NTPC NGEL Civil Syllabus 2026
Subject-wise and chapter-wise NTPC NGEL Civil syllabus: 19 subjects, 222 chapters across Civil Engineering (Subject Knowledge) and General Aptitude.
ℹ️ NGEL Advt 04/26 is an EXPERIENCED-hire route — 3 years' post-qualification experience and a 3-year fixed term — so it is not a fresher's exam; freshers should target NTPC Limited's GATE-based Executive Trainee intake instead. The CBT is 100 bilingual MCQs in 2 hours with one-fourth negative marking. Each section has its OWN qualifying bar (Subject Knowledge 40% and Aptitude 30% for UR; 30% and 22.5% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD), so a strong civil score cannot rescue a weak aptitude score. The final merit is CBT 70 + Interview 20 + Experience 10. NGEL has NOT published how the 100 questions split between the two sections — our mocks model it as 70 civil / 30 aptitude, following AAI Manager (Civil)'s published 70/30. Weight revision towards geotechnical and structural topics: the posts are for piling, foundations, structural steel and tower/switchyard structures.
NTPC NGEL Civil Exam Pattern 2026
NGEL CBT — Engineer (RE-Civil), Advt 04/26
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1 — Subject Knowledge Test (SKT): Civil Engineering | Part of 100 | — |
| Section 2 — Aptitude Test (AT): numerical ability, reading comprehension, reasoning, general awareness, data interpretation | Part of 100 | — |
| Total | 100 | 70% of final score |
Duration: 2 hours · Negative marking: One-fourth of the marks for that question, for every wrong answer
NGEL — after the CBT
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| CBT (SKT + AT) | — | 70 |
| Interview | — | 20 |
| Experience | — | 10 |
Duration: Interview, date notified separately · Negative marking: Not applicable
NTPC Limited — Executive Trainee (Civil) via GATE
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| GATE Civil Engineering paper (see the GATE Civil guide for the full pattern) | 65 | 100 |
Duration: 3 hours (GATE) · Negative marking: As per GATE rules (MCQ only)
NTPC NGEL Civil Syllabus — Civil Engineering (Subject Knowledge) (70 questions)
Weightage = how many questions our full mock gives each subject (no previous paper uploaded yet).
Engineering Mechanics
~5 Q in our full mock12 chapter tests
- System of Forces & Equilibrium
- Free-Body Diagrams
- Friction
- Centroid & Centre of Gravity
- Moment of Inertia
- Analysis of Trusses
- Virtual Work & Simple Machines
- Kinematics of Particles
- Kinetics of Particles
- Impulse, Momentum & Collision
- Work, Energy & Power
- Projectile & SHM
Strength of Materials
~7 Q in our full mock12 chapter tests
- Simple Stress & Strain
- Elastic Constants
- Thermal & Compound Stress
- Principal Stresses & Mohr's Circle
- Shear Force & Bending Moment
- Bending Stress in Beams
- Shear Stress in Beams
- Slope & Deflection of Beams
- Torsion of Shafts
- Columns & Struts
- Theories of Failure
- Strain Energy
Structural Analysis
~7 Q in our full mock12 chapter tests
- Determinacy & Indeterminacy
- Trusses
- Arches & Cables
- Influence Lines & Rolling Loads
- Energy Methods
- Slope Deflection Method
- Moment Distribution Method
- Force / Flexibility Method
- Stiffness / Matrix Method
- Plastic Analysis
- Approximate Methods
- Suspension & Portal Frames
RCC Design
~7 Q in our full mock12 chapter tests
- Working Stress Method
- Limit State Method
- Singly & Doubly Reinforced Beams
- T-Beams & Flanged Sections
- Shear, Bond & Development Length
- One-Way & Two-Way Slabs
- Columns & Footings
- Staircases
- Retaining Walls
- Water Storage Tanks
- Prestressed Concrete — Systems & Losses
- Prestressed Members in Flexure
Steel Structures
~7 Q in our full mock12 chapter tests
- Structural Steel & IS 800 Basics
- Bolted Connections
- Welded Connections
- Tension Members
- Compression Members
- Column Bases & Foundations
- Design of Beams
- Plate & Gantry Girders
- Roof Trusses & Purlins
- Beam-Columns
- Plastic Design of Steel
- Industrial Structures
Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering
~8 Q in our full mock13 chapter tests
- Index Properties & Classification
- Permeability & Seepage
- Effective Stress & Capillarity
- Compaction
- Stress Distribution in Soil
- Consolidation & Settlement
- Shear Strength of Soil
- Earth Pressure Theories
- Bearing Capacity
- Shallow Foundations
- Deep / Pile Foundations
- Soil Exploration
- Soil Stabilization
Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics
~4 Q in our full mock12 chapter tests
- Fluid Properties
- Fluid Statics
- Buoyancy & Floatation
- Kinematics of Flow
- Bernoulli's Equation
- Flow Measurement
- Laminar & Turbulent Flow
- Flow Through Pipes
- Boundary Layer Theory
- Open Channel Flow
- Dimensional Analysis
- Pumps & Turbines
Hydrology & Irrigation
~1 Q in our full mock12 chapter tests
- Hydrological Cycle & Precipitation
- Infiltration & Evaporation
- Hydrographs
- Floods & Flood Routing
- Groundwater & Wells
- Water Requirement of Crops
- Canals & Canal Design
- Diversion Headworks & Dams
- Cross Drainage Works
- Reservoirs & Dams
- Spillways & Energy Dissipators
- Irrigation Methods & Drainage
Environmental Engineering
~3 Q in our full mock11 chapter tests
- Water Demand & Quality
- Water Supply & Treatment
- Water Treatment
- Distribution Systems
- Sewage & Wastewater Collection
- Sewage Characterization (BOD, COD, DO)
- Sewage Treatment & Disposal
- Air Pollution Control
- Noise Pollution
- Solid Waste Management
- Environmental Standards & Acts
Transportation Engineering
~2 Q in our full mock12 chapter tests
- Highway Alignment & Surveys
- Geometric Design of Highways
- Highway Materials & Tests
- Flexible Pavement Design
- Rigid Pavement Design
- Traffic Engineering and Pavement Design
- Highway Construction & Maintenance
- Railway — Permanent Way
- Points, Crossings & Signalling
- Tunnels & Bridges
- Airport Planning (Runway & Taxiway Design)
- Harbours & Ports
Surveying
~4 Q in our full mock12 chapter tests
- Chain & Compass Surveying
- Plane Table Surveying
- Levelling
- Contouring
- Theodolite and Traversing
- Tacheometry
- Triangulation
- Curves
- Areas & Volumes
- Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing
- GPS, GIS & Remote Sensing
- Total Station
Building Materials
~5 Q in our full mock14 chapter tests
- Building Stones
- Bricks and Tiles
- Building Lime
- Cement
- Aggregates, Mortars & Concrete
- Concrete Mix Design & Admixtures
- Timber and Wood Products
- Paints and Varnishes
- Glass and Plastic
- Masonry & Plastering
- Doors, Windows and Ventilators
- Floors and Floorings
- Roofs and Roof Covering
- Modern Building Materials
Construction Management
~5 Q in our full mock10 chapter tests
- Construction Planning & Scheduling
- PERT and CPM
- Project Management and Network Theory
- Crashing and Resource Allocation
- Engineering Economics
- Construction Equipment
- Contracts & Tenders
- Quality Control & Assurance
- Safety Management
- Site Organisation & Supervision
Estimating & Costing
~4 Q in our full mock10 chapter tests
- Principles of Estimating
- Quantity Estimation
- Building, Road and Canal Estimates
- Detailed & Abstract Estimate
- Analysis of Rates
- Specifications (General & Detailed)
- Bar Bending Schedule
- Valuation of Buildings
- Building Valuation and Rent Fixation
- Measurement of Works
Engineering Mathematics
~1 Q in our full mock10 chapter tests
- Matrices & Determinants
- Eigenvalues & Eigenvectors
- Differential Calculus
- Integral Calculus
- Maxima & Minima
- Vector Calculus
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Probability & Statistics
- Numerical Methods — Root Finding
- Numerical Integration & Interpolation
NTPC NGEL Civil Syllabus — General Aptitude (30 questions)
Weightage = how many questions our full mock gives each subject (no previous paper uploaded yet).
Quantitative Aptitude
~10 Q in our full mock12 chapter tests
- Number System & Simplification
- Percentages
- Ratio, Proportion & Partnership
- Averages
- Profit, Loss & Discount
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns
- Mixtures & Alligation
- Mensuration (2D & 3D)
- Permutation, Combination & Probability
- Data Interpretation
General Intelligence & Reasoning
~8 Q in our full mock12 chapter tests
- Analogy
- Classification (Odd One Out)
- Coding-Decoding
- Number & Alphabet Series
- Blood Relations
- Direction & Distance
- Order, Ranking & Arrangement
- Seating Arrangement
- Syllogism
- Venn Diagrams
- Statement, Conclusions & Assumptions
- Clocks, Calendars, Cubes & Dice
General English
~7 Q in our full mock12 chapter tests
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Error Detection
- Sentence Improvement
- Para Jumbles
- Fill in the Blanks
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- One Word Substitution
- Idioms & Phrases
- Articles & Prepositions
- Tenses
General Awareness
~5 Q in our full mock10 chapter tests
- Current Affairs
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Indian Economy
- Indian Geography
- Indian History and Culture
- General Science
- Environmental Issues (India & World)
- General Scientific and Technological Developments
- Sports
- Important Days & Dates
NTPC NGEL Civil Detailed Topics
Source: ngel.in
🧠 Section 2 — Aptitude Test
- Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation: Number system & simplification · percentages · ratio & proportion · averages · profit, loss & discount · simple & compound interest · time, speed & distance · time & work · mixtures & alligation · mensuration (2D & 3D) · permutation, combination & probability · data interpretation (tables, bar/line/pie charts) · number series
- Logical Reasoning: Analogy · classification · coding–decoding · series (number, alphabet, mixed) · blood relations · direction & distance · order, ranking & arrangement · seating arrangement · syllogism · Venn diagrams · statement & conclusions · mathematical operations · clocks, calendars, cubes & dice
- Reading Comprehension & Verbal Ability: Reading comprehension · cloze test · error detection & sentence correction · fill in the blanks · para jumbles · sentence improvement · synonyms & antonyms · one-word substitution · idioms & phrases · articles, prepositions & tenses · active & passive voice
- General Awareness: Current affairs of national and international importance · Indian polity & economy · geography & environment · science & technology · the renewable-energy sector — India's RE capacity targets, solar and wind policy, green hydrogen and BESS, and NTPC/NGEL's own position in it
🏗️ Section 1 (SKT) · Structural Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics: System of forces, free-body diagrams & equilibrium · friction · centroid & moment of inertia · trusses (method of joints & sections) · virtual work & simple machines · kinematics & kinetics of particles · impulse–momentum & collision
- Solid Mechanics (Strength of Materials): Simple stress & strain, elastic constants · thermal & compound stresses · principal stresses & Mohr's circle · shear force & bending moment diagrams · bending & shear stress in beams · deflection of beams · torsion of shafts · theory of columns (Euler & Rankine) · theories of failure · strain energy
- Structural Analysis: Determinacy & indeterminacy · analysis of trusses, arches & cables · influence lines & rolling loads · slope-deflection method · moment distribution method · force & displacement (matrix stiffness) methods · plastic analysis of beams & frames
- Concrete Structures (RCC & Prestressed): Working stress & limit state design (IS 456) · singly, doubly reinforced & flanged beams · shear, bond, torsion & development length · one-way & two-way slabs · columns, footings, staircases & retaining walls · water tanks · prestressed concrete — systems, losses & design (IS 1343)
- Steel Structures: Bolted & welded connections · tension & compression members · design of beams, beam–columns & column bases · plate & gantry girders · roof trusses & industrial structures · plastic design concepts (IS 800)
🌍 Section 1 (SKT) · Geotechnical & Foundation Engineering
- Soil Mechanics: Origin & three-phase system · index properties & classification (IS) · permeability & seepage, flow nets · effective stress & capillarity · compaction · stress distribution (Boussinesq, Westergaard) · consolidation & settlement · shear strength (direct shear, triaxial, UCC) · slope stability
- Foundation Engineering: Earth pressure theories (Rankine & Coulomb) · site investigation & SPT · bearing capacity (Terzaghi & IS) · shallow foundations & settlement · deep/pile foundations & group action · well & caisson foundations · ground improvement & soil stabilization · machine foundations
💧 Section 1 (SKT) · Water Resources & Environmental Engineering
- Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics: Fluid properties & pressure measurement · hydrostatics & buoyancy · kinematics & dynamics of flow, Bernoulli's equation · flow measurement (orifice, venturi, notches) · laminar & turbulent flow, flow through pipes · boundary layer theory · open channel flow & hydraulic jump · dimensional analysis · pumps & turbines
- Hydrology & Irrigation Engineering: Hydrological cycle & precipitation · infiltration, evaporation & runoff · hydrographs & flood routing · groundwater & wells · water requirement of crops (duty, delta) · canal design & lining · diversion headworks & cross-drainage works · reservoirs, dams & spillways
- Environmental Engineering: Water demand & quality standards · water treatment (coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection) · distribution systems & pipe networks · sewage collection & characteristics (BOD, COD, DO) · sewage treatment & disposal · air pollution & control · noise pollution · solid & municipal waste management
🛣️ Section 1 (SKT) · Transportation, Surveying, Materials & Management
- Transportation Engineering: Highway alignment & geometric design · pavement materials & tests · flexible & rigid pavement design (IRC) · traffic engineering & control · highway construction & maintenance · railway engineering (permanent way, points & crossings) · airports & harbours
- Surveying & Geomatics: Chain, compass & plane table surveying · levelling & contouring · theodolite & traversing · tacheometry & triangulation · curves (simple, compound, transition) · areas & volumes · photogrammetry, remote sensing, GPS & GIS · total station
- Building Materials & Construction: Stones, bricks, tiles & lime · cement — types, properties & tests · aggregates, mortar & concrete (properties, mix design, admixtures) · timber, paints, glass & modern materials · masonry, plastering & building components (doors, windows, floors, roofs) · scaffolding & formwork
- Construction Management & Estimation: Construction planning & scheduling · network analysis — CPM & PERT · crashing & resource allocation · engineering economics · types of estimates & rate analysis · specifications & tender documents · valuation of buildings · quality control, safety & contracts
- Engineering Mathematics: Linear algebra & matrices · calculus (limits, differentiation, integration, maxima–minima) · differential equations · probability & statistics · numerical methods (root finding, interpolation, numerical integration)
NTPC NGEL Civil Syllabus — FAQs
What is the syllabus of NTPC NGEL Civil 2026?
NTPC NGEL Civil covers 19 subjects in 2 parts — Civil Engineering (Subject Knowledge) (70 questions), General Aptitude (30 questions). The subjects are Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis, RCC Design, Steel Structures, Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics, Hydrology & Irrigation, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Surveying, Building Materials, Construction Management, Estimating & Costing, Engineering Mathematics, Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General English, General Awareness.
Is this the official NTPC NGEL Civil syllabus?
Not entirely. The conducting body has not published a complete topic list, so part of this syllabus is built from earlier papers and the standard course for this level. Check ngel.in for the board's own document.
How do I practise the NTPC NGEL Civil syllabus chapter by chapter?
The NTPC NGEL Civil test series has 222 chapter tests and 10 full mocks built on this syllabus, each with a detailed solution. 2 tests are free to attempt.