NGEL Engineer & Executive Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 147 RE Posts

NGEL Engineer and Executive Recruitment 2026 official notification for 147 renewable energy posts

Vacancies: 147 · Posts: 8 · Type: Fixed Term Employment · Mode: Online · Fee: ₹500 (Gen/EWS/OBC); Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/Female · Apply: 18 August–07 September 2026 · Remuneration: ≈₹11 lakh CTC/year · Selection: Shortlisting + CBT/Interview · Location: All-India

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited under the Ministry of Power, has opened applications for 147 experienced professionals in the renewable energy domain. The drive covers eight posts — Engineer (RE-Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Safety) and Executive (RE-HR, Finance, CSR, Rajbhasha) — on a fixed-term basis of three years, extendable by up to two years.

Applications open on 18 August 2026 and close on 07 September 2026. Candidates with relevant engineering or professional qualifications and 1–3 years of post-qualification executive experience can apply online through the NGEL careers portal. The approximate CTC is ₹11 lakh per annum, inclusive of fixed and variable components.

This is one of the larger fixed-term hiring windows currently open in the green energy space. The posting will be across NGEL Corporate, stations, sites, clusters, JVs and subsidiaries anywhere in India.

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Who Should Apply?

  • B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.(Engg.) in Civil Engineering (65% marks; 55% for SC/ST/PwBD) + 3 years of executive experience in geotech/piling/foundation/structural steel/tower/switchyard → Engineer (RE-Civil) – 43 posts
  • B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.(Engg.) in  Electrical & Electronics / Power Systems / Power Electronics / Power Engineering (65% marks; 55% for SC/ST/PwBD) + 3 years executive experience in switchyard/electrical testing/transmission/transformer/design → Engineer (RE-Electrical) – 69 posts
  • B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.(Engg.) in Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Power Engineering (65% marks; 55% for SC/ST/PwBD) + 3 years executive experience in power generation supervision/execution → Engineer (RE-Mechanical) – 9 posts
  • Full-time Engineering Degree in /Production/Electrical/Civil/Power + full-time Diploma in Industrial Safety (or Engineering Degree in Industrial Safety/Fire & Safety) (65% marks; 55% for SC/ST/PwBD) + 3 years safety experience → Engineer (RE-Safety) – 7 posts
  • Graduate + 2-year full-time PG Degree/Diploma/Programme in HR/Industrial Relations/Personnel Management or MHROD or MBA (HR) (65% marks; 55% for SC/ST/PwBD) + 3 years HR/IR executive experience → Executive (RE-HR) – 4 posts
  • Qualified CA/CMA + 1 year post-qualification executive experience in Finance/Accounts (excluding articleship) → Executive (RE-Finance) – 9 posts
  • Full-time PG Degree/Diploma/Programme in Rural Management/Development/Social Work/MBA or Graduate in Engineering (65% marks; 55% for SC/ST/PwBD) + 3 years CSR/socio-economic survey/stakeholder consultation experience → Executive (RE-CSR) – 5 posts
  • Full-time Master’s Degree in Hindi/English (with prescribed language combinations) + 3 years experience in Hindi terminology/translation under Central/State Govt/PSU/autonomous bodies → Executive (RE-Rajbhasha) – 1 post

Who Cannot Apply

  • Candidates above 35 years (UR) as on 07 September 2026 (after applicable relaxations).
  • Those without the exact stream/percentage or the prescribed minimum executive experience.
  • Non-Indian nationals.
  • Candidates applying for more than one post (only one post is allowed).

Important Dates

ActivityDate
Start of online application18 August 2026 (from 10:00 Hrs)
Last date of online application07 September 2026 (till 18:00 Hrs)
Age & eligibility cut-off07 September 2026
CBT / Interview datesTo be notified on the NGEL website

Quick Overview – NGEL Engineer & Executive 2026

What Posts Are Available? – NGEL Vacancy & Eligibility 2026

Vacancies may increase or decrease at management discretion. PwBD reservation: 14 posts (7 for engineering streams, 7 for executive streams), inclusive of backlog.

Engineering Posts

Post NameVacanciesQualification (short)Experience
Engineer (RE-Civil)43 (UR-21, SC-4, ST-3, OBC-8, EWS-7)B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.(Engg.) Civil (65%/55%)3 years executive (geotech/piling/foundation/structural/switchyard)
Engineer (RE-Electrical)69 (UR-35, SC-5, ST-7, OBC-9, EWS-13)B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.(Engg.) Electrical / Power Systems / Power Electronics etc. (65%/55%)3 years executive (switchyard/testing/transmission/design)
Engineer (RE-Mechanical)9 (UR-4, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-2, EWS-0)B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.(Engg.) Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Power (65%/55%)3 years executive (power generation supervision)
Engineer (RE-Safety)7 (UR-5, SC-1, ST-0, OBC-1, EWS-0)Engg. Degree + Industrial Safety Diploma or Engg. in Industrial/Fire & Safety (65%/55%)3 years safety (preferably power/manufacturing)

Executive Posts

Post NameVacanciesQualification (short)Experience
Executive (RE-HR)4 (UR-2, SC-0, ST-0, OBC-1, EWS-1)Graduate + 2-yr PG Degree/Diploma/MBA (HR/IR/PM) (65%/55%)3 years HR/IR executive
Executive (RE-Finance)9 (UR-3, SC-2, ST-2, OBC-0, EWS-2)Qualified CA / CMA1 year Finance/Accounts (excl. articleship)
Executive (RE-CSR)5 (UR-4, SC-0, ST-0, OBC-1, EWS-0)PG in Rural Mgmt/Development/Social Work/MBA or Engg. Graduate (65%/55%)3 years CSR / SES / stakeholder work
Executive (RE-Rajbhasha)1 (UR-1)Master’s in Hindi/English with prescribed combinations3 years Hindi terminology/translation (Govt/PSU)

Interpretation note: Electrical accounts for nearly half the vacancies (69). Civil is the next largest block (43). Safety, Mechanical, HR, CSR and Rajbhasha are low-volume specialised seats. Candidates with pure RE project experience will have a clear edge during shortlisting.

What Is the Age Limit?

The upper age limit is 35 years as of 07 September 2026 for all posts.

CategoryMax Age
UR / EWS35 years
OBC (NCL)38 years
SC / ST40 years
PwBD (UR)45 years
PwBD (OBC)48 years
PwBD (SC/ST)50 years
Ex-ServicemenAs per Government of India guidelines

Examples: ✅ A 34-year-old UR candidate born on 08 September 1991 — eligible (within the 35-year limit as on 07 September 2026). ❌ A 36-year-old UR candidate born on 06 September 1990 — not eligible (exceeds maximum age by 1 year).

Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.

What Is the Remuneration? – NGEL Engineer & Executive 2026

Approximate CTC for all posts is ₹11,00,000 per annum. This includes fixed and variable components, HRA, Mediclaim (self, spouse, dependent parents and two children), performance-based variable pay and satisfactory service grant.

Actual take-home depends on experience, place of posting and applicable deductions. The figure is indicative only.

For a typical metro posting, monthly in-hand is likely to fall in the ₹70,000–85,000 range after standard deductions (NPS contribution, professional tax, etc.). Calculate your indicative take-home with our Income Tax Calculator.

What Is the Application Fee?

CategoryFee
General / EWS / OBC₹500 (non-refundable)
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / FemaleNil

Payment is online only (Net Banking / Debit / Credit / UPI / Prepaid Card) through the application form. The fee, once paid, is not refunded.

How to Apply?

  1. Visit the NGEL Careers page and locate Advertisement No. 04/26.
  2. Click the Application Link (active from 18 August 2026, 10:00 Hrs).
  3. Register with a valid email ID and fill the online form carefully.
  4. Upload a photograph and signature in the prescribed format. Use our Photo & Signature Resizer if needed.
  5. Pay the fee online (if applicable) and submit.
  6. Download and save the system-generated application slip with a unique registration number.

No hard copy is to be sent. Only one post can be applied for.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying for more than one post (only the higher sequence number will be considered).
  • Uploading an unclear photo/signature or the wrong size.
  • Waiting till the last day — portal congestion is common.
  • Paying the fee without double-checking eligibility (the fee is non-refundable).
  • Forgetting that experience must be post-qualification executive experience (training period included where stated).

एनजीईएल इंजीनियर एवं एग्जीक्यूटिव भर्ती 2026 – 147 पदों के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन

एनटीपीसी ग्रीन एनर्जी लिमिटेड (एनजीईएल) ने अक्षय ऊर्जा क्षेत्र में 147 अनुभवी पेशेवरों की भर्ती निकाली है। आवेदन 18 अगस्त 2026 से 07 सितंबर 2026 तक ऑनलाइन स्वीकार किए जाएंगे। यह तीन वर्ष के फिक्स्ड टर्म के आधार पर है, जिसे दो वर्ष तक बढ़ाया जा सकता है।

कौन आवेदन कर सकता है? सिविल, इलेक्ट्रिकल, मैकेनिकल और सेफ्टी इंजीनियर के लिए संबंधित ब्रांच में बी.ई./बी.टेक और न्यूनतम तीन वर्ष का कार्य अनुभव जरूरी है। एचआर, फाइनेंस, सीएसआर और राजभाषा पदों के लिए निर्धारित स्नातकोत्तर या सीए/सीएमए योग्यता के साथ 1 से 3 वर्ष का अनुभव आवश्यक है। अधिकतम आयु 35 वर्ष है।

वेतन और चयन सभी पदों के लिए अनुमानित सीटीसी लगभग 11 लाख रुपये प्रति वर्ष है। चयन शॉर्टलिस्टिंग, सीबीटी (यदि आयोजित हुआ) और इंटरव्यू के माध्यम से होगा। पोस्टिंग भारत भर में एनजीईएल के स्टेशनों, साइट्स और जेवी में हो सकती है।

आवेदन कैसे करें? www.ngel.in के करियर सेक्शन पर जाकर Advt. No. 04/26 का एप्लिकेशन लिंक खोलें। फॉर्म भरकर फीस जमा करें और आवेदन पर्ची डाउनलोड कर लें। विस्तृत अधिसूचना पीडीएफ भी वहीं उपलब्ध है।

How Are Candidates Selected?

Selection is a multi-stage process:

  1. Application Shortlisting / Screening – based on qualifications, percentage of marks and years of experience.
  2. Written Test (CBT) – if conducted. Bilingual, objective. Two sections: Aptitude Test + Subject Knowledge Test. Negative marking ¼. Centres include Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Visakhapatnam, Gandhinagar, Lucknow, Jaipur, Bhopal and Raipur.
  3. Group Discussion / Interview – shortlisted candidates.
  4. Final Merit – cumulative marks. Offer subject to medical fitness at designated government hospitals.

Evaluation (when CBT is held)

  • CBT: 70 marks (min UR 40%, Reserved 30%)
  • Experience: 10 marks (min 50%)
  • Interview: 20 marks (min UR 40%, Reserved 30%)

Evaluation (when no CBT)

  • Experience: 30 marks (min 50%)
  • Interview: 70 marks (min UR 55%, Reserved 45%)

Experience marks: 5 for minimum required years + 1 mark per additional year (maximum 10). Management reserves the right to raise eligibility standards.

Why Does NGEL Matter?

NTPC Green Energy Limited is the renewable energy arm of NTPC Limited, India’s largest power utility. The company is expanding aggressively in solar, wind, BESS and green hydrogen with a stated target of 60 GW installed capacity by 2032. Working here gives direct exposure to large-scale RE project design, construction, O&M and statutory compliance across the country.

The fixed-term nature means no automatic absorption into regular rolls, and postings can be at remote project sites. Candidates seeking permanent NTPC-style career progression should weigh this carefully.

The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take

Compared with regular NTPC or other Maharatna PSU executive recruitments, this NGEL drive offers faster entry into the renewable energy project ecosystem at a competitive CTC of around ₹11 lakh. Similar fixed-term openings in other green-energy arms or private EPCs rarely match the scale (147 seats) or the brand value of an NTPC subsidiary.

Best fit: Engineers and professionals already working in solar/wind project execution, switchyard, safety or CSR who want structured RE exposure and are comfortable with a 3–5 year fixed-term contract.

Who should skip: Freshers, candidates seeking permanent pensionable posts, or those unwilling to serve at remote project sites across India.

Practical tip: Highlight every month of relevant RE or power-sector experience clearly in the online form — shortlisting is experience-heavy, and the additional marks for extra years can decide the merit list.

What Documents Are Required?

Keep these ready for document verification (exact list will be in the call letter):

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  • Online application slip with registration number
  • Class 10 / 12 mark sheets and certificates
  • Degree / PG / CA / CMA certificates and mark sheets
  • Experience certificates (clearly mentioning post-qualification executive period)
  • Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) in prescribed format for FY 2026-27
  • Photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Passport / Driving Licence)
  • NOC from present employer (if working in Govt/PSU) at the time of interview
  • Recent passport-size photographs

What Happens After Selection?

  1. Provisional offer issued subject to medical fitness.
  2. Medical examination at a designated government hospital (minimum district hospital status). No relaxation in medical standards.
  3. Document verification and submission of original certificates.
  4. Joining formalities and induction at the allotted location (Corporate / Station / Site / JV).
  5. Fixed-term engagement of three years begins; performance and organisational need decide extension up to two further years.
  6. Posting is transferable anywhere in India at management discretion.

Contact & Helpline

Recruitment-related queries may be addressed to the email IDs and phone numbers published on the NGEL careers page and in related recruitment instructions (ngelcareers@ntpc.co.in / it_ngel@ntpc.co.in; Phone +91-120-2356687, Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00).

Registered Office: NTPC Bhawan, SCOPE Complex, 7 Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003.

⚠️ Contact details sourced from the official notification/website. Verify before contacting. NEVER pay any money over the phone or to any person claiming to offer job assistance. Report fraud to cybercrime.gov.in.

Important Links – NGEL Engineer & Executive 2026

DescriptionLink
Notification PDFDownload NGEL Advt. No. 04/26 PDF
Apply OnlineApply for NGEL Engineer & Executive Recruitment 2026
Official Careers PageNGEL Careers
Medical NormsAvailable on the NGEL website under the same Advt.

FAQs – NGEL Engineer & Executive Recruitment 2026

Q1: What is the last date to apply for NGEL Engineer & Executive 2026?

A: 07 September 2026 (till 18:00 Hrs). Late applications are not accepted, and no extension has been announced as of 19 August 2026.

Q2: What is the age limit for NGEL Engineer & Executive posts?

A: 35 years as of 07 September 2026 for UR. OBC gets 3 years, SC/ST gets 5 years, and PwBD gets 10 years relaxation. Ex-Servicemen get relaxation as per Government guidelines.

Q3: Is there an exam for NGEL recruitment, or is it interview-based?

A: It depends on the number of applications. Shortlisting is followed by CBT (if conducted) plus an interview, or only an interview. CBT, when held, has Aptitude and Subject Knowledge sections with ¼ negative marking.

Q4: What is the salary of NGEL Engineer & Executive posts?

A: Approximate CTC is ₹11 lakh per annum, inclusive of fixed, variable, HRA and Mediclaim components. Actual in-hand depends on posting location and experience.

Q5: Can final-year students or result-awaited candidates apply for NGEL 2026?

A: No. You must possess the required degree and the prescribed post-qualification executive experience as on 07 September 2026.

Q6: Is NGEL Engineer & Executive a permanent government job?

A: No. These are fixed-term posts for three years, extendable by up to two years based on organisational requirements. There is no automatic absorption into regular rolls.

Q7: Can candidates from other states apply for NGEL recruitment?

A: Yes. This is an all-India recruitment open to Indian nationals. No domicile restriction is mentioned.

Q8: Where will I be posted if selected in NGEL?

A: Anywhere in India — NGEL Corporate, stations, project sites, clusters, JVs or subsidiaries. All posts are transferable at management discretion.

Q9: Is GATE score required for NGEL Engineer posts?

A: No. Selection is based on shortlisting of applications, possible CBT and interview. GATE is not mentioned as a shortlisting criterion.

Q10: What is the career growth after joining NGEL on a fixed term?

A: The engagement is for three years (extendable by two). Performance and organisational need decide further extension. Permanent absorption is not guaranteed.

Q11: What are the disadvantages of this NGEL fixed-term recruitment?

A: Here’s the catch — these are not permanent posts. Postings can be at remote RE project sites, and there is no automatic path to regular NTPC or NGEL rolls after the contract ends.

Q12: How much do renewable energy engineers earn in public sector projects?

A: In similar PSU fixed-term or project roles, CTC in the ₹10–13 lakh range is common for mid-level engineers with 3+ years of experience. Actual in-hand varies with location, HRA, and deductions.

Q13: Is oil or power sector experience useful for NGEL RE posts?

A: Yes. Experience in power generation, switchyard, transmission, safety or project execution is explicitly preferred. Pure RE experience is an added advantage during shortlisting.

Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?

  • You meet the age and educational criteria as of 07 September 2026.
  • You have the exact stream, percentage and post-qualification executive experience required.
  • You are comfortable with a fixed-term engagement of 3–5 years (not permanent).
  • You can serve at any NGEL location across India.
  • You have arranged all certificates and are ready for medical examination.
  • You have applied for only one post and saved the registration slip.

📄 Source: Official notification released by NGEL (Advt. No. 04/26). All details sourced from the NGEL official notification PDF.

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Meena Patel
Meena Patel

Meena Patel is a government recruitment researcher at Sahi Sarkari Jobs. She holds a BMS degree and has reviewed 50+ central and state government notifications since 2025, covering banking, defence, PSU, state PSC and technical recruitments. Every article she publishes is verified against the official notification PDF before going live. Her coverage spans SSC, UPSC, IBPS, Railway, State PSC, CAPF and PSU recruitments across India.

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