Time is running out for experienced engineers who want a senior role at NTPC. The power major is closing applications for nine deputy manager posts at 6 pm on Friday, October 30, under a special recruitment drive reserved for Other Backward Classes candidates.
The drive, advertised as Advt. No. 14/26, is meant to fill backlog vacancies. Applications opened on October 16. Anyone still deciding should not leave it for the last evening, because the portal stops accepting forms at 6 pm sharp.
All nine posts are for deputy managers, spread across three engineering streams. The work is hands-on, site-based engineering in power and heavy industry, and NTPC wants people who have already spent a decade doing it.
What posts are on offer
The nine vacancies break down like this:
- Deputy Manager, Mechanical Erection: 3 posts
- Deputy Manager, Control and Instrumentation (C&I) Erection: 1 post
- Deputy Manager, Civil Construction: 5 posts
Every post is reserved for OBC candidates under the special drive. Applicants must choose the right category when applying, OBC Non-Creamy Layer or OBC Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, as applicable. NTPC has made it clear that category details cannot be changed after the form is submitted.
Selected candidates can be posted at any NTPC station, project, joint venture or subsidiary. A deputy manager in erection or civil construction is expected to work where the project is, not only at a head office desk.
Who can apply
This is not an entry-level opening. NTPC wants a B.E. or B.Tech degree in the relevant branch, with at least 60 per cent marks, from a recognised university or institution. Mechanical and Production graduates fit the Mechanical Erection post, Electronics, Control and Instrumentation and Instrumentation graduates fit the C&I post, and Civil and Construction graduates fit the Civil Construction post.
On top of the degree, candidates need a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification executive experience in sectors such as power, steel, refinery, fertiliser, oil and gas or cement. At least three years must be site experience in erection, maintenance or commissioning in the relevant area, or in civil construction for the civil post.
The upper age limit is 43 years, calculated as on the last date for submission. Candidates with disabilities get a 10-year relaxation, and ex-servicemen get age concessions under government rules. Applicants should check the full notification for the exact conditions and documents that apply to them.
Pay, and what the role involves
Selected candidates will join in the E4 grade, on the IDA pay scale of Rs 70,000 to Rs 2,00,000 per month, along with benefits and allowances as applicable. For engineers who have spent years on plant and project sites, the draw is a senior central public sector role, with the scale and stability that come with it.
The work itself is demanding, outdoor and deadline-driven. Erection roles involve installing, checking and commissioning plant equipment with contractors and site teams, while the civil role covers construction work at project sites. The experience requirement reflects that reality.
How to apply before 6 pm on October 30
Applications are online only, through the NTPC careers portal at careers.ntpc.co.in. Candidates should open Advt. No. 14/26, read the detailed conditions, and then register with an active email address and mobile number.
Keep scanned documents ready before starting. Applicants will need proof of name and date of birth, identity and PAN documents, degree certificates and marksheets, and proof of work experience, including appointment letters and pay records. Candidates in government or public sector undertakings will also need a no objection certificate. Incomplete forms can be rejected outright.
NTPC has warned against submitting multiple or duplicate applications. Fill the form once, review every entry, and keep the system-generated slip with the unique application number safe. If the portal is slow on the last day, that slip is proof the application went through.
What happens after you apply
Selection will be based on scrutiny and shortlisting on qualification and experience, followed by a written or computer-based test and a personal interview, or both, as NTPC decides. The form itself is the first test: vague experience details or missing proof can end a candidacy before any interview.
Candidates should describe their site experience clearly, in chronological order, matched to the discipline they are applying for, so a screener can verify it easily.
Frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are there in the NTPC deputy manager recruitment?
Nine in total: three in Mechanical Erection, one in C&I Erection and five in Civil Construction. All nine are OBC backlog posts.
What is the last date to apply?
Applications close on October 30, 2026, at 6 pm. Forms must be submitted through the NTPC careers portal before that time.
What qualification and experience are needed?
A B.E. or B.Tech degree in the relevant branch with at least 60 per cent marks, plus 10 years of post-qualification executive experience, including three years of site experience.
What is the pay scale for a deputy manager at NTPC?
Selected candidates join in the E4 grade, on the IDA pay scale of Rs 70,000 to Rs 2,00,000 per month, plus benefits and allowances as applicable.
Can candidates working in a PSU apply?
Yes, but candidates currently working in government or public sector undertakings must provide a no objection certificate from their employer while applying.
Verify all eligibility conditions and deadlines in the official notification on the NTPC careers portal before submitting the form.
