NTPC Limited Recruitment 2026 – Specialist (Project Management), Advt. No. 16/26

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

The following vacancy is projected and may increase or decrease at the discretion of NTPC management:

Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC-NCL – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years, Ex-Servicemen – As per Government of India guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Educational Qualification

• B.E / B.Tech in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation & Control from a recognized and approved university or institution in India (full-time programme only)
• OR Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with a Two-Year Full-Time MBA / PGDM from a recognized and approved Indian university or institution

Experience Required

• Minimum 20 years of post-qualification experience
• At least 3 years within the above period must be in project planning, execution, monitoring, or management

Preference

• Candidates familiar with the geographical conditions of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands will be preferred
• Candidates conversant with local regulations, statutory requirements, environmental norms, and safety standards in the Islands
• Experience in setting up large projects from scratch in coastal forest areas will be an added advantage

Nationality

• Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply for this position

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• NTPC 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 required post-qualification experience, and other criteria
• This may be followed by a written/computer-based test and/or a personal interview, or a combination of these stages
• NTPC management may also raise the minimum eligibility standards at its discretion; meeting the minimum eligibility does not guarantee shortlisting or invitation for a test or interview
• The selected candidate must clear the NTPC Medical Board examination before joining; no relaxation in prescribed health standards is permitted
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for appearing in any stage of the selection process
• Canvassing in any form shall result in immediate disqualification of the candidate

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

The following documents must be uploaded while applying online. Applications with incomplete or insufficient documents are liable to be rejected:

• Class X Passing Certificate / Marks Sheet as Proof of Date of Birth (Name and DOB must match across all documents)
• PAN Card and Aadhaar Card
• Final / Provisional Degree Certificate in B.E./B.Tech (relevant discipline) or MBA/PGDM along with Graduation certificate, as applicable
• Consolidated Mark Sheet / Transcript / All Semester Mark Sheets showing aggregate percentage; University marks conversion formula if CGPA/CGPI is used
• Valid Caste / Disability Certificate in Central Government prescribed format: OBC-NCL (FY 2026-27), EWS (FY 2026-27 based on FY 2025-26 income), PwBD certificate via Swavalamban/UDID portal
• Experience Documents in chronological order: Experience/Service certificate (NTPC format), Appointment & Confirmation letters, Joining Order, Role Assignment orders, 02 Pay Slips per year and Form-16 for each organization

Instructions:

• Only online applications through careers.ntpc.co.in are accepted; no offline applications will be entertained
• Category filled in the online application form cannot be changed later; no benefit of another category will be allowed subsequently
• After applying, download the application slip with the unique application number and retain a copy for future reference
• No documents need to be sent by post to NTPC
• Any addendum, corrigendum, or update will be published only on the NTPC official website
• All disputes arising from this advertisement are subject to courts/tribunals/forums at Delhi

Important Links

• Apply Online for NTPC Specialist (Project Management) – Advt. No. 16/26 (06.11.2026 to 20.11.2026)
• Download NTPC Specialist (Project Management) Official Notification PDF – Advt. No. 16/26
• Visit NTPC Official Careers Website for Updates and Corrigenda

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply for NTPC Specialist (Project Management) Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 20 November 2026, till 06:00 PM. The application window opened on 06 November 2026.

2. Where is the NTPC Specialist (Project Management) walk-in or interview venue?

This is not a walk-in recruitment. Applications are accepted only online through careers.ntpc.co.in. If shortlisted, candidates will be informed about the written test or interview date and venue through the NTPC website.

3. What is the application fee for NTPC Advt. No. 16/26?

The application fee is Rs. 500/- (non-refundable) for General, EWS, and OBC-NCL candidates. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates and all female candidates are exempted from paying any fee.

4. Is this a permanent government job?

No. This is a contractual / fixed-term engagement for 03 years on a monthly consolidated basis. The notification does not mention any extension or renewal of the term. It does not confer permanent government job status or pension benefits.

5. What is the salary for NTPC Specialist (Project Management)?

The monthly consolidated remuneration is Rs. 5,00,000/-. In addition, the selected candidate receives Company accommodation/HRA, retention benefit, and medical facility for self, spouse, dependent parents, and two dependent children.

6. What qualifications and experience are required?

Applicants need B.E/B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation & Control (full-time) OR a Bachelor's Degree with a two-year MBA/PGDM, along with a minimum of 20 years of post-qualification experience, of which at least 3 years must be in project planning, execution, monitoring, or management. Upper age limit is 57 years as on 20 November 2026.