NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | NTPC Limited |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) |
| Advertisement Number | 12/26 |
| Total Vacancies | 15 |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree with relevant postgraduate degree or diploma |
| Upper Age Limit | 29 years |
| Grade | E0 |
| Pay Scale | Rs.30,000 to Rs.1,20,000 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 5 October 2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of online application | 21 September 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 5 October 2026 |
NTPC Assistant Officer Vacancy 2026
| Post Name | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities will be provided according to Government of India guidelines. NTPC may increase or decrease the number of vacancies according to organisational requirements.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess both of the following full-time qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks from a recognised university or institute.
- A two-year postgraduate degree or postgraduate diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, Advertising and Communication, Public Relations or a combination of these subjects, with at least 60% marks.
All qualifications must be full-time and obtained from universities or institutions recognised and approved in India.
Marks Relaxation
Where a vacancy is identified for the respective category, SC, ST and PwBD candidates with at least 55% marks in the required qualification are eligible to apply.
Age Limit
The upper age limit for the Assistant Officer post is 29 years. Age will be calculated as on the last date for submitting the online application.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government of India guidelines |
NTPC Assistant Officer Salary
| Grade | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| E0 | Rs.30,000 to Rs.1,20,000 under the IDA pay scale |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General, EWS and OBC | Rs.500 |
| SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Female candidates | No fee |
The application fee is non-refundable. Candidates can pay online using net banking, debit card or credit card. Offline payment can also be made through the prescribed SBI pay-in-slip.
Selection Process
NTPC may conduct a multi-stage selection process depending on its requirements. The stages may include:
- Application shortlisting or screening
- Written or computer-based test
- Personal interview
If selection is made through an online test and interview, the final result will carry the following weightage:
| Selection Stage | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Online written test | 85% |
| Personal interview | 15% |
Candidates must qualify separately in the written test and interview. The online test will contain a Subject Knowledge Test and an Executive Aptitude Test. Candidates must qualify separately in both sections.
Medical Examination
Selected candidates must undergo a medical examination conducted by the NTPC Medical Board or Medical Officer before joining. No relaxation in the prescribed health standards will be allowed.
Posting Details
Selected candidates may be posted at any NTPC office, station, project, joint venture or subsidiary. The post is transferable at the discretion of NTPC management.
Documents Required
The advertisement lists the following documents for uploading with the online application:
- Class 10 passing certificate or marksheet
- PAN card
- Aadhaar card
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Postgraduate degree or postgraduate diploma certificate
- Consolidated marksheet, transcript or all semester marksheets for graduation and postgraduate qualifications
- Marks conversion formula, where grades or CGPA are converted into percentages
- Applicable caste, EWS or disability certificate
- Current financial year OBC-NCL certificate, where applicable
- Current Income and Asset Certificate for EWS applicants
- Disability certificate issued in the prescribed Central Government format through the Swavalamban or UDID portal, where applicable
The candidate's name and date of birth should match across the Class 10 certificate, PAN card and Aadhaar card.
How to Apply for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026
- Visit the NTPC careers portal at careers.ntpc.co.in.
- Open the application link for Advertisement No. 12/26.
- Read the complete advertisement and confirm your eligibility.
- Complete the online registration using a valid email address.
- Enter the required personal, educational and category details.
- Upload all mandatory certificates and documents.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Review the entered information and submit the application.
- Download the application slip containing the unique application number.
- Retain the application slip for future reference.
No application or supporting document needs to be sent to NTPC by post.
Important Instructions
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- The category selected in the online application cannot be changed later.
- Applications without complete supporting documents may be rejected.
- Candidates must provide an active and valid email address.
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify the applicant.
- Addenda, corrigenda and recruitment updates will be published only on the NTPC website.
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