NTPC Limited has invited online applications for 15 posts of Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) under Advertisement No. 12/26. This role suits postgraduates in Mass Communication, Journalism or Public Relations looking to work with India’s largest power generation company.
The NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026 offers a Grade E0 position with a competitive IDA pay scale, and the selection combines a written test with a personal interview.
NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particular
Details
Organisation
NTPC Limited
Post Name
Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication)
Total Vacancies
15 (UR-8, EWS-1, OBC-3, SC-2, ST-1)
Pay Scale
Rs. 30,000 – Rs. 1,20,000 (Grade E0, IDA)
Age Limit
29 years (with category relaxation)
Application Window
21 September 2026 to 5 October 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks, along with a two-year postgraduate degree or diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, Advertising and Communication, or Public Relations with a minimum of 60% marks. SC/ST and PwBD candidates require 55% marks in the qualifying examinations. The upper age limit for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026 is 29 years, with 5 years’ relaxation for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC and 10 years for PwBD candidates as on the application deadline.
Selection Process
Application screening and shortlisting
Online written test (Subject Knowledge Test and Executive Aptitude Test) – 85% weightage
Personal Interview – 15% weightage
Medical examination by NTPC Medical Board
Application Fee
The application fee is Rs. 500 for General/EWS/OBC candidates. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen and female candidates are exempt from the fee. Payment can be made online or offline via SBI pay-in-slip, and the fee is non-refundable.
How to Apply for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026
Visit careers.ntpc.co.in and locate the Advertisement No. 12/26 application link.
Register online using a valid, active email address.
Fill in personal, educational and category details accurately.
Upload mandatory certificates including Class 10 marksheet, PAN, Aadhaar and degree certificates.
Pay the applicable fee (if not exempt) and submit the form.
Download and save the application slip carrying your unique application number.
Candidates who want to stay updated on more such openings, along with free study material and exam alerts, can check Bharat Rozgar for daily updates on central and state government recruitment.
Q1: How many vacancies are there in NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026?
A: There are 15 vacancies: UR-8, EWS-1, OBC-3, SC-2 and ST-1.
Q2: What is the pay scale for this post?
A: The post carries Grade E0 with a pay scale of Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 1,20,000 under the IDA scheme.
Q3: What is the age limit for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026?
A: The upper age limit is 29 years, with relaxation for SC/ST, OBC and PwBD candidates.
Q4: What is the application fee?
A: Rs. 500 for General/EWS/OBC candidates; SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen and female candidates are exempt.
Q5: What is the last date to apply for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date to apply online is 5 October 2026.
Practical Tip: Ensure your name and date of birth match exactly across your Class 10 certificate, PAN and Aadhaar before you fill the form — NTPC explicitly rejects applications where these details are inconsistent across documents.
