NTPC Engineering Executive Trainee (EET) Exam 2026 Mock Test Series

• Candidates must carry a printed e-Admit Card and a valid original photo ID proof.
• Biometric attendance is mandatory; candidates must follow all instructions provided by the invigilator.
• Electronic devices, including mobile phones, calculators, and smartwatches, are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.
• Reporting time is strictly 60 minutes before the scheduled exam commencement.

NTPC Limited recruits Engineering Executive Trainees (EET) primarily through the GATE score of the current year. Candidates must possess a valid GATE scorecard in the relevant engineering discipline to be eligible for the selection process. Official notification for the 2026 cycle will be released on the official NTPC career portal, ntpccareers.net. Selection involves GATE score evaluation followed by a Personal Interview. Aspirants are advised to monitor the official portal for the exact release dates of the Detailed Advertisement.

To download the official notification, visit ntpccareers.net and navigate to the 'Jobs at NTPC' section. Locate the link titled 'Recruitment of Engineering Executive Trainees-2026'. Click the link to view the PDF, then use the download icon to save the document. Ensure you verify the advertisement number against the official NTPC gazette release before proceeding with the application.

The total number of vacancies for NTPC EET 2026 is determined by operational requirements and will be disclosed in the official notification. Vacancies are reserved as per Government of India directives:

• UR: As per notification
• OBC (NCL): As per notification
• SC/ST: As per notification
• EWS: As per notification
• PwBD: Horizontal reservation

Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee via the online payment portal:

• General/EWS/OBC: Rs. 300
• SC/ST/PwBD/XSM/Female: Nil

Payment can be made through Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.

The upper age limit for the Engineering Executive Trainee post is 27 years as of the last date of online application.

• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC (NCL): 3 Years
• PwBD (General): 10 Years
• PwBD (OBC): 13 Years
• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt. rules

Candidates must hold a full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Instrumentation, or Mining) with at least 65% marks from a recognized university. Final year students are eligible to apply provided they meet the minimum percentage criteria at the time of joining.

1. Valid GATE Score (Current Year)
2. Shortlisting based on GATE performance
3. Personal Interview
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

Selected candidates are placed in the E1 Grade with a basic pay of Rs. 40,000 within the scale of Rs. 40,000 - 1,40,000. In addition to basic pay, employees receive Dearness Allowance, HRA, Provident Fund, Performance Related Pay, and other allowances as per company rules.

Admit cards for the interview stage are released on the ntpccareers.net portal. Candidates must carry a printed copy of the call letter and a valid original photo ID (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Passport, or Voter ID) to the interview center.

The final merit list is prepared by assigning weightage to the GATE score and the performance in the Personal Interview. Normalization of scores is conducted based on the GATE conducting authority’s methodology. Final selection is subject to medical fitness and verification of original documents.

Focus primarily on core technical subjects as defined in the GATE syllabus. Practice previous year GATE papers to master time management and conceptual clarity. For the interview stage, prepare basics of power plant engineering, current trends in the energy sector, and personal profile defense. Ensure high-weightage topics like Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, or Control Systems are thoroughly revised.

The following data represents the official cut-off marks for the NTPC Engineering Executive Trainee (EET) recruitment, sourced directly from official NTPC Limited recruitment notifications and result write-ups. Please note that as the 2026 exam cycle has not yet been conducted, historical data is provided for the most recent completed recruitment cycles.

NTPC EET 2022 (GATE 2022 Based Recruitment) - Final Selection Cut-off

Source: Official NTPC Limited Recruitment Notification No. 01/22 and Final Selection Result Write-up.

NTPC EET 2021 (GATE 2021 Based Recruitment) - Final Selection Cut-off

Source: Official NTPC Limited Recruitment Notification No. 08/21 and Final Selection Result Write-up.

NTPC EET 2020 (GATE 2020 Based Recruitment) - Final Selection Cut-off

Source: Official NTPC Limited Recruitment Notification No. 02/20 and Final Selection Result Write-up.