NHPC Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

NHPC Limited, a Navratna Enterprise of the Government of India, will engage 1 retired official as Consultant (Safety) on contract basis, initially for one year, under Advt. No. NH/TA/04/2026. The post pays a fixed monthly consolidated remuneration: the Pay (Basic + DA) drawn at retirement minus the basic pension. Applicants need a full-time engineering degree with a Diploma / Advanced Diploma / PG Diploma in Industrial Safety, retirement at General Manager level or above, and at least 10 years of safety experience. The prescribed application form, with the documents, must reach NHPC, Faridabad, in a sealed envelope by 23 November 2026.

NHPC CONSULTANT (SAFETY) at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About NHPC

NHPC Limited is a Navratna Enterprise of the Government of India. It describes itself as India’s premier organisation for hydropower development, handling hydro power projects from conceptualisation to commissioning, and it has also moved into solar and wind power. NHPC is engaging this consultant to cover the safety of all power projects under its purview. The Human Resource Department is at the NHPC Office Complex, Sector-33, Faridabad (Haryana).

Who Can Apply

Only Indian nationals can apply. A candidate must meet all of the following conditions:

• Educational qualification: Full-time engineering degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Fire & Safety / Electronics / Civil / Production / Chemical / Instrumentation or any other branch of engineering, along with a Diploma / Advanced Diploma / PG Diploma in Industrial Safety from Central or Regional Labour Institutes, Govt. of India.
• Retirement level: The candidate should have retired from Power Sector / Mining Sector / Infrastructure Projects / Govt. Sector / State Department (Experience in Safety Management) as an Officer at Senior Management level, not below General Manager (minimum E-8 or equivalent / Pay Matrix Level not below 14).
• Experience: At least 10 years of experience managing safety functions in Construction & Operation / Tunneling & Underground Construction works.
• Age limit: Not more than 63 years on the closing date of application (23 November 2026). Even if the contract is extended, it cannot run beyond the age of 65 years.

Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the Consultant (Safety) post.

Pay and Tenure

The consultant gets a fixed monthly consolidated remuneration: the basic pension is deducted from the Pay (Basic + DA) drawn at the time of retirement. This amount stays the same for the whole contract, with no increment or percentage increase during the contract period.

No allowance other than the remuneration, conveyance and mobile phone reimbursement will be provided. Income tax or any other tax will be deducted at source as per the prevailing rules, and a TDS certificate will be issued. GST will be reimbursed on production of proof of payment.

• Leave: Paid leave at 1.5 days for each completed month of service. Leave cannot be carried over beyond a calendar year.
• Contract period: Initially one year, which may be extended on mutual consent, but not beyond the age of 65 years.
• Termination: The engagement is temporary and either side can end it with 15 days’ notice.
• Working hours: The engagement is full-time, and the consultant may not take any other assignment during the contract. The consultant may be called on Saturday, Sunday or other Gazetted holidays in case of urgency, with no extra remuneration.
• Headquarters: NHPC Ltd. Corporate Office, Sector-33, Faridabad (Haryana). As required, the consultant must visit Projects / Power Stations / Offices / Units of NHPC Ltd and its JVs / subsidiaries in India for safety matters.
• Reporting: The Nodal Authority for the consultant is the HOD (Safety), Safety Division, NHPC Corporate Office.

NHPC CONSULTANT (SAFETY) Job Description

The notice says the scope of work below is only indicative and not exhaustive:

• Comprehensive assessment of the existing safety arrangements at various power plants, construction projects and maintenance work sites.
• Identification of major Hazards and Risks and assessment of necessary measures for their control.
• Review of the Safety Management System, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Permit to Work System, Emergency Preparedness and other safety procedures applicable at the work sites.
• Assessment of the effectiveness of safety management during both the Construction and Operation phases.
• Review of safety measures specifically related to tunneling, underground works, excavation, blasting, heavy lifting, working at height and heavy machinery operations.
• Identification of preventive and corrective measures based on the analysis of accidents, near-miss incidents and potential risks.
• Assessment of the adequacy of Safety Manpower across various projects and determination of manpower requirements as necessary.
• Assessment of the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for employees and contract workers, along with a review of its adequacy and usage.
• Evaluation of Emergency Response, Rescue and Disaster Management preparedness.
• Assessment of safety awareness, accountability and responsibility at various levels.
• Review of the Action Taken Report (ATR) of External Safety Inspections / Internal Safety Inspections.
• Review and strengthening of Contractor and Sub-contractor Safety Management Systems.
• Safety review of engineering designs, construction methodologies, temporary works and workplans.
• Establishment of a Safety Performance Monitoring and Evaluation System.
• Preparation of a time-bound Safety Improvement Plan.
• Periodic presentation of safety findings to NHPC Management, and visits to Projects / Power Stations of NHPC and its JVs / Subsidiaries as required, to review safety arrangements and recommend improvements.

How to Apply for NHPC CONSULTANT (SAFETY)

1. Download or print the application format attached to the notification (Advt. No. NH/TA/04/2026).
2. Fill in all the relevant fields and paste your photograph. The form asks for personal details, PwD and ex-serviceman status, mobile number, email ID, Aadhar number, correspondence and permanent addresses, and the nearest railway head / airport. It also asks for your qualifications from matriculation onwards, your experience in reverse chronological order (employer, post, scale of pay, period, duties), your monthly pension, and a signed declaration.
3. Attach self-attested copies of the documents listed below.
4. Put the form and documents in a sealed envelope superscribed “Notification No. NH/TA/04/2026”.
5. Make sure the envelope reaches this address by 23 November 2026: Deputy General Manager (HR), Human Resource-Talent Acquisition, Room No. H-009, Ground Floor, Jyoti Sadan, NHPC Office Complex, Sector-33, Faridabad (Haryana)-121003 (phone +91 129-2250479).
6. If you wish, also email an advance copy of the application with the documents to [email protected].

Applications not received in the prescribed manner within this time are liable to be rejected. Incomplete applications or testimonials will not be considered.

Documents named in the notice

• Marksheet and passing certificate of 10th, 12th, B.Tech/BE and Diploma / Advanced Diploma / PG Diploma in Industrial Safety etc.
• Service Certificate / Experience Certificate / any document in support of experience
• Last Pay Certificate / Pension Statement
• Resume / CV

Selection and Interview

• Shortlisting: Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be shortlisted based on how relevant their experience is.
• Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be finally selected through a Personal Interview (PI) by an expert panel.
• Travel fare: Candidates called for the interview who come from more than 30 km from the interview venue will be reimbursed the to-and-fro Air (Economy) fare, whichever is the shorter route, on production of the ticket.

Important Instructions

• A candidature is liable to be rejected at any stage of the recruitment process, or after recruitment or joining, if any information is found to be false or does not meet the eligibility criteria.
• Keep your email ID active for at least one year. The email ID cannot be changed once given, and all future correspondence will be sent by email only.
• NHPC reserves the right to cancel, restrict or enlarge the recruitment process without giving any reason.
• The job is purely temporary and is not against any permanent vacancy. It does not ensure any regular or permanent employment in NHPC in future. The consultant will not be entitled to any benefit, compensation, absorption or regularisation of service.
• The consultant must never represent, or give an opinion or advice to, others in any matter adverse to NHPC’s interest, and must not take part in any activity outside the terms of the contract.
• The Intellectual Property Rights in the data collected and the deliverables stay with the office. No data or information may be disclosed without written consent, and all records must be handed over before the contract ends and before the final payment is released.
• NHPC will not be responsible for any loss, accident, damage or injury the consultant suffers while carrying out the work, including travel to the office, projects or sites.
• Legal jurisdiction for any dispute will be Faridabad.

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