NHPC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | 182 Vacancies

NHPC Limited has released the official notification for NHPC Apprentice Recruitment 2026, offering a great opportunity under apprentice bharti for candidates across India. A total of around 182 vacancies have been announced for Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Apprentices in various trades and locations. This recruitment is part of one-year apprenticeship training in one of the leading PSU organizations, making it an excellent chance for candidates looking for government jobs in PSU sector. The online application process has started from 15 April 2026 and will continue till 06 May 2026. The apprenticeship program is designed to provide practical industry exposure and skill development to freshers who have completed their Degree, Diploma, or ITI in relevant disciplines. Selection will be purely merit-based without any interview, ensuring fair opportunity for all applicants. Under this apprentice bharti, selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend ranging from ₹12,000 to ₹15,000 along with additional benefits. Interested candidates should apply online through the official website and complete registration on NATS/NAPS portals before the last date.

Candidates must possess the required qualification as per the respective apprentice trade. The details are as follows: Graduate Apprentice: Candidates should have a Degree such as B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engineering)/B.A/B.Com/BBA/MBA/MSW or equivalent in the relevant discipline from a recognized university or institute. The specialization must match the trade applied for Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, HR, Finance, etc.. Diploma Apprentice: Candidates must hold a Diploma in Engineering -Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, E&C, etc. or Diploma in Nursing, Pharmacy, X-Ray Technology, or other relevant fields from a recognized institution. ITI Apprentice: Candidates should have passed ITI in relevant trades such as Electrician, Plumber, Fitter, Machinist, Welder, Carpenter, or Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) from a recognized institute.

No interview wiil be conducted. The eligible candidates will be selected as per merit drawn based on following criteria: For Graduate Apprentice, the merit will be calculated based on: 20% weightage to 10th Class marks, 20% weightage to 12th Class/Diploma marks (whichever is higher, in case of both), and 60% weightage to aggregate marks in Engineering/Graduation/PG (whichever is applicable) in the relevant subject, making a total of 100 marks. For Diploma Technician, the merit will be calculated based on: 30% weightage to 10th Class marks and 70% weightage to Diploma in Engineering, making a total of 100 marks. For ITI Technician, the merit will be calculated based on: 30% weightage to 10th Class marks and 70% weightage to ITI in the concerned trade, making a total of 100 marks. Preference in Selection: Based on merit criteria outlined in the advertisement, preference for selection of Apprentice will be given as under: (i) First preference will be given to candidates belonging to Project Affected Families of respective Project/Power Station/Unit. (ii) 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. (iii) Should the vacancies persist, then preference will be given to candidates belonging to the State(s)/UTs where the Project/ PowerStation/ Unit is located. (iv) 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.

Copy of completed Apprenticeship Registration/Enrolment Form done at NATS/NAPS portal. Scanned copies of educational certificates and mark sheets (clear and legible). Proof of Age (Matriculation Certificate). SC/ ST/ latest OBC(NCL) Caste certificate as per Govt of India formats (as applicable) Recent colour passport-sized photograph and signature.