Syllabus for NTPC HR Executive Trainee(ET)

The NTPC Executive Trainee (HR) exam is one of the most awaited opportunities for HR aspirants aiming to secure a career in India’s leading public sector company. However, NTPC has not released any official syllabus for the ET HR exam so far. Based on past exam experiences and candidate feedback, we have prepared a comprehensive syllabus framework to guide you in your preparation. This syllabus covers all essential areas of Management,Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Organizational Behaviour, Industrial Relations, Labour Welfare, Labour Laws, Industrial Relations as part of subject knowledge and Executive Aptitude, ensuring you focus on the right topics to crack the exam. If NTPC publishes an official syllabus in the future, we will update this guide accordingly.

This blog post gives you a complete overview of the NTPC ET HR syllabus, covering both Subject Knowledge and Executive Aptitude. We have organized the content into clear units and topics so that you can easily understand what to focus on during preparation. From HR concepts and Labour Laws to reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and English, this syllabus outline will guide you in building a strong foundation for the exam. 

Professional Knowledge/Subject Knowledge Syllabus:

As mentioned, we consolidated syllabi from various universities, institutions and colleges, we made it in a well-organised way with respect to related units or sections with topics as mentioned below.

1. GENERAL MANAGEMENT:

  1. Principles and Theories
  2. Functions of Management
  3. Strategic Management
  4. Business Statistics & Research Methodology
  5. Business Ethics
  6. Business Environment 

2. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:

  1. Foundations of HRM
  2. Human Resource Planning/Manpower Planning
  3. Job Analysis and Design
  4. Recruitment and Selection
  5. Placement to Separation
  6. Compensation Management and Other Benefits
  7. Strategic HRM
  8. HR MIS and HR Analytics
  9. Human Resource Recent Trends
  10. International Human Resources Management(IHRM)

3.HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(HRD):

  1. Fundamentals of HRD
  2. Performance Appraisal
  3. Training and Development
  4. Talent management
  5. Career Management
  6. Organizational Development(OD) and Managing Change

4.ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR(OB):

  1. Fundamentals of OB
  2. Individual Behaviour
  3. Group and Team Behaviour
  4. Motivational
  5. Leadership
  6. Communication
  7. Knowledge Management

5.INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS(IR):

  1. Foundations of IR
  2. Industrial Disputes
  3. Trade Unionism
  4. Collective Bargaining
  5. Grievance and Discipline

6. LABOUR LEGISLATION:

  1. Principles of Labour Legislation
  2. Constitutional Provisions
  3. International Labour Organisation(ILO)
  4. Wage Theories
  5. Transparency in Governance

7. LABOUR WELFARE AND MARKET:

  1. Foundations of Labour Welfare
  2. Social Security
  3. Industrial Health and Safety
  4. Labour Administration and Market

8. LABOUR LAWS:

  1. Employee State Insurance ESI Act,1948
  2. Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
  3. Employee's Compensation Act, 1923
  4. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
  5. Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970
  6. Trade Unions Act, 1926
  7. Minimum Wages Act, 1948
  8. Maternity Benefits Act, 1961
  9. Payment of Wages Act, 1936
  10. Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986
  11. Employees Provident Fund(EPF) Act,1952
  12. Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
  13. Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
  14. Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
  15. Factories Act 1948
  16. POSH Act,2013
  17. Apprentices Act 1961
  18. Employment Exchange Act 1959
  19. RTI Act,2005


Aptitude Part/General Paper:

The aptitude part or General paper may with a combination of Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning and General English.

1. QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE:

  1. Number System
  2. Simplification
  3. Averages
  4. Ratio and Proportion
  5. Work and Time
  6. Speed, Time and Distance
  7. Percentages
  8. Profit and Loss
  9. Partnership
  10. Ages
  11. Simple Interest
  12. Compound Interest
  13. Data Interpretation(DI) 

2. REASONING:

  1. Series Completion
  2. Analogy
  3. Coding and Decoding
  4. Blood Relations
  5. Directions
  6. Syllogism
  7. Seating Arrangement
  8. Statements and Arguments
  9. Assertion and Reason

3. ENGLISH:

  1. Reading Comprehension
  2. Common Errors
  3. Jumble Sentences
  4. Close Test
  5. Phrase Replacement
  6. Synonyms and Antonyms
  7. One-word Substitutions

FAQs:

Q: Does NTPC release an official syllabus for the ET HR exam?

Ans: No, NTPC has not released any official syllabus for the ET HR exam so far. The syllabus we provide is based on previous exam patterns and candidate experiences.

Q: What are the main sections in the NTPC ET HR exam?

Ans: The exam generally has two parts – Subject Knowledge (covering HR concepts and Labour Laws) and Executive Aptitude (including reasoning, quantitative aptitude and English).

Q: Are Labour Laws included in the NTPC ET HR syllabus?

Ans: Yes, Labour Laws form a major part of the subject knowledge section. Key Acts like the Factories Act, EPF Act, Industrial Disputes Act, Payment of Wages Act, and POSH Act are important for preparation.

Q: How is the Executive Aptitude section structured?

Ans: The Executive Aptitude section covers reasoning ability, quantitative aptitude and English language. These topics test your problem-solving and analytical skills.

Q: Will the syllabus be updated if NTPC releases it officially?

Ans: Yes, if NTPC publishes an official syllabus in the future, we will update our blog and course content immediately to reflect the official topics.

Q: Why should I follow this syllabus if it’s not official?

Ans: This syllabus is prepared based on previous exams and industry trends, ensuring you focus on the most relevant topics. It helps avoid confusion and saves valuable preparation time.