NTPC Limited (A Govt. of India Enterprise) has published a recruitment notification (Advt. No. 12/2026) for Executives in Corporate Communication for the post of Assistant Officer. Interested and eligible candidates holding a Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Mass Communication/ Journalism/PR can apply online through the official NTPC careers portal. The online application link will remain active from 21 September 2026 to 05 October 2026.
Important Dates
| Commencement of Online Application | 21 September 2026 |
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| Last Date for Apply Online | 5 October 2026 |
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| Last Date for Fee Payment | 5 October 2026 |
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| Exam / Interview Date | To be notified later |
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Application Fee
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹ 300/- |
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| SC / ST / PwBD / XSM / Female Candidates | ₹ 0/- (Nil) |
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| Payment Mode | Pay the exam fee via Online Mode (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card) OR Offline Mode (SBI branch pay-in-slip A/C No. 30987919993 at CAG branch, New Delhi, Code: 09996). |
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Age Limit
- Maximum Age Limit: 29 Years
- Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates (where vacancies are reserved), and 10 years for PwBD applies as per Govt. guidelines.
Salary Details
| Grade/Pay Scale | E0 / IDA (₹ 30,000 - ₹ 1,20,000/-) |
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NTPC Assistant Officer: Vacancy Details & Eligibility
- Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks from a recognized University/Institute.
- AND Full-time two-year Post Graduate Degree / Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication / Journalism / Advertising & Communication / Public Relations or combination thereof with at least 60% marks from a recognized University/Institute.
- (SC/ST/PwBD candidates require at least 55% marks to apply where vacancies are reserved for them).
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup
| Post Name | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
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| Assistant Officer | 08 | 01 | 03 | 02 | 01 | 15 |
How to Apply Online for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026
- Candidates can apply online only. No other means/mode of application shall be accepted.
- Log on to the official website: careers.ntpc.co.in.
- Candidates belonging to General/EWS/OBC categories must pay the registration fee of Rs. 300/- (via online mode or offline SBI Pay-in-slip). SC/ST/PwBD/XSM & female candidates are exempt from fee payment.
- Fill the application form carefully with all the correct personal, educational, and contact details.
- The candidates should necessarily upload all documents while applying, including: Class X certificate (Name & DOB proof). Bachelor’s & PG Degree/Diploma Certificates. Consolidated marksheets showing the percentage of marks for both Graduation and Post Graduation. Caste/Disability Certificate (if applicable).
- Verify all details carefully. Once the online application form is submitted, categories and details cannot be changed.
- After applying online, download the registration slip generated by the system with a unique application number. Keep the copy of the application slip for future reference.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
