NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) Recruitment 2026 is a big opportunity for experienced engineers who want to build a career in India’s renewable power sector. NGEL, a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has released Advertisement No. 02/26 for Deputy General Manager (DGM) – RE and Assistant Engineer (AE) – RE posts.
This drive is not for freshers. It is aimed at professionals who already have real hands-on experience in solar and wind projects. If you have been tracking the NGEL Recruitment 2026 notification, this article covers everything — vacancy, eligibility, salary, fee, dates and how to apply — based only on the official notification.
NGEL is working toward a total installed renewable capacity of 60 GW by 2032, so this kind of hiring is expected to continue. Let’s look at the complete details.
2. Quick Overview Table
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) |
| Advertisement No. | 02/26 |
| Post Names | Deputy General Manager – RE, Assistant Engineer – RE (Asset Management/O&M) |
| Total Vacancy | 114 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Category | Experienced professionals (Govt/PSU/Private sector) |
| Job Location | Pan-India – NGEL Corporate Centre, Stations, Sites, Clusters, JVs and Subsidiaries |
| Official Website | www.ngel.in |
3. Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date of online application | 11 July 2026 (10:00 Hrs) |
| Original last date to apply | 31 July 2026 (18:00 Hrs) |
| Extended last date to apply | 31 August 2026 (18:00 Hrs) |
| Cut-off date for age/qualification/experience | 31 July 2026 (this stays the same even after the extension) |
| Fee payment last date | Same as last date to apply |
| Correction window, exam date, admit card date, result date | Please check the official notification for details |
Practical tip: Even though the last date has been extended, your age and experience are still calculated as on 31 July 2026, not the new closing date. Don’t assume the extension changes your eligibility window — it only gives you more time to submit the form.
⚠️ Note: Today is the extended last date (31 August 2026). If you are eligible, apply immediately and do not wait till the final hours, as government portals often slow down near the deadline.
Vacancy Details
Total vacancies: 114 (100 Assistant Engineer + 14 Deputy General Manager)
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Engineer – RE (Asset Management/O&M), E-0 Grade | 100 | Full-time regular Diploma in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Electrical & Electronics/Instrumentation) from a State Technical Board or AICTE/UGC recognized institute, with pass marks | 40 years |
| Deputy General Manager – RE, E-6 Grade | 14 | Full-time Graduate in Engineering (Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Electronics/Control & Instrumentation/Civil/Mechanical) with minimum 60% marks from a recognized university/institute (SC/ST/PwBD candidates need only pass marks) | 44 years |
Category-wise Projected Vacancy Breakup
Assistant Engineer – RE
| UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 15 | 07 | 27 | 10 | 100 |
Deputy General Manager – RE
| UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | 01 | 01 | 03 | 01 | 14 |
Note: These are projected vacancies based on the current roster position. NGEL Management can increase, decrease, cancel or restrict the number of vacancies at its own discretion.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs. 500/- (non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
| Women candidates | Nil |
| Payment Mode | Online only, through SBI Collect Payment Gateway – Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI etc. |
Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances, so double-check your eligibility before you pay.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Assistant Engineer – RE: Full-time regular Diploma in Engineering in Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / Instrumentation from a State Technical Board or AICTE/UGC recognized institute, with pass marks.
- Deputy General Manager – RE: Full-time Graduate in Engineering in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics / Control & Instrumentation / Civil / Mechanical with minimum 60% marks from a recognized university/institute. SC, ST and PwBD candidates only need pass marks.
Experience Required
- Assistant Engineer – RE: Minimum 10 years of post-qualification site experience in the power sector (including training period, if any) in a Government Organization / PSU / Private Organization. Out of this, at least 6 years must be in a 50 MW or larger grid-connected Solar and/or Wind project, in Operation & Maintenance / Asset Management.
- Deputy General Manager – RE: Minimum 12 years of post-qualification executive-cadre experience in the power sector. Out of this, at least 10 years should be with a Renewable Energy developer (Solar and/or Wind), and at least 2 years should be site experience in a 50 MW or larger grid-connected project in Construction/Erection/Commissioning.
- Government/PSU candidates applying for the DGM (E-6) post also need a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the pay scale of Rs. 80,000–2,20,000 (IDA scale of E-5 Grade or above, DPE w.e.f. 01-01-2017) or an equivalent scale, within the 12 years mentioned above.
Age Limit
| Post | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Engineer – RE (E-0) | 40 years |
| Deputy General Manager – RE (E-6) | 44 years |
Age is calculated as on the last date of receipt of online application originally notified, i.e. 31 July 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government guidelines |
Practical tip: Age relaxation only applies where a vacancy is identified for that category. Don’t assume you automatically get the relaxation — check the category-wise vacancy table for your post first.
Nationality
Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Scale | Initial Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Engineer – RE (E-0 Grade) | Rs. 30,000 – 1,20,000 | Rs. 40,000 |
| Deputy General Manager – RE (E-6 Grade) | Rs. 90,000 – 2,40,000 | Rs. 90,000 |
Besides basic pay, selected candidates get Dearness Allowance and other perquisites, allowances and terminal benefits as per company rules in force from time to time. Exact in-hand salary figures are not mentioned in the notification — please check the official notification for details.
Selection Process
NGEL has kept the selection process flexible so that it can manage a large number of applications. As per the notification, the stages may include:
- Application Shortlisting/Screening – based on qualification, percentage of marks, and years of experience.
- Written Test / Group Discussion / Interview – any one, or a combination of these.
NGEL Management reserves the right to decide the exact combination of these stages, or to raise the minimum eligibility standard, depending on the number of applications received.
Practical tip: Because experience is scored heavily at the screening stage, keep your experience certificates and pay slips well organized in chronological order (latest employer first) before you even start filling the form. This is the single biggest reason genuine applications get rejected at screening.
Exam Pattern
The official notification does not prescribe a fixed written exam pattern (subjects, number of questions, marks, duration or negative marking) for these two posts, since selection is largely experience and screening based, with a written test/GD/interview to be decided later if required. Please check the official notification/website for further updates on this.
Syllabus
A detailed syllabus has not been provided in the notification, since the exact stage (written test, GD, or interview) will be finalized only after screening. Candidates are advised to revise the following areas relevant to their discipline in the meantime:
- Core subject knowledge of your engineering discipline (Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Civil, as applicable)
- Practical knowledge of Solar and/or Wind renewable energy plant operations
- Asset Management and Operation & Maintenance practices for grid-connected renewable projects (for AE post)
- Project construction, erection and commissioning practices for large renewable projects (for DGM post)
- General awareness of the power sector and current renewable energy developments
Please check the official notification for any further update on this.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Visit the official website www.ngel.in and go to the Careers section.
- Read the detailed Advertisement No. 02/26 carefully before you start.
- Register using a valid email ID (this cannot be changed later, and all future communication will come only through this email).
- Log in and fill in your personal, educational and experience details in the online form.
- Upload all required documents in the specified format and size.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable to your category) through the SBI Collect payment gateway.
- Review your complete application carefully before final submission.
- Submit the form and download the system-generated application slip with your unique form number.
- Keep a printed or saved copy of the application slip for future reference — no document needs to be posted to NGEL.
Practical tip: Fill the form in one sitting if possible. Session timeouts on government portals near the deadline are common, and re-logging in sometimes resets partially filled sections.
Required Documents
- Class X / Matriculation passing certificate or mark sheet, along with a valid Aadhaar Card and PAN Card (for proof of name and date of birth — these should match across all documents)
- For Assistant Engineer (E-0): Diploma consolidated mark sheet/transcript or all semester mark sheets showing aggregate percentage
- For Deputy General Manager (E-6): Engineering consolidated mark sheet/transcript or all semester mark sheets showing aggregate percentage
- Marks conversion formula certificate from your university/institute, if your marks are in CGPA/CGPI/DGPA/CGI/CPI format
- Certificates and mark sheets for any other qualification, if applicable
- Caste/Disability certificate (for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/EWS candidates), as applicable — OBC-NCL certificate must be in the central format for FY 2026-27, and EWS certificate must be current-year (FY 2026-27, based on FY 2025-26 income)
- Disability certificate as per the latest Central Government format, generated through the Swalamban/UDID portal, matching the identified disability type for the post
- Experience-related documents, organization-wise and in chronological order (latest employer first), which may include: Experience/Service Certificate, Appointment/Offer/Joining/Relieving Letter, and two pay slips for each year of service
- Documents showing position held, department and role, such as Role Assignment Orders, Organization Charts, Transfer Orders or Promotion Orders
- NOC (No Objection Certificate) from current employer, required at the interview stage for candidates from Government/PSU organizations (can be submitted with an undertaking if not ready at interview time)
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Available on www.ngel.in (Careers section, Advt. No. 02/26) |
| Apply Online Link | Available on www.ngel.in (Careers section) |
| Official Website | https://www.ngel.in |
| Admit Card Link | Please check the official notification/website for details |
| Result Link | Please check the official notification/website for details |
Practical Tips Section
- Don’t apply if you’re borderline on experience. The eligibility criteria are strict on years of experience in specific-size renewable projects (50 MW or above). Applications that don’t clearly demonstrate this through documents are usually rejected at screening, not later — so be honest with yourself before paying the fee.
- Keep your category certificate ready and current. Once you select your category (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) in the form, it cannot be changed later, and you lose the benefit of any other category. Make sure your certificate is in the latest prescribed format before you start.
- Track your application status regularly through the login/dashboard on the NGEL careers portal after submission, since NGEL communicates updates mainly by email.
- Match your name and date of birth exactly across Aadhaar, PAN and your Class X certificate. Even small mismatches are a common reason for rejection during document verification.
FAQs
Q1. When did the NGEL DGM & AE Recruitment 2026 application process start? A. The online application process started on 11 July 2026 at 10:00 Hrs on www.ngel.in.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for NGEL Recruitment 2026? A. The last date was originally 31 July 2026, but it has been extended to 31 August 2026 (till 18:00 Hrs).
Q3. Does the extension also change the age/experience cut-off date? A. No. Even though the application deadline is extended, age, qualification and experience are still calculated as on 31 July 2026.
Q4. What is the qualification needed for the Assistant Engineer post? A. A full-time regular Diploma in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Electrical & Electronics/Instrumentation) with pass marks, along with at least 10 years of relevant power-sector site experience.
Q5. What is the age limit for these posts? A. 40 years for Assistant Engineer (E-0) and 44 years for Deputy General Manager (E-6), with standard category-wise relaxation.
Q6. How much is the application fee? A. Rs. 500/- for General/EWS/OBC candidates. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen and women candidates do not need to pay any fee.
Q7. What is the selection process for NGEL Recruitment 2026? A. Application shortlisting/screening based on qualification, marks and experience, followed by a Written Test/Group Discussion/Interview or a combination, as decided by NGEL Management.
Conclusion
NGEL Recruitment 2026 is a strong opportunity for experienced engineering professionals who want to move into India’s fast-growing renewable energy sector, with 114 vacancies across Assistant Engineer and Deputy General Manager posts. Since the extended deadline of 31 August 2026 is here, eligible candidates should complete their application without further delay.
Disclaimer: All details in this article are based on the official notification (Advertisement No. 02/26) released by NTPC Green Energy Limited. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official notification/website (www.ngel.in) before applying, as information may be subject to change.
