NHPC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: NHPC Limited, a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Power, has released official notification No. NH/Rectt./01/2026 for engagement of 182 Apprentices in various Graduate, Diploma and ITI trades for one-year training.
Interested candidates can apply online through NHPC official website and NATS/NAPS portal. The apprenticeship offers a great opportunity to gain experience in hydro power projects across India.
๐ Recruitment Overview
| Organization | NHPC Limited |
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| Post Name | Apprentice (Graduate/Diploma/ITI) |
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| Total Vacancies | 182 Posts |
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| Advertisement No. | NH/Rectt./01/2026 |
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| Training Duration | 1 Year |
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| Application Mode | Online |
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| Job Location | All India (Across 09 NHPC Units) |
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๐ Vacancy Details (Location Wise)
| Location / Project | Posts |
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| Dhauliganga Power Station | 16 |
| Teesta VI Hydro Project | 17 |
| Uri Power Station | 31 |
| Sewa II Power Station | 13 |
| Kishanganga Power Station | 15 |
| Chamera-II Power Station | 24 |
| Parbati-II Hydro Project | 28 |
| Subansiri Lower HEP | 32 |
| Region Office Jammu | 6 |
| Total | 182 |
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๐ Educational Qualification
- Graduate Apprentice: B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engineering) in relevant discipline
- Diploma Apprentice: Diploma in Engineering / Nursing / Pharmacy etc.
- ITI Apprentice: ITI Certificate in relevant trade
๐ Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
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| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
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- Age relaxation applicable as per Govt rules
๐ฐ Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
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| All Candidates | โน0 (No Fee) |
๐ฒ No application fee mentioned in official notification.
๐งช Selection Process
- Merit Based Selection (No Exam)
- Based on Academic Marks (10th + Qualification)
๐ No interview. Merit list based selection.
๐ Merit Criteria
| Apprentice Type | Criteria |
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| Graduate | 20% (10th) + 20% (12th/Diploma) + 60% Degree |
| Diploma | 30% (10th) + 70% Diploma |
| ITI | 30% (10th) + 70% ITI |
๐ผ Salary / Stipend & Benefits
| Category | Stipend |
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| Graduate Apprentice | โน15,000/month |
| Diploma Apprentice | โน13,500/month |
| ITI Apprentice | โน12,000/month |
- Additional DBT Benefit: โน4500 (Graduate), โน4000 (Diploma)
- Accommodation or โน2500 allowance
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Start Date | 15 April 2026 |
| Last Date | 06 May 2026 |
๐ How to Apply
- Register on NATS/NAPS portal
- Visit NHPC website: www.nhpcindia.com
- Go to Careers โ Apprentice
- Fill application form
- Upload documents
- Submit application
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