NTPC Limited, India’s largest integrated power utility and a Government of India Enterprise, has released Advertisement No. 10/26 inviting online applications from experienced professionals for 135 Deputy Manager (E-4 Grade) posts in Electrical (40), Mechanical (55) and Control and Instrumentation (40) disciplines. This is a lateral recruitment targeted at working professionals with a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification executive experience in the Power Sector (Coal, Gas, Lignite). Fresh graduates and candidates without power sector experience are not eligible. Selected candidates will draw the E-4 Grade IDA pay scale of Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 2,00,000 per month. The online application window opens on 12 August 2026 and closes on 26 August 2026. Apply online at careers.ntpc.co.in.
Important Note: Three things every applicant must verify before paying the fee. First, this is a lateral recruitment for experienced power sector professionals only – the minimum requirement is 10 years of post-qualification executive experience (including training period, if any) specifically in Coal, Gas or Lignite-based power projects, in Operation, Maintenance, Commissioning, Erection, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, Project Management or Field Quality. Experience in other sectors does not count. Second, candidates currently working in Government or PSUs have an additional two-year service condition – of the 10 years required, at least 2 years must be in the pay scale of Rs. 60,000 to 1,80,000 (E-3 Grade of NTPC or equivalent) or above, and such candidates must also provide a No Objection Certificate from their employer while applying; NOC submitted at a later stage is not acceptable. Third, meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting or an interview call – NTPC reserves the right to raise the minimum eligibility bar, shortlist based on marks percentage or years of experience beyond the stated minimum, and conduct a multi-stage selection process at its discretion. The fee, once paid, is non-refundable. Apply only after reading the full official notification at careers.ntpc.co.in.
NTPC Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | NTPC Limited (A Government of India Enterprise) |
| Advertisement No. | 10/26 |
| Post | Deputy Manager (E-4 Grade) |
| Disciplines | Electrical, Mechanical, Control and Instrumentation (C&I) |
| Total Posts | 135 |
| Nature of Recruitment | Lateral hire from experienced professionals – not open to fresh graduates |
| Qualification | Full-time B.E. or B.Tech in the relevant discipline with at least 60% marks |
| Experience | Minimum 10 years post-qualification executive experience in the Power Sector (Coal, Gas, Lignite) |
| Upper Age Limit | 40 years for all three disciplines |
| Cut-off Date | 26 August 2026 (all age and experience calculations are as on this date) |
| Pay Scale | E-4 Grade IDA: Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 2,00,000 per month (w.e.f. 01.01.2017) |
| Application Mode | Online only through careers.ntpc.co.in |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500 for General, EWS and OBC; Nil for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Female candidates |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting, Written or Computer Based Test, Personal Interview, or combination thereof |
| Posting | Any NTPC Station, Project, JV or Subsidiary – all posts transferable |
| Application Window | 12 August 2026 to 26 August 2026 |
| Official Website | ntpc.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Opens | 12 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 26 August 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Age and Experience | 26 August 2026 |
| Written Test or CBT and Interview | Not specified – communicated to shortlisted candidates |
Vacancy Details – Discipline and Category-wise
| Discipline | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 15 | 4 | 10 | 7* | 4* | 40 |
| Mechanical | 21 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 7* | 55 |
| C&I (Control and Instrumentation) | 15 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 5* | 40 |
| Total | 51 | 13 | 34 | 21 | 16 | 135 |
*Figures marked with an asterisk include backlog vacancies, as stated in the official notification.
Projected vacancies may increase or decrease at the discretion of NTPC Management. PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) reservation is applied within the overall vacancies as per Government guidelines, for the identified disability categories per discipline.
Identified PwBD Disability Categories per Discipline
| Discipline | Identified Disability Categories |
|---|---|
| Electrical | a) D, HH b) OA, OL, Dw, AAV c) ASD(M), SLD, MI d) MD involving (a) to (c) |
| Mechanical | a) D, HH b) OA, OL, Dw, AAV c) SLD, MI d) MD involving (a) to (c) |
| C&I | a) D, HH b) OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV c) ASD(M), SLD, MI d) MD involving (a) to (c) |
Abbreviations are reproduced exactly as listed in the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Manager (Electrical) – 40 posts | Full-time B.E. or B.Tech in Electrical or Electrical and Electronics with at least 60% marks | Minimum 10 years post-qualification executive experience (including training period) in the Power Sector (Coal, Gas, Lignite) in Operation, Maintenance, Commissioning, Erection, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, Project Management or Field Quality in the relevant discipline |
| Deputy Manager (Mechanical) – 55 posts | Full-time B.E. or B.Tech in Mechanical or Production with at least 60% marks | Same as above in the Mechanical discipline |
| Deputy Manager (C&I) – 40 posts | Full-time B.E. or B.Tech in Electronics, Control and Instrumentation, or Instrumentation with at least 60% marks | Same as above in the C&I discipline |
Qualification relaxation for SC, ST and PwBD candidates: only pass marks in the B.E. or B.Tech degree are required (the 60% criterion does not apply).
Experience relaxation for SC and ST candidates: the total years of required experience is relaxed by 2 years (i.e., 8 years instead of 10).
All qualifications must be full-time, from recognised Universities or Institutions in India.
Additional Condition for Government and PSU Candidates
Of the 10 years of post-qualification executive experience (including training or trainee period), candidates currently working in Government or a Public Sector Undertaking must have:
- A minimum of 2 years of service in the pay scale of Rs. 60,000 to 1,80,000 (IDA pay scale of E-3 Grade of NTPC or equivalent, effective 01.01.2017) or above, and
- A No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer, submitted at the time of applying. NOC provided after the application is not acceptable.
Age Limit (as on 26 August 2026)
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General or UR | 40 years |
| EWS | 40 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 43 years (3 years relaxation) |
| SC and ST | 45 years (5 years relaxation) |
| PwBD | 50 years (10 years relaxation) |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per applicable Government guidelines |
Pay Scale and Benefits
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | E-4 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 2,00,000 per month (IDA, w.e.f. 01.01.2017) |
| Other Benefits | As per NTPC rules for the E-4 Grade. Detailed medical norms are on careers.ntpc.co.in |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, EWS and OBC | Rs. 500 (non-refundable) |
| SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Female candidates | Nil |
Payment Modes
Online: Net Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card, through the online application form itself.
Offline via SBI: NTPC has authorised State Bank of India to collect the fee. Candidates must take a printout of the pay-in-slip generated on the application portal, approach any SBI branch, deposit Rs. 500 into A/C No. 30987919993 at the CAG Branch, New Delhi (Branch Code: 00996). The bank will issue a unique Journal Number and Branch Code which must be entered back in the online application. Use only the NTPC pay-in-slip; NTPC will not be responsible if the fee is deposited into the wrong account.
The fee, once paid, is non-refundable under all circumstances. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before paying.
Selection Process
NTPC reserves the right to conduct a multi-stage selection process comprising any or all of the following, at its discretion:
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Shortlisting | Based on qualification percentage, years of post-qualification experience, or other criteria as decided by NTPC Management |
| 2. Written or Computer Based Test | May or may not be held, at NTPC’s discretion |
| 3. Personal Interview | For shortlisted candidates |
| 4. Medical Examination | Before joining, by the NTPC Medical Board or Officer. Decision is final and binding. No relaxation in prescribed health standards |
Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting or an interview call. NTPC Management also reserves the right to raise the minimum eligibility standards. Dates and venues for Written Test or Interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates; no general schedule is published.
Documents Required
Upload the following while applying. Applications with incomplete or insufficient documents are liable to be rejected:
- Class X passing certificate or mark sheet and PAN Card (proof of name and date of birth – must match across all documents)
- B.E. or B.Tech Final or Provisional Degree Certificate
- Engineering consolidated mark sheet or transcript, or all-semester mark sheets clearly showing aggregate percentage
- Marks conversion formula from the university or institute, for CGPA or equivalent grading systems
- Caste certificate for SC, ST or OBC-NCL candidates – OBC-NCL certificate must be in the Central Government format for the current financial year 2026-27
- Income and Asset certificate for EWS candidates, valid for FY 2026-27 based on FY 2025-26 income
- Disability certificate as per the latest prescribed Central Government format, generated online through the Swalamban or UDID portal, clearly indicating type and percentage of disability in line with the identified categories for the discipline applied for
- Experience documents for each organisation worked in, placed in chronological order from first to current employer. These may include:
- Experience or Service Certificate in NTPC’s prescribed sample format
- Offer Letter or Appointment Letter with Confirmation
- Joining Order or Letter
- Role Assignment, Promotion and Transfer Orders
- Organisation Charts
- Form-16
- Two pay slips for every year for each organisation, to corroborate the work area, department and section
- NOC from the current employer, for candidates in Government or PSUs
- Pay-scale circular or matrix for Government or PSU candidates, to verify minimum 2 years’ service in the required pay scale
How to Apply for NTPC Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official NTPC careers portal – Click Here
- Register with a valid, active email ID. NTPC will not be responsible for communications lost due to an incorrect email address.
- Fill the online application form with accurate personal, educational and experience details for the one discipline you are applying for.
- Upload all required documents as listed above.
- Pay the applicable fee – online through Net Banking or Card, or offline via the SBI pay-in-slip process – and enter the Journal Number and Branch Code in the form.
- Submit the application before 26 August 2026.
- Download and retain the system-generated application slip bearing your unique application number. No documents need to be sent by post.
Applications are accepted online only. No other mode is accepted.
Important Instructions
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible.
- All qualifications must be full-time, from recognised and approved Universities or Institutions in India.
- Posting is at any NTPC Station, Project, JV or Subsidiary – all three posts are transferable at the sole discretion of Management.
- Category, once filled, cannot be changed in the online application. No benefit of any other category is admissible after submission. Category certificates must be in the latest prescribed Central Government format and valid for the relevant financial year.
- NTPC reserves the right to cancel, restrict, curtail or increase the number of vacancies at any stage without notice.
- If ineligibility, incorrect information or suppression of material fact is detected at any stage, including after appointment, the candidature is automatically cancelled and services are liable to be terminated without notice.
- Canvassing in any form disqualifies the candidate.
- Any dispute arising from this advertisement can be instituted only in Delhi. Courts and forums in Delhi alone have sole and exclusive jurisdiction.
- All addenda, corrigenda and updates will be published only on NTPC’s official website ntpc.co.in.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Revised Date Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Short Notification PDF | Click Here |
| NTPC Careers Portal | Click Here |
| NTPC Official Website | Click Here |
NTPC Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is NTPC Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is Advertisement No. 10/26 issued by NTPC Limited, a Government of India Enterprise, for 135 Deputy Manager (E-4 Grade) posts in Electrical (40), Mechanical (55) and C&I (40) disciplines. It is a lateral recruitment for experienced professionals with a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification executive experience in the Power Sector (Coal, Gas, Lignite).
Q2. Is this open to fresh graduates or candidates without power sector experience?
✅ No. This recruitment is exclusively for working professionals with at least 10 years of post-qualification executive experience specifically in Coal, Gas or Lignite-based power projects. Candidates without power sector experience or with less than 10 years of experience are not eligible.
Q3. What are the application dates?
✅ The online application window is open from 12 August 2026 to 26 August 2026. All age and experience calculations are as on the closing date of 26 August 2026. Applications are online only at careers.ntpc.co.in.
Q4. What qualification is required?
✅ A full-time B.E. or B.Tech in the relevant discipline – Electrical or Electrical and Electronics for the Electrical post, Mechanical or Production for the Mechanical post, and Electronics, Control and Instrumentation or Instrumentation for the C&I post – with at least 60% aggregate marks. SC, ST and PwBD candidates need only pass marks.
Q5. What is the age limit?
✅ 40 years for all three posts as on 26 August 2026. Relaxation is 3 years for OBC-NCL, 5 years for SC and ST, 10 years for PwBD and as per Government guidelines for Ex-Servicemen.
Q6. What is the application fee and who is exempt?
✅ Rs. 500 for General, EWS and OBC candidates, paid online or offline via SBI pay-in-slip. Nil for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Female candidates. The fee is non-refundable once paid.
Q7. What additional condition applies to Government and PSU employees?
✅ Of the 10 years required, at least 2 years must be in the pay scale of Rs. 60,000 to 1,80,000 (E-3 Grade of NTPC or equivalent) or above. They must also submit a No Objection Certificate from the current employer at the time of applying – not later.
Q8. What is the selection process?
✅ NTPC may use any combination of application shortlisting, Written or Computer Based Test and Personal Interview, at its discretion. Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting. NTPC can raise the minimum eligibility bar based on the number of applicants. Before joining, candidates must clear a Medical Examination by the NTPC Medical Board.
Q9. What is the pay scale?
✅ E-4 Grade IDA pay scale of Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 2,00,000 per month (w.e.f. 01.01.2017), with other benefits and allowances as per NTPC rules for E-4 Grade.
Q10. Where will selected candidates be posted?
✅ Posting can be at any NTPC Station, Project, Joint Venture or Subsidiary anywhere in India. All three posts are transferable at the sole discretion of Management. There is no guaranteed posting at a preferred location.
Disclaimer
The information above relates to Advertisement No. 10/26 issued by NTPC Limited (A Government of India Enterprise), NTPC Bhawan, SCOPE Complex, 7, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003, for 135 Deputy Manager (E-4 Grade) posts in Electrical, Mechanical and C&I disciplines, as published on the official NTPC careers portal careers.ntpc.co.in. This is a lateral recruitment for experienced power sector professionals and is not open to fresh graduates. The official notification PDF on careers.ntpc.co.in is the sole authoritative source for all eligibility conditions, experience norms, fee, selection process and other terms. Projected vacancies may increase or decrease at the discretion of Management. Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting or selection. Any addenda, corrigenda or updates will be published only on ntpc.co.in. All disputes are subject to the sole jurisdiction of courts in Delhi. All links above lead only to the official NTPC careers portal and official NTPC website.
