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Full Form of NTPC

Official Full Form & Meaning
National Thermal Power Corporation
हिंदी अर्थ: राष्ट्रीय ताप विद्युत निगम
Conducting / Regulatory Authority Ministry of Power
Official Authority Portal ntpc.co.in

1. Official Mandate, Scope & Background

NTPC Limited is India's largest Maharatna power utility company incorporated in 1975. It contributes over 24% of the country's total electricity generation through coal, gas, hydro, and renewable energy plants.

2. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications & Age Limits

Engineering Executive Trainee (EET): Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, or Instrumentation with minimum 65% marks. Upper age limit: 27 years.

3. Examination Scheme & Selection Procedure

Shortlisting through valid GATE score followed by Personal Interview, or dedicated online computer-based examination.

4. Core Syllabus & Key Subjects

Thermal power plant engineering, turbomachinery, power systems, electrical machines, control and instrumentation, and general industrial aptitude.

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