Name of Post: Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Engineer and Assistant Officer (Advt. No. 13/26)
Post Date / Update: 29 September 2026, 03:14 PM
Short Information: NTPC Limited (A Govt. of India Enterprise) has started a Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST candidates against backlog vacancies vide Advertisement No. 13/26. Through this drive, 19 posts of Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Engineer and Assistant Officer will be filled in different engineering and safety disciplines. Only Indian nationals belonging to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories who satisfy the post-wise qualification, experience and age conditions can apply. Applications are accepted online only on the NTPC careers portal from 29 September 2026, and the last date to submit the form is 13 October 2026 (up to 6:00 PM).
Important Dates
| Application Begin | 29/09/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 13/10/2026 (Up to 06:00 PM) |
| Exam / Interview Date | Not Announced |
Application Fee
The application fee is not specified in the official notification (Advt. No. 13/26). Candidates are advised to check the online application portal on careers.ntpc.co.in for any fee-related information before submitting the form.
Age Limit
Age will be counted as on the last date of receipt of online applications, i.e. 13/10/2026. The notification prescribes only an upper age limit for each post — no minimum age is given.
| Post Name | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Deputy Manager (Civil Construction / Mechanical Erection / Electrical Erection) | 45 Years |
| Assistant Manager (Operation / Maintenance) – Mechanical | 40 Years |
| Engineer (Electrical Erection) | 40 Years |
| Assistant Officer (Safety) | 50 Years |
Age relaxation is available as per Government rules — where the vacancy is identified for PwBD candidates, the upper age limit is relaxed by 10 years, and relaxations for Ex-Servicemen apply as per Government norms. SC/ST candidates should note that this drive itself is exclusively for SC/ST categories.
Vacancy Details
Total 19 backlog vacancies — 8 reserved for SC and 11 for ST. The number of vacancies may increase or decrease at the discretion of NTPC management.
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| A | Deputy Manager (Civil Construction) | 1 (SC – 1) |
| B | Deputy Manager (Mechanical Erection) | 9 (SC – 5, ST – 4) |
| C | Deputy Manager (Electrical Erection) | 2 (SC – 1, ST – 1) |
| D | Assistant Manager (Operation / Maintenance) – Mechanical | 2 (ST – 2) |
| E | Engineer (Electrical Erection) | 1 (ST – 1) |
| F | Assistant Officer (Safety) | 4 (SC – 1, ST – 3) |
| Total | 19 (SC – 8, ST – 11) |
Eligibility
Only Indian nationals belonging to the SC/ST categories can apply. All qualifications must be full-time from Universities or Institutions recognized and approved in India. Age, qualification and experience will all be counted as on the last date of online applications (13/10/2026).
| Post Name | Qualification | Experience Required |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Manager (Civil Construction) | B.E. / B.Tech in Civil / Construction | Minimum 8 years of post-qualification executive experience (including training/trainee period) in Power / Steel / Refinery / Fertilizer / Oil & Gas / Cement sector, of which at least 3 years site experience in Civil Construction |
| Deputy Manager (Mechanical Erection) | B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production | Minimum 8 years of post-qualification executive experience (including training/trainee period) in Power / Steel / Refinery / Fertilizer / Oil & Gas / Cement sector, of which at least 3 years site experience in Erection / Maintenance / Commissioning in Mechanical area |
| Deputy Manager (Electrical Erection) | B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics | Minimum 8 years of post-qualification executive experience (including training/trainee period) in Power / Steel / Refinery / Fertilizer / Oil & Gas / Cement sector, of which at least 3 years site experience in Erection / Maintenance / Commissioning in Electrical area |
| Assistant Manager (Operation / Maintenance) – Mechanical | B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering / Production & Industrial Engineering / Thermal / Mechanical & Automation / Power Engineering | Minimum 5 years of post-qualification executive experience (excluding training/trainee period) in a power project / plant of 200 MW or more capacity |
| Engineer (Electrical Erection) | B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics | Minimum 3 years of post-qualification executive experience (excluding training/trainee period) in Electrical Erection at site — Substation and transmission erection work, Electrical equipment (Motor, HT/LT panel or switchgear, HT/LT cable laying), Relay and Protections, in major infrastructure projects like Thermal / Hydro / Renewable / Nuclear power projects, Transmission, Refinery, Fertilizers, Petrochemicals, Steel, Cement |
| Assistant Officer (Safety) | B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Civil / Production / Chemical / Construction / Instrumentation, plus Diploma / Advance Diploma / PG Diploma in Industrial Safety from Central Labour Institute / Regional Labour Institute, Govt. of India | Not specified in the notification |
Candidates presently working in a Government organization or Public Sector Undertaking must hold a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer. For Deputy Manager posts, out of the required 8 years of experience, at least 2 years must be in the pay scale of Rs. 60,000 – 1,80,000 (IDA) or above; for the Assistant Manager post, at least 2 years must be in the pay scale of Rs. 50,000 – 1,60,000 (IDA) or above. Reservation for PwBD candidates applies as per Government guidelines for Posts A to E; the Assistant Officer (Safety) post is not identified for PwBD candidates.
Selection Process
The notification does not fix a single selection schedule. To limit the number of candidates for the next stage, NTPC management may adopt a multi-stage process — application screening / shortlisting (based on qualification, percentage of marks, years of post-qualification or site experience), a written / computer-based test, a personal interview, or a combination of these. Management may also raise the minimum eligibility standards if required. Fulfilling the minimum eligibility does not by itself guarantee shortlisting. Before joining, selected candidates must clear a medical examination by the NTPC Medical Board / Officer, whose decision is final and binding.
Negative marking: The notification does not mention any negative marking scheme (not stated, not guessed). Candidates should verify from the official notification whether any negative marking applies to the written / computer-based test, if held.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted online only. No other mode of application will be considered.
- Visit the official NTPC careers portal – careers.ntpc.co.in.
- Find Advertisement No. 13/26 (Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST) and read the full notification before applying.
- Register with a valid email ID and fill the online application form with correct personal, educational and experience details.
- Upload the required documents – Class X passing certificate, B.E. / B.Tech degree certificate, Safety Diploma (for Post F), consolidated marksheet / transcript with aggregate percentage, CGPA-to-percentage conversion formula, SC/ST caste certificate, disability certificate (if applicable), experience / service certificates, NOC (for Govt. / PSU employees), and pay-scale circular where applicable.
- Submit the form on or before 13/10/2026 (up to 06:00 PM).
- Download the system-generated application slip with the unique application number and keep a copy for future reference. No documents need to be sent by post.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q. Which organization is conducting this recruitment?
A. NTPC Limited, a Government of India Enterprise (India’s largest integrated power utility).
Q. What is the advertisement number for NTPC Recruitment 2026?
A. Advt. No. 13/26 — a Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST candidates against backlog vacancies.
Q. How many vacancies are available in NTPC Special Recruitment Drive 2026?
A. 19 backlog vacancies — 8 for SC and 11 for ST candidates.
Q. Who can apply for these posts?
A. Only Indian nationals belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories who meet the post-wise qualification, experience and age conditions.
Q. What is the last date to apply online?
A. 13 October 2026, up to 06:00 PM, on careers.ntpc.co.in.
Q. Is there any application fee?
A. The application fee is not specified in the official notification. Check the online portal for fee-related updates.
Q. What is the selection process?
A. The notification does not fix one schedule — it may include screening/shortlisting, a written/computer-based test and a personal interview, as decided by NTPC management. A medical examination is mandatory before joining.
