NHPC Recruitment through GATE 2025: Check Dates, Eligibility, Vacancies, Selection Process, and more

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025 ( GATE )

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Updated on Oct 17, 2024 12:24 IST

The details of NHPC  Recruitment through GATE 2025 is available on this page. Check eligibility criteria, application process, and dates below.

NHPC recruitment through GATE

NHPC, formerly National Hydroelectric Power Corporation, was founded in 1975, and its headquarters is in Faridabad, India. On this page, candidates can find complete details regarding the NHPC  Recruitment through GATE 2025. Last year, NHPC did not release any recruitment notification through GATE 2025. NHPC GATE recruitment notification was last released in 2014. We will update the page if the NHPC GATE 2025 recruitment notification will be released. Candidates are required to check the page from time to time so that they would not miss any updates.

BE/BTech Graduates appear in GATE, which stands for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. A GATE-qualified candidate becomes eligible for MTech admission and PSU recruitment through GATE. Check more details on NHPC Recruitment through GATE on this page below.

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NHPC Recruitment through GATE 2025 Dates

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NHPC Recruitment through GATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should be eligible for filling the application form of NHPC Recruitment through GATE. Before applying for the exam, check the official notification carefully. Check the required qualifications as per the notification released last time in the table below.

Q:   Who can give GATE exam?

A:

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level examination conducted by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for admission to Master of Engineering (ME), Master of Technology (MTech), and direct PhD programs in engineering, architecture, and related branches of science.

The eligibility criteria for GATE include passing a bachelor's degree in engineering or technology or basic Science from a recognised university, and meeting the specific eligibility criteria for the discipline you wish to pursue. Candidates from India and other countries can apply for GATE, but they must meet the eligibility criteria. The exam is conducted online and is offered in 30 subjects. Candidates can check details about course-wise eligibility criteria for GATE exam at www.shiksha.com/gate-exam.

Q:   What are passing marks in GATE exam?

A:

Passing marks in GATE exam is different for all 30 papers. The GATE qualifying mark for PSUs recruitment is also different. Candidates appearing in any GATE paper have to obtain the minimum mark in order to be declared qualified for the exam. Only qualified candidates are considered for admission to MTech/MSc/PhD programs and the MHRD scholarship. Candidates can check previous year GATE cutoff for various papers on the Shiksha page or from the GATE official website.

Q:   For how many papers can one student apply in GATE 2025?

A:

Students applying for GATE 2025 can opt for two subject papers from the prescribed set of combinations. Earlier, the candidates could apply to appear in only one subject. As a candidate can appear in only two papers (only approved set) of the 30 papers for which GATE 2025 will be conducted, they must carefully choose the papers they wish to write. A candidate is expected to appear in the papers appropriate to the discipline of his or her qualifying degree. However, he or she is free to choose any paper according to his or her admission plan, keeping in mind the GATE eligibility criteria of the institutions in which he or she wishes to seek admission. For more details regarding the admission criteria at any particular institute, the candidate is advised to refer to the websites of that institute. Those candidates opting for two paper combinations for GATE 2025 have a primary choice of paper as their default choice. The second choice of paper has to be chosen from the allowed combinations. Listed combinations are only allowed, and those that are not listed are not allowed. For more detail Read: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-pattern. 

Position

Qualification

Civil Engineer Trainee

  • Candidate should have passed BE/BTech or BSc (Engineering) in Civil with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized University.
  • Candidate should have qualified GATE and possess a valid GATE scorecard.

Mechanical Engineer Trainee

  • Candidate should have passed BE/BTech or BSc (Engineering) in Mechanical/ Production/ Thermal/ Mechanical & Automation with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized University.
  • Candidate should have qualified GATE and possess a valid GATE scorecard.

Electrical Engineer Trainee

  • Candidate should have passed BE/BTech or BSc (Engineering) in Electrical/ Electrical & Electronics/  Power Systems & High Voltage Power with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized University.
  • Candidate should have qualified GATE and possess a valid GATE scorecard.

Application Form of NHPC Recruitment through GATE

To participate in the examination, candidates must fill the application form with the correct details. The application form for NHPC recruitment releases in online mode at the website www.nhpcindia.com. However, the link to fill the NHPC GATE recruitment application form will also be updated on this page. As the application form releases online hence there is no need to send the filled-in form either through post or through fax. The application procedure comprises of – Registration, Filling the details in the application form, upload photo, signature, and other documents, Fee payment, and final submission.

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Read the steps to fill the NHPC Recruitment through GATE 2025 online form below.

  • Visit the official website or click on the link, which will be available on this page later.
  • Exercise the registration process by fill the required details such as email id and mobile number.
  • After that login credentials will be shared with the candidates on the registered email id and mobile number.
  • Re-login the account and fill the personal details, academic details, complete address, etc. in the application form.
  • Then upload photo, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format.
  • Further, pay the application fee through debit card/ credit card/ net banking.
  • After completing all the formalities, click on the submit button for the final submission of the application form.

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A:
It is advised that the candidates check the eligibility criteria before COAP 2023 registration. Applications from candidates who do not meet the eligibility conditions are liable to be rejected. Therefore, all candidates must fulfil all the eligibility conditions. Check below for the eligibility criteria: - The candidate must be an Indian national. - Candidates must have a valid GATE score, I. e. , be qualified in 2023/2022/2021. - In the case of more than one valid scorecard, candidates must provide the scorecard with a better score or rank. - Candidates must check the eligibility criteria of the respective institute before applying. Read more about COAP Counselling: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/coap-counselling.

Q:   Who is eligible for GATE exam?

A:

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is the entrance exam for admission to postgraduate courses at IITs, NITs, IIITs in Engineering, Science and other allied subjects. The detailed eligibility criteria of GATE are given below:

  • Candidates who are currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree programme or who have completed any government approved degree programme in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities are eligible to appear for GATE 2024.
  • Candidates who possess certification from any of the below list professional societies are also eligible to apply for GATE however, they must ensure that those examinations are approved by MoE/AICTE/UGC/ UPSC as being equivalent to B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Arch./ B.Planning, etc. 
    • The Institution of Engineers (India) (IE)
    • The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
    • The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
    • The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI)
    • The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChE)
    • The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
    • The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIIE)
  • Candidates who have obtained/are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India are also eligible. All such candidates must be currently in the 3rd or higher years or must have completed their Bachelor’s degree (of at least three years duration) in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities. 
  • Candidates pursuing or in possession of any higher degree will be allowed to appear for GATE 2024.
  • Candidates must note that there is no age limit to apply for GATE.

Q:   What is the eligibility for GATE examination?

A:

Candidates with a bachelor's degree in engineering/technology/architecture or a master's degree in science/mathematics/statistics or computer Science are eligible to apply for GATE exam. Besides, candidates who are pursuing final degree are also eligible to apply for GATE. For more details, candidates can refer to the following article - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam

Q:   Where can I check the eligibility for GATE?

A:

Candidates can check the GATE 2025 eligibility criteria on the official website or in the GATE information brochure. The eligibilty is different for each discipline or subject. Therefore, candidates must check the details carefully before applying. Any error in the eligibility can lead to disqualification of the GATE application form. 

Q:   What are the minimum eligibility criteria for PSU recruitment through GATE?

A:

The PSU recruitment through GATE scores requires the following criteria -

  • Age-Limit - The minimum age limit is between 21 to 28 years.

  • Minimum Qualifying Marks - The minimum qualifying percentage for PSU recruitment can be around 50 to 60%.

  • Medical Fitness - Candidates must meet the medical requirements set by the authorities during the recruitment. 

  • Nationality - The candidate’s nationality must be Indian.

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