New Delhi, June 26, 2026: India’s premier power conglomerate, NTPC Limited, has launched its latest hiring drive for the position of Assistant Chemist Trainee (ACT) under Advertisement No. 09/26. The registration portal has officially gone live today, June 26, with the deadline for submissions set for July 10, 2026. This initiative is designed to recruit skilled postgraduates in chemistry to manage operations across the company’s extensive network of power stations and subsidiary projects.
Successful recruits will join the organization under the E0 salary grade, featuring a pay scale of ₹30,000 to ₹1,20,000 alongside standard allowances and industrial benefits. The role requires selected individuals to complete a mandatory one-year training stint. Additionally, candidates must sign a service bond of ₹2.5 Lakh (reduced to ₹1.25 Lakh for reserved categories). Students currently in their final semester can also apply, provided their definitive results are issued by July 31, 2026.
📅 Key Timelines & Processing Fees
| Event / Category | Operational Dates & Rates |
|---|---|
| Registration Commences | June 26, 2026 |
| Registration Deadline | July 10, 2026 |
| Result Verification Cut-off | July 31, 2026 |
| General / EWS / OBC Application Fee | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates | No Fee (Exempt) |
📊 Seat Matrix by Category
The 40 active openings are distributed across various seat categories as follows:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 17 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) | 10 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 06 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 04 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 03 |
| Total Openings | 40 |
🎓 Essential Qualifications & Age Limits
To be considered for evaluation, applicants must fulfill the following benchmarks on or before the closing date:
- Academic Qualification: A full-time, regular M.Sc. degree in Chemistry from an accredited institution is mandatory. General, OBC, and EWS applicants need a minimum of 60% aggregate marks, whereas a simple passing grade is sufficient for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.
- Age Requirements: The baseline age limit is fixed at a maximum of 27 years. Age relaxations are granted in alignment with federal norms: 3 years for OBC-NCL, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for PwBD applicants.
📝 Evaluation and Exam Structure
Selection will rest entirely on performance during a nationwide Computer-Based Test (CBT). The assessment is broken down into two distinct areas:
| Examination Section | Evaluation Domain |
|---|---|
| Part I: Subject Knowledge Test (SKT) | Advanced, master-level core Chemistry topics. |
| Part II: Executive Aptitude Test (EAT) | Data interpretation, logical reasoning, verbal English, and general awareness. |
Crucial Rule: Candidates are required to secure separate passing marks in both Part I and Part II. Failing to clear the individual cut-off in either section will result in disqualification from the final merit list.
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their digital applications through the official employment portal at careers.ntpc.co.in.
