NTPC Recruitment 2026: NTPC Limited has announced a Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST candidates under Advertisement No. 13/26. Through this recruitment, NTPC will recruit engineers from the reserved category 19 vacancies are available in the following branches of engineering.
- Civil,
- Mechanical,
- Electrical and
- Safety disciplines.
The NTPC Recruitment 2026 is particularly relevant for experienced engineering and safety professionals looking to work with NTPC, a Government of India enterprise. Interested candidates can submit their applications online from “September 29, 2026” to October 13, 2026”, up to 6 PM.
NTPC Recruitment 2026 Official Notification:-
NTPC Recruitment 2026: Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | NTPC Limited |
| Advertisement No. | 13/26 |
| Recruitment Type | Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST Candidates |
| Total Vacancies | 19 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | September 29, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | October 13, 2026, up to 6 PM |
| Official Website | careers.ntpc.co.in |
NTPC Vacancy 2026: Post-wise Details
| Post | Grade | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Manager (Civil Construction) | E4 | 1 | — |
| Deputy Manager (Mechanical Erection) | E4 | 5 | 4 |
| Deputy Manager (Electrical Erection) | E4 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Manager (O/M)-Mechanical | E3 | — | 2 |
| Engineer (Electrical Erection) | E2 | — | 1 |
| Assistant Officer (Safety) | E0 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 8 | 11 |
Who Can Apply for NTPC Recruitment 2026?
Eligibility requirements vary by post. Candidates applying for:-
- The Deputy Manager positions in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical disciplines generally require the relevant B.E./B.Tech qualification along with 8 years of post-qualification executive experience.
- For Assistant Manager (O/M)-Mechanical, candidates need the relevant engineering qualification and at least 5 years of post-qualification executive experience in a power project/plant of 200 MW or above.
- The Engineer (Electrical Erection) post requires the relevant B.E./B.Tech qualification and 3 years of post-qualification executive experience.
- For Assistant Officer (Safety), candidates need a relevant engineering qualification along with the prescribed Diploma/Advanced Diploma/PG Diploma in Industrial Safety.
NTPC Salary and Age Limit
- The upper age limit is 45 years for Deputy Manager,
- 40 years for Assistant Manager and Engineer,
- and 50 years for Assistant Officer (Safety).
The pay scale is also different according to the grade:-
| Grade | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| E4 | ₹70,000 – ₹2,00,000 |
| E3 | ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| E2 | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 |
| E0 | ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
Documents Required
Candidates should keep their documents ready before starting the application process. These include:-
- Class X certificate/marksheet
- PAN Card
- Aadhaar Card
- B.E./B.Tech degree certificate
- Experience-related document
- Category certificate
Wherever applicable. Candidates applying under the PwBD category must also provide the prescribed disability certificate. Candidates currently working in Government/Public Sector Undertakings must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.
General Conditions
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
- Candidates must possess the required full-time qualification from a recognized institution.
- Age, qualification and experience will be considered as on the last date of application.
- Candidates must select their category carefully; it cannot be changed later.
- Valid SC/ST/PwBD certificates must be produced wherever applicable.
- NTPC may increase, reduce, restrict, or cancel vacancies as per its requirements.
- NTPC may conduct shortlisting, screening, written/CBT and/or interview as part of the selection process.
- Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting.
- Selected candidates may be posted at any NTPC office, station, project, JV or subsidiary.
- The posts are transferable as per NTPC requirements.
- Selected candidates must meet the prescribed medical standards.
- Candidates working in Government/PSUs must submit the required NOC from their employer.
- Any false information or incorrect documents may lead to cancellation of candidature.
- Candidates should carefully check all eligibility and document requirements before submitting the NTPC Recruitment 2026 application.
How to Apply for NTPC Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can follow these simple steps:-
- Visit careers.ntpc.co.in.
- Open the recruitment advertisement and read the eligibility conditions carefully.
- Complete the online application form with the required details.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Submit the application and download the application slip generated with the unique application number for future reference.
Candidates should make sure that all information and documents submitted in the application are correct. Applications with incomplete or insufficient documents may not be considered.
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Only Reserved category candidates
This NTPC Recruitment 2026 is specifically for SC/ST candidates, so candidates should carefully check their category, qualification, experience, age, and other requirements before submitting the form. Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not automatically guarantee shortlisting, as NTPC may shortlist candidates according to the criteria mentioned in the advertisement.
Important Dates
- Online Application Starts: September 29, 2026
- Last Date: October 13, 2026, up to 6 PM
FAQs
1. When did the NPTC special recruitment drive application form start?
It started on September 29 and will continue till October 13 for the recruitment of engineering candidates.
2. Is a GATE score required?
Since this post is meant for experienced candidates, candidates must meet this requirement. ‘GATE score is not required for this post.
3. Is it a permanent or temporary Job?
The post appears to be regular, as NTPC did not mention anything about a contract. So candidates who are applying for the post can expect it to be a regular job.
4. Is there any scope for General category candidates?
No, it is only meant for the reserved category, that is, SC and ST category; no other category candidates can apply for the post.