Executive Trainee (Electrical) and Executive Trainee (Mechanical)
MECL recruitment through Engineering Services Examination 2024 for Executive Trainee (Electrical) and Executive Trainee (Mechanical), Advertisement No. 02/Rectt./2026. MECL's current careers page records a corrigendum extending the closing date to 8 October 2026. Key Public Sector Recruitment Drives Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL) – Advt. No. 02/Rectt./2026 Total Posts: 13 Vacancies (Electrical: 1 Post | Mechanical: 12 Posts across Procurement, Stores & Drilling) Pay Scale: Grade E-1 (₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000) Application Opening Date: August 01, 2026 Last Date to Apply Online (Extended): October 08, 2026 National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) – Advt. No. 14/2024 Total Posts: 515 Vacancies (Across Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics, CS/IT) Pay Scale: Grade E-1 (₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000) Selection Route: Valid GATE scores followed by GD/Interview. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) – Advt. No. NPCIL/HRM/ET/2026/02 Total Posts: 330 Vacancies (Across Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Civil) Stipend / Post-Training Pay: ₹35,000/month stipend during 1-year training; appointed at Pay Level-10 (₹56,100/- basic pay) as Scientific Officer/C upon absorption. Official Apply Portals MECL Official Portal: mecl.co.in NTPC Official Portal: careers.ntpc.co.in NPCIL Official Portal: npcilcareers.co.in
Open
Deadline: 7 October 2026
Eligibility
Minimum Qualification
Graduation
Age
18–29
Detailed Qualification
For the Executive Trainee (Electrical) and Executive Trainee (Mechanical) recruitments across major Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in 2026—including Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited (MECL Advt. No. 02/Rectt./2026), NTPC (Advt. No. 14/2024), and NPCIL (Advt. No. NPCIL/HRM/ET/2026/02): 1. Minimum Educational Qualification Executive Trainee (Electrical): Full-time B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University/Institute. Executive Trainee (Mechanical): Full-time B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University/Institute. Selection Criteria: MECL Drive: Based on UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) scores. NTPC & NPCIL Drives: Shortlisting based on valid GATE scores followed by Interview/GD.
Other Requirements
Eligibility through the prescribed Engineering Services Examination route and MECL conditions.
Job Information
Government Level
Central Government
State / UT
All India / Central
Status
Open
Vacancies
858
Application Fee
| Category | Gender | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates (MECL/NPCIL) | Any | ₹500 |
| General / OBC / EWS Male Candidates (NTPC) | Any | ₹300 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Female Candidates | Any | ₹0 |
Syllabus
Engineering Services Examination-based recruitment and selection process as prescribed by MECL.
Important Dates
Application Start
Not announced
Application End
7 October 2026 at 6:30 pm
Exam Date
Not announced
Result
Not announced
Awaiting official announcement.
Notification
02/Rectt./2026