Nepa Mills Recruitment 2026 for 27 Shift Engineer, Winder Operator and More Posts

Recruitment overview

Nepa Limited, a Government of India undertaking under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, has published Advertisement No. 01/2026 for contractual engagement in various departments. The recruitment covers technical and operations posts connected to plant maintenance, power house operations, and paper machine operations.

The posts are not regular permanent appointments. The company has stated that selected candidates will be engaged initially for 11 months on contract basis, and the period may be extended depending on individual performance and company requirement.

Post-wise vacancy breakup

The 27 posts are distributed across nine designations. Candidates should apply only for the post that matches both their qualification and their specific work experience.

Total vacancies mentioned in the notice add up to 27.

Important dates and deadline calculation

The advertisement is dated 13 April 2026. Instead of giving a fixed calendar deadline inside the detailed notice, Nepa Limited states that applications must be submitted within 7 days from the date of publication of the advertisement.

Because the company has also said that any corrigendum or extension will be hosted only on its website, candidates should check the official recruitment page before final submission.

Eligibility and age limit

The notice sets the maximum age limit at 55 years for all nine posts. The age limit and post-qualification experience are to be counted as on 15 April 2026.

Qualification requirements differ by post. Broadly, the recruitment includes the following eligibility patterns:

• Shift Engineer: B.E. or B.Tech in Electrical, Electrical and Electronics, or Electronic and Tele Communication, or Diploma in the same disciplines.
• Boiler DCS Operator: B.E. or B.Tech, Diploma, or First Class Boiler Attendant qualification depending on the route used.
• Second Class Boiler Operator: Second Class Boiler Attendant License.
• Electrical Shift Engineer: B.E. or B.Tech in Electrical or Diploma in Electrical.
• Instrument Engineer: B.E. or B.Tech or Diploma in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Electronics.
• Shift Incharge: Diploma in Pulp and Paper, B.A.Sc. in Pulp and Paper, Degree in Chemical Engineering or Science, B.E. or B.Tech Mechanical, or B.Sc.
• Wet End Operator, Back Tender, and Winder Operator: 10th, 12th, or ITI with relevant high speed paper machine or rewinder experience as specified in the notice.

Category-based age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and Ex-servicemen is to be given as per Government directives, subject to submission of the proper certificate.

Experience requirements that matter most

This recruitment places strong emphasis on prior industrial experience. For many posts, experience is not just desirable but central to eligibility.

• Shift Engineer: 2 years for B.E. or B.Tech candidates and 3 years for Diploma candidates in electrical maintenance in manufacturing industry, preferably paper industry.
• Boiler DCS Operator: 2 years for B.E. or B.Tech candidates, 3 years for Diploma candidates, or 3 years for First Class Boiler Attendant route, with experience in AFBC boiler DCS operations and power plants of 5 MW and above.
• Second Class Boiler Operator: Minimum 2 years in AFBC boiler operations, in boilers of 20 TPH and above, including at least 1 year after passing the Second Class Boiler Attendant License examination.
• Electrical Shift Engineer: 2 years for B.E. or B.Tech candidates or 3 years for Diploma candidates in thermal power plants of 5 MW and above.
• Instrument Engineer: 2 years for B.E. or B.Tech candidates or 3 years for Diploma candidates in industrial instrumentation, including at least 1 year in power plant of 5 MW and above.
• Shift Incharge: Minimum 5 years in relevant field, with preference for paper machine background.
• Wet End Operator, Back Tender, and Winder Operator: Minimum 5 years on high speed paper machine or high speed rewinder, depending on the post.

If your documents do not clearly prove the required experience, the notice says the candidature can be rejected immediately.

Salary and contract terms

The remuneration is fixed on an all-inclusive monthly basis. No additional benefits are payable beyond the amount indicated in the notice, although company accommodation may be available on normal rent basis subject to availability.

Selected candidates will be engaged initially for 11 months on contractual basis. Nepa Limited has also made it clear that this is a temporary engagement and there is no claim for permanent appointment or automatic extension.

How to apply

Nepa Limited allows two routes for submission of application: by e-mail and by registered or speed post. Candidates must use the prescribed application format and attach self-attested supporting documents.

1. Download the recruitment notice and the prescribed application form from the company website.
2. Fill the form carefully, sign it, and affix the latest passport-size photograph.
3. Attach self-attested copies of qualification, date of birth, experience, category, and other required documents.
4. Send the complete application through e-mail to careers@nepamills.nic.in.
5. Or send the complete application by registered or speed post in a sealed envelope.
6. Write clearly on the envelope: Application for the post of ________ and Sr. No. ________.

Postal applications are to be addressed to Senior Manager (P&A), Nepa Limited, Nepanagar, Dist. Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh - 450221.

Documents required with the application

The notice specifically asks candidates to send the prescribed form with self-attested supporting documents. Missing proof of experience is a major risk point because the company says such candidature may be rejected immediately.

• Signed application form with latest passport-size photograph
• Proof of date of birth
• All certificates and testimonials from matriculation onwards
• Caste certificate or PwD proof, wherever applicable
• Experience certificates or employer-issued documents supporting the experience claimed
• NOC or forwarding letter for candidates employed in PSU, Central Government, State Government, or semi-government organizations

Candidates should verify that the name of the post and serial number are correctly mentioned, and that the supporting documents match the eligibility route used for that post.

Selection process and service conditions

The company states that selection will be made through interview of shortlisted candidates, either online or physical. Merely meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee an interview call.

• Nepa Limited may raise the minimum eligibility standard to restrict the number of candidates called for interview.
• The number of posts may be increased or decreased as per company requirement.
• Outstanding candidates may get relaxation in eligibility criteria at management discretion.
• Engagement is subject to the candidate being medically fit as certified by the Incharge, Nepa Limited Hospital.
• Any canvassing directly or indirectly will disqualify the candidate.
• Disputes related to the engagement will fall under the jurisdiction of Nepanagar Court only.

Applicants should therefore treat this as a shortlisting-based technical recruitment rather than an open-call interview for everyone who sends a form.

Common application mistakes to avoid

A careful application matters in this recruitment because the notice is document-heavy and experience-based. These are the main mistakes candidates should avoid:

• Applying for a post without matching the required industrial or plant-specific experience.
• Sending only a resume without the prescribed format.
• Forgetting to attach self-attested copies of certificates and experience proof.
• Not writing the exact post name and serial number on the envelope for postal applications.
• Assuming the last date is flexible even though the notice gives only a 7-day window.
• Ignoring the cutoff date of 15 April 2026 for age and post-qualification experience.
• Failing to provide NOC if currently working in PSU or government-linked organizations.

If a document is missing or the eligibility claim is not properly supported, the company has reserved the right to reject the application at any stage.