NTPC Recruitment 2020: Here’s a good news for diploma engineers looking to join National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC Limited). NTPC has released the recruitment notification for the post of Diploma Engineer to be absorbed in mining plants including Pakri Barwadih Coal Mining Project (Jharkhand), Chatti Bariatu Coal Mining Project (Jharkhand), Keredari Coal Mining Project (Jharkhand), Dulanga Coal Mining Project (Odisha) and Talaipalli Coal Mining Project (Chhattisgarh) under Coal Mining Region of the company. ALSO READ | MOEF Recruitment 2020: Application Process Begins For Position Of Scientist; Check How To Apply Online

Those candidates looking to apply for NTPC Diploma Engineer Recruitment 2020 can visit the official website ntpccareers.net. The application process has started from 23 November 2020 and will close on 12 December 2020.

Upper age limit is 25 years as on last date of application. While Land Oustees upper age limit is 35 years as on last date of application.

There are total 70 Posts to be filled for diploma engineer. The division of the posts are as below:

Mining - 40
Mechanical - 12
Electrical - 10
Mine Survey - 08

What is the expected salary for NTPC Diploma Engineer?

Selected candidates will undergo training for a period of almost two years at various NTPC Coal Mining sites and will be paid a consolidated stipend of Rs 24,000/- per month. After the successful completion of training, these candidates will be absorbed in the basic pay of Rs. 24,000/- in W7 Grade. Also, the candidates will get a final placement of posting in Coal Mining Projects after completion of their training.

What’s the eligibility Criteria for NTPC Diploma Engineer Posts?

Mining - Full time regular Diploma in Mining/ Mining & Mine Surveying Engineering with minimum 70% marks.

Electrical - Full time regular Diploma in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering with minimum 70% marks.

Mechanical - Full time regular Diploma in Mechanical/ Production Engineering with minimum 70% marks.

Mine Survey - Full time regular Diploma in Mine Survey/ Diploma in Mining Engineering/Diploma in Mining & Mine Surveying with minimum 70% marks.

Know the selection process

The selection will be done on the basis of two stages of Online Test which is based on computer.

Exam Patterm in first stage- In first stage, Online Aptitude Test (120 multiple choice questions) covering General English, Quantitative aptitude & Reasoning will be conducted. The duration of the test will be two hours. Each question carries 1 mark and 0.25 marks will be deducted for wrong answer. There is qualifying marks (40% marks in case of General/EWS category and 30% in case of SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates). The candidates will be shortlisted @ 1:10 for 2nd stage Online Test (Technical). There will be no weightage to online aptitude test in final selection.

Exam pattern in the second stage online test: In the second stage, Online Technical Test (120 multiple choice questions) in respective discipline will be conducted. The duration of the test will be two hours. Each question carries 1 mark and 0.25 marks will be deducted for wrong answer. There is qualifying marks (40% marks in case of General category and 30% in case of SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates). Offer of appointment may be issued based on merit. No skill test will be conducted.

General/EWS/ OBC Candidates have to pay Rs 300 at the time of application process while there is no fee for SC/ ST/ PwBD/ XSM/ Female.

Eligible candidates can apply online on www.ntpccareer.net until 12 December 2020.