Thumbnail: Viksit Haryana | NTPC Recruitment 2026, 12 posts, last date 27 November 2026
A monthly pay of Rs 1,50,000 and a career with India’s largest power company — that is what NTPC Limited is offering experienced engineers in its latest recruitment drive. The company has released Advertisement No. 17/26 for 12 posts of General Manager and Executive.
The drive covers 1 General Manager (Chemical Process Plant) post and 11 Executive posts. Online applications opened on 13 November 2026 and close on 27 November 2026 at 6:00 PM. Read on for the full details on eligibility, age limit, fee, salary and the selection process.
NTPC Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Benefit | Executives get Rs 1,50,000/month (consolidated) + HRA/accommodation, retention benefit and medical facility; General Manager gets E8 Grade, Rs 1,20,000–2,80,000 pay scale + DA, allowances, HRA, medical, PRP |
| Total vacancies | 12 — General Manager 1 + Executive 11 |
| Advertisement No. | 17/26 |
| Eligibility | B.E./B.Tech (60%) + 12 years’ experience, or M.E./M.Tech (60%) + 10 years’ experience, or Ph.D + 4 years’ experience; General Manager needs Chemical Engineering + 23 years’ experience |
| Age limit | General Manager: maximum 55 years; Executives: maximum 54 years (as on 27 November 2026) |
| Documents needed | Class X certificate, PAN, Aadhaar, degree/mark sheets, experience certificates, caste/EWS/PwBD certificate (if applicable) |
| Last date | 27 November 2026 (till 6:00 PM) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online applications open | 13 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 27 November 2026 (till 6:00 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 27 November 2026 |
| Written test / interview date | Not announced yet |
The exact date of the written test or interview has not been officially announced yet. Candidates should check the official NTPC careers portal, careers.ntpc.co.in, for updates.
Total Vacancies
| Post | Total | UR | OBC |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Manager (Chemical Process Plant) | 1 | 1 | — |
| Executive (CCUS — Carbon Capture/Utilization/Storage) | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Executive (Coal Gasification) | 3 | 3 | — |
| Executive (Solar Thermal) | 1 | 1 | — |
| Executive (Chemical Process) | 2 | 2 | — |
| Executive (Metallurgy) | 1 | 1 | — |
| Total | 12 | 11 | 1 |
These are projected vacancies — NTPC says the number may increase or decrease as per organisational requirement. PwBD reservation applies as per Government guidelines.
Educational Qualification
General Manager (Chemical Process Plant): B.Tech/BE in Chemical Engineering with at least 60% marks, plus a minimum of 23 years of post-qualification executive experience, including at least 3 years as Head of Department in the listed chemical process industries. Candidates working in Government/PSUs need 8 years of experience in the post and scale of Rs 1,00,000–2,60,000 (IDA) or Level 13 (CDA) or above.
Executive (CCUS, Coal Gasification, Solar Thermal, Chemical Process): B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/C&I/Energy/Solar/RE with at least 60% marks and 12 years of experience, or M.E./M.Tech with 60% marks and 10 years of experience, or a Ph.D in the specified area with 4 years of post-Ph.D experience. At least 3 years of the experience must be in the post’s specialisation (for example CCUS, Coal Gasification or Solar Thermal).
Executive (Metallurgy): B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc in Metallurgy/Material Science (60%) with 12 years’ experience, or M.E./M.Tech with 10 years’ experience, or a Ph.D in the specified field with 4 years of post-Ph.D experience.
All qualifications must be full-time from Universities/Institutions recognised and approved in India. Age, experience and qualification are all computed with respect to the last date of receipt of the online application (27 November 2026).
Age Limit and Relaxation
| Post | Maximum age (as on 27 November 2026) |
|---|---|
| General Manager (Chemical Process Plant) | 55 years |
| Executive (all 5 posts) | 54 years |
Upper age relaxation: SC/ST — 5 years; OBC-NCL — 3 years; PwBD — 10 years; Ex-Servicemen — as per Government guidelines. Relaxation applies only where a vacancy is identified for that category — in this advertisement only one OBC post (Executive, CCUS) is reserved.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs 500 (non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Female candidates | No fee |
The fee can be paid online (net banking/debit card/credit card) or offline at an SBI branch using the pay-in-slip printed from the portal. The fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances, so candidates should check their eligibility before paying.
Salary and Tenure
- General Manager: E8 Grade, IDA pay scale of Rs 1,20,000–2,80,000, plus DA, other perquisites and allowances, HRA/Company Accommodation, Medical Facilities, PRP, Group Insurance and Terminal Benefits.
- Executive (all 5 posts): A monthly consolidated amount of Rs 1,50,000, plus HRA/Company Accommodation, Retention Benefit and Medical facility for self, spouse, dependent parents and two dependent children.
- Tenure: Executive posts are on a fixed term of 3 years, with a provision of further extension for a maximum of two years based on organisational requirement and the candidate’s performance. The General Manager post is regular.
- Posting can be at any of the Stations/Projects/JVs/Subsidiaries/Offices of NTPC, and all posts are transferable at the sole discretion of the management.
Selection Process
To restrict the number of candidates, the NTPC management reserves the right to conduct a multi-stage selection process, if required. It may comprise application shortlisting/screening (based on qualification, percentage of marks and number of years of required post-qualification experience), a written/computer-based test, a personal interview, or a combination of these, or the management may raise the minimum eligibility standards as per requirement. Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not give a candidate the right to be shortlisted or called for a written test/interview. Before joining, selected candidates must undergo a medical examination by the NTPC Medical Board/Officer, whose decision is final and binding.
How to Apply Online
- Log on to the NTPC careers website careers.ntpc.co.in and open the application for Advt. No. 17/26 between 13 November and 27 November 2026 (till 6:00 PM).
- Register with a valid email ID and check your eligibility for the post.
- Pay the application fee if you belong to the General/EWS/OBC category (if paying at an SBI branch, fill in the Journal Number and Branch Code in the online application).
- Upload all the documents listed in the notification — applications with incomplete or insufficient documents are liable to be rejected.
- After applying online, download the application slip generated by the system with the unique application number and retain a copy for future reference.
Only online applications will be accepted; no other mode of application is accepted and no document is required to be sent by post.
Important Links
- NTPC Careers (official — apply online and notification): careers.ntpc.co.in
- NTPC official website: www.ntpc.co.in
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are there in NTPC Recruitment 2026 (Advt 17/26)?
Ans: There are 12 vacancies — 1 General Manager (Chemical Process Plant) and 11 Executives (CCUS 4, Coal Gasification 3, Solar Thermal 1, Chemical Process 2, Metallurgy 1).
Q2. What is the last date to apply for NTPC Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date for online application is 27 November 2026, till 6:00 PM. Applications opened on 13 November 2026.
Q3. What is the salary of NTPC Executive on fixed term basis?
Ans: Executives get a monthly consolidated amount of Rs 1,50,000 plus HRA/Company Accommodation, Retention Benefit and Medical facility. The General Manager post is in E8 Grade, IDA Rs 1,20,000–2,80,000.
Q4. What is the application fee?
Ans: General/EWS/OBC candidates pay a non-refundable Rs 500. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen and female candidates need not pay the fee.
Q5. How much experience is needed for the NTPC Executive posts?
Ans: B.E./B.Tech holders need 12 years, M.E./M.Tech holders need 10 years, and Ph.D holders need 4 years of post-Ph.D experience. The General Manager post needs 23 years of experience.
Q6. How will NTPC select candidates?
Ans: NTPC may conduct a multi-stage process comprising application shortlisting/screening, a written/computer-based test and a personal interview, followed by a medical examination. The exact stages have not been fixed yet — check careers.ntpc.co.in for updates.
Next Action: Check your eligibility in Advertisement No. 17/26 on the NTPC careers portal — careers.ntpc.co.in — and apply online between 13 and 27 November 2026.
Sources: NTPC official careers portal (careers.ntpc.co.in), Advertisement No. 17/26; details cross-checked against FreeJobAlert’s summary of the official notification.
