NHPC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 182 Vacancies

About This Job

NHPC Limited is hiring 182 Apprentices across its power stations and offices in 5 states. You can apply if you have an ITI, Diploma, or Graduate degree in a relevant trade. The last date to apply online is 6 May 2026 (by 5:00 PM). Monthly stipend is Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 15,000 depending on your qualification. Age limit is 18 to 30 years.

NHPC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - 182 Posts

National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (NHPC), a Navratna enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has announced 182 apprenticeship training slots for one year at its various power stations and offices across India. Posts are available for Graduate Apprentices, Diploma Apprentices, and ITI Apprentices across trades like Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Computer Science, Nursing, Pharmacy, HR, Finance, and more. This is a great opportunity if you want hands-on training at India's leading hydropower company and want to build your career in the power sector.

Vacancy Breakdown by Location

• Subansiri Lower HEP (Arunachal Pradesh) — 32 posts (Diploma Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/E&C; ITI Electrician/Plumber/Fitter/Welder/Carpenter)
• Uri Power Station (Jammu & Kashmir) — 31 posts (Graduate Electrical/Civil/Mechanical/Physiotherapy; ITI Electrician/Plumber/Computer Operator/Machinist/Welder)
• Parbati-II HEP (Himachal Pradesh) — 28 posts (Diploma GNM/Nursing; ITI Electrician/Plumber/Fitter/Machinist/Computer Operator)
• Chamera-II Power Station (Himachal Pradesh) — 24 posts (Graduate Nursing Assistant; ITI Electrician/Plumber/Fitter/Welder/Computer Operator)
• Teesta VI HEP (Sikkim) — 17 posts (Graduate HR/PR/Rajbhasha/Finance/Computer Science/E&C/Mech; Diploma Civil/Electrical/Mechanical; ITI Computer Operator/Plumber/Fitter)
• Dhauliganga Power Station (Uttarakhand) — 16 posts (Graduate Finance Executive; Diploma Civil/Electrical/Pharmacy/X-Ray; ITI Electrician/Plumber/Fitter/Welder)
• Kishanganga Power Station (Jammu & Kashmir) — 15 posts (Graduate Mechanical/Electrical; Diploma Nursing/Pharmacy; ITI Electrician/Computer Operator)
• Sewa II Power Station (Jammu & Kashmir) — 13 posts (Diploma Civil/Electrical/Mechanical; ITI Electrician/Plumber/Carpenter)
• Region Office, Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir) — 6 posts (Graduate HR Executive/Computer Science/Supervisor HR)

Who Can Apply?

Graduate Apprentice Posts (Stipend: Rs. 15,000/month)

• Graduate (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/E&C/Computer Science): B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. (Engg.) in the relevant discipline from a recognised university
• HR Executive: MBA / PGDM in HR / PM&IR / HRM / MSW
• Finance Executive: B.Com from a recognised university
• PR Executive: Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication / Journalism and Mass Communication or equivalent
• Rajbhasha Assistant: M.A. (Hindi) with proficient knowledge of English language, or M.A. (English) with proficient knowledge of Hindi
• Nursing Assistant: B.Sc Nursing from a recognised institution
• Physiotherapy Assistant: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T)
• Supervisor (HR): BBA from a recognised university

Diploma Apprentice Posts (Stipend: Rs. 13,500/month)

• Diploma (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/E&C): Diploma in the relevant Engineering branch
• Diploma (Nursing/GNM): Diploma in Nursing / GNM
• Diploma (Pharmacy): Diploma in Pharmacy
• Diploma (X Ray): Diploma in X Ray Technology

ITI Apprentice Posts (Stipend: Rs. 12,000/month)

• Electrician / Plumber / Fitter / Machinist / Welder / Carpenter: ITI in the respective trade from a recognised institute
• Computer Operator: ITI in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) trade

Note: Candidates awaiting their qualifying exam results or those who have already completed apprenticeship training of 1 year or more are not eligible to apply.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 30 years
• Age relaxation for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) will be given as per Government of India guidelines

Monthly Stipend

• Graduate Apprentice: Rs. 15,000 per month (includes DBT of Rs. 4,500 from Govt. of India under NATS scheme)
• Diploma Apprentice: Rs. 13,500 per month (includes DBT of Rs. 4,000 from Govt. of India under NATS scheme)
• ITI Apprentice: Rs. 12,000 per month
• If shared bachelor accommodation is not provided at the training location, an additional Rs. 2,500 per month will be paid
• Apprenticeship duration is 1 year (can be extended up to 2 years as per the Apprentices Act, 1961)

Application Fee

• No application fee for any category

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written exam or interview. Selection is purely merit-based using the following score formula:

1. Graduate Apprentice Merit Score (100 marks): 20% from 10th Class marks + 20% from 12th/Diploma marks (whichever is higher) + 60% from aggregate marks in Engineering/Graduation/PG (whichever is applicable) in the relevant subject
2. Diploma Technician Merit Score (100 marks): 30% from 10th Class marks + 70% from Diploma in Engineering marks
3. ITI Technician Merit Score (100 marks): 30% from 10th Class marks + 70% from ITI marks in the concerned trade

Preference in Selection: First preference goes to candidates from Project Affected Families of the respective station. Next, district candidates, then state/UT candidates. Remaining vacancies are filled on merit from other states/UTs.

How to Apply

1. Register on NATS/NAPS portal first:
   • For ITI trades: Register on NAPS at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
   • For Graduate/Diploma trades: Register on NATS at nats.education.gov.in
2. Complete your profile and upload all required documents to get your NAPS/NATS enrolment number
3. Go to nhpcindia.com → Career Section → Engagement of Apprentice → Apply Now
4. Fill in the online application with your NATS/NAPS enrolment number
5. Upload all required documents and submit before the deadline
6. Apply for only one region/state/trade — multiple applications will be summarily rejected

Only online applications through nhpcindia.com are accepted. You must have an active Aadhaar-seeded, DBT-enabled bank account.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 15 April 2026
• Online Application Start: 15 April 2026 (from 11:00 AM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 6 May 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
• Exam Date: Not applicable (merit-based selection)

• Work under the guidance of senior engineers and officers at the assigned NHPC power station or office
• Assist in day-to-day operations of the assigned department (electrical, civil, mechanical, HR, finance, etc.)
• Observe and learn plant operation, maintenance procedures, and safety protocols at hydropower projects
• Prepare reports, maintain logs, and document work activities as instructed by supervisors
• Follow all NHPC rules, workplace safety guidelines, and provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961
• Attend training sessions and practical workshops as part of the apprenticeship curriculum
• Report for duty during normal office hours and adhere to working hours applicable to NHPC employees