NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026: NTPC Limited, India’s largest integrated power utility and a Maharatna CPSE, has officially released Advertisement No. 12/2026 for NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026 on regular appointment basis to recruit 15 Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) vacancies (E0 Level). The online application process opened on 21 September 2026, and candidates holding a Post Graduate Degree or 2-Year Full-Time PG Diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or Advertising with at least 60% marks can submit their applications online until 05 October 2026 using the direct application links provided below.

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NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview

Recruitment Organization	NTPC Limited (A Maharatna CPSE)
Advertisement Number	Advt. No. 12/2026
Post Name & Cadre	Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) – E0 Level
Nature of Employment	Regular Appointment (Executive Cadre)
Total Vacancies	15 Posts
Pay Scale / Monthly Salary	E0 Grade: ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000/- (Basic Pay ₹30,000/- + DA, HRA, Perks)
Online Application Dates	21 September 2026 to 05 October 2026
Direct Candidate Portal	careers.ntpc.co.in

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 21 September 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 21 September 2026
• Online Application Last Date: 05 October 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 05 October 2026
• Application Correction Window: Notify Soon
• Online Selection Test Date: Notify Later
• Admit Card Release Date: Before the Examination
• Interview & Final Merit List Schedule: Will Be Updated Here Soon

Application Fee & Payment Details

General / EWS / OBC (NCL) Male Candidates	₹ 500/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-SM Candidates	₹ 0/- (Exempted)
Female Candidates (All Categories)	₹ 0/- (Exempted)

Payment Gateway: The application fee can be paid online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, IMPS, Cash Card, or UPI gateway through the integrated SBI payment gateway on the NTPC careers portal.

NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Distribution

Post Designation	Executive Level	Nature of Vacancy	Total Vacancies
Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication)	E0 Grade	Regular Appointment	15 Posts
Total Notified Vacancies			15 Posts

NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Post Name

Mandatory Academic Qualifications & Minimum Marks Standards

Assistant Officer (CC)

• Undergraduate Degree: Graduation Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized University or Institute (passing marks for SC/ST/PwBD). • Postgraduate Degree / Diploma: Full-time 2-Year Post Graduate Degree OR Post Graduate Diploma in: Mass Communication Journalism Advertising & Communication Public Relations (PR) OR a combination thereof with at least 60% aggregate marks (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates) from an accredited Indian University or UGC/AICTE approved institute.

Age Limit Criteria (as on 05 October 2026)

• Minimum Age Limit: No Minimum Age Specified (NA)
• Maximum Upper Age Limit: 29 Years (for General / UR / EWS candidates)
• Age Relaxation: 5 years relaxation for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10–15 years for PwBD candidates apply as per Government of India guidelines.

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NTPC Assistant Officer Selection Process & Pattern

The recruitment methodology under NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026 comprises the following evaluation phases:

1. Online Selection Test: An objective computer-based test (CBT) consisting of two distinct sections:
   • Subject Knowledge Test (SKT): Questions evaluating professional knowledge in Mass Communication, Media Laws, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising, and Corporate Branding.
   • Executive Aptitude Test (EAT): Questions assessing Vocabulary, English Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, and Logical Reasoning.
2. Personal Interview: Candidates qualifying in both SKT and EAT will be shortlisted category-wise for the personal interview round.
3. Final Merit List: Compiled with weightage allocated to the Online Selection Test and Personal Interview marks as decided by NTPC.
4. Document Scrutiny & Pre-Employment Medical Examination: Checking of educational credentials, caste certificates, and medical fitness as per NTPC medical standards.

How to Apply for NTPC Assistant Officer Online Form 2026

1. Visit the official careers portal of NTPC at careers.ntpc.co.in/recruitment.
2. Under the active jobs section, click on Recruitment of Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) – Advt. No. 12/2026.
3. Click on Apply and register your basic credentials including email ID, active phone number, and personal profile details.
4. Fill in your undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications (degree name, marks percentage, passing year, and university).
5. Upload scanned copies of your passport photograph, signature, 10th certificate, PG mark sheets, and category certificates as per file specifications.
6. Pay the ₹500 application fee online (SC/ST/PwBD and all Female candidates are exempted from payment).
7. Verify the preview information thoroughly and submit the application before 05 October 2026.
8. Download and save a printable PDF copy of the submitted form and fee receipt for subsequent stages.

Note: छात्रों से यह अनुरोध किया जाता है कि वे अपना फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यान से जरूर पढ़ें उसके बाद ही अपना फॉर्म भरें। (Last Date, Age Limit, & Education Qualification)

NTPC Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026: Useful Direct Links

Apply Online Registration Link	Apply Online
Download Official Notification (English PDF)	English Notification
Download Official Notification (Hindi PDF)	Hindi Notification
NTPC Careers Official Website	careers.ntpc.co.in
Browse More Maharatna PSU Jobs	Sarkari Sewa

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