NTPC Limited has announced NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 12/26. A total of 15 vacancies announced for Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) for all the categories. Candidates with Postgraduate Degree or Postgraduate Diploma, Mass Communication, Journalism, Advertising & Communication, Public Relations, or relevant can apply online from 21 September 2026 to 05 October 2026. Selected candidates will get monthly ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 salary.
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NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | NTPC Limited |
| Post Name | Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) |
| Advertisement No. | 12/26 |
| Total Vacancies | 15 |
| Educational Qualification | Postgraduate Degree or Postgraduate Diploma, Mass Communication, Journalism, Advertising & Communication, Public Relations |
| Pay Scale | ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Starting Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 5 October 2026 |
| Upper Age Limit | 29 years |
| Official Portal | careers.ntpc.co.in |
Important Dates for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 21 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 October 2026 |
NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
There are 15 Vacancies announced for all the categories by NTPC Limited. Go through below details.
| Category | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| UR | 8 |
| EWS | 1 |
| OBC | 3 |
| SC | 2 |
| ST | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
Eligibility Criteria for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification
• Candidates should have a full-time Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/institute.
• A full-time 2-year Postgraduate Degree or Postgraduate Diploma with at least 60% marks in Mass Communication, Journalism, Advertising & Communication, Public Relations, or relevant combination of these subjects.
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Upper Age Limit
Candidates upper age limit should be 29 years. Relaxation for reserved categories is applicable as per Government rules. Age will be calculated as on last date of application submission.
Category Wise Age Relaxation
• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India rules.
Application Fee NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026
Candidates belonging to General/EWS/OBC should have to pay Rs. ₹500 of application fee. There is no application fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Female candidates. The application fee is non-refundable. Candidates can pay fee through online using net banking, debit card or credit card. Offline payment can also be made through the prescribed SBI pay-in-slip.
NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
Appointed candidates will get monthly Rs.30,000 to Rs.1,20,000 under the IDA pay scale as per Grade E0.
Selection process for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026
Selection Process for NTPC Limited consists of shortlisting or screening, Written or computer-based test and Personal interview
• Application shortlisting or screening
• Written or computer-based test
• Personal interview
Final selection of candidates will be made on 85% Weightage of online written test and 15% interview results. The online written test has Subject Knowledge Test (SKT) and Executive Aptitude Test (EAT).
Medical Examination
Candidates who are selected for NTPC Limited will have to undergo a medical test by medical officer or NTPC Medical Board.
Important Instructions for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026
• Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply for NTPC Limited.
• Only online applications will be accepted.
• Applications without complete supporting documents may be rejected.
• The category selected in the online application cannot be changed later.
• 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.
How to Apply for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026
1. Visit the NTPC official website at careers.ntpc.co.in.
2. Complete the online registration using valid email
3. Fill in your personal, educational and other details in the application form.
4. Upload all mandatory certificates and documents.
5. Pay the application fee, if required.
6. Submit the application after review.
7. Download the application slip containing the unique application number.
• Retain the application slip for future use.
Documents Required for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026
• Class 10 passing certificate / 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 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
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NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the number of vacancies announced for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026?
There are around 15 vacancies announced for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026.
Q2. What is the pay scale for selected candidates?
Selected candidates will get monthly ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 salary.
Q3. What us the last date for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 5 October 2026 for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026.
Q4. What is the upper age limit for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026?
Required upper age limit for candidates is 29 years.
Q5. What is the selection process of candidates for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment?
Candidates will get selected through Application shortlisting or screening, Written or computer-based test, and Personal interview
Q6. How candidates will apply for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment?
Candidates will apply through NTPC careers portal at careers.ntpc.co.in.
Q7. What is the application fee for applying for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026?
Application fee for General, EWS and OBC candidates is Rs.500. For SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Female candidates are exempted.