NTPC-SAIL Power Company Limited (NSPCL), a joint venture of NTPC Limited and SAIL, has invited applications for 17 Sr. Assistant Officer and Sr. Assistant Engineer posts under Advertisement No. 01/2026 on its official website, nspcl.co.in. Online applications open on 7 September 2026 and close on 22 September 2026. This is for candidates who already hold a relevant degree and at least two years of post-qualification executive experience, and who want an executive-level job in a central public sector joint venture.
The notification covers 17 vacancies spread across six posts — Sr. Assistant Officer (HR), Sr. Assistant Officer (Law), and Sr. Assistant Engineer in Electrical, Mechanical, C&I and IT/ERP. A full discipline-wise breakdown of posts and reservation appears below. Selected candidates can be posted at any NSPCL station, project, subsidiary or JV company across India. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official NTPC-SAIL Power Company Limited (NSPCL) notification, Advertisement No. 01/2026.
Last verified: 29 August 2026.
NTPC-SAIL Power Company Limited (NSPCL) is recruiting 17 candidates for Sr. Assistant Officer and Sr. Assistant Engineer posts under Advertisement No. 01/2026, across Human Resources, Law, Electrical, Mechanical, Control & Instrumentation (C&I) and IT/ERP. The last date to apply online is 22 September 2026, till 6:00 PM, at nspcl.co.in/page/10. Selection is through an online Subject Knowledge Test and Executive Aptitude Test, followed by a personal interview for shortlisted candidates.
Quick summary of NSPCL Recruitment 2026
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | NTPC-SAIL Power Company Limited (NSPCL) |
| Post | Sr. Assistant Officer (HR / Law), Sr. Assistant Engineer (Electrical / Mechanical / C&I / IT-ERP) |
| Total Vacancy | 17 Posts |
| Salary | Rs. 40,000 – Rs. 1,40,000 (Grade E1, IDA Pattern) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Eligibility | Relevant Bachelor’s/Postgraduate degree + minimum 2 years post-qualification executive experience (post-wise) |
| Selection Process | Online test (SKT + EAT) + Personal Interview |
| Place of Posting | Anywhere in India — NSPCL stations, projects, subsidiaries or JVs |
| Last Date | 22 September 2026 (till 6:00 PM) |
| Who Can Apply | Graduates/postgraduates in the relevant field, with required experience, up to 32 years of age |
About the organisation
NTPC-SAIL Power Company Limited (NSPCL) is a joint venture between two Maharatna companies, NTPC Limited and SAIL. NSPCL runs power business units at Bhilai, Durgapur and Rourkela, with a combined installed capacity of 1,119 MW, and supplies power to SAIL units, the Union Territories of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, and the Chhattisgarh government. NSPCL has also entered the renewable energy sector. For a candidate, this is a chance to join a PSU joint venture with an established position in India’s power generation business.
Local context — how this vacancy compares
This is an all-India recruitment: candidates choose their own preferred test cities, and postings can be anywhere NSPCL operates — including Bhilai (Chhattisgarh), Durgapur (West Bengal) and Rourkela (Odisha), or any other project, station, subsidiary or JV of NSPCL. Unlike open-ended graduate trainee schemes some PSUs run, this notification hires directly into Grade E1 and requires prior post-qualification executive experience rather than accepting fresh graduates. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office. Candidates already working in the power sector, in government, in a PSU, or in a comparable private-sector role are likely to find this recruitment more directly relevant than final-year students or candidates with no post-qualification experience.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of online application | 7 September 2026 (from 10:00 AM) |
| Last date for online application | 22 September 2026 (till 6:00 PM) |
The notification does not give separate dates for the online selection test or the interview; these will be announced later on the official website.
Vacancy details and salary
| Post | Grade | Total Posts | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. Assistant Officer (HR) | E1 | 04 | 03 | – | 01 | – | – | Rs. 40,000 – 1,40,000 (IDA Pattern) |
| Sr. Assistant Officer (Law) | E1 | 01 | 01 | – | – | – | – | Rs. 40,000 – 1,40,000 (IDA Pattern) |
| Sr. Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | E1 | 04 | 03 | – | 01 | – | – | Rs. 40,000 – 1,40,000 (IDA Pattern) |
| Sr. Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | E1 | 04 | 03 | – | 01 | – | – | Rs. 40,000 – 1,40,000 (IDA Pattern) |
| Sr. Assistant Engineer (C&I) | E1 | 02 | 02 | – | – | – | – | Rs. 40,000 – 1,40,000 (IDA Pattern) |
| Sr. Assistant Engineer (IT/ERP) | E1 | 02 | 01 | – | 01 | – | – | Rs. 40,000 – 1,40,000 (IDA Pattern) |
| Total | 17 | 13 | – | 04 | – | – |
The notification does not list a separate reserved count for PwBD candidates. Candidates with a disability category identified as suitable for a specific post can apply within the vacancies above, with reservation and age relaxation as per government guidelines; the exact disability categories found suitable for each post are listed in detail in the official notification.
Selected candidates get the initial basic pay of the E1 scale, plus Dearness Allowance and other perquisites, allowances and terminal benefits as per NSPCL rules in force from time to time.
Eligibility (post-wise)
| Post | Essential Qualification | Post-Qualification Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Sr. Assistant Officer (HR) | Full-time Postgraduate Degree / PG Diploma / PG Programme in Management with specialisation in HR, Industrial Relations or Personnel Management, or a Master’s in Social Work, or MHROD, or an MBA with HR specialisation, from a recognised Indian university/institute, minimum 60% marks | Minimum 2 years post-qualification executive experience in an organisation of repute, in HR/Personnel & Administration matters — establishment, industrial relations, recruitment, manpower planning, performance appraisal, HR policy and statutory compliance |
| Sr. Assistant Officer (Law) | Full-time Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) from a recognised Indian university/institute, minimum 60% marks | Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in an organisation of repute, in litigation handling, drafting/vetting contracts and legal documents, legal opinions, arbitration and dispute resolution, and statutory/regulatory compliance |
| Sr. Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics, minimum 60% marks, from a recognised university/institution | Minimum 2 years post-qualification executive experience in the power sector (coal/gas/lignite), in Operation, Maintenance, Commissioning, Erection or Engineering in a power plant/project |
| Sr. Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Production, minimum 60% marks, from a recognised university/institution | Same experience norm as above, in the Mechanical discipline |
| Sr. Assistant Engineer (C&I) | B.E./B.Tech in Electronics or Control & Instrumentation, minimum 60% marks, from a recognised university/institution | Same experience norm as above, in the C&I discipline |
| Sr. Assistant Engineer (IT/ERP) | B.E./B.Tech in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Electronics & Communication, minimum 60% marks, from a recognised university/institution | Same experience norm as above, in the IT/ERP discipline; a valid CCNA/CCNP-equivalent Certified Network Engineer certification is preferable |
Age limit (all posts): 32 years, as on 22 September 2026, the last date of the online application — candidates can check this with the age calculator. Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer), 10 years for PwBD candidates, and as per government rules for Ex-Servicemen. This vacancy needs a relevant Graduate or Postgraduate degree depending on the post.
Note: the notification separately states, “Computer knowledge is essential. Degree in law is desirable.” This line appears in the source document without a clearly marked post — candidates should confirm with NSPCL which post it applies to before assuming it does not apply to them.
For experience earned in the private sector, the notification asks for verification through: a work experience certificate; yearly compensation statements or other pay-related statements from the employer; at least 2–3 salary slips per year (including the first and last year of the experience claimed), along with slips for any variable/special pay; and Form 16 and ITR in support of the emoluments claimed.
Selection process
Eligible candidates have to appear for an All-India online Selection Test. Based on the result, candidates are shortlisted for a Personal Interview, and the final merit list is drawn up from both.
- Online Selection Test — two parts, a Subject Knowledge Test (SKT) and an Executive Aptitude Test (EAT); candidates must qualify both, separately.
- Shortlisting for Personal Interview, based on merit in the online test and the number of vacancies for the post.
- Personal Interview — shortlisted candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks that apply.
- Final merit list — 85% weightage to the online selection test, 15% weightage to the interview.
While applying, candidates choose two preferred cities (Preference-I and Preference-II) as their test centre; the notification does not name the list of available test cities, and NSPCL can add or drop a centre depending on the response from candidates in that area. No TA/DA is paid for appearing in the online Selection Test.
Application fee
Candidates in the General category must pay a non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 300, online only (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI). Candidates from SC, ST, PwBD and XSM categories, and all female candidates, do not have to pay the registration fee. The fee, once paid, is not refunded under any circumstances.
How to apply
- Go to the official NSPCL website and apply online at the NSPCL careers page.
- Upload your photograph and signature as asked during the online application.
- Fill in the application form carefully with accurate information. After successful registration, the system generates a Unique Registration Number.
- Check every field before final submission — no request to change data already entered will be entertained once the application is submitted.
- Pay the non-refundable registration fee online, if it applies to your category.
- After applying, download and keep the system-generated application slip carrying your unique application number. No document needs to be sent by post.
Documents to keep ready
- Photograph and signature, in the format asked for upload
- Proof of educational qualification for the post applied for
- Post-qualification experience proof: work experience certificate, yearly compensation statements, at least 2–3 salary slips per year (start and end of the year), Form 16 and ITR
- NOC from the current employer, or proof of application through proper channel, if currently employed in government/PSU/autonomous body/co-operative sector
- Category certificate (EWS/SC/ST/OBC-Non-Creamy Layer/PwBD/XSM), from the competent authority, if claiming reservation or fee exemption
Important links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official notification | Download the NSPCL Advertisement No. 01/2026 notification |
| Apply online | Apply online at the NSPCL careers portal |
| More openings | Browse the latest all-India government job openings |
Should you apply?
This recruitment suits candidates who already hold a relevant degree — B.Tech in Electrical, Mechanical, C&I or IT/Computer Science, an LLB, or a postgraduate HR degree — and have at least two years of post-qualification executive experience in a related field, ideally in the power sector, a PSU, or a comparable organisation. It does not suit fresh graduates with no post-qualification experience, since none of the six posts waive the experience requirement.
With only 17 posts spread across six disciplines, and a national online test open to eligible candidates from anywhere in India, competition is likely to be real — particularly for the HR, Electrical and Mechanical posts, which carry the largest vacancy count. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
The job leads to a Grade E1 executive role in a central PSU joint venture, with standard PSU-style benefits. It comes with a mandatory service agreement bond of Rs. 5,00,000 (Rs. 2,50,000 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates) for at least four years, and a transferable posting anywhere NSPCL operates in India. Candidates unwilling to relocate, or unwilling to commit for four years, should weigh this before applying.
What is the last date to apply for NSPCL Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online for NSPCL’s Advertisement No. 01/2026 is 22 September 2026, till 6:00 PM. Online applications opened on 7 September 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
What is the salary of Sr. Assistant Officer and Sr. Assistant Engineer at NSPCL?
All six posts — Sr. Assistant Officer (HR/Law) and Sr. Assistant Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical/C&I/IT-ERP) — carry Grade E1, with a pay scale of Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 1,40,000 (IDA Pattern), plus Dearness Allowance and other perquisites and allowances as per NSPCL rules.
What is the selection process for NSPCL Sr. Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must clear an online Subject Knowledge Test (SKT) and Executive Aptitude Test (EAT), each separately qualifying, followed by a Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates. The final merit list gives 85% weightage to the online test and 15% to the interview.
Is NSPCL the same as NTPC or SAIL?
No. NSPCL (NTPC-SAIL Power Company Limited) is a separate joint-venture company formed by NTPC Limited and SAIL; it is not a direct NTPC or SAIL post. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office. NSPCL runs its own recruitment, pay scale and service terms, distinct from its two parent companies.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I am Sandeep Khati, the founder of India Job Alerts. I hold a B.Tech in Computer Science from JGEC (2010). My career began as a Systems Engineer at TCS, and I have been active in the digital publishing space since 2011, starting with the launch of SearchDarjeeling.com and my work as a web developer and designer at Darjeeling Informatics.
Launched in April 2025, India Job Alerts is my most focused project to date. I am dedicated to publishing verified government and PSU job notifications for candidates in West Bengal, Sikkim, and across India. To guarantee accuracy, I personally cross-check every post against official notifications before publishing. Know more