NTPC Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 135 Posts

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 the post of Deputy Manager (E-4 Grade) in Electrical, Mechanical, and C&I (Control & Instrumentation) disciplines.

This is a golden opportunity for experienced engineers to join a leading Public Sector Undertaking (PSU). NTPC aims to achieve a total installed capacity of 149 GW by 2032, offering a dynamic work environment.

Overview of NTPC Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

NTPC has advertised a total of 135 Deputy Manager (E-4 Grade) posts across three engineering disciplines. The projected vacancies indicated may increase or decrease as per organisational requirement, at the discretion of NTPC Management. The vacancies indicated include backlog vacancies. The distribution is as follows:

*As per the official notification, the SC/ST figures marked with an asterisk include backlog vacancies. Reservation for PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates will be as per Government guidelines, within the identified disability categories listed for each discipline below.

Identified Disabilities for the Posts (PwBD Categories)

Eligibility Criteria

A. Deputy Manager (Electrical) – 40 Posts

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech Degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics with at least 60% marks from a recognised University/Institution.
• Experience Profile: Minimum 10 years of post-qualification executive experience (including training period, if any) in the power sector (Coal, Gas, Lignite) in Operation/Maintenance/Commissioning/Erection/Engineering/Energy Efficiency/Project Management/Field Quality, or a combination thereof, in the relevant discipline.

B. Deputy Manager (Mechanical) – 55 Posts

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech Degree in Mechanical/Production with at least 60% marks from a recognised University/Institution.
• Experience Profile: Minimum 10 years of post-qualification executive experience (including training period, if any) in the power sector (Coal, Gas, Lignite) in Operation/Maintenance/Commissioning/Erection/Engineering/Energy Efficiency/Project Management/Field Quality, or a combination thereof, in the relevant discipline.

C. Deputy Manager (C&I) – 40 Posts

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech Degree in Electronics/Control & Instrumentation/Instrumentation with at least 60% marks from a recognised University/Institution.
• Experience Profile: Minimum 10 years of post-qualification executive experience (including training period, if any) in the power sector (Coal, Gas, Lignite) in Operation/Maintenance/Commissioning/Erection/Engineering/Energy Efficiency/Project Management/Field Quality, or a combination thereof, in the relevant discipline.

Experience Norms for Govt/PSU Candidates (Common for All Three Posts)

• Out of the 10 years of post-qualification executive experience mentioned above (including training/trainee period, if any) in the executive cadre, candidates currently working in a Govt/Public Sector Undertaking should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the pay scale of Rs. 60,000–1,80,000 or above (IDA pay scale of E-3 Grade or above of NTPC, effective from 01.01.2017) or an equivalent scale.
• Such candidates must also provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer while applying for the post.

Relaxations for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD Candidates

• In terms of educational qualification, only pass marks are required for SC/ST/PwBD candidates to apply (i.e., the 60% marks criterion does not apply to these categories).
• The total years of experience required will be relaxed by 2 years for SC/ST candidates.

Health Standards

Before joining, candidates will have to undergo a medical examination by the NTPC Medical Board/Officer, and their decision will be final and binding. No relaxation in prescribed health standards is allowed. Detailed medical norms are available on the website careers.ntpc.co.in; all applicants are advised to review these norms before applying.

Pay Scale

All three posts - Deputy Manager (Electrical), Deputy Manager (Mechanical), and Deputy Manager (C&I) - are at the E-4 Grade level, carrying the IDA pay scale of Rs. 70,000 – 2,00,000 per month (w.e.f. 01.01.2017). The notification does not specify additional allowances or gross salary figures beyond this pay scale.

Application Fee

Candidates can pay the fee offline via SBI pay-in-slip or online through Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card within the online application form itself. The fee, once paid, is non-refundable; candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before paying.

Age Limit

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST candidates: 5 years
• OBC-NCL candidates: 3 years
• PwBD candidates: 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: as per applicable Government guidelines

All computations of age, experience, and qualification will be done with reference to the last date of receipt of the online application, i.e., 26 August 2026.

Selection Process

In order to restrict the number of candidates for the selection process, if required, NTPC Management reserves the right to conduct a multi-stage selection process, which may comprise:

• Application shortlisting/screening (based on qualification, percentage of marks, number of years of post-qualification experience, etc.)
• Written/Computer-Based Test
• Personal Interview
• Or a combination of the above

Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria mentioned in the advertisement does not by itself entitle a candidate to be shortlisted or called for the Written/Computer-Based Test or Interview, or to be considered further in the selection process.

Documents Required for NTPC Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026

Candidates must upload all required documents while applying; applications with incomplete or insufficient documents are liable to be rejected or not considered for further process. Key documents include:

• Class X passing certificate/Mark sheet and PAN Card (for proof of Name and Date of Birth)
• B.E./B.Tech Degree (Final/Provisional) certificate.
• Engineering consolidated Mark sheet/Transcript, or all-semester mark sheets.
• Marks conversion formula from the university/institute (if applicable).
• Caste/Disability/EWS certificate (as applicable, in central format and valid for FY 2026-27).
• All experience-related documents for each organisation/company (Service Certificate, Offer/Appointment/Joining/Promotion letters, Form-16, two pay slips for every year).
• NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the current employer (for Govt/Public Sector Undertakings).
• Pay-scale circular/matrix (for Govt/PSU candidates, to verify minimum 2 years' service in required pay scale).

How to Apply for NTPC Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026

Applications must be submitted only in online mode, through NTPC's careers website. No other mode of application will be accepted. Follow these steps:

1. Log on to careers.ntpc.co.in, or visit the careers section at www.ntpc.co.in.
2. Register with a valid, active email ID.
3. Fill in the online application form with accurate personal and professional details.
4. Upload all required documents as specified in the notification.
5. Pay the application fee online or offline using the SBI pay-in-slip (if applicable).
6. Review your application carefully before final submission.
7. Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.