NTPC Executive Trainee recruitment is GATE-aligned. No negative marking — attempt every question. Power sector GK is tested alongside core engineering. Selection: CBT → GD → PI.
150
Questions
120
Minutes
None
Negative Marking
5
Branches
Exam Pattern
Branch Coverage
Branch-wise Syllabus & Cutoffs
Number & Letter Series
Read Notes →Analogy & Classification
Read Notes →Coding-Decoding
Read Notes →Blood Relations
Read Notes →Direction Sense
Read Notes →Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
Read Notes →Syllogism & Statement-Conclusion
Read Notes →Data Sufficiency
Read Notes →Input-Output & Coding
Read Notes →Non-Verbal Reasoning
Read Notes →Ranking, Ordering & Inequalities
Read Notes →Venn Diagrams & Set Theory
Read Notes →Group Discussion Topics
Previous & likely GD topics for NTPC selection process.
Coal power plants: Retire early for climate goals or continue for India's energy security?
India's 500 GW renewable target by 2030: Achievable or aspirational?
Nuclear energy — should India significantly expand its nuclear power capacity?
Thermal power vs renewable energy for grid stability: The baseload problem
NTPC's transformation into a renewable energy company: Strategy or survival?
Selection Process
Exam Strategy
No negative marking — attempt every question. Power sector GK is tested. NTPC favours depth in technical.
Targeting NTPC through GATE?
Many PSUs shortlist on GATE score — prepare GATE with branch-specific Engineering Mathematics.
Frequently Asked
What is the NTPC exam pattern?
NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd.) has 150 questions over 120 minutes. There is no negative marking. Sections: Technical / Domain, Logical Reasoning, General English, General Knowledge.
Which engineering branches can prepare for NTPC on Aspirant Arcade?
Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil, CS / IT. Questions are tuned to each branch's syllabus.
Does NTPC have an interview or personality test?
Yes — after the written stage, NTPC includes GD, Technical PI, HR PI. Aspirant Arcade includes an AI interview simulator to practise these rounds.
Is NTPC preparation free?
Yes. Practise NTPC MCQs free from the shared question bank — no login, no payment. Add a free Google Gemini API key for unlimited AI-generated questions tuned to your branch and topics.
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