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NTPC Limited
NTPC Assistant Officer 2026 • Advt No: 12/26
NTPC Limited has invited online applications for 15 Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) posts in E0 grade. Applications are open from 21 September to 5 October 2026. The post requires a Bachelor's Degree plus a 2-year postgraduate qualification in specified communication-related disciplines.
Total Vacancies
15
Age Limit
—–29 Years
Application Dates
21 Sept – 5 Oct 2026
Closes 11:59 PM IST
Job Location
All India
Qualification
Full-time Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks plus full-time 2-year Postgraduate Degree / Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication / Journalism / Advertising & Communication / Public Relations / Communication with at least 60% marks from a recognized University / Institute.
Salary / Stipend
E0 Grade, IDA pay scale Rs. 30,000-1,20,000.
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Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Recruiting Body | NTPC Limited |
Advertisement No. | 12/26 |
Post | Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) |
Total Vacancies | 15 |
Grade | E0 |
Pay Scale | IDA Rs. 30,000 - 1,20,000 |
Upper Age Limit | 29 years |
Application Mode | Online only |
Application Website | https://careers.ntpc.co.in/ |
Posting | Any NTPC Office / Station / Project / Joint Venture / Subsidiary; all posts are transferable at the sole discretion of management |
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Commencement of Online Application | 21 September 2026 |
Last Date for Online Application | 5 October 2026 |
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
General / EWS / OBC | Rs. 500 |
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Exempt |
Women Candidates | Exempt |
The application fee is non-refundable. Payment may be made online or through the prescribed State Bank of India pay-in-slip method described in the advertisement.
Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
UR | 8 |
EWS | 1 |
OBC | 3 |
SC | 2 |
ST | 1 |
Total | 15 |
Reservation for PwBD candidates is as per Government guidelines. The advertisement identifies suitability for specified benchmark disability categories including blindness/low vision, specified locomotor disabilities, specific learning disability, mental illness and eligible multiple disabilities.
Qualification Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
Bachelor's Degree | Full-time Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks from a recognized University / Institute |
Postgraduate Qualification | Full-time 2-year Postgraduate Degree / Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication / Journalism / Advertising & Communication / Public Relations / Communication from a recognized University / Institute with at least 60% marks |
Minimum Marks | At least 60% in both the Bachelor's and the required Postgraduate qualification |
Recognition | All qualifications must be from Universities / Institutions recognized and approved in India |
SC / ST / PwBD candidates with at least 55% marks in the required qualification are eligible to apply for the post, wherever applicable under the advertisement conditions.
Category | Upper Age Rule |
|---|---|
General / Base Upper Age | 29 years |
SC / ST | 5 years relaxation |
OBC-NCL | 3 years relaxation |
PwBD | 10 years relaxation |
Ex-Servicemen | Age relaxation as per Government of India guidelines |
Candidates must possess the required eligibility, qualification and category certificates as on the applicable dates specified in the advertisement.
Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Grade | E0 |
IDA Pay Scale | Rs. 30,000 - 1,20,000 |
Posting Location | Any NTPC Office / Station / Project / Joint Venture / Subsidiary |
Transferability | All posts are transferable at the sole discretion of NTPC management |
Stage / Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Shortlisting | NTPC may restrict the number of candidates called for further selection based on eligibility criteria and application volume. |
Possible Written Test | NTPC may conduct an online written / computer-based test depending on the number of eligible candidates. |
Written Test Structure | Two parts: Subject Knowledge Test (SKT) and Executive Aptitude Test (EAT) |
Qualification in Test | Candidates are required to qualify separately in both SKT and EAT |
Interview | Shortlisted candidates may be called for interview. |
Weightage where Written Test + Interview is used | Online Written Test 85% + Interview 15% |
Final Requirement | Candidate must qualify separately in the online written test and interview where that selection method is adopted. |
NTPC reserves the right to alter the shortlisting / selection methodology depending on the number of applicants and organizational requirements, as stated in the advertisement.
Step | Action |
|---|---|
1 | Visit https://careers.ntpc.co.in/ and open the recruitment for Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication), Advertisement No. 12/26. |
2 | Read the eligibility conditions carefully before submitting the online form. |
3 | Fill personal, educational, category and other required details correctly. |
4 | Upload all prescribed documents in support of qualification, category and eligibility claims. |
5 | Pay the applicable application fee of Rs. 500 if not exempt. |
6 | Submit the online application by 5 October 2026. |
7 | Retain the system-generated application slip with unique application number and payment proof for future reference. |
Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
Class X Certificate / Marksheet | Required as proof of date of birth / primary academic details |
PAN Card | Required as listed in the advertisement |
Aadhaar Card | Required as listed in the advertisement |
Bachelor's Degree Documents | Degree certificate and marksheets / consolidated transcript |
Postgraduate Degree / Diploma Documents | PG Degree / PG Diploma certificate and marksheets / consolidated transcript in the required specialization |
Marks Conversion Formula | University / Institute conversion formula if CGPA / CGPI / DGPA / CPI or equivalent grade is to be converted into percentage |
Caste / Disability Certificate | Applicable SC / ST / OBC-NCL / PwBD / EWS certificate in the prescribed format |
OBC-NCL Certificate | Must be in Central Government format for FY 2026-27 |
EWS Certificate | Income & Asset Certificate valid for FY 2026-27 |
Applications with incomplete / insufficient documents are liable to be rejected or considered for further processing only subject to NTPC's rules stated in the advertisement.
Check | What to Verify |
|---|---|
Post | Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) |
Vacancies | 15 |
Application Window | 21 September to 5 October 2026 |
Age | Upper age limit 29 years before applicable relaxation |
Bachelor's Requirement | Full-time Bachelor's Degree with at least 60% |
PG Requirement | Full-time 2-year PG Degree / PG Diploma in the specified communication-related disciplines with at least 60% |
SC/ST/PwBD Marks | 55% minimum where the advertised relaxation applies |
Fee | Rs. 500 for General/EWS/OBC; exempt for SC/ST/PwBD/XSM and women |
Pay Scale | E0, IDA Rs. 30,000-1,20,000 |
Selection | Possible online written test + interview; where both are used, weightage is 85:15 |
Transferability | Posting may be anywhere in NTPC Offices / Stations / Projects / JVs / Subsidiaries |
The advertisement notifies 15 vacancies for Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication).
The online application must be submitted by 5 October 2026.
The upper age limit is 29 years, with relaxation for eligible reserved categories according to the advertisement.
Candidates need a full-time Bachelor's Degree with at least 60% marks and a full-time 2-year PG Degree / PG Diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, Advertising & Communication, Public Relations or Communication with at least 60% marks.
The post is in E0 grade with IDA pay scale Rs. 30,000-1,20,000.
NTPC may use an online written test and interview. Where this method is adopted, the written test carries 85% weightage and the interview carries 15% weightage.
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