NTPC Limited, India’s largest power generation company and a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise, has released a recruitment notification under Advertisement No. 12/26 for the post of Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication). The NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026 invites applications for 15 vacancies in the Corporate Communication discipline. Eligible candidates holding a bachelor’s degree along with a relevant postgraduate qualification in Mass Communication, Journalism, Advertising and Communication, or Public Relations can apply online through the official NTPC careers portal. This article explains the vacancy details, eligibility conditions, application fee, selection process, and how to apply for this recruitment.
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | NTPC Limited (Maharatna CPSE, Ministry of Power) |
| Recruitment Name | NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement Number | 12/26 |
| Post Name | Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) |
| Total Vacancies | 15 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 5 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
| Admit Card Date | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
| Result Date | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
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Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Female candidates | Exempted |
Payment mode: Not Mentioned in the Official Notification.
Vacancy Details
The 15 Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) posts are distributed category-wise as follows:
| Category | Number of Posts |
| Unreserved (UR) | 8 |
| EWS | 1 |
| OBC | 3 |
| SC | 2 |
| ST | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) will be provided as per Government of India guidelines. NTPC may increase or decrease the number of vacancies as per organisational requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must possess both of the following full-time qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks from a recognised university/institute.
- A full-time postgraduate degree or postgraduate diploma (minimum two years) in Mass Communication, Journalism, Advertising and Communication, or Public Relations, with the prescribed marks.
Age Limit:
- Upper age limit: 29 years (as reckoned from the closing date of application).
Age Relaxation:
- Applicable to reserved categories as per Government of India guidelines. Exact relaxation slabs: Not Mentioned in the Official Notification.
Experience Requirement:
Not Mentioned in the Official Notification.
Post-wise Eligibility
Since this recruitment is only for a single post — Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) — the eligibility criteria mentioned above apply uniformly to all 15 vacancies. No other post is included in this notification.
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be placed in the E0 grade under the IDA pay scale of ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000.
Selection Process
Candidates may be selected through the following stages, based on the official notification:
- Shortlisting of candidates based on qualifications, experience, or other prescribed criteria.
- Where required, a written/computer-based test may be conducted.
- An interview may follow the written/computer-based test.
- If both a test and interview are conducted, the online test will carry 85% weightage and the interview will carry 15% weightage.
- Candidates must qualify separately in each stage where applicable.
Detailed marking scheme and cut-off criteria: Not Mentioned in the Official Notification.
How to Apply
- Visit the official NTPC careers portal: careers.ntpc.co.in.
- Locate the notification for Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 12/26).
- Complete the online registration using a valid email ID.
- Fill in personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, and supporting documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee, if applicable to your category.
- Submit the application form and download/retain the application slip for future reference.
Only online applications will be accepted; no other mode of application will be entertained.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets (graduation and postgraduate)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD), if applicable
- Valid email ID and contact details
Note: Additional document requirements, if any, will be specified in the official notification/application portal. Not Mentioned in the Official Notification beyond the above.
Important Instructions
- Candidates must possess a valid email ID before applying.
- Only online mode of application is accepted.
- NTPC reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies.
- Addenda, corrigenda, and updates related to this recruitment will be published only on the official NTPC website.
- Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification carefully before applying.
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Important Links
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Official Notification PDF: Link Not Available
- Official Website: Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are there in NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026?
A total of 15 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication).
Q2. 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.
Q3. What is the age limit for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026?
The upper age limit is 29 years, with relaxation applicable to reserved categories as per Government guidelines.
Q4. What is the educational qualification required for this post?
Candidates need a bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks along with a full-time postgraduate degree/diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, Advertising and Communication, or Public Relations.
Q5. What is the application fee for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026?
General, EWS, and OBC candidates must pay ₹500. SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and female candidates are exempted from the fee.
Q6. What is the pay scale for NTPC Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication)?
The post carries the E0 grade with an IDA pay scale of ₹30,000 to ₹1,20,000.
Q7. What is the selection process for this recruitment?
Selection may involve shortlisting, a written/computer-based test, and an interview, with the test carrying 85% weightage and the interview 15% weightage where both are conducted.
Q8. Where can candidates apply for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply online through the official NTPC careers portal at careers.ntpc.co.in.
Disclaimer
This article is based on publicly available information regarding the NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026. Candidates are strongly advised to verify all details from the official NTPC notification and website before applying. RajSarkariResult.com is not responsible for any discrepancy between this article and the official notification.
