NTPC Limited has opened applications for 15 Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) vacancies under Advertisement 12/26. The online application window runs from 21 September to 5 October 2026. This is a communication-specialist recruitment opportunity at a Government of India enterprise, with an E0/IDA pay scale of ₹30,000–1,20,000. Applicants need both a qualifying full-time bachelor's degree and a relevant full-time, two-year postgraduate degree or diploma. The advertised upper age limit is 29 years, subject to the reservation and relaxation provisions in the official notice.
NTPC Corporate Communication recruitment: key details
- Employer: NTPC Limited.
- Position: Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication).
- Advertisement: 12/26.
- Vacancies: 15, subject to organisational requirements.
- Grade and pay: E0/IDA, ₹30,000–1,20,000 pay scale.
- Application dates: 21 September–5 October 2026.
- Application method: Online through the NTPC careers portal.
- Posting: Any NTPC office, station, project, joint venture or subsidiary, as determined by management.
The notice is aimed at candidates with formal postgraduate training in communication-related disciplines. It should not be treated as a general graduate vacancy or an engineering recruitment simply because NTPC operates in the power sector. Candidates should check the exact education combination before paying a fee or submitting an application.
Educational qualification and minimum marks
The standard eligibility requirement starts with a full-time bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institute, with at least 60% marks. In addition, applicants must hold a full-time, two-year postgraduate degree or postgraduate diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, Advertising and Communication, Public Relations, or a combination of these fields. The postgraduate qualification also requires at least 60% marks under the general eligibility provision.
Both levels of education matter. A bachelor's degree in a communication subject does not, by itself, replace the required two-year postgraduate qualification. Similarly, applicants should not assume that a short certificate course, online marketing course or unrelated management specialisation meets the advertised postgraduate requirement. The responsibility for establishing the relevant specialisation rests with the applicant, and NTPC says this must be supported by the final degree certificate or marksheet issued by the institution.
All qualifications must be full-time and from universities or institutions recognised and approved in India. The advertisement also provides a 55% qualifying-marks provision for eligible SC, ST and PwBD candidates where a vacancy has been identified for the relevant category. Applicants should read the category-specific wording in the original notice rather than assume that every relaxation applies to every candidate.
Age limit, nationality and reservation
Only Indian nationals are eligible. The advertised upper age limit is 29 years. Age, qualifications and other eligibility calculations are to be made with reference to the last date for receiving the online application. Candidates should therefore check their position as of 5 October 2026, not just their age on the day they first view this article.
The reservation table lists eight unreserved vacancies, one EWS vacancy, three OBC vacancies, two SC vacancies and one ST vacancy. Reservation for persons with benchmark disabilities is governed by the applicable guidelines and the identified disability categories in the notice. The total vacancy count can increase or decrease according to organisational requirements.
The notice provides age relaxation of five years for SC/ST candidates, three years for OBC candidates and ten years for PwBD candidates, subject to its conditions. Ex-servicemen relaxation follows government guidelines. Applicants claiming a reserved category must possess the prescribed, valid supporting certificate. NTPC warns that the category entered in the online application cannot subsequently be changed.
What the advertised pay scale means
The advertised grade is E0 under the IDA structure, with a pay scale of ₹30,000–1,20,000. This is a scale, not a promise that a newly selected candidate will receive ₹1.2 lakh every month. It is also not an internship stipend. The notice does not provide an individual take-home salary calculation, so this article does not estimate one.
Applicants comparing this opening with private-sector communication roles should distinguish the published scale from net monthly pay. Deductions, applicable components and the eventual employment terms can affect what reaches an employee's bank account. The authoritative details will be the employer's recruitment documents and appointment terms, not an informal salary calculator.
Posting and medical requirements
NTPC states that posting can be at any of its offices, stations, projects, joint ventures or subsidiaries. The posts are transferable at management's discretion. This is not advertised as a work-from-home role, nor does the notice guarantee a particular city. Candidates should consider their willingness to relocate before applying.
Before joining, selected candidates must undergo a medical examination by NTPC's Medical Board or officer. The notice says that the resulting decision is final and binding, and that relaxation in the prescribed health standards is not allowed. Detailed medical norms are available through the careers website. Reviewing those norms early can prevent avoidable uncertainty at the joining stage.
Selection process: what is confirmed
NTPC reserves the right to use a multi-stage selection process to manage the number of applicants. This may include screening or shortlisting based on qualifications and marks, a written or computer-based examination, a personal interview, a combination of these stages, or higher minimum eligibility standards if required. Merely meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee a test or interview call.
If selection uses both an online written examination and an interview, the notice specifies an 85% weight for written-test marks and 15% for the interview. Candidates must qualify separately in the written test and interview. The written test contains Subject Knowledge and Executive Aptitude components, and candidates must qualify in both sections separately.
Applicants are required to choose test centres during the online application. The notice does not permit subsequent changes requested by candidates, although NTPC may cancel or change centres. A detailed examination date is not provided in this advertisement. Applicants should monitor the official portal for any schedule, admit-card instructions or additional selection information.
Application fee and exemptions
General, EWS and OBC applicants must pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹500. SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen and female applicants are exempt under the notice. Applicants should confirm that their exemption category is correctly recorded in the form before completing the payment step.
The notice permits online payment through the available net-banking or card options. It also describes an SBI offline payment procedure using the pay-in slip generated by the application portal. Candidates choosing that route must use the portal's slip and correctly enter the required payment details. Do not use an unrelated bank account or payment link shared through social media. Fees are not refundable, so eligibility should be checked before payment.
Documents to prepare
The notice requires applicants to upload the necessary documents while applying; incomplete or insufficient documentation can result in rejection. Prepare the Class X certificate or marksheet, identity documents specified by NTPC, graduation and postgraduate certificates, and the relevant marksheets or consolidated transcripts. Names and dates of birth should be consistent across documents.
Where an institution awards a grade or CGPA rather than a percentage, provide the institution's conversion formula for both graduation and postgraduation as applicable. Applicants claiming reservation should prepare the relevant category certificate. OBC-NCL documents must follow the central format for FY 2026–27; the EWS certificate must meet the financial-year and income-year conditions stated in the notice. PwBD applicants should check the prescribed certificate and disability-identification requirements carefully.
How to apply for NTPC Assistant Officer 2026
- Open the official NTPC recruitment portal and locate Advertisement 12/26 for Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication).
- Read the complete English advertisement and any subsequent corrigendum before starting the application.
- Use the online application option, provide a valid email address, and enter accurate qualification, category and personal details.
- Upload the required supporting documents and complete the applicable fee step, or confirm the advertised exemption.
- Review the submitted information, complete the application by 5 October 2026, and download the application slip with its unique application number.
Keep the application slip and payment evidence for your own records. NTPC says documents do not need to be sent by post. Further updates and corrigenda will be published on its website. This article summarises Advertisement 12/26; the official notice, portal instructions and later official updates remain the controlling sources for eligibility and selection.
