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Online applications for NTPC recruitment 2021 for engineers through GATE 2021 scores has begun on the official website, and eligible candidates may submit their forms until 10 June 2021. There are a total of 280 Engineering Executive Trainees vacancies, and engineers from electrical, mechanical, electronics, and instrumentation backgrounds may apply for the vacancies as long as they have a valid GATE 2021 score from the relevant streams. Those selected will be placed in the pay scale of Rs 40,000 up to 1,40,000.
Who Can Apply for NTPC Recruitment 2021 for Engineers?
The official NTPC recruitment notification says that there are a total of 280 Engineering Executive Trainees vacancies for which candidates with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology with not less than 65 percent marks from the following streams of engineering can apply:
| Stream | Qualification required | Number of vacancies |
| Electrical | Electrical, electrical and electronics, electrical, instrumentation and control, power systems and high voltage, power electronics or power engineering | 98 |
| Mechanical | Mechanical, production, industrial engineering, production and industrial engineering, thermal, mechanical and automation or power engineering | 126 |
| Electronics | Electronics, electronics and telecommunication, electronics and power, power electronics, electronics and communication, or electrical and electronics engineering | 56 |
| Instrumentation | Electronics and instrumentation, instrumentation and control, electronics, or instrumentation and control engineering |
The maximum age limit for candidates to apply is 27 years; however, there is a relaxation that has been allowed to those belonging to reserved categories as per Government of India norms.
How to Apply for NTPC Recruitment 2021 for Engineers?
Interested candidates will have to submit applications on the official ntpccareers.net website before 10 June 2021. There is an online application fee of Rs 300 that needs to be paid. However, SC, ST, PwBD, and XSM category need not pay any fee. Candidates are required to upload their photographs and signatures while submitting online applications. Applicants are advised to go through the NTPC recruitment 2021 notification in detail before submitting applications.