🚨 URGENT: NPTI Director General Recruitment 2025 – Application deadline:
6 weeks from Employment News publication (Estimated: Mid-December 2025)
NPTI Director General Recruitment 2025
Senior Government Officer (Deputation Basis) – National Power Training Institute, Faridabad
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1 Vacancy
Appointment Date
01/11/2025
Salary (Level 15)
₹1,82,200–₹2,24,100
Selection Method
Deputation (Interview)
Max Age
56 Years
Position Overview
Senior leadership role heading India's apex power training body and conducting nationwide HR development programmes for the power sector.
Director General (DG), National Power Training Institute (NPTI) is a prestigious senior government position under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. This role involves leading an apex autonomous body responsible for comprehensive human resource development across India's power sector.
NPTI operates through Regional Institutes at Neyveli, Durgapur, Badarpur, Nagpur, Guwahati, Nangal, Alappuzha, and Shivpuri, plus specialized centers at Bangalore. The DG serves as Chief Executive Officer and Head of Department, directly accountable to the Governing Council (chaired by Secretary, Ministry of Power).
The appointment is made on deputation basis for up to 5 years, restricted to date of superannuation or age 60 (whichever is earlier). Residential accommodation provided at NPTI Complex, Sector-33, Faridabad.
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₹1,82,200
Min. Salary/Month
5 Years
Max Deputation
56 Years
Max Age Limit
About NPTI
Understanding NPTI's mission, organizational structure, and scope of activities.
Mission & Functions
- Apex Body: Serves as the National Level body for Human Resource Development in the Power Sector, managing nationwide training infrastructure.
- Training Scope: Conducts long-term and short-term programmes in Thermal, Hydro, Transmission, Distribution, and Management disciplines across all regional centers.
- Workforce Development: Provides refresher training for working engineers/supervisors and job-oriented programmes for newly passed-out graduates and diploma holders.
- Regional Network: Operates 8 regional institutes and 2 specialized centers serving the entire country to ensure accessible quality training to power sector professionals.
- Governance: Managed by Governing Council (Secretary, Power Ministry as Chairman) with DG as Chief Executive exercising powers similar to a Head of Department under Government of India.
Important Dates
Critical timeline for the DG NPTI recruitment process.
| Event | Date / Timeline | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Circular Issued | 04/11/2025 | Ministry of Power notifies vacancy in Employment News / Rozgar Samachar. |
| Vacancy Publication | Early November 2025 (Employment News) | Advertised in Employment News and selected National Dailies. |
| Position Vacant From | 01/11/2025 | DG position fell vacant on this date; recruitment process initiated. |
| Application Deadline | 6 weeks from Employment News publication (Est. mid-Dec 2025) | Applications with complete CR Dossier, vigilance clearance, and no-penalty cert must reach Ministry. |
| Selection & Interview | To be decided based on applications received | Candidates shortlisted for interview process by Selection Committee. |
Eligibility Criteria
Comprehensive requirements for the Director General position, including experience, designation, and age criteria.
Experience Requirement
- Total Experience Minimum 17 Years
- In Fields of Expertise Power Sector
Experience should demonstrate capacity in: (i) design, construction, operation & maintenance of generating stations,
(ii) transmission & supply of electricity, (iii) applied research in electricity, (iv) applied economics, or
(v) industrial, commercial & financial matters.
Post Held
- At Central / State Govt Chief Engineer or equivalent (3+ years regular basis)
- OR at Board / PSU / University / IIT / NIT Equivalent post (3+ years)
Must have held a Chief Engineer or equivalent / higher grade on regular basis for at least 3 years under Central/State Government,
State Electricity Board, Semi-Government Organization, Public Sector Undertaking, University, or IIT/NIT.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age 56 Years
- As on Closing Date Last date of application receipt
- Relaxation Not applicable
Age limit is strict; maximum age limit for appointment on deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date
of application receipt.
Qualification
- Academic Qualification Bachelor's Degree or higher
- Professional Qualification Engineering degree essential
- Professional Registration As applicable
As applicable to the power sector position held (Engineer/Technical Officer qualification typically required).
The 17 years of experience and relevant post held are critical eligibility factors.
Remuneration & Service Conditions
Salary, allowances, contract terms, and other benefits for the Director General position.
₹1,82,200
Minimum Salary (Monthly)
Level 15 Pay Matrix as per CCS (RP) Rules, 2016. Updated to current Central Government pay scale.
₹2,24,100
Maximum Salary (Monthly)
Includes annual increments @ 3% (pre-revised). Final pay fixed as per Central Government rules.
Central Govt
Allowances Pattern
HRA, Conveyance, Medical Reimbursement, and other allowances as per Central Government norms.
Deputation Terms & Conditions
- Deputation Period: Normally not exceeding 5 years from date of appointment as DG.
- Tenure Restriction: Restricted to date on which officer attains superannuation in parent organization, unless extension granted beyond superannuation age.
- Leave & Benefits: Governed by CCS (Leave) Rules applicable to Central Government employees; LTC, Medical Reimbursement as per extant rules.
- Provident Fund: Contribution as per Central Government rules (12% employer contribution).
- Lien: Officer allowed to retain lien in regular post during deputation period.
- Residential Accommodation: Available at NPTI Complex, Sector-33, Faridabad; licence fee applicable.
- Pay Fixation: NPTI follows Central Government pay scales; remuneration fixed accordingly.
Key Responsibilities of Director General
Job Description & Duties
- Initiate Training Programmes: Initiate, coordinate, and execute comprehensive training programmes across all power sector disciplines (Thermal, Hydro, Transmission, Distribution, Management).
- Assess Training Needs: Evaluate total training needs of the power sector nationwide and establish additional training facilities as required.
- Modernize Training: Organize training of engineers and operators on modern lines with updated curricula and latest technical developments.
- Update Curriculum: Update curriculum and training methodology to incorporate latest advancements in power plant engineering, modern management practices, and digital technologies.
- Strategic Planning: Process proposals for progress, expansion, and activities of NPTI and its eight regional institutes.
- Administrative Leadership: Administer NPTI's affairs under direction and guidance of Governing Council (chaired by Secretary, Power Ministry).
- Organizational Supervision: Exercise general supervision over various NPTI activities including operations, finance, and HR management.
- Liaison: Maintain coordination with Ministry of Power, Central Electricity Authority, State Governments, Electricity Boards, and other stakeholders.
How to Apply (Deputation Basis)
Application Submission Process
- Download Application Format: Visit powermin.nic.in, npti.gov.in, or dopt.gov.in and download the prescribed application format (Annexure-III Parts A & B).
- Read Eligibility Criteria: Carefully review all eligibility requirements mentioned in the official notification before preparing your application.
- Complete Part A: Fill in all personal, educational, professional details, experience, training undergone, publications, and power sector experience in Part A of the application.
- Obtain Employer Certifications: Approach your organization (Central Govt / State Govt / Board / PSU / University / IIT / NIT) to complete Part B of the application with required certifications.
- Part B Requirements: Part B must include:
- Verification of age, qualification, experience (as mentioned in Part A)
- Integrity certificate (officer's integrity is beyond doubt)
- Vigilance clearance certificate (no pending/contemplated proceedings)
- No penalty certificate (for last 10 years) OR statement of any penalties imposed
- Attested copies of ACR dossier (last 5 years)
- Confirmation of lien in regular post during deputation
- Organize Documents: Arrange all supporting documents and CR Dossier (5 years' Annual Confidential Reports), vigilance clearance, and no-penalty certificate.
- Route Through Organization: Submit your complete application (Parts A & B) through proper official channel of your parent organization (not direct submission).
- Send to Ministry: Ensure application reaches the Under Secretary, T&R Division, Ministry of Power within the deadline.
- Meet Deadline: Applications must reach within 6 weeks from date of publication in Employment News.
Important Instructions for Applicants
- Application must be in prescribed format provided in the official advertisement (Annexure-III Parts A & B).
- Incomplete applications or those received after the prescribed date will NOT be considered.
- Applications received without the certification in Part-B will NOT be considered.
- Advance copies / preliminary submissions will NOT be entertained.
- Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification of the candidate.
- Government reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning reasons.
- Qualifications and experience are minimum; mere possession of these does not guarantee shortlisting for interview.
- The organization/ministry must inform the Ministry of Power immediately if any vigilance or disciplinary proceeding is initiated after application submission.
Note on Submission Channel: This is a Government of India deputation recruitment; applications MUST be routed through proper official channel of your employer organization (not direct submission by individual).
Ensure your HR / Personnel Department completes Part B and forwards the complete application to the Ministry.
Application Format Details (Part A & Part B)
Part A: Personal Information
Full name, nationality, age on closing date, service details, current designation, office, pay scale, DOB, category, academic & professional qualifications.
Part A: Career Details
Chronological list of posts held with period, nature of job, training undergone in India & abroad, publications/academic honors, power sector experience details.
Part A: Current Emoluments
Basic Pay, Pay Level, DA/Allowances, Special Pay (if any), HRA, CCA, other allowances, total monthly salary.
Part B: Employer Certifications
Employer must verify all details, provide integrity certificate, vigilance clearance, no-penalty statement, ACR copies, and confirm lien.
Important: Candidates must provide a self-declaration that all information is true and complete. Any false information can lead to cancellation of candidacy and legal action under extant rules.
Important Links & Resources
How to Reach the Ministry (For Queries)
The Under Secretary, T&R Division
Ministry of Power
'F' Wing, 2nd Floor, Gate No. 2
Nirman Bhawan
Maulana Azad Road
New Delhi – 110011
Telephone: +91-11-2306-3509
Application Deadline: Within 6 weeks from date of publication of advertisement in Employment News
NPTI Head Office Address
National Power Training Institute (NPTI)
Sector 33, Faridabad
Haryana – 121003
India
Website: www.npti.gov.in
For more information about NPTI's training programs, regional centers, and organizational structure, visit the official portal.
