NTPC Limited, India's largest power utility under the Ministry of Power, has announced recruitment for the post of Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) with 15 vacancies in the E0 grade. The role involves communication and public relations work within the corporate wing of the company, and selected candidates may be posted at any NTPC office, station, project, joint venture or subsidiary across the country.
NTPC Recruitment 2026 - Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) Posts
- Notification21 Sept
- Applications Open21 Sept
- Applications Closed05 Oct
About NTPC Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- NTPC Limited
- Advertisement No.
- 12/26
- Post Name
- Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication)
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply)
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Age Limit
- Up to 29 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs.30,000 to Rs.1,20,000 under the IDA pay scale (Grade E0)
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Eligibility Details
A bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks from a recognised university or institute, and a two-year postgraduate degree or postgraduate diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, Advertising and Communication, Public Relations or a combination of these subjects with at least 60% marks. Both qualifications must be full-time and obtained from universities or institutions recognised and approved in India. SC, ST and PwBD candidates with at least 55% marks in the required qualification are eligible where a vacancy is identified for the respective category.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) | A bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks from a recognised university or institute, and a two-year postgraduate degree or postgraduate diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, Advertising and Communication, Public Relations or a combination of these subjects with at least 60% marks. Both qualifications must be full-time and obtained from universities or institutions recognised and approved in India. SC, ST and PwBD candidates with at least 55% marks in the required qualification are eligible where a vacancy is identified for the respective category. |
Age Limit
Upper age limit 29 years as on the last date for submitting the online application (05-10-2026)
Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years, Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India guidelines
Application Fee
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Fee can be paid online through net banking, debit card or credit card, or offline through the prescribed SBI pay-in-slip.
Selection Process
- 1Application Shortlisting or Screening
Applications may be shortlisted or screened depending on NTPC's requirements.
- 2Written or Computer-Based Test
Online test with a Subject Knowledge Test and an Executive Aptitude Test; candidates must qualify separately in both sections. Carries 85% weightage when selection is through the online test and interview.
- 3Personal Interview
Candidates must qualify separately in the interview. Carries 15% weightage in the final result.
Salary Structure
Rs.30,000 to Rs.1,20,000 under the IDA pay scale (Grade E0)
How to Apply
- 1Visit the NTPC careers portal at careers.ntpc.co.in
- 2Open the application link for Advertisement No. 12/26
- 3Read the complete advertisement and confirm your eligibility
- 4Complete the online registration using a valid email address
- 5Enter the required personal, educational and category details
- 6Upload all mandatory certificates and documents
- 7Pay the application fee, if applicable
- 8Review the entered information and submit the application
- 9Download the application slip containing the unique application number
- 10Retain the application slip for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
Important Details
- SC, ST and PwBD candidates with at least 55% marks in the required qualification are eligible to apply where a vacancy is identified for their category.
- Selected candidates must undergo a medical examination conducted by the NTPC Medical Board or Medical Officer before joining, and no relaxation in the prescribed health standards is allowed.
- Selected candidates may be posted at any NTPC office, station, project, joint venture or subsidiary, and the post is transferable at the discretion of NTPC management.
- The category selected in the online application cannot be changed later, and applications without complete supporting documents may be rejected.
- The candidate's name and date of birth should match across the Class 10 certificate, PAN card and Aadhaar card.
- NTPC may increase or decrease the number of vacancies according to organisational requirements.
Weightage of Selection Stages
| Selection Stage | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Online written test | 85% |
| Personal interview | 15% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to send the application or documents to NTPC by post?
No. Only online applications are accepted and no application or supporting document needs to be sent to NTPC by post.
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