NHPC Junior Engineer 2025 Recruitment: Short Brief
NHPC Limited, a Navratna PSU under the Government of India, has released the official NHPC Junior Engineer 2025 Notification for vacancies in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Electronics & Communication disciplines. Eligible diploma holders can apply online from 02 September 2025 to 01 October 2025. This article covers details on vacancies, eligibility, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, and more.
No other means/mode of submission of applications will be accepted for NHPC Junior Engineer 2025 Recruitment. The number of vacancies advertised is tentative and may decrease or increase.
To access further details regarding the recruitment, such as the syllabus, age criteria, qualifications, salary scale, and any additional information, please review the advertisement thoroughly before proceeding with your application.

Important Dates – NHPC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2025
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | NH/Rectt./04/2025 dated 28-08-2025 |
| Start Date to Apply Online | 02-09-2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 01-10-2025 |
| Last Date to Fee Payment | 01-10-2025 |
| Admit Card | 16-10-2025 |
| Examination Date | 29-10-2025 |
NHPC Junior Engineer 2025 Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹600 + GST (₹708/- total)
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Female: Exempted
NHPC Junior Engineer 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01-10-2025)
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC (NCL): +3 years
- PwBD: +10 years (Gen), +13 years (OBC), +15 years (SC/ST)
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Full-time 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering with 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Full-time 3-year Diploma in Electrical/ Electrical & Electronics/ Power Engg. |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Full-time 3-year Diploma in Mechanical/ Production/ Automation Engg. |
| Junior Engineer (E&C) | Full-time 3-year Diploma in Electronics & Communication/ Power Electronics/ Instrumentation |
Note: Higher technical qualifications like B.E./ B.Tech without the essential Diploma are not eligible.
| Before applying online, it’s important for interested candidates to carefully read through the entire notification. Vacancy Board |
NHPC Junior Engineer 2025 Vacancy Details
| Discipline | Total Vacancies | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil | 109 | 51 | 15 | 22 (incl. backlog) | 16 (incl. backlog) | 5 |
| Electrical | 46 | 22 | 2 | 11 (incl. backlog) | 9 (incl. backlog) | 2 |
| Mechanical | 49 | 18 | 5 | 14 (incl. backlog) | 9 | 3 |
| Electronics & Communication | 17 | 8 | 1 | 5 (incl. backlog) | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 221 | 99 | 23 | 52 | 36 | 11 |
NHPC Junior Engineer 2025 Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | 200 Marks, objective-type |
| Document Verification | For shortlisted candidates |
| Final Merit | Based on CBT Score + DV |
NHPC JE 2025 Exam Pattern
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Discipline | 140 | 140 |
| General Awareness | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
- Exam Duration: 3 Hours
- Negative Marking: -0.25 mark for each wrong answer
NHPC JE 2025 Syllabus
- Civil JE: Strength of Materials, Hydraulics, Surveying, RCC, Steel Structures, Estimation, etc.
- Electrical JE: Power Systems, Machines, Transformers, Networks, Measurement, etc.
- Mechanical JE: Thermodynamics, SOM, Fluid Mechanics, Design, Manufacturing, etc.
- E&C JE: Digital Electronics, Communication Systems, Signal Processing, Control Systems, etc.
- General Awareness: Current Affairs, Indian Economy, Polity, History, Geography, Science.
- Reasoning: Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Series, Analytical Reasoning, Data Interpretation.
Detailed syllabus for NHPC Junior Engineer Examination.
NHPC JE 2025 Salary & Benefits
- Pay Scale: ₹29,600 – ₹1,19,500 (IDA)
- Perks: DA, HRA, Cafeteria Allowance, PRP, Medical, PF, Pension, Gratuity
Pay Scale
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| NHPC Junior Engineer | Pay Scale: ₹29,600 – ₹1,19,500 (S1- IDA Pay Scale) |
Allowances
- Transport Allowance
- House Rent Allowance/Leased Accommodation Facility/Housing
- Site Location Allowance
- Professional Update Allowance (Annual)
Employee Benefits & Miscellaneous Facilities :
- Leave Travel Allowance
- Leave and Leave Encashment
- Medical Facility for Self & Dependents (CHSS)
- Education Facility for children within township
- Children Education Assistance
- Reimbursement of Cable TV Charges
- Reimbursement of Mobile Phone Charges
- Reimbursement of News Paper Charges
- Reimbursement of Membership fees for Professional Institution
- Canteen Subsidy
Incentives :
- Performance Linked Incentive
Loans & Advances :
- Interest bearing advances (for House Building, General Purpose)
Retirement Benefits/Social Security Schemes :
- Employees Provident Fund
- Gratuity
- Post-Retirement Medical Care
- Payment of Ex-gratia to Families of Employees who Die While in
- Service and missing employees
- Benevolent Fund
- Group Insurance
NHPC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2025 Exam Centers
Exam will be held in 19 cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Bhopal, Guwahati, Dehradun, Jaipur, Lucknow, Pune, Ranchi, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Jammu, Itanagar, Gangtok.
Probation Period and Bonds
- Probation Period: 1 year
- Service Bond: Candidates may be required to sign a service agreement bond (details in notification).
How to Apply for NHPC Junior Engineer 2025?
- Visit NHPC Careers Portal.
- Click “NHPC Junior Engineer 2025 Apply Online.”
- Register with Email ID & Mobile.
- Fill application form correctly.
- Upload photo, signature & certificates.
- Pay the fee (if applicable).
- Submit & take printout.
NHPC Junior Engineer 2025 Important Links
- NHPC Official Website
- Apply Online for NHPC Junior Engineer 2025
- Download NHPC Junior Engineer 2025 Notification PDF
| All the best to all enthusiastic Aspirants! Vacancyboard Congratulations! |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on NHPC Junior Engineer 2025 FAQs
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Q1. What is the last date to apply for NHPC Junior Engineer 2025?
Ans: 01 October 2025.
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Q2. How many vacancies are available in NTPC Executive Trainee HR 2025?
Ans. A total of 15 vacancies are released.
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Q2. How many vacancies are available under NHPC Junior Engineer 2025?
Ans: A total of 221 JE vacancies across 4 disciplines.
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Q3. What is the educational qualification for NHPC Junior Engineer 2025?
Ans: A full-time 3-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline.
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Q4. What is the age limit for NHPC Junior Engineer 2025?
Ans: Maximum 30 years with relaxations.
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Q5. What is the NHPC Junior Engineer 2025 selection process?
Ans: CBT + Document Verification.
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Q6. Is there negative marking in NHPC Junior Engineer 2025 exam?
Ans: Yes, 0.25 mark deduction per wrong answer.
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Q7. What is the NHPC Junior Engineer 2025 salary?
Ans: ₹29,600 – ₹1,19,500 with allowances.
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Q8. Can B.Tech degree holders apply for NHPC Junior Engineer 2025?
Ans: No, only Diploma holders are eligible.
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Q9. In how many cities will NHPC Junior Engineer 2025 exam be conducted?
Ans: In 19 cities across India.
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Q10. When will NHPC Junior Engineer 2025 Admit Card release?
Ans: Before the exam date (to be announced on official website).