Overview
NTPC Limited has released a recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) (15 vacancies). Eligible candidates with Bachelor's degree with relevant postgraduate degree or diploma can apply online before 5 October 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- NTPC Limited
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree with relevant postgraduate degree or diploma
- Vacancies
- 15
- Advertisement No
- 12/26
- Posted
- 21 September 2026
- Last date to apply
- 5 October 2026
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 5 October 2026 |
| Commencement of online application | 21 September 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 5 October 2026 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Eligibility
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.
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
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.
How to Apply
• 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.
Required Documents
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 15 Posts?
Application Start Date: 21 September 2026; Last Date: 5 October 2026; Commencement of online application: 21 September 2026; Last date for online application: 5 October 2026
What is the 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.
What is the 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
What is the 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.