NHPC Limited has released the category-wise data for the number of candidates who applied for its Non-Executive Recruitment 2025. As per the NHPC Non-Executive official notification, a total of 74,830 candidates have submitted their applications for the 248 vacancies, highlighting the immense competition for government jobs in the power sector.
The recruitment drive for various Non-Executive posts like Junior Engineer, Senior Accountant, and Hindi Translator by NHPC Limited, a ‘Navratna’ Public Sector Undertaking, has garnered a massive response from job seekers across India. The official data, released under Advertisement No. NH/Rectt./04/2025, confirms that 74,830 applicants are vying for a place in the organization. Below, check the post-wise and category-wise breakdown of candidates as notified by the officials.
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74830 Candidates Applied For NHPC Non-Executive Exam 2025
A total of 74,830 candidates from UR, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories have applied for the NHPC Non-Executive 2025 Exam. The post of Junior Engineer (Civil) has seen the highest number of applications, with 33,009 candidates competing for 109 vacancies.
| Post Name | EWS | UR | OBC | SC | ST | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 2332 | 4443 | 12922 | 9713 | 3599 | 33009 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | 1059 | 2801 | 8452 | 6876 | 2261 | 21449 |
| Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | 658 | 1837 | 4294 | 4330 | 1544 | 12663 |
| Junior Engineer (E and C) | 228 | 595 | 1541 | 1118 | 323 | 3805 |
| Senior Accountant | 99 | 784 | 467 | 232 | 26 | 1608 |
| Supervisor (IT) | 45 | 483 | 276 | 463 | 122 | 1389 |
| Assistant Rajbhasha Officer | 2 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 9 | 85 |
| Hindi Translator | 30 | 367 | 266 | 102 | 57 | 822 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 4453 | 11337 | 28244 | 22855 | 7941 | 74830 |
NHPC Non-Executive 2025 Total Applicants – Official Notice
The official notification uploaded by NHPC Limited detailing the category-wise number of applications submitted has been referenced for this data.
NHPC had announced a total of 248 vacancies for various Non-Executive posts, including Junior Engineers in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Electronics & Communication disciplines, along with Senior Accountant, Supervisor (IT), and Hindi Translator. The selection process will consist of a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification. With the application window now closed, candidates are now awaiting the announcement of the NHPC Non-Executive Exam Date 2025, which is expected to be released on the official website, www.nhpcindia.com, in the coming weeks.
FAQs
Q: How many applied for NHPC Non-Executive 2025?
A: 74,830 candidates applied for 248 vacancies.
Q: Which post had the most applicants?
A: Junior Engineer (Civil) with 33,009 applicants.
Q: What is the selection process?
A: Computer-Based Test (CBT) & Document Verification.