The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) conducts recruitment for the Senior Accountant post at regular intervals. In this article, we compare the 2021 and 2023 notifications in terms of vacancies, applications received, and competition ratio. This analysis will help future aspirants understand the changing trends in PSU exams.
📌 Vacancy Comparison (2021 vs 2023)
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Category |
2021 Vacancies |
2023 Vacancies |
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EWS |
2 |
2 |
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OBC |
2 |
7 |
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SC |
2 |
4 |
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ST |
2 |
2 |
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UR |
12 |
13 |
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Total |
20 |
28 |
✅ Observation:
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Vacancies increased from 20 (2021) to 28 (2023).
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The OBC and SC categories saw the highest rise in available seats.
📌 Applications Received
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Category |
2021 Applications |
2023 Applications |
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EWS |
277 |
100 |
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OBC |
1527 |
1048 |
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SC |
505 |
336 |
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ST |
78 |
64 |
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UR |
4642 |
2371 |
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Total |
7029 |
3919 |
✅ Observation:
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Applications dropped sharply from 7029 in 2021 to 3919 in 2023.
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The UR category saw the highest fall in applications.
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📌 Competition: Applications per Seat
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Category |
2021 Apps/Seat |
2023 Apps/Seat |
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EWS |
139 |
50 |
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OBC |
764 |
150 |
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SC |
253 |
84 |
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ST |
39 |
32 |
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UR |
387 |
182 |
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Overall |
351 |
140 |
✅ Observation:
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Average competition reduced from 351 applicants per seat (2021) to 140 per seat (2023).
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The OBC category had the toughest competition in 2021, while in 2023, UR candidates still faced higher ratios compared to others.
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The ST category remained the least competitive in both years.
📊 Key Insights
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Vacancies Increased: From 20 (2021) → 28 (2023).
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Applications Dropped: From 7029 (2021) → 3919 (2023).
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Competition Reduced: 351 per seat in 2021 → 140 per seat in 2023.
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EWS & UR Categories saw the sharpest decline in applicants.
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Overall, 2023 was comparatively easier for aspirants.
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❓ FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies were released for NHPC Senior Accountant in 2023?
👉 A total of 28 vacancies were released in 2023.
Q2. How many applications were received in 2021 and 2023?
👉 2021 received 7029 applications, whereas 2023 received 3919 applications.
Q3. Was competition tougher in 2021 or 2023?
👉 2021 was tougher, with 351 candidates per seat, compared to 140 per seat in 2023.
Q4. Which category had the least competition?
👉 ST category had the lowest competition in both years.
📝 Conclusion
The comparison clearly shows that although the number of vacancies increased in 2023, the applications reduced drastically, making the exam less competitive compared to 2021. For aspirants, this trend highlights the importance of analyzing past data, as it helps in evaluating competition levels and strategizing preparation accordingly.
