Last Updated: 29 September 2026 | Source: NTPC Limited – Advertisement No. 13/26 | Posted By: GovtJobDeck | Estimated Time To Read: 15 Minutes
NTPC Special Recruitment 2026
NTPC Limited, India’s largest integrated power utility with an installed capacity of over 91 GW (and a stated ambition of 149 GW by 2032), has released Advertisement No. 13/26 announcing a Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST candidates. A total of 19 backlog vacancies — 8 for SC and 11 for ST (derived by summing the official backlog vacancy table; the notification lists post-wise SC/ST seats) — are open across six executive posts in engineering and safety disciplines. The online application window opens on 29 September 2026 and closes on 13 October 2026 at 6:00 PM.
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- Who is recruiting? NTPC Limited (A Govt. of India Enterprise), Advt. No. 13/26
- Which posts? Deputy Manager (Civil Construction), Deputy Manager (Mechanical Erection), Deputy Manager (Electrical Erection), Assistant Manager (O&M) – Mechanical, Engineer (Electrical Erection), Assistant Officer (Safety)
- How many vacancies? 19 backlog vacancies — 8 for SC and 11 for ST, as projected in the notification
- Who can apply? Indian nationals belonging to the SC/ST categories who meet the post-wise qualification, experience and age conditions
- Application start date: 29 September 2026
- Last date to apply: 13 October 2026 (till 6:00 PM)
- Application mode: Online only, through the NTPC recruitment portal
- Job location: Any of the offices, stations, projects, JVs or subsidiaries of NTPC
NTPC Advt 13/26 – Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | NTPC Limited (A Govt. of India Enterprise) |
| Advertisement No. | 13/26 |
| Recruitment Name | Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST Candidates |
| Total Posts | 19 (8 SC + 11 ST) (sum of the official backlog table) |
| Posts | Deputy Manager (Civil Construction / Mechanical Erection / Electrical Erection), Assistant Manager (O&M) – Mechanical, Engineer (Electrical Erection), Assistant Officer (Safety) |
| Pay Scale | E0 to E4 Grade / IDA: ₹30,000 – ₹2,00,000 per month (w.e.f. 01.01.2017) |
| Eligibility | Full-time B.E/B.Tech + 3–8 years relevant executive experience (post-wise) |
| Upper Age Limit | 40 years (D, E) / 45 years (A, B, C) / 50 years (F); PwBD +10 years (posts A–E only) |
| Application Mode | Online only – careers.ntpc.co.in |
| Application Fee | No application fee is specified in this advertisement |
| Selection | Multi-stage: shortlisting/screening → written/CBT test and/or interview (at NTPC’s discretion) |
| Job Location | Any NTPC Office/Station/Project/JV/Subsidiary across India; all posts transferable |
| Official Website | careers.ntpc.co.in / ntpc.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of online application | 29 September 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 13 October 2026 (till 6:00 PM) |
| Written test / interview dates | To be announced (will be communicated to shortlisted candidates) |
All computations of age, experience and qualification are done as on the last date of receipt of the online application, i.e. 13 October 2026.
Quick Access Link
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official notification PDF (Advt 13/26) | Download Official PDF Job Notification |
| Apply / registration page | Direct Apply Link |
| Official recruitment portal | Official Recruitment Page |
| Corporate website | Official Website |
Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown (Backlog Vacancies)
| S.N. | Post | Grade | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Deputy Manager (Civil Construction) | E4 | 1 | – |
| B | Deputy Manager (Mechanical Erection) | E4 | 5 | 4 |
| C | Deputy Manager (Electrical Erection) | E4 | 1 | 1 |
| D | Assistant Manager (O/M) – Mechanical | E3 | – | 2 |
| E | Engineer (Electrical Erection) | E2 | – | 1 |
| F | Assistant Officer (Safety) | E0 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 8 | 11 |
Post-wise seats are exactly as stated in the notification’s backlog table; the SC/ST totals (8 and 11) and the grand total of 19 are the column sums of that table.
Key reading of the table: SC candidates can apply to posts A, B, C and F only; ST candidates can apply to all six posts. Reservation for PwBD candidates applies to posts A–E as per Government guidelines — post F (Assistant Officer Safety) is not identified for PwBD candidates.
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Post-wise Eligibility, Experience & Pay
| Post | Qualification | Experience Profile |
|---|---|---|
| A. Deputy Manager (Civil Construction) – SC: 1 | B.E/B.Tech in Civil/Construction | Min 8 years post-qualification executive experience (including training/trainee period, if any) in Power/Steel/Refinery/Fertilizer/Oil & Gas/Cement sector, of which min 3 years’ site experience in Civil Construction |
| B. Deputy Manager (Mechanical Erection) – SC: 5, ST: 4 | B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical/Production | Min 8 years executive experience (incl. training) in the above sectors, of which min 3 years’ site experience in Erection/Maintenance/Commissioning (Mechanical) |
| C. Deputy Manager (Electrical Erection) – SC: 1, ST: 1 | B.E/B.Tech in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics | Min 8 years executive experience (incl. training) in the above sectors, of which min 3 years’ site experience in Erection/Maintenance/Commissioning (Electrical) |
| D. Assistant Manager (O/M) – Mechanical – ST: 2 | B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering/Production & Industrial Engineering/Thermal/Mechanical & Automation/Power Engineering | Min 5 years post-qualification executive experience (excluding training/trainee period) in a power project/plant of capacity 200 MW or more |
| E. Engineer (Electrical Erection) – ST: 1 | B.E/B.Tech in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics | Min 3 years post-qualification executive experience (excluding training) in Electrical Erection at site — substation & transmission erection / HT-LT panels, switchgear, cable laying / relay & protections / electrical control systems / HT-LT transformers — in major infrastructure projects (Thermal/Hydro/Renewable/Nuclear power, Transmission, Refinery, Fertilizers, Petrochemicals, Steel, Cement) |
| F. Assistant Officer (Safety) – SC: 1, ST: 3 | B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Civil/Production/Chemical/Construction/Instrumentation plus Diploma/Advanced Diploma/PG Diploma in Industrial Safety from Central Labour Institute / Regional Labour Institute, Govt. of India | No post-qualification experience years specified in the advertisement; NOC mandatory for Govt/PSU candidates |
Additional condition for candidates working in Govt/PSUs (posts A, B, C, D)
- Out of the total required experience, such candidates must have minimum 2 years of experience in the executive cadre in the pay scale of the respective threshold — posts A/B/C: ₹60,000–1,80,000 or above (IDA pay scale of E3 grade or above of NTPC effective 01.01.2017) or equivalent; post D: ₹50,000–1,60,000 or above (E2 grade or above) or equivalent.
- An NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the current employer must be uploaded while applying (mandatory for posts A–F for all Govt/PSU candidates; post F/E also require NOC as stated in the advertisement).
Age Limit & Relaxation
| Post | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| A, B, C (Deputy Manager) | 45 years |
| D, E (Assistant Manager / Engineer) | 40 years |
| F (Assistant Officer – Safety) | 50 years |
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| PwBD candidates | 10 years (only where the post is identified for PwBD — posts A–E; post F is not identified) |
| Ex-servicemen | As per Government of India guidelines |
Age is computed as on 13 October 2026. Since this is an SC/ST-only drive, no separate SC/ST age relaxation applies.
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Who Is NOT Eligible
- Candidates without a valid SC/ST certificate in the latest prescribed central format from the Competent Authority.
- Non-Indian nationals.
- Candidates whose B.E/B.Tech (or Safety diploma, for post F) was not obtained full-time from a university/institution recognised and approved in India. (Note: the notification does not print a minimum-marks percentage for this drive, but demands full-time qualifications.)
- PwBD candidates applying for post F (not identified for PwBD).
- Candidates unable to produce the experience evidence chain (service certificates, appointment/confirmation letters, Form-16, two pay slips per year per employer) corroborating the claimed years of experience.
- Candidates whose experience is outside the specified sectors/site domains (e.g., non-power-sector experience for posts A–C, plants below 200 MW for post D, or non-erection domains for post E).
Salary & Pay Structure
| Grade | Posts | Basic Pay Scale (IDA, w.e.f. 01.01.2017) |
|---|---|---|
| E4 | Deputy Manager (Civil Construction / Mechanical Erection / Electrical Erection) | ₹70,000 – ₹2,00,000 |
| E3 | Assistant Manager (O&M) – Mechanical | ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| E2 | Engineer (Electrical Erection) | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 |
| E0 | Assistant Officer (Safety) | ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
The scales above are the IDA basic pay scales stated in the advertisement; actual gross monthly emoluments at NTPC include allowances (DA, HRA and other benefits) over and above basic pay, as per NTPC rules.
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NTPC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
NTPC has not prescribed one fixed selection method applicable to every candidate in this advertisement.
Depending on the recruitment requirement, NTPC may use:
- Application shortlisting/screening
- Written test
- Computer-based test
- Personal interview
- A combination of these stages
NTPC also reserves the right to raise the minimum eligibility standards or criteria and to restrict the number of candidates called for further selection. Meeting the minimum eligibility conditions alone does not guarantee shortlisting or a call for the next stage.
Medical Examination
Before joining, selected candidates will have to undergo a medical examination by the NTPC Medical Board/Officer.
The notification states that the Medical Board/Officer’s decision will be final and binding and that no relaxation in the prescribed health standards will be allowed. Candidates are advised to check the applicable medical norms before applying.
Application Fee
No application fee is specified in Advertisement No. 13/26. (This differs from some other NTPC recruitments — e.g. Advt 10/26 — where a fee was charged; do not assume a fee applies here unless NTPC issues an addendum on its website.)
How to Apply (Step by Step)
- Visit the official portal: careers.ntpc.co.in → the Special Recruitment Drive (Advt 13/26) registration/login page.
- Register/login with a valid, active email ID. (NTPC will not be responsible for bounced emails.)
- Fill the online application with personal, educational and experience details for the post you are eligible for.
- Upload all required documents (see the table below) — applications with incomplete/insufficient documents are liable to be rejected outright.
- Submit and download the system-generated application slip with the unique application number; keep a copy for future reference.
- No documents are to be sent by post.
Govt/PSU candidates: obtain and upload the NOC from your current employer at the time of application itself — not at a later stage.
Documents Required
Candidates are required to upload the prescribed documents while submitting the online application.
The notification lists documents including:
- Class X passing certificate/marksheet
- PAN Card
- Aadhaar Card
- B.E./B.Tech degree certificate
- Safety Diploma certificate, where applicable
- Consolidated marksheet/transcript
- Marks conversion formula, where applicable
- SC/ST/PwBD certificates, where applicable
- Experience-related documents
- NOC for candidates currently working in Government/Public Sector Undertakings
- Relevant pay-scale documents for Government/PSU employees
Experience documents should be arranged organization-wise and chronologically as required by the notification.
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official notification PDF (Advt 13/26) | Download Official PDF Job Notification |
| Apply / registration page | Direct Apply Link |
| Official recruitment portal | Official Recruitment Page |
| Corporate website | Official Website |
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Get Instant Job Alerts →Important Instructions
Candidates should note the following conditions before applying:
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible.
- Qualifications must be full-time and from recognized/approved institutions in India.
- Age, experience and qualification requirements are calculated as specified in the advertisement.
- The category selected in the application cannot be changed later.
- Candidates must possess valid category certificates wherever applicable.
- Posting may be at NTPC offices, stations, projects, joint ventures or subsidiaries.
- The posts are transferable at the discretion of NTPC Management.
- Providing incorrect information or suppressing material facts can result in cancellation of candidature.
- Canvassing in any form can lead to disqualification.
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FAQs : NTPC Special Recruitment Drive 2026
1. What is NTPC Advertisement No. 13/26?
It is a Special Recruitment Drive by NTPC Limited to fill 19 backlog executive vacancies reserved for SC/ST candidates across six posts — three Deputy Manager (E4), one Assistant Manager (E3), one Engineer (E2) and one Assistant Officer (E0) position.
2. Who can apply for NTPC Special Recruitment Drive 2026?
Only Indian nationals belonging to SC or ST categories, holding a full-time B.E/B.Tech in the relevant discipline, with the post-specific executive experience (3–8 years) and age (40–50 years). A valid SC/ST certificate in the latest central format is mandatory.
3. What is the last date to apply?
13 October 2026, till 6:00 PM. Applications open on 29 September 2026 at careers.ntpc.co.in, and no other mode of application is accepted.
4. What is the salary in NTPC Advt 13/26?
Pay depends on grade: Deputy Manager (E4) ₹70,000–2,00,000; Assistant Manager (E3) ₹60,000–1,80,000; Engineer (E2) ₹50,000–1,60,000; Assistant Officer (E0) ₹30,000–1,20,000 — all IDA scales w.e.f. 01.01.2017, plus allowances as per NTPC rules.
5. Is work experience compulsory?
Yes. Every post requires post-qualification executive experience — 8 years (Deputy Manager posts, with 3 years in the relevant site domain), 5 years in a ≥200 MW power plant (Assistant Manager), and 3 years in electrical erection site work (Engineer). Only post F does not specify a minimum experience duration, but it requires the CLI/RLI Industrial Safety diploma.
6. Is there an application fee?
No application fee is specified in Advt 13/26. Verify on the official portal before applying, in case NTPC issues an addendum.
7. What is the selection process?
A multi-stage process at NTPC’s discretion: application shortlisting/screening (qualification, marks, experience), a written/computer-based test and/or a personal interview. Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee a call. A pre-joining medical examination by the NTPC Medical Board is mandatory.
8. Do Govt/PSU employees need an NOC?
Yes. Candidates working in Government/Public Sector Undertakings must upload an NOC from their current employer while applying, and for posts A–D must additionally show 2 years of service in the prescribed pay scale (E3/E2 threshold) through a pay-scale circular/matrix.
9. Are PwBD candidates eligible?
PwBD reservation applies to posts A–E as per government guidelines, with identified disability types listed in the notification and 10 years’ upper-age relaxation. Post F (Assistant Officer – Safety) is not identified for PwBD candidates. The disability certificate must be in the latest central format via the Swavalamban/UDID portal.
10. Is this a permanent job, and where will I be posted?
Yes — these are regular, full-time executive cadre positions. Posting can be at any NTPC office, station, project, JV or subsidiary anywhere in India, and all posts are transferable at management’s discretion.
Disclaimer: GovtJobDeck is not affiliated with NTPC Limited. This article is prepared from the official advertisement No. 13/26 (Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST Candidates). Details are provisional and subject to change through official addenda — always verify on careers.ntpc.co.in before applying.
