ITI Apprentice
30% of 10th Marks + 70% of ITI Trade Marks
100
Preference in Selection Order:
Preference Priority
Given To
1st Preference
Project Affected Families of respective Project / Power Station / Unit
2nd Preference
Candidates belonging to the concerned district(s) of the State/UT
3rd Preference
Candidates belonging to the same State/UT
4th Preference
Candidates from other States/UTs based on merit
How to Apply:
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:
For ITI trades : NAPS at https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
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 the NHPC official website only. Applications made through any other mode will not be accepted.