NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 15 Corporate Communication Posts
NTPC Limited has invited online applications under Advertisement No. 12/26 for 15 Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) posts in Grade E0. Online applications are open from 21/09/2026 to 05/10/2026 at careers.ntpc.co.in.
Official Notification PDF: NTPC Careers / Official Advertisement 12/26 (PDF via careers portal)
15 Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) Posts – Grade E0
Short Summary: NTPC recruiting 15 Assistant Officers (Corporate Communication), Grade E0 (IDA ₹30,000–1,20,000). Apply online by 05/10/2026. Fee ₹500 (Gen/EWS/OBC); SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/female exempt. Selection via online test (85%) + interview (15%).
Important Dates – NTPC Assistant Officer 2026 |
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| Notification / Advt No.: | 12/26 |
| Online Application Begin: | 21/09/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online: | 05/10/2026 |
| Online Written Test / Interview: | As notified on NTPC careers portal |
Application Fee |
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| General / EWS / OBC: | ₹500/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Female: | No fee |
| Payment Mode: | Online only (non-refundable) |
| Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal. | |
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Important Links |
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| Apply Online: | Apply Online – careers.ntpc.co.in |
| Download Official Notification PDF: | NTPC Careers / Official Advertisement 12/26 (PDF via careers portal) |
| Official Website: | Visit NTPC Official Website |
| Watch Updates on YouTube: | Sarkari Job Selection YouTube |
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Category-wise Vacancy (Total: 15)
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
PwBD reservation as per Advt 12/26. Grade E0 – IDA pay scale ₹30,000–1,20,000.
Eligibility (summary)
Candidates need a bachelor's degree plus a relevant two-year postgraduate degree or PG diploma, with the minimum marks prescribed in Advertisement No. 12/26. Confirm stream/specialisation and percentage cut-offs from the official advertisement on the NTPC careers portal before applying.
Age Limit
Upper age limit 29 years (as on the date specified in Advt 12/26). Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years, Ex-Servicemen as per GoI guidelines.
NTPC Assistant Officer E0 IDA Scale In-Hand Salary
₹53,778
₹48,114
₹45,114
| Compensation Component | X Cities (Tier 1) | Y Cities (Tier 2) | Z Cities (Tier 3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Monthly Earnings & Allowances (Gross Additions) | |||
| +Basic Pay | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| +Dearness Allowance (DA @ 48%) | ₹14,400 | ₹14,400 | ₹14,400 |
| +House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ₹9,000 (30%) | ₹6,000 (20%) | ₹3,000 (10%) |
| +Transport Allowance (TPT + DA) | ₹5,328 | ₹2,664 | ₹2,664 |
| Total Gross Monthly Salary | ₹58,728 | ₹53,064 | ₹50,064 |
| Part 2: Government Deductions (Monthly Recoveries) | |||
| -NPS Contribution (10% Basic + DA) | ₹4,440 | ₹4,440 | ₹4,440 |
| -CGHS (Medical Benefits) | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| -CGEGIS (Insurance Fund) | ₹60 | ₹60 | ₹60 |
| -Estimated Monthly Income Tax (TDS) | ₹0 | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Total Monthly Deductions | ₹4,950 | ₹4,950 | ₹4,950 |
| Net In-Hand Salary (Take Home) | ₹53,778 | ₹48,114 | ₹45,114 |
• X Cities (30% HRA): Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad.
• Y Cities (20% HRA): All state capitals and cities with population > 500,000.
• Z Cities (10% HRA): Small towns, districts, and rural postings.
• Dearness Allowance: Active at 48% of Basic Pay.
• NPS: 10% mandatory employee deduction (matched with 14% Government contribution).
• TDS: Estimated under standard slab rates with standard deduction applied.
Selection Process
Selection may include application screening, an online written test (85% weightage) and a personal interview (15% weightage). Exact scheme as per Advt 12/26.
How to Apply Online
- Visit https://careers.ntpc.co.in/recruitment/login.php.
- Open the link for Advertisement No. 12/26 – Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication).
- Register / login, fill the form, upload documents and pay the fee (if applicable).
- Submit online before 05/10/2026 and save the confirmation.
NTPC Assistant Officer 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NTPC Assistant Officer 2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)
Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:
- Official source: Read Advt 12/26 carefully on careers.ntpc.co.in before applying.
- PDF note: Token PDF viewer may require login; use the careers portal notification link.
- Eligibility: Confirm PG stream and marks as printed in the official advertisement.
- Updates: Check careers.ntpc.co.in for exam/interview notices.
