NTPC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 40 Assistant Chemist Trainee Posts | Check Eligibility, Salary & Last Date

NTPC Limited, India’s largest power utility and a Maharatna PSU, has opened applications for 40 Assistant Chemist Trainee (ACT) posts under Advertisement No. 09/26. M.Sc. Chemistry graduates aged up to 27 years can apply online from 26 June to 10 July 2026. Selected candidates get a pay scale of Rs. 30,000–1,20,000/– with a one-year paid training programme. This is a golden opportunity for chemistry postgraduates to land a stable central PSU job — read on for full eligibility, fees, selection process, and the direct apply link.

🏢 Organization Details

The NTPC Ltd company is the biggest integrated power company in India, with more than 90 GW installed capacity and plans to reach 149 GW in 2032. Being part of NTPC is becoming part of a Maharatna company where you can get stability in the job, career growth, and postings across the nation. This recruitment from NTPC for ACT is a very reliable choice for chemistry pass-outs seeking a good sarkari naukri in PSU/core sector.

📊 Number of Vacancies & Reservation

Total Posts: 40

*Note: The present vacant positions are worked out as per the existing roster post and can either go up/down as per NTPC management discretion. The reservation for PwBDs shall follow as per the Government of India guidelines and would include HH, OA, OL, BL, OAL, LC, Dw, AAV, SLD, MI, and MD categories.

With just 40 seats available all across the country, candidates would have to be really competitive in NTPC ACT Recruitment 2026. The applicants who belong to the reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) are entitled to relaxations on age as well as fee exemptions.

🎓 Discipline & Educational Qualification

• SC/ST/PwBD candidates need only passing marks (no 60% requirement).
• Final-year/final-semester students expecting results by 31.07.2026 can also apply, but must submit the final marksheet/provisional degree by that date.

The criterion to qualify is straightforward enough, being merely M.Sc. Chemistry with 60 percent marks. In this light, NTPC ACT 2026 becomes a great chance for young postgraduates and final year candidates as compared to PSU examinations which require further qualifications.

📉 Minimum Qualifying Marks

• General/EWS/OBC: Minimum 60% aggregate marks in M.Sc. Chemistry
• SC/ST/PwBD: Passing marks only (no minimum percentage specified)

There is no separate cut-off marks mentioned for the written/online test in the notification – selection will be done only on the basis of merit and vacancy-category. It is to be noted that the qualifying marks mentioned above are applicable only for your degree examination and not for the test.

🎂 Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 27 years (as on last date of online application, i.e., 10.07.2026)
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC/ST candidates: +5 years
  • OBC candidates: +3 years
  • PwBD candidates: +10 years
  • Ex-Servicemen: As per Government guidelines

Approximate eligible birth window: not earlier than 11.07.1996 (OBC) / 11.07.1994 (SC/ST) and not later than 10.07.2008.

The upper age of 27 ensures that this program is focused only on those M.Sc. graduates who have just joined the profession. In case you fall into any of the reserved categories, remember that relaxation is an important aspect that most candidates tend to ignore.

💰 Application Fee

Payment Modes:

• Online: Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card (through the application portal)
• Offline: Deposit via SBI branch using the system-generated pay-in-slip, into NTPC’s CAG branch account (No. 30987919993), New Delhi. Candidates must note the Journal Number and Branch Code issued by the bank and enter it in the online form.

This is some good news for women and reserved category aspirants as the fee waiver clears one of the major hurdles to applying. All other candidates should have their Rs. 500 fee ready but ensure they meet all criteria to avoid losing their money because fees paid are non-refundable.

⚙️ Selection Process

1. All India Online Selection Test, consisting of two parts:
   • Subject Knowledge Test
   • Executive Aptitude Test
     (Candidates must qualify separately in both parts)
2. Document Verification
3. Medical Examination (by NTPC Medical Board/Officer — decision is final and binding)

Because of the two section pattern of the exam, mere memorization of facts will not do; the candidate needs to be good in his subject knowledge of Chemistry along with having the ability to reason. Because of the nature of the short listing procedure based on category wise merit and vacancies, it is necessary to perform well in both sections.

📚 Examination Syllabus

There is no mention of an exam pattern (marks allocation, time limit, negative marking) or even of a syllabus in this regard. It is recommended that applicants visit the NTPC careers page for any updates on syllabus closer to the exam date.

It is suggested that since the syllabus and exam pattern have not been announced yet, candidates must start preparing in general for all the topics of M.Sc. Chemistry along with some basic aptitude.

🎂 Salary & Compensation Package

• Pay Scale: Rs. 30,000 – Rs. 1,20,000/-
• Basic Pay: Rs. 30,000/- (E0 Grade)
• Plus Dearness Allowance, other perquisites, allowances, and terminal benefits as per company rules

Training & Service Bond:

• One-year paid training at various NTPC locations; final posting decided after training completion, anywhere among NTPC Stations/Projects/JVs/Subsidiaries (all posts transferable)
• Service bond: Rs. 2,50,000/- (General/EWS/OBC) or Rs. 1,25,000/- (SC/ST/PwBD) to serve NTPC for at least 3 years post-training

Entry of an E0 grade with Rs. 30,000 as starting basic salary is a good offer for a fresher position in a PSU, considering the fact that the allowances will be at the central government level and long-term prospects are good. A service bond is the usual procedure in PSU training programs.

📅 Important Dates

With barely two weeks in the application window, candidates must not delay. Mark 10 July 2026 as your hard deadline — late submissions will not be entertained for this NTPC recruitment 2026 drive.

📝 How to Apply

1. Visit the official NTPC careers portal: careers.ntpc.co.in (or go to the Careers section on www.ntpc.co.in)
2. Register using a valid email ID (must remain active for at least one year; no changes allowed later)
3. Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and category details
4. Upload all required documents (see list below) — incomplete uploads risk rejection
5. Pay the application fee (if applicable) via online or offline SBI mode
6. Submit the form — the system will generate a unique application number
7. Download and save the application slip printout for future reference

Documents to upload:

• Class X certificate/marksheet (for Name/DOB proof)
• PAN Card copy
• M.Sc. Chemistry degree (final/provisional certificate)
• Final year/consolidated marksheet showing aggregate %
• Marks conversion formula (if CGPA/CGPI used)
• Valid Caste/Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/EWS, as applicable, in current central format)

All applicants who are applying for the first time must make sure that they have scanned copies of all their documents ready prior to application. One must not forget that once they submit their email ID, it can never be changed afterwards.

📜 General Conditions

• Only Indian Nationals are eligible
• Qualifications must be from India-recognized Universities/Institutions
• Age and qualification are computed as of the last date of application
• Candidates must choose a test center/city; NTPC may add/cancel centers based on response
• Category selection, once submitted, cannot be changed later
• Furnishing false information or suppressing facts leads to automatic cancellation/termination, even post-appointment
• Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate
• NTPC reserves the right to cancel/restrict/increase vacancies without notice
• All disputes fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of Delhi courts/tribunals
• The English version of the notification will prevail in case of interpretation conflicts

These are normal procedures followed during recruitment for PSU, but they are very strict even after recruitment is completed. You need to ensure that all the information you enter is correct before finalizing the entry.

❓ FAQs — NTPC ACT Recruitment 2026

🔗 Important Links

• Apply Online: careers.ntpc.co.in
• Official Notification PDF: Available on careers.ntpc.co.in (Advt. No. 09/26)
• Official Website: www.ntpc.co.in

Disclaimer: Please verify all details from the official NTPC website or the original notification PDF before applying. CurrentOpenings is not responsible for any mismatch, error, or update in the information shared above. Always cross-check important dates, fees, and eligibility on the official portal.

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Updated: June 25, 2026

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