NTPC Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 135 Posts

NTPC Limited, India's largest power generation company and a Government of India Maharatna enterprise, has opened online applications for 135 Deputy Manager (E-4 Grade) posts under Advertisement No. 10/26. These Government Jobs are spread across the Electrical, Mechanical, and C&I disciplines and are aimed at experienced engineers from the power sector. The online application window runs from 12 August 2026 to 26 August 2026. Scroll down for complete eligibility, pay scale, fee, and apply-online details.

About NTPC Limited

NTPC Limited, earlier known as National Thermal Power Corporation, is a Government of India Enterprise and the country's biggest integrated power utility, with an installed capacity crossing 91 GW. The company is working toward a target of 149 GW by 2032 and regularly brings in experienced engineers to run its stations, projects, and subsidiaries. For engineering professionals already working in the power sector, an opening like this at a Maharatna PSU carries real weight for long-term career growth.

NTPC Deputy Manager Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details / Post Wise Break-up

Out of the 135 posts on offer, Mechanical carries the largest share with 55 openings, followed by 40 each in Electrical and C&I. NTPC has clarified that these numbers are provisional and may go up or down depending on organisational need, and that some SC/ST vacancies include backlog seats.

*SC/ST figures marked with an asterisk include backlog vacancies. Reservation for PwBD candidates follows government norms within the disability categories notified for each discipline in the official PDF.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants need a full-time B.E./B.Tech degree from a recognised university in the discipline they are applying for — Electrical/Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical/Production, or Electronics/Control & Instrumentation/Instrumentation — with a minimum of 60% marks. This percentage requirement is relaxed to pass marks for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates. Check the official PDF for the exact discipline-wise wording before applying.

Experience Required

This is a lateral-entry drive, so candidates need at least 10 years of post-qualification executive experience in the power sector (Coal, Gas, or Lignite) in the relevant discipline, covering areas like operation, maintenance, commissioning, erection, engineering, or project management. Candidates currently employed in a Government department or PSU must additionally have put in at least 2 years in a pay scale of ₹60,000–1,80,000 or higher (or NTPC's E-3 Grade or above), and must submit a No Objection Certificate from their current employer. SC/ST candidates get a 2-year relaxation in the overall experience requirement.

Age Limit (as on 26 August 2026)

• Maximum Age: 40 Years (applicable to all three disciplines)

Age Relaxation

Salary Details

Selected candidates will draw the E-4 Grade IDA pay scale, which works out to ₹70,000–₹2,00,000 per month, effective from 1 January 2017. The official notification does not break out separate allowances or a gross-in-hand figure over this pay band.

Selection Process

NTPC keeps flexibility in how it shortlists candidates for a role like this, so the exact stages can vary depending on the number of applications received.

• Application Shortlisting/Screening
• Written/Computer-Based Test
• Personal Interview
• Or a combination of the above, at NTPC's discretion

Application Fee

Required Documents

Keep scanned copies of these documents ready before you start filling the online form, since incomplete uploads can get an application rejected.

• Class X Certificate/Mark Sheet and PAN Card (for name and date of birth proof)
• B.E./B.Tech Degree Certificate (Final/Provisional)
• All-semester Mark Sheets or Consolidated Transcript showing aggregate percentage
• Caste/Disability/EWS Certificate, as applicable, in the latest prescribed format
• Experience and Service Certificates from each employer, in chronological order
• No Objection Certificate (for candidates currently in Govt/PSU service)
• Recent Passport-size Photograph, Scanned Signature, valid Email ID and Mobile Number

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official careers portal: careers.ntpc.co.in (or the careers section of www.ntpc.co.in)
2. Register using a valid, active email ID.
3. Fill in personal, educational, and experience details for the discipline you're applying under.
4. Upload all required documents listed above.
5. Pay the application fee, if applicable to your category, online or via the SBI offline process.
6. Submit the form and download the system-generated application slip for your records.

Important Instructions

• Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply for this recruitment.
• The category selected in the application form cannot be changed later, so fill it carefully.
• All posts are transferable, and posting can be at any NTPC Station, Project, JV, or Subsidiary.
• Furnishing false information or suppressing facts can lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage, even after joining.
• Any dispute related to this recruitment falls under the jurisdiction of courts in Delhi only.
• Keep a printout/screenshot of the submitted application and fee receipt for future reference.

Why Should You Apply?

A Deputy Manager role at NTPC offers the stability of a Maharatna PSU along with a well-defined E-4 pay scale and clear seniority-linked growth. For engineers who already have a decade of hands-on experience in power plant operations or maintenance, it's a chance to step into a larger organisation with pan-India project exposure. It's a solid fit for mid-career professionals from Government or private power companies looking to move into a bigger, more structured setup.

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Final Words

This is a solid opportunity for experienced engineers in the power sector to move into a Maharatna PSU with 135 openings up for grabs. Since the window is open only till 26 August 2026, it's worth reading the official PDF and applying well before the rush. If this helped, do share it with fellow engineers who might be eligible, and join our WhatsApp Channel above for free alerts on future PSU notifications.