North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited, a Schedule-A “Mini Ratna” Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has announced its NEEPCO Apprentice 2025, offering 135 vacancies for aspiring candidates across various trades for the FY 2024-25 under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. This is a great opportunity for those seeking to work in Assam and other Northeast states in a reputed government organization. The apprentices will be trained at various NEEPCO plants/projects across Northeast India. Read on to know more about eligibility, selection process, and how to apply!
Organization: North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO)
Total Vacancies: 135
Apprenticeship Period: 1 Year
Application Mode: Online
Last Date to Apply: 23rd March 2025
Available Apprenticeship Categories
1. Graduate Apprentice (Engineering)
- Eligibility: BE/B.Tech in relevant Engineering disciplines from a recognized university.
- Salary: Rs. 18,000/- per month
- Disciplines & Vacancies:
- Electrical/Mechanical – 35
- Civil – 14
- IT – 5
- Training Locations: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Mizoram, and Nagaland.
2. Technician Apprentice (Diploma)
- Eligibility: Diploma in Engineering/Technology from a recognized institution.
- Salary: Rs. 15,000/- per month
- Disciplines & Vacancies:
- Electrical/Mechanical – 19
- Civil – 10
- IT – 5
- Training Locations: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Mizoram, and Nagaland.
3. Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering)
- Eligibility: Graduate in B.A/B.Sc/B.Com from a recognized university.
- Salary: Rs. 15,000/- per month
- Vacancies: 27
- Training Locations: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Mizoram, and Meghalaya.
4. Trade Apprentice
- Eligibility: 10th Pass + ITI in relevant trade.
- Salary: Rs. 14,877/- per month.
- Trades & Vacancies:
- Electrician – 10
- Lineman – 3
- Plumber – 5
- Fitter – 2
- Training Locations: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Mizoram, and Meghalaya.
Eligibility Criteria for NEEPCO Apprentice 2025
- Candidates must be residents of North East India.
- Engineering/Diploma/Non-Engineering Graduates must have completed their degree on or after 31st March 2023.
- ITI candidates must have completed their course.
- Age: 18-28 years (Age relaxation as per Government norms).
- Must have Aadhaar Card (compulsory), PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport for online registration.
Selection Process
- Selection will be based on merit as per marks secured in the qualifying degree/diploma/ITI.
- Preference will be given to candidates belonging to the state where the power station is located.
- The final list of selected candidates will be available on www.neepco.co.in.
- Call letters will be sent via registered email.
How to Apply
- For Graduate Engineering & Diploma Engineering Apprentices (Categories at Sl.No.1 & 2)
- Register on NATS: Candidates must register online at the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). No other mode of application will be accepted.
- Enrollment Process:
- Enroll with the Board of Practical Training (BOPT) at NATS.
- Obtain a valid Enrollment ID after successful registration.
- Application Process:
- After registration, log in using the registered ID and Password.
- Apply for NEEPCO under the correct Establishment Code and opt for the desired stream.
- Candidates possessing both B.Tech and Diploma should register as per the category they are applying for.
- For Non-Engineering Graduates (Categories at Sl.No.3)
- Follow the same steps as above for NATS registration and apply under the respective Establishment Code.
- For ITI Trade Apprentices (Electrician, Lineman, Plumber & Fitter-Categories at Sl.No.4)
- Register on NAPS: Candidates must apply online through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS).
- Enrollment Process:
- Register on the NAPS portal and obtain a valid Enrollment ID.
- Steps to apply:
- Click Register and select Candidate.
- Register and log in with your ID and Password.
- Select Apprenticeship Opportunities.
- Search for NEEPCO Opportunity Code.
- Apply for your desired trade.
- Mandatory Requirement: Candidates must have an Aadhaar Card Number.
General Instructions for NEEPCO Apprentice 2025
- Read the detailed advertisement and instructions before filling up the online application form.
- No application fee is required.
- Documents related to essential qualification such as ITI Pass Certificate, all marksheets, age proof (HSLC Certificate or Birth Certificate), caste/PwD Certificate (valid OBC (NCL) Certificate) to claim for reservation, etc., need to be uploaded online.
- Candidates who have already undergone such training/experience of one year or more are not eligible to undergo training as per the Apprenticeship Act.
- Candidates still pursuing their course or waiting for the final result need not apply.
- For information about the Apprenticeship Act and apprenticeship training, visit www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
- No TA/DA shall be paid to candidates for reporting for the training program.
- Candidates are advised to keep their registered email ID active for receiving updates such as call letters and other notices till the declaration of results.
- NEEPCO reserves the right to increase/decrease or to fill/not to fill the seats advertised without assigning any reasons.
