NGEL Engineer and Executive Vacancy 2026: Experience Rules, CTC and Apply Guide
Good news for experienced professionals in the power and green energy field. NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited has released Advt. No. 04/26 for 147 fixed term vacancies. Four are Engineer posts and four are Executive posts, so HR, Finance, CSR and Rajbhasha professionals can apply too. The approximate CTC is ₹11,00,000 per annum. Anyone who follows PSU job notifications should read this today.
One thing must be clear first. This is not a fresher drive, and the notification prescribes no GATE score at any stage. Every post needs minimum 3 years post-qualification executive experience; only Executive (RE – Finance) needs 1 year. Applications close on 7 September 2026 at 6:00 PM. Below, GovtJobsAlert.in explains the vacancies, qualification, age, CTC and selection simply.
Key Highlights — NTPC Green Energy (NGEL) Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Post Names | Engineer (RE) — Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Safety; Executive (RE) — Human Resource, Finance, CSR, Rajbhasha |
| Total Vacancies | 147 posts (128 Engineer + 19 Executive) |
| Salary | Approximate CTC of ₹11,00,000 per annum |
| Engagement | Fixed term for 3 years, extendable by up to 2 more years |
| Experience | Minimum 3 years after qualification (1 year for Finance) |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India — NGEL offices, stations, sites, clusters, joint ventures and subsidiaries; all posts transferable |
| Application Start Date | 18 August 2026 (from 10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 7 September 2026 (till 6:00 PM) |
How Many Vacancies in NTPC Green Energy (NGEL) Recruitment 2026? Post-Wise Seats
Of the 147 vacancies, 128 are Engineer posts and 19 are Executive posts — so CA, CMA, MBA-HR, social work and Hindi candidates have a real chance too.
| Post Name | Category-wise Reservation | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer (RE – Civil) | UR 21 / SC 4 / ST 3 / OBC 8 / EWS 7 | 43 |
| Engineer (RE – Electrical) | UR 35 / SC 5 / ST 7 / OBC 9 / EWS 13 | 69 |
| Engineer (RE – Mechanical) | UR 4 / SC 2 / ST 1 / OBC 2 / EWS 0 | 9 |
| Engineer (RE – Safety) | UR 5 / SC 1 / ST 0 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 7 |
| Executive (RE – Human Resource) | UR 2 / SC 0 / ST 0 / OBC 1 / EWS 1 | 4 |
| Executive (RE – Finance) | UR 3 / SC 2 / ST 2 / OBC 0 / EWS 2 | 9 |
| Executive (RE – CSR) | UR 4 / SC 0 / ST 0 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 5 |
| Executive (RE – Rajbhasha) | UR 1 / SC 0 / ST 0 / OBC 0 / EWS 0 | 1 |
| Total | All categories | 147 |
14 vacancies are reserved for PwBD candidates, horizontally — those seats sit inside the 147, not extra. Also, you can apply for only one post.
| Vacancy Rule | What the Notification Says |
|---|---|
| PwBD 14 seats split | 7 seats across Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Safety, and 7 seats across HR, Finance, CSR and Rajbhasha — inclusive of backlog |
| Number of vacancies | NGEL may increase, reduce or cancel the vacancies, or cancel the whole recruitment, without notice |
| Two applications for one post | Only the application with the higher application sequence number is considered |
What is the Eligibility for NTPC Green Energy (NGEL) Recruitment 2026? Qualification, Experience and Age
Educational Qualification
All degrees must be full-time. The 65% marks bar (relaxed to 55% for SC, ST and PwBD) applies to six posts only — Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Safety, HR and CSR. Executive (RE – Finance) needs only a qualified CA or CMA, and Executive (RE – Rajbhasha) has no percentage bar at all. Only Indian nationals can apply, and every qualification must be from an institution recognised and approved in India.
| Post Name | Qualification Required | Experience Area Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer (RE – Civil) | BE, B.Tech or B.Sc. (Engg.) in Civil Engineering — see more engineering government jobs | Geotech, piling, foundation, structural steel, tower structures or switchyard work |
| Engineer (RE – Electrical) | Engineering degree in Electrical, Electrical or Electronics, Electrical Instrumentation and Control, Power Systems and High Voltage, Power Electronics, or Power Engineering | Switchyard, electrical testing, transmission, transformer or design work |
| Engineer (RE – Mechanical) | Engineering degree in Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, Production and Industrial Engineering, or Power Engineering | Supervision or execution in power generation — thermal, gas, hydro, nuclear or renewables |
| Engineer (RE – Safety) | Engineering degree in Mechanical, Production, Electrical, Civil or Power Engineering plus a diploma in Industrial Safety from a Regional Labour Institute or an institution recognised under the Factories Act; a degree in Industrial Safety or Fire and Safety from such a recognised institution also works | Safety work, preferably in the power or manufacturing industry |
| Executive (RE – Human Resource) | Graduation plus a 2-year PG degree, diploma or programme in Management with specialisation in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or Personnel Management; MHROD or MBA (HR) also works — see post graduate government jobs | HR functions or industrial relations |
| Executive (RE – Finance) | Qualified CA or CMA — 9 posts for our commerce and finance jobs readers | Finance or accounts |
| Executive (RE – CSR) | PG degree, diploma or programme in Rural Management, Rural Development, Community Development, Social Work, Development Studies or a related area; MSW, MBA or a graduate Engineering degree also works | Socio-economic surveys and CSR activities |
| Executive (RE – Rajbhasha) | Five combinations are allowed. Master’s in Hindi with English at degree level; or Master’s in English with Hindi at degree level; or a Master’s in any subject other than Hindi or English where Hindi or English was the medium of examination and the other of the two was a compulsory or elective subject at degree level | Hindi terminology or translation work in a Government body, PSU or university |
Experience
Do not skip this. Every post needs minimum 3 years post-qualification executive experience. Only Executive (RE – Finance) is relaxed to 1 year, articleship not counted. Freshers are not eligible, so the ₹500 fee would be wasted. The notification prescribes no GATE score at any stage. Preference — desirable, not essential — goes to ME or M.Tech holders for Mechanical, to candidates with renewable energy experience for Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Safety and CSR, and to candidates knowing SAP, MS Office and data analytics for HR.
Age Limit
The maximum age is 35 years as on 7 September 2026. No minimum age is given.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government guidelines |
| Important condition | Relaxation is given only where a vacancy is identified for that category, and a valid certificate from the competent authority is a must |
| Where it may not help | Safety has ST 0 and EWS 0; CSR has SC 0, ST 0 and EWS 0; Finance has OBC 0; Rajbhasha has SC, ST, OBC and EWS all 0 |
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What is the Salary and CTC for NTPC Green Energy (NGEL) Posts in 2026?
Please read this part fully. The notification gives no pay level, no pay band and no executive grade like E1 or E2. Only one figure is stated, and the job itself is a fixed term engagement, not a regular permanent PSU cadre post with a promotion ladder.
| Detail | What the Notification Says |
|---|---|
| Approximate CTC | ₹11,00,000 per annum |
| What it includes | Fixed and variable components, HRA, Mediclaim for self, spouse, dependent parents and two children, performance-based variable pay and satisfactory service grant |
| Nature of engagement | Fixed term for 3 years, extendable by up to 2 more years |
| Status of the figure | Indicative only — actual amount depends on your experience, place of posting and other terms of appointment |
No in-hand monthly figure is given anywhere, so we are not quoting one.
What is the Selection Process for NTPC Green Energy (NGEL) Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | What Happens | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Shortlisting | Applications are screened | On qualification, marks and years of experience |
| 2. Computer Based Test | Bilingual objective paper, if conducted | 100 questions in 2 hours; for each wrong answer, one-fourth of the marks allotted to that question is deducted |
| CBT Section 1 | Subject Knowledge Test | Qualifying marks 40% for UR, 30% for reserved categories |
| CBT Section 2 | Aptitude Test — numerical ability, reading comprehension, reasoning, general awareness, data interpretation | Qualifying marks 30% for UR, 22.5% for reserved categories |
| CBT Cities | Held in 10 cities only | Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Vishakhapatnam, Gandhinagar or Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Bhopal and Raipur — nothing in the North-East, Punjab, Odisha or Kerala, so budget for travel |
| 3. Group Discussion | Management may add this stage | Keep a few renewable energy topics ready |
| 4. Interview | Shortlisted candidates are called | Final weightage depends on the route used — see below |
| 5. Document Verification | Documents plus a medical test | Carry a No Objection Certificate if you work in a Government organisation or PSU |
| Medical standard | Test at a specified Government hospital of at least district hospital status | No relaxation in the prescribed health standards is allowed |
| Final Merit Route | Weightage |
|---|---|
| If a CBT is held | CBT 70 marks + experience 10 marks + interview 20 marks |
| If no CBT is held | Experience 30 marks + interview 70 marks |
| How experience marks work | 5 marks for the minimum experience, plus 1 mark per extra year, up to 10 marks |
| Qualifying marks with CBT | Interview 40% for UR and 30% for reserved categories; experience 50% for all |
| Qualifying marks without CBT | Interview 55% for UR and 45% for reserved categories; experience 50% for all |
Prepare early with our exam syllabus and pattern guides.
How to Apply Online for NTPC Green Energy (NGEL) Recruitment 2026?
Keep ready a personal email ID, a scanned passport size photo not older than 3 weeks (100 KB to 200 KB), a signature scan in black ink on white paper (80 KB to 150 KB) and scanned certificates (100 KB to 1 MB):
- Visit the careers section of the official NGEL website (link in Essential Links below).
- Register with your personal and contact details, then verify the OTPs sent.
- Note down the Application Sequence Number and password given after registration.
- Click Go To Application and fill in personal, communication and qualification details.
- Upload your photo, signature and supporting documents within the size limits.
- Use the Preview tab and check every entry — no editing after submission.
- Pay the ₹500 fee online if you are General, EWS or OBC, then submit.
- Save and print the submitted form. Do not post any hard copy to NGEL.
| Document or Rule | What is Required |
|---|---|
| Experience proof | Keep papers in chronological order — an experience certificate stating the nature of work, plus appointment, offer, joining, confirmation, promotion, transfer and relieving letters, and two pay slips for every year claimed |
| OBC-NCL certificate | In the Central Government format, for the financial year 2026-27 |
| EWS certificate | Income and Asset certificate valid for 2026-27, based on 2025-26 income |
| Disability certificate | Generated on the UDID or Swalamban portal |
| Category | Once submitted, the category cannot be changed, and no other category’s benefit is given |
| False or suppressed information | Candidature is cancelled at any stage, and services can be terminated even after appointment |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification |
What are the Important Dates for NTPC Green Energy (NGEL) Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Application Start | 18 August 2026 (from 10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 7 September 2026 (till 6:00 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 7 September 2026 (till 6:00 PM) |
| Age & Experience Cut-off | 7 September 2026 |
| CBT / Interview | To be announced |
The portal closes at 6:00 PM on 7 September 2026, not midnight. Do not wait till the last day.
What is the Application Fee for NTPC Green Energy (NGEL) Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | ₹500 |
| EWS | ₹500 |
| OBC | ₹500 |
| SC | No fee |
| ST | No fee |
| PwBD | No fee |
| Ex-Servicemen | No fee |
| All female candidates | No fee |
Pay online only through the SBI gateway — net banking, debit card, credit card, pre-paid card or UPI. The fee is not refunded, so check eligibility first.
Essential Links — NGEL Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for NGEL Engineer and Executive Recruitment 2026
- Visit NTPC Green Energy Limited Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you have 3 years of solid experience and a matching degree, this is a strong chance to join India’s fastest growing green energy company. Just remember the two hard truths — fixed term of 3 years, no freshers. Apply before 7 September 2026, 6:00 PM, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for PSU recruitment updates.