NPCC Contractual Recruitment 2026: 52 Vacancies

National Projects Construction Corporation Limited (NPCC), a Miniratna CPSU under WAPCOS Limited, which is under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, has announced contractual recruitment for engineering, associate and assistant roles. Candidates with the relevant engineering, professional, postgraduate or graduate qualifications should review the post-specific requirements before applying.

The advertisement, numbered 500518/Contract/2026/III, reports 52 vacancies across NPCC zonal offices, including South Eastern, Tripura, Bihar, North Western, Southern and North East Zones. Online applications open on 15 October 2026 at 10:00 AM and close on 31 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. Applications must be submitted online, and NPCC may select candidates through a personal interview or another appropriate method depending on the response to the recruitment.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The notification overview states that NPCC is recruiting for 52 contractual positions. However, the supplied zone-wise vacancy table displays a grand total of 32, and its post-wise figures do not fully reconcile with that total. The figures below reproduce the vacancy distribution shown in that table; candidates should consult the official advertisement for clarification before choosing a post or zone.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Qualifications vary by role. Site Engineers must hold a regular B.E. or B.Tech in the relevant engineering discipline from a UGC- or AICTE-recognised institution. The Civil Site Engineer post requires Civil Engineering, while the Electrical Site Engineer post requires Electrical Engineering. No experience is specified for these Site Engineer positions.

For Senior Associate (OS)-Finance, applicants need CA, CMA, MBA in Finance or a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, with a minimum two-year regular course. Senior Associate (OS)-HR requires an MBA or postgraduate qualification in HR, also from a regular course of at least two years. Senior Associate (OS)-Law requires a full-time three-year LLB or five-year integrated law degree, while Senior Associate (OS)-IT requires a regular MCA or B.Tech in CSE or IT. The notification lists experience for these Senior Associate roles as being according to the requirement.

Junior Engineer (Civil) applicants need a three-year regular Diploma in Civil Engineering. Assistant (OS) applicants need a graduate degree in any discipline and a typing speed of 50 words per minute. Assistant (OS)-Finance requires a regular B.Com degree. For these posts, the notification describes experience as being according to the requirement.

Age Limit

The maximum age for all posts is 40 years, calculated as of 30 September 2026. The stated relaxations are five years for SC/ST candidates and three years for OBC candidates in the Non-Creamy Layer and PwBD candidates. Ex-Servicemen receive relaxation as per Government of India rules.

Application Fee

The fee is paid online during the application process. The stated charge is per application.

How to Apply

1. Open the NPCC recruitment application portal at https://recruit-jobs.in/npcc.
2. Register on the portal and complete the online application with accurate personal, educational and other required details.
3. Upload the required supporting documents. These include proof of date of birth, such as a Matriculation or Secondary Certificate or Birth Certificate; all relevant marksheets and degree certificates; and proof of post-qualification experience, if applicable.
4. Upload the latest pay-in slip and Form 16 for the last two financial years, if applicable. Also provide the prescribed category certificate for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD applicants, a disability certificate where applicable, the EWS Income and Asset Certificate for FY 2026-27 where applicable, and an Aadhaar Card.
5. Pay the online application fee if it applies to your category: INR 500 for General and OBC applicants, with no fee for SC, ST, PwBD, EWS and Ex-Servicemen applicants.
6. Review the completed form and submit it by 31 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. Applications are to be made online through the specified portal.

Salary & Pay Scale

The appointments are on a short-term contractual basis for one year, with extension possible depending on project requirements. The consolidated monthly remuneration is INR 33,750 for Site Engineers (Civil/Electrical) and Senior Associates across streams, INR 25,650 for Junior Engineer (Civil), and INR 25,000 for Assistant (OS) and Assistant (OS)-Finance.

NPCC will contribute 12% of remuneration towards Provident Fund, and a fixed medical allowance of INR 1,250 per month is listed. North East Region postings carry an additional 12.5% of consolidated remuneration; postings at the Bangalore Southern Zone headquarters carry an additional 5%. Higher remuneration may be offered based on relevant work experience.

Selection Process

NPCC will decide the selection method based on the response received for the posts. Selection may be through a personal interview or another appropriate method. Interview dates have not been announced; shortlisted candidates will be informed by email.

Eligible candidates should check their chosen post's qualifications and the official vacancy details, then submit the online application and required documents before the deadline of 31 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.