NTPC-SAIL Power Company Limited (NSPCL), a joint venture of the two Maharatna companies NTPC Limited and Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), has released Advertisement 02/2026 — an advance notice for the recruitment of Engineering Executive Trainees (EET)-2027 through GATE-2027 in four disciplines: Mechanical (ME), Electrical (EE), Electronics (EC) and Instrumentation (IN). This is a short intimation notice, not the application form: the only action open to candidates right now is to register for and appear in GATE-2027, whose registration window opened on 27.08.2026 and closes on 27.09.2026. NSPCL will publish a separate detailed advertisement inviting online applications from GATE-2027 candidates on the careers section of its website in due course.
NSPCL EET-2027 Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Engineering Executive Trainee (EET)-2027 |
| Organization | NTPC-SAIL Power Company Limited (NSPCL) — a joint venture of NTPC Limited and Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advertisement 02/2026 (Ref. NSPCL/HR-Rectt/02/26), published in Employment News dated 24.08.2026 |
| Location | NSPCL power stations at Bhilai (Chhattisgarh), Durgapur (West Bengal) and Rourkela (Odisha); candidates from all over India may appear in GATE-2027 |
| Engineering Disciplines | Mechanical (ME), Electrical (EE), Electronics (EC), Instrumentation (IN) |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in this advance notice — discipline-wise vacancies will be announced in NSPCL’s detailed advertisement |
| Qualification | Graduate Engineer (Bachelor’s degree in Engineering) with a strong academic record in one of the four notified disciplines; full eligibility detail will follow in the detailed advertisement |
| Age Limit | Not specified in this advance notice |
| Selection Process | Appear in GATE-2027 → NSPCL detailed advertisement & online application → Shortlisting on GATE-2027 marks → Further selection process |
| Pay Scale | Not specified in this advance notice |
| How to Apply | Two steps — register and appear in GATE-2027 first; NSPCL’s own online application will open later at www.nspcl.co.in (Careers) |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | nspcl.co.in (Careers) | gate2027.iitm.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NSPCL Advertisement 02/2026 published (Employment News) | 24.08.2026 |
| GATE 2027 online registration opens (GOAPS) | 27.08.2026 |
| GATE 2027 regular registration closes (without late fee) | 27.09.2026 |
| GATE 2027 extended registration closes (with late fee) | 05.10.2026 |
| GATE 2027 application correction window | 14.10.2026 to 21.10.2026 |
| GATE 2027 city allotment notification | 04.01.2027 |
| GATE 2027 admit card download | To be announced |
| GATE 2027 examination dates | 06, 07, 13, 14, 20 & 21 February 2027 |
| GATE 2027 result | 19.03.2027 |
| NSPCL detailed EET-2027 advertisement | To be announced on the careers section of www.nspcl.co.in |
| NSPCL online application window | To be announced in the detailed advertisement |
Note: NSPCL’s Advertisement 02/2026 does not itself carry any dates. The GATE-2027 dates above are taken from the official GATE 2027 website run by IIT Madras and are shown here because appearing in GATE-2027 is the only step candidates can complete right now. All GATE dates are liable to change — verify them on the GATE 2027 website before acting.
Application Fee
No NSPCL application fee is mentioned in this advance notice, because NSPCL’s own application window has not opened yet — any fee (or exemption) will be stated in the detailed advertisement. Candidates do, however, have to pay the GATE-2027 registration fee to IIT Madras separately when registering on GOAPS; the current category-wise fee and the late-fee amount are listed on the official GATE 2027 website.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduate Engineer — Bachelor’s degree in Engineering — with a strong academic record |
| Engineering Disciplines Accepted | Mechanical (ME), Electrical (EE), Electronics (EC), Instrumentation (IN) — only these four |
| GATE Requirement | The candidate must appear in GATE-2027 in one of the four disciplines above. The notice states clearly that GATE marks of previous years, or of any other examination, will not be accepted for EET-2027 recruitment. |
| Age Limit | Not specified in this advance notice — will be stated in NSPCL’s detailed advertisement |
| Age Relaxation | Not specified in this advance notice |
| Nationality / Domicile | Not specified in this advance notice; no state restriction is mentioned |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. GATE-2027 Examination | Computer-based test conducted by IIT Madras on 06, 07, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027. The candidate must appear in the ME, EE, EC or IN paper. Marks from earlier GATE years or from any other examination are not accepted. Result declared on 19.03.2027. |
| 2. NSPCL Detailed Advertisement & Online Application | NSPCL will publish a separate detailed advertisement inviting online applications from candidates who appeared in GATE-2027. The exact date and period of the online application will be intimated on the careers section of www.nspcl.co.in. Candidates are advised by the notice to visit the website regularly. |
| 3. Shortlisting on GATE-2027 Performance | Candidates will be shortlisted for the further selection process on the basis of their GATE-2027 performance and the organizational requirement. |
| 4. Further Selection Process | The advance notice does not specify the stages that follow shortlisting. These will be detailed in the forthcoming advertisement. |
Salary and benefits are not stated in this advance notice, so no pay table is shown here — the pay scale, allowances and perks for Engineering Executive Trainees will be published with NSPCL’s detailed advertisement. Vacancy details are omitted for the same reason: no discipline-wise vacancy figures have been notified yet.
How to Apply
- Go to the official GATE 2027 website gate2027.iitm.ac.in and register on the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). Registration through a verified DigiLocker account is mandatory for all Indian nationals.
- Choose Mechanical (ME), Electrical (EE), Electronics (EC) or Instrumentation (IN) as your GATE-2027 paper — NSPCL accepts only these four disciplines for EET-2027.
- Complete the regular registration and fee payment by 27.09.2026, or by 05.10.2026 with the late fee.
- Appear in GATE-2027 on your allotted date in February 2027 and keep your GATE registration number and scorecard safe.
- Watch the careers section of www.nspcl.co.in for NSPCL’s detailed EET-2027 advertisement, and apply online there within the window NSPCL announces.
Note: There is no NSPCL application form open at this moment — Advertisement 02/2026 is only an advance intimation. Do not pay any fee to NSPCL or to any third party at this stage. The notice also states that NSPCL reserves the right to alter, modify, increase, decrease or cancel the notified disciplines and positions, in whole or in part, without prior notice, and that any addendum, corrigendum or update will be published only on its careers website.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Verified DigiLocker account | Mandatory for all Indian nationals registering for GATE 2027 — create or update it before you start the form |
| Recent passport-size photograph | As per the size and format specified on the GATE 2027 portal |
| Scanned signature | As per the size and format specified on the GATE 2027 portal |
| Government-issued photo ID | Aadhaar, passport, PAN, voter ID or driving licence — the same ID must be carried to the exam centre |
| Degree certificate or provisional / course-completion certificate | For establishing eligibility as a graduate engineer or final-year student |
| Category certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS), if applicable | In the prescribed central government format |
| PwD / dyslexia certificate, if applicable | Required if claiming a scribe or compensatory time in GATE 2027 |
This is general guidance for GATE-2027 registration, which is the step open to candidates today. NSPCL’s Advertisement 02/2026 does not itself list any documents; the documents needed for NSPCL’s own online application will be specified in the detailed advertisement.
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| GATE 2027 Registration (GOAPS) — Apply Now | Register for GATE 2027 |
| NSPCL Careers / Recruitment Page | Visit NSPCL Careers |
| NSPCL Official Website | www.nspcl.co.in |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not sit waiting for an NSPCL application form right now — the only action open today is GATE-2027 registration, and missing that window closes the door on EET-2027 entirely.
- Do not assume an old GATE score will work: the notice states plainly that GATE marks of previous years, or of any other examination, will not be accepted for EET-2027.
- Choose the right GATE paper — only Mechanical (ME), Electrical (EE), Electronics (EC) and Instrumentation (IN) count for this recruitment, so a GATE paper outside these four cannot be used.
- Do not leave DigiLocker verification for the last day; it is mandatory for Indian nationals in GATE 2027 and can take time to complete.
- Do not carry over vacancy numbers, age limits or pay figures from NSPCL’s earlier advertisements — none of that has been notified for EET-2027, and NSPCL has reserved the right to change or cancel the notified disciplines without prior notice.
- Check only the careers section of www.nspcl.co.in for the detailed advertisement and any corrigendum — the notice says updates will be published nowhere else.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What exactly is NSPCL Advertisement 02/2026?
It is an advance notice announcing that NSPCL will recruit Engineering Executive Trainees (EET)-2027 through GATE-2027 in the Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation disciplines.
Q2. Can I apply to NSPCL right now?
No — NSPCL will publish a separate detailed advertisement later to invite online applications from GATE-2027 candidates, and the exact application dates will be intimated on the careers section of www.nspcl.co.in.
Q3. Which GATE 2027 papers are accepted for NSPCL EET-2027?
Only four — Mechanical (ME), Electrical (EE), Electronics (EC) and Instrumentation (IN).
Q4. Will my GATE 2026 or GATE 2025 score be valid for this recruitment?
No, the notice states that GATE marks of previous years or of any other examination shall not be accepted for EET-2027 recruitment.
Q5. What is the last date to register for GATE 2027?
As per the official GATE 2027 website, regular registration closes on 27.09.2026 and extended registration with a late fee closes on 05.10.2026.
Q6. When will the GATE 2027 exam be held and when is the result?
GATE 2027 is scheduled for 06, 07, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027, with the result announced on 19.03.2027.
Q7. How many vacancies are there and what is the pay?
Neither the number of vacancies nor the pay scale is specified in this advance notice — both will be published in NSPCL’s detailed advertisement.
Q8. Where are NSPCL’s plants, and where will the detailed advertisement appear?
NSPCL operates power generating units at Bhilai, Durgapur and Rourkela with a total installed capacity of 1119 MW, and the detailed advertisement along with any addendum or corrigendum will be published only on the careers section of www.nspcl.co.in.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
