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NEEPCO Executive Trainee Safety Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 12, 2026
Executive Trainee (Safety)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
4
Pay Scale
₹50,000 - ₹1,60,000/- (IDA E-2 Grade, Approx. Monthly CTC ₹1,00,000/-)
Age Limit
18 to 30 Years (as on 01-07-2026)
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 11, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 11, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window11 – 31 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Production with a minimum of 65% marks (55% for SC) along with a full-time Diploma in Industrial Safety recognized under the Factories Act Rules, OR an Engineering Degree in Industrial Safety / Fire & Safety with minimum 65% marks (55% for SC). Desired 1 year post-qualification experience in statutory safety compliance under the Factories Act.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 30 years for UR candidates as on 01-07-2026. Age relaxations: SC: up to 35 years (5 years relaxation); OBC (NCL): up to 33 years (3 years relaxation); PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / J&K domicile as per Government of India guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Scrutiny of Online Applications & Shortlisting

OnlineQualifying Only

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

OnlineMerit Scored

Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Document Verification & Pre-Employment Medical Examination

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection consists of shortlisting based on qualifying degree marks and experience, followed by a Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Personal Interview. The CBT carries 100 marks (75 marks Subject Knowledge in Industrial/Fire Safety + 25 marks Executive Aptitude) over 2 hours with 0.25 negative marking. Candidates qualifying the CBT appear for a Personal Interview assessing general knowledge, professional domain expertise, and executive aptitude.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Total Duration

120 Minutes

Negative Marking

0.25 marks per wrong answer

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Subject Knowledge Test (SKT) - Industrial Safety / Fire & Safety7575
Executive Aptitude Test (EAT) - Reasoning, Numerical Ability, English & GA2525
Total100100

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

NEEPCO is a premier Schedule-'A' Mini-Ratna CPSE and NTPC subsidiary operating major hydro, gas, and solar power plants in challenging mountainous and geo-technically complex terrains of the North Eastern Region. Executive Trainees (Safety) carry core statutory responsibility for factory safety audits, risk mitigation during hydro dam/turbine operations, emergency protocols, and zero-accident culture enforcement.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Candidates undergo 1 year of rigorous training across one or more corporate offices, generating stations, or project sites, primarily headquartered in Shillong (Meghalaya) with hydro/thermal plant deployments across Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, Tripura, and Mizoram. All appointees sign a mobility declaration consenting to pan-India posting as per corporate requirements.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Structured CPSE executive career progression: Inducted as Executive Trainee at E-2 Grade (Basic ₹50,000/-); upon successful completion of 1-year training, absorbed directly as Assistant Manager / Executive (Safety) in E-3 Grade (Basic ₹60,000/- to ₹1,80,000/-). Subsequent promotions follow CPSE merit-cum-seniority appraisal cycles (Manager E-4, Senior Manager E-5, and DGM E-6).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Candidates must execute a Service Agreement and Surety Bond of ₹2,50,000/- (₹1,25,000/- for SC) on non-judicial stamp paper with a solvent surety to serve NEEPCO for a minimum of 4 years including training.
  • Engineering graduates must possess a minimum of 65% aggregate marks (55% for SC); candidates awaiting final semester results or pursuing qualifying degrees are strictly ineligible.
  • Candidates qualifying through the Mechanical/Electrical/Production stream must hold a full-time Diploma in Industrial Safety recognized under the Factories Act Rules.
  • Incomplete applications or mismatched upload dimensions (photograph/signature beyond 20-100 KB) lead to automatic cancellation without refund of the ₹560/- fee.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR2
  • OBC1
  • SC1
  • EWS0
  • ST0
Total Vacancies4

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Scale of Pay: ₹50,000 - 3% - 1,60,000/- (IDA E-2 Grade). Monthly gross emoluments include Basic Pay ₹50,000/-, Industrial DA, HRA, 35% Cafeteria Perks, 10% Location Based Allowance, 12% PF, 9% Superannuation pension, and PRP. Minimum monthly CTC is approximately ₹1,00,000/-. On absorption after 1-year training, candidates advance to E-3 Grade.

Placed in the IDA pay scale of ₹50,000 - 3% - 1,60,000/- (E-2 Grade). Monthly emoluments include Basic Pay ₹50,000/- plus IDA, HRA, 35% Cafeteria Perks, 10% Location Based Allowance (LBA), 12% PF contribution, 9% NEDCSS Superannuation Scheme, and PRP. Minimum monthly CTC is approximately ₹1,00,000/-. On absorption after 1-year training, placed in E-3 Grade.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official NEEPCO website at neepco.co.in and navigate to the 'Careers' section or direct recruitment portal.
  2. Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹560/- (if applicable) through SBI ePay favouring NEEPCO.
  3. Fill out the online application form with valid personal, academic (10th, 12th, Engineering Degree, Diploma), and safety compliance experience details to generate a Unique Registration Number.
  4. Upload clear scanned copies of required documents: Date of Birth proof, degree/diploma mark sheets & certificates, experience certificate, caste/category certificate, CGPA conversion certificate, passport-size photo (JPEG 20-100 KB), and signature (JPEG 20-100 KB).
  5. Submit the completed online application form before the closing deadline of 31-10-2026 and download the generated registration slip for future recruitment stages.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

General, EWS, and OBC (NCL) candidates: ₹560/- (non-refundable). SC, Ex-Servicemen (ESM), and Female candidates: Nil (Exempted). Payment is to be made online via SBI ePay in favour of NEEPCO. SC/ST/PwBD candidates applying against UR posts must pay the fee.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Candidates must possess an Engineering Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Production with at least 65% marks (55% for SC) plus a full-time Diploma in Industrial Safety under Factories Act Rules, OR a 4-year Engineering Degree in Industrial Safety or Fire & Safety with minimum 65% marks (55% for SC).

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