NTPC Recruitment through GATE 2027: The National Thermal Power Corporation released an official notification regarding GATE 2027 NTPC recruitment. The corporation will conduct recruitment for executive trainee posts using GATE 2027 scores. Check expected dates, eligibility, vacant seats, selection process, and NTPC salary through GATE details below.
- About National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
- GATE 2027 NTPC Recruitment
- NTPC Recruitment through GATE 2027: Official Website to Apply
- NTPC GATE 2027 Recruitment Notification: Notification
- NTPC Recruitment through GATE 2027: Expected Vacant Seats
- NTPC Recruitment through GATE 2027: Eligibility Criteria
- GATE 2027 NTPC Jobs: Qualifying Marks
- NTPC Recruitment through GATE 2027 Scores: Eligible Branches
- NTPC Recruitment through GATE 2027: Expected Dates for Application and Selection
- NTPC Recruitment through GATE 2027: How to Apply for NTPC Careers
- NTPC Recruitment through GATE 2027: Selection Process
- NTPC Recruitment through GATE 2027 Scores: Job Profile
About National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
NTPC Recruitment through GATE 2027: Expected Vacant Seats
Based on past trends, around 515 executive trainee posts (category-wise) will be made available along with GATE 2027 NTPC application form. Candidates can check tentative seats for NTPC GATE recruitment tentative vacant seat matrix below:
| Discipline |
Vacancies |
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR |
EWS |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
Total |
|
| Electrical |
40 |
09 |
27 |
14 |
08 |
98 |
| Mechanical |
51 |
12 |
34 |
20 |
09 |
126 |
| Electronics / Instrumentation |
22 |
06 |
15 |
09 |
04 |
56 |
NTPC Recruitment through GATE 2027: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil all the following eligibility conditions before applying for vacancies in the NTPC:
Age Limit
Candidates must be under 27 years on the last date of application in NTPC. The relaxation in the age limit of candidates belonging to reserved categories is as follows:
| Category | Age Limit for NTPC Recruitment through GATE Scores |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 32 years |
| OBC | 30 YEARS (Non-Creamy Layer) |
| PWD (General) | 37 years |
| PWD (OBC) | 40 years |
| PWD (SC/ST) | 42 years |
| Candidates who lived in Jammu and Kashmir from 01-Jan-1981 to 31-Dec-1990 | 32 years |
NOTE: Relaxation for Ex-servicemen (XSM) will be as per the Government of India norms
GATE 2027 NTPC Jobs: Qualifying Marks
- A candidate must score at least 65% in a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology/AMIE from a recognised university
- For SC, ST and PWD candidates, the minimum qualifying percentage is reduced in the qualifying degree to 55%.
- All candidates must be declared medically fit by the NTPC medical board, and no relaxation of health standards will be entertained.
NTPC Recruitment through GATE 2027 Scores: Eligible Branches
Candidates can check the list of various disciplines allowed under one engineering stream below:
| Disciplines |
GATE PAPER |
PAPER CODE |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering (including Electrical and Electronics, Power Engineering, Power Systems & High Voltage, Power Electronics, and Electrical Instrumentation & Control) |
Electrical Engineering |
EE |
| Mechanical Engineering (including Electronics & Automation, Power Engineering, Production Engineering, Thermal, Industrial, and Production & Industrial Engineering) |
Mechanical Engineering |
ME |
| Civil Engineering |
Civil Engineering |
CE |
| Instrumentation Engineering (including Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Instrumentation, and Control Engineering) |
Instrumentation Engineering |
IN |
| Electronics Engineering (including Electronics, Electronics and Telecommunications, Electronics & Power, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics) |
Electronics & Communication Engineering |
EC |
| Computer Science (including Information Technology) |
Computer Science & Information Technology |
CS |
NTPC Recruitment through GATE 2027: Expected Dates for Application and Selection
Candidates can check all the important dates related to NTPC recruitment through GATE 2027 below:
| Events |
Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Availability of application form for NTPC GATE 2027 Recruitment |
February 11, 2027 |
| Last date to fill in the application form for NTPC Recruitment |
February 25, 2027 |
| GD & Interview |
April/May 2027 |
NTPC Recruitment through GATE 2027: How to Apply for NTPC Careers
Candidates can check complete steps below on how to appear for GATE 2027 NTPC jobs:
- All candidates need to deposit the application fees at an SBI bank before applying online
- The candidates will be required to apply online by logging in to the official website: www.ntpccareers.net
- After logging in and entering all the details in the application form, candidates must upload their passport-size photograph in jpg/jpeg format not exceeding 500kb.
- A Unique Registration Number will be generated after successfully completing the registration process.
GATE NTPC Application Fees 2027
There is a very nominal application fee for the candidates applying for the NTPC Recruitment through GATE 2027.
| Category |
Fees |
|---|---|
| General/OBC(Creamy Layer) |
Rs 150/- |
| SC/ST/PWD/XSM category |
Exempted |
NTPC Recruitment through GATE 2027: Selection Process
The candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance in GATE. Group discussions and personal interviews will be conducted with those who have successfully passed the GATE hurdle. A merit list will be prepared after the evaluation of the minimum qualifying marks in GD and Interview.
NTPC Recruitment through GATE 2027 Scores: Job Profile
Once the candidates are shortlisted, they will undergo one year of training before the final posting, which will be based on performance during training and requirements. Candidates can be assigned any projects or subsidiary functions of NTPC across India.
GATE NTPC Executive Trainees: Salary Description
The consolidated remuneration for this post is as follows:
According to the previous official notification, the selected Engineering Executive Trainee will receive a pay scale of INR 40,000 - INR 1,40,000 (E1 Grade), including many allowances, such as dearness allowances, medical benefits, provident fund, gratuity, etc.
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Commonly asked questions
Candidates can check their GATE 2027 exam city allotment (where their exam centre is located) by logging at GOAPS. Based on city allocated they can plan their travel arrangements.
Yes, GATE correction window is now open for modifications. Candidates have to pay to make changes to application form.
If the edit option is visible on dashboard, then it means you can edit. However, officials will open defect rectification window before result declaration giving another chance to upload correct photo and signature.
Commonly asked questions
No, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering examination takes place once a year. Every year, different IITs and IISc conduct exam on rotational basis. GATE is conducted online for three hours for 30 branch papers.
The GATE exam is conducted for 30 subject papers. Each subject or branch is determined by a paper code which applicant must note carefully.
The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, will be conducting the GATE 2026 exam. The dates are OUT now. IIT Guwahati last conducted the GATE exam in 2018. Candidates who want to apply for M.Tech or any research programmes can apply for GATE. The application window is available till October 7 without late fees (revised), till October 13 (with late fee) and the exam will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15.
The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati conducted GATE 2026 exam. The exam dates along with branch-wise exam dates was released on official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The entrance test was held in two shifts -
- Forenoon - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Afternoon - 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Commonly asked questions
GATE qualification is relatively low compared to other postgraduate engineering entrance exams. On average, acceptance rate falls between 15 - 20%.
Last year, as per statistical report, out of 936019 registered candidates, 747319 candidates appeared, and 8761 students qualified.
Overall, general cutoff usually remains around 25 -30 marks out of 100 marks. However, for PSUs 75 to 85 marks are considered as a safe qualifying rate.
The GATE paper code of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is DA. Here are the eligible paper combinations for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence -
- Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (CS)
- Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)
- Electrical Engineering (EE)
- Mathematics (MA)
- Mechanical Engineering (ME)
- Physics (PH)
- Statistics (ST)
- Engineering Sciences (XE)
It is important to check GATE 2027 exam dates because with the help of schedule, candidates can track down events without missing deadline.
IIT Madras will announce GATE 2027 exam city allotment list on January 4, 2027. Candidates who have registered can check using their enrolment ID and password.
Commonly asked questions
Qualifying GATE offers the following benefits to the students -
- Admission to the master's programmes in top institutes like IITs, NITs, IIITs, etc.
- Jobs at PSUs like AAI, NHAI, GRID-India, ONGC, BHEL, etc. with high salary and perks
- Stipend of INR 12,400 monthly to adjust expenses.
- Research fellowships at top government organisations.
No, physical calculators are not allowed inside GATE exam hall. Candidates will be provided with a virtual calculator to solve their questions. It is advised to practice using GATE calculator to improve accuracy.
A compensatory time of 60 minutes is given to candidates who have opted for scribe facility in GATE exam. To avail this facility, candidates have to choose option while filling GATE form.
GATE paper code is engineering branch code. Candidates must check paper code carefully while filling application form. The details are available at GATE's official website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
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