NTPC Limited, a Government of India enterprise, has released Advt. No. 12/26 to fill Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) posts. Online applications open on 21 September 2026 and close on 5 October 2026 at careers.ntpc.co.in. TNTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026 suits candidates with a postgraduate degree or diploma in a communication field who want a public sector job.
The notification lists 15 vacancies for one post, and the category-wise split follows below. Posting can be at any NTPC office, station, project, joint venture (JV) or subsidiary. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official NTPC Limited notification Advt. No. 12/26 (issue date not printed on the notification). Last verified: 21 September 2026.
NTPC Limited is recruiting 15 Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) posts through Advt. No. 12/26. The last date to apply online is 5 October 2026 at careers.ntpc.co.in. Selection may include application shortlisting, a written or computer-based test and a personal interview.
Quick summary of NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | NTPC Limited (A Govt. of India Enterprise) |
| Advt. No. | 12/26 |
| Post | Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) |
| Total Vacancy | 15 |
| Salary | E0/IDA pay scale, ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree with 60% marks, plus a two-year PG degree or diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, Advertising & Communication or Public Relations with 60% marks |
| Age Limit | 29 years (upper limit) |
| Selection Process | Multi-stage. May include shortlisting, written or computer-based test and interview |
| Place of Posting | Any NTPC office, station, project, JV or subsidiary |
| Last Date | 5 October 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Indian nationals who meet the qualification and age norms |
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About NTPC Limited
NTPC Limited is a Government of India enterprise. The advertisement describes it as India’s largest power conglomerate, with an installed capacity of more than 91 gigawatts (GW). NTPC plans to reach a total installed capacity of 149 GW by 2032.
The advertisement links this hiring to that growth plan. NTPC is looking for Executives in Corporate Communication for its projects and stations. The registered office is at NTPC Bhawan, SCOPE Complex, 7, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003. The company website is www.ntpc.co.in.
Local context and how this vacancy compares
No posting city or state is named. Candidates can be posted at any NTPC office, station, project, JV or subsidiary. All posts are transferable at the sole discretion of the Management.
Test centres are not listed in the notification. Candidates from West Bengal, Sikkim and the North East should check the centre options on the portal before they finalise the form.
This is a single-post notice with 15 vacancies. The postgraduate requirement in a communication field makes the eligible group smaller than in a notice that accepts any graduate. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with NTPC. Candidates can browse other central and state openings under Government Jobs.
Important dates
Age, experience and qualification are all counted as on the last date of receipt of online applications.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of online application | 21 September 2026 |
| Last date of online application | 5 October 2026 |
| Age and qualification cut-off | 5 October 2026 |
| Written or computer-based test | Not mentioned in the official notification |
| Interview | Not mentioned in the official notification |
A closing time for 5 October 2026 is not mentioned. Candidates should apply well before the last date.
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Vacancy details and salary
A single post is listed. Reservation for PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates is as per Govt. guidelines, and no separate PwBD count is given.
| Post | Grade | Pay Scale | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) | E0/IDA | ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 | 15 |
Category-wise vacancies
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 8 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 1 |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes) | 3 |
| SC (Scheduled Castes) | 2 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribes) | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
NTPC says the projected vacancies may increase or decrease as per its requirement. The Company can also cancel, restrict, curtail or increase the number of vacancies without notice. Allowances and in-hand salary are not mentioned in the official notification.
Eligibility
Because only one post is advertised, one set of norms applies to all candidates.
Qualification
Candidates need a full-time Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks from a recognised university or institute. They also need a full-time two-year Post Graduate degree or diploma with at least 60% marks from a recognised university or institute. The PG course must be in one of these fields, or a combination of them.
- Mass Communication
- Journalism
- Advertising & Communication
- Public Relations
Work experience is not mentioned in the official notification. More vacancies for this level are listed under post graduate jobs.
General conditions
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
- All qualifications must be full-time, from universities or institutions recognised and approved in India.
- Candidates must prove the required specialisation with the Final Degree Certificate or a certificate issued by the university or institute.
Age limit and relaxation
The upper age limit is 29 years as on 5 October 2026. Candidates can check their age on that date with the Age Calculator.
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC and ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Govt. guidelines |
The relaxation applies where a vacancy is identified for the category. No relaxation is mentioned for General and EWS candidates.
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Minimum marks for SC, ST and PwBD
SC, ST and PwBD candidates with at least 55% marks in the required qualification can apply. This holds where a vacancy is identified for the category.
Category and certificate rules
Candidates cannot change the category filled in the online form, and no benefit of another category is allowed later. Those claiming a category must hold the valid EWS, OBC, SC, ST or disability certificate for the applicable year. It must come from the Competent Authority, in the latest prescribed format of the Govt. of India.
Disabilities identified for the post
These disabilities are identified for the post, written here as printed.
- a) B, LV
- b) OA, OL, BL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV
- c) SLD, MI
- d) MD involving (a) to (c) above
The codes are not expanded in the notification. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with NTPC. B and LV stand for blind and low vision. OA, OL, BL and OAL stand for one arm, one leg, both legs, and one arm and one leg. CP, LC, Dw and AAV stand for cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism and acid attack victim. SLD and MI stand for specific learning disability and mental illness. MD stands for multiple disabilities.
Selection process
NTPC can run a multi-stage selection process to limit the number of candidates for later stages. The process may use any of the stages below, or a combination of them. NTPC can also raise the minimum eligibility standards.
- Application shortlisting or screening, based on qualification, percentage of marks and similar criteria.
- Online written test (computer-based) in two parts, the Subject Knowledge Test (SKT) and the Executive Aptitude Test (EAT). Candidates must qualify in both parts separately.
- Personal interview. Candidates must qualify separately in the online written test and the interview.
If selection is by written test and interview, online written test marks carry 85% weightage. Interview marks carry 15% weightage.
Number of questions, marks, duration, negative marking, syllabus and qualifying marks are not mentioned in the official notification. Meeting the minimum eligibility norms does not give a right to be shortlisted or called for the written test or interview. Candidates must choose their test centres in the online application. No change is allowed later, but NTPC can cancel, add or change any centre.
Medical examination
Before joining, candidates must pass a medical examination by the NTPC Medical Board or Officer. Its decision is final and binding. No relaxation in prescribed health standards is allowed. Detailed medical norms are on careers.ntpc.co.in.
Application fee
General, EWS and OBC candidates must pay a non-refundable fee of ₹500. SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen (XSM) candidates need not pay. Female candidates also need not pay.
Fees once paid are not refunded under any circumstances. Candidates should check their eligibility before paying.
Online payment
Candidates can pay through net banking, debit card or credit card. The online payment option is available in the online application form.
Offline payment
State Bank of India (SBI) collects the fee on behalf of NTPC in a specially opened account (A/C No. 30987919993) at CAG branch, New Delhi (Code: 09996). Candidates take a printout of the pay-in-slip from the application portal to a nearby SBI branch. Only the pay-in-slip printed from the portal may be used for the deposit.
The bank issues a unique Journal Number and a Branch Code. Candidates must fill in both during the online application. NTPC is not responsible if a candidate deposits the fee in the wrong account.
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How to apply
- Go to careers.ntpc.co.in. Only online applications are accepted, and no other mode is allowed. Candidates must have a valid email ID. NTPC is not responsible for bouncing of any email sent to candidates.
- Read the full text of the advertisement. Candidates must agree to all conditions given in it while applying.
- Fill in the online application form and choose test centres. Fill in the category with care, as it cannot be changed later.
- Upload all the documents listed below. Applications with incomplete or insufficient documents can be rejected.
- Pay the fee if applicable, online or through the SBI pay-in-slip. For offline payment, enter the Journal Number and Branch Code in the form.
- Download the application slip with the unique application number generated by the system. Candidates may keep a copy for future reference. No document needs to be sent by post.
Addenda, corrigenda and updates will be published only on the NTPC website. Photograph, signature and file-size rules for uploads are not mentioned in the official notification.
Documents to keep ready
- Class X passing certificate or marksheet, PAN Card and Aadhaar Card. Name and date of birth must match on all documents.
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and Post Graduate degree or diploma certificate in the required specialisation (final or provisional).
- Consolidated marksheet, transcript or all semester marksheets showing the aggregate percentage of marks in all semesters, for both graduation and post graduation.
- Marks conversion formula from the university or institute, to convert CPGA/CGPI/DGPA/CGI/CPI into percentage, for both graduation and post graduation.
- Caste or disability certificate for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD and EWS candidates, as applicable.
- OBC-NCL certificate in central format for the current financial year (FY 2026-27).
- EWS Income & Asset certificate in the prescribed format, valid for FY 2026-27 and based on the income of FY 2025-26.
- Disability certificate in the latest central Govt. format, generated online through the Swavalamban/UDID portal. It must show the type and percentage of disability, in line with the disability identified for the post.
Important links
| Item | Link |
|---|---|
| Official notification | NTPC Advt. No. 12/26 notification PDF |
| Apply online | NTPC careers portal |
| More vacancies | Latest Jobs (All India) |
Should you apply?
This post suits candidates who hold a postgraduate degree or diploma in mass communication, journalism, advertising and communication or public relations. They need 60% marks at both graduation and post graduation. Their age must be within the limit on 5 October 2026.
It does not suit candidates who hold only a bachelor’s degree, or a PG qualification in an unrelated field. Candidates who cannot accept a transfer to any NTPC location should weigh the posting rule.
Competition is likely to be high, since 15 vacancies serve the whole country. The number of applicants is not published. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with NTPC.
The notification does not say where the job leads. It gives a pay scale of ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 and a multi-stage selection with separate qualifying sections. The main trade-off is the open posting rule. Posts are transferable at the sole discretion of the Management.
FAQs
Is the NTPC Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) post permanent?
Whether the post is regular or contractual is not mentioned in the official notification. It lists a pay scale under grade E0/IDA and says all posts are transferable at the sole discretion of the Management. Candidates should confirm the terms of service with NTPC before applying.
Can final year students apply for NTPC Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) 2026?
Final year students are not mentioned in the notification. Qualification is counted as on the last date of online application, 5 October 2026. A final or provisional degree certificate is accepted at upload. Candidates who have not completed the course by that date should check with NTPC.
Can candidates from any state apply for NTPC Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) 2026?
Yes. Only Indian nationals are eligible, and the notification mentions no state or domicile condition. Candidates from any state who meet the qualification and age norms can apply. Posting is not tied to one state.
What does an Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) do at NTPC?
Duties are not listed in the notification. The post title and the required degrees in communication fields point to work such as publicity and media relations. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with NTPC.
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