NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026 Out for 15 Vacancies, Apply Online Started

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The NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026 notification has been released under Advertisement No. 12/26 for 15 posts. The online application window opened on 21 September 2026 and will remain active until 5 October 2026. Interested and eligible candidates must apply soon through the NTPC official recruitment portal.

NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026 Out

The online application process has started on 21 September 2026 and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official NTPC website until 5 October 2026. The post is placed in E0 grade, with a pay scale of ₹30,000–₹1,20,000. Candidates applying for the post must have a full-time Bachelor’s degree as well as a relevant full-time two-year postgraduate qualification with the prescribed marks.

Key Details

Organisation	NTPC Limited
Advertisement No.	12/26
Post Name	Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication)
Total Vacancies	15
Grade	E0
Pay Scale	₹30,000-₹1,20,000
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	21 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	5 October 2026
Maximum Age	29 Years
Selection Process	Online Written Test + Interview
Official Website	careers.ntpc.co.in

15 Openings: Category-wise Vacancy Distribution

NTPC has announced 15 vacancies for Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication). The category-wise vacancy distribution mentioned in the advertisement is given below.

Category	Vacancy
UR	8
EWS	1
OBC	3
SC	2
ST	1
Total	15

Who All Can Apply?

The eligibility requirement is one of the most important aspects of this recruitment because candidates need both graduation and a relevant postgraduate qualification.

Qualification	Eligibility Requirement
Bachelor’s Degree	Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
Graduation Marks	Minimum 60% marks
Postgraduate Qualification	Full-time 2-year Post Graduate Degree/Post Graduate Diploma
Relevant Specialisation	Mass Communication/Journalism/Advertising & Communication/Public Relations or combination thereof
PG Marks	Minimum 60% marks
Institution	Recognised University/Institute

NTPC Assistant Officer Age Limit 2026

The maximum age limit is 29 years for the Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) post. Applicable age relaxation will be provided to eligible candidates belonging to reserved categories as per the Government guidelines.

NTPC Assistant Officer Apply Online Link

The online application window for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026 has opened on 21 September 2026. Applications will be accepted only through the NTPC website. For the ease of candidates, the direct link to apply has been provided below:

NTPC Assistant Officer Apply Online Link (ACTIVE)

How to Apply for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can follow these steps:

Visit careers.ntpc.co.in.
Find the recruitment advertisement for Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication), Advt. No. 12/26.
Register using the required details and a valid email ID.
Complete the online application form with personal and educational information.
Enter the required qualification and marks details.
Select the examination-centre preferences.
Upload all documents in the prescribed format.
Pay the applicable application fee.
Review all details carefully before final submission.
Submit the application form.
Download the application slip generated by the system with the unique application number.
Keep the application slip safely for future reference.

Documents Required for NTPC Assistant Officer Application

NTPC has specifically instructed candidates to upload the required documents while applying.

Document	Requirement
Class X Passing Certificate/Marksheet	Required
PAN Card	Required
Aadhaar Card	Required
Bachelor’s Degree Certificate	Required
Postgraduate Degree/PG Diploma Certificate	Required
Consolidated Marksheet/All Semester Marksheets	Required
Conversion Formula	Required where applicable
Caste/Disability Certificate	If applicable
OBC-NCL Certificate	If applicable
EWS Income & Asset Certificate	If applicable
PwBD Disability Certificate	If applicable

Application Fee

Candidates belonging to the General/EWS/OBC categories are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹500. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen categories and female candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.

Exam Centre Preference

Candidates will be required to indicate their choice of three test centres while filling out the online application. Candidates should therefore select their examination-centre preferences carefully while completing the application form.

NTPC Assistant Officer Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of an online written test and interview. NTPC has divided the written test into two sections:

Subject Knowledge Test (SKT)
Executive Aptitude Test (EAT)

Stage	Weightage
Online Written Test	85%
Interview	15%
Total	100%

NTPC Assistant Officer Salary 2026

The Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) post is placed in E0 grade.

Post	Grade	Pay Scale
Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication)	E0	₹30,000–₹1,20,000

FAQs

How many vacancies are available in NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026?

A total of 15 vacancies have been announced for Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication).

What is the last date to apply for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 5 October 2026.

When did the NTPC Assistant Officer application process start?

The online application process started on 21 September 2026.

What is the educational qualification for NTPC Assistant Officer?

Candidates must have a full-time Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks and a full-time two-year Post Graduate Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, Advertising & Communication, Public Relations or a combination thereof, with at least 60% marks.

What is the age limit for NTPC Assistant Officer 2026?

The maximum age limit is 29 years, with applicable relaxation as per the prescribed rules.

What is the salary of an NTPC Assistant Officer?

The Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) post carries an E0/IDA pay scale of ₹30,000–₹1,20,000.

What is the application fee for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment?

The application fee is ₹500 for General, EWS and OBC candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and female candidates are exempted from the fee.

What is the selection process for NTPC Assistant Officer 2026?

The selection process comprises an online written test and interview. The written test consists of the Subject Knowledge Test (SKT) and Executive Aptitude Test (EAT). Candidates have to qualify in both sections separately.

What is the weightage of the written test and interview?

The online written test carries 85% weightage, while the interview carries 15% weightage.

Is this recruitment conducted by RRB?

No. This recruitment is conducted by NTPC Limited for the post of Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication). It is not an RRB NTPC recruitment.

What is the last date for NTPC Assistant Officer online application?

The online application window will close on 5 October 2026.

Do candidates have to send a hard copy of the NTPC application?

No. The notification states that candidates do not need to send the application or documents to NTPC by post. Candidates should, however, retain the application slip generated after submission.