NTPC Limited, India’s largest integrated power utility (A Govt. of India Enterprise), has published the Assistant Chemist Trainee (ACT) Recruitment Notification 2026 vide Advertisement No. 09/26. The recruitment drive aims to fill 40 vacancies for the post of Assistant Chemist Trainee (ACT). Candidates holding a Regular/Full-time M.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized Indian University/Institute with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate are eligible to apply online at careers.ntpc.co.in. The application process will be active from 26 June 2026 to 10 July 2026, and candidates can access the notification PDF and apply link below.
NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
NTPC Limited, Regd. Office: NTPC Bhawan, SCOPE Complex, 7, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003, has officially released Advertisement No. 09/26 for recruitment to the post of Assistant Chemist Trainee (ACT). NTPC has an installed capacity of over 90 GW and is targeting 149 GW by 2032. The selected candidates will join as Assistant Chemist Trainees at various Stations/Projects/JVs/Subsidiaries of NTPC across India. Candidates are strongly advised to go through the medical norms and read the full advertisement before applying online at careers.ntpc.co.in.
NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee Recruitment 2026 Overview
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NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
A total of 40 projected vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Chemist Trainee (ACT). The vacancies are distributed across UR, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST categories. Current vacancies have been calculated as per the existing roster position. Reservation for PwBD candidates will be as per Government guidelines. The total number of projected vacancies may increase or decrease as per organizational requirement at the discretion of NTPC management.
PwBD Identified Disabilities for Assistant Chemist Trainee: HH (Hard of Hearing), OA (One Arm), OL (One Leg), BL (Both Legs), OAL (One Arm and One Leg), LC (Leprosy Cured), Dw (Dwarfism), AAV (Acid Attack Victims), SLD (Specific Learning Disability), MI (Mental Illness), MD (Multiple Disabilities) involving the above categories.
NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
All computations of age, qualification, etc. shall be done with reference to the last date of receipt of online application. All qualifications should be from Universities/Institutions recognized and approved in India. The date of declaration of final result/issuance of final semester marksheet shall be deemed to be the date of acquiring the qualification – there shall be no relaxation on this account.
Educational Qualification
Note: Final year/semester students may apply; however, they will be considered for selection only if they are able to submit the prescribed final/provisional degree dated 31.07.2026 or before. If the specialization mentioned in the Degree/Provisional Degree is in variance to the degree requirement advertised, an institute’s degree equivalence certificate must be uploaded.
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NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
The maximum age limit is calculated as on the last date of online application. Age relaxation is admissible to SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per Government of India guidelines.
NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
The application fee is non-refundable. Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Candidates are therefore advised to verify their eligibility before paying the application fee. Fee can be paid online (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card) or offline (through State Bank of India at a specially opened account).
Offline Payment: State Bank of India is authorized to collect the application fee in a specially opened account (No. 30987919993) at CAG branch, New Delhi, on behalf of NTPC. Candidate must approach the nearby SBI branch with a printout of the “pay-in-slip” available on the application portal. The journal number and branch code issued by the bank must be filled in the online application.
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NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Eligible candidates will appear for an All India based Online Selection Test. Based on category-wise merit and number of vacancies, candidates will be shortlisted for document verification/further selection process. Candidates must qualify separately in both parts of the Online Selection Test.
Online Selection Test Pattern
Candidates must qualify separately in both the Subject Knowledge Test and the Executive Aptitude Test. Shortlisting for document verification will be based on category-wise merit in the Online Selection Test.
Placement & Service Bond
The selected candidates will undergo one-year training at various places. The final place of posting will be decided after completion of training and the posting shall be at any of the Stations/Projects/JVs/Subsidiaries of NTPC. All posts are transferable at the sole discretion of Management.
Selected candidates belonging to General, EWS, and OBC categories will be required to execute a service bond of Rs. 2,50,000/-. For candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories, the service bond amount is Rs. 1,25,000/-. They must serve the company for at least 3 years after successful completion of one-year training.
How to Apply for NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee Recruitment 2026
Candidates need to apply online through the careers section at www.ntpc.co.in or directly visit careers.ntpc.co.in with a valid email ID. The Email ID entered in the online application form must remain valid for at least one year. No change in the Email ID will be allowed. All future correspondence will be sent by Email only.
After successful application, the system will generate a unique application number. Candidates must download the application slip and save/keep the printout generated by the system after successful application for all future correspondence.
Documents to be Uploaded at the Time of Online Application:
- Class X Passing Certificate or Marksheet for Name/DOB proof (name must appear in conformity in all the documents)
- Copy of PAN Card
- M.Sc. (Chemistry) Degree – Final/Provisional Certificate (last issued marksheet to be submitted by appearing candidates; final/provisional degree certificate dated 31.07.2026 or before must be submitted if selected)
- Final year or Consolidated Marksheet/Transcript clearly indicating aggregate percentage of marks in all semesters
- Marks conversion formula from the University/Institute for conversion of marks in CGPA/CGPI/DGPA/CGI/CPI etc. into percentage (%). (Not required if marks are already awarded in percentage.)
- Valid Caste/Category Certificate in the Government prescribed format (for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/EWS candidates). OBC-NCL certificate should be in central format valid for FY 2026-27. EWS candidates must submit a valid Income & Asset Certificate for FY 2026-27 based on income of FY 2025-26 in the prescribed central format.
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Important Instructions for NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
- All qualifications should be from Universities/Institutions recognized and approved in India.
- Online applications only – no other mode of application will be entertained. Applications with incomplete/insufficient documents are liable to be rejected/not considered for further process.
- Final year/semester students who expect results by 31.07.2026 may apply; however, selection is subject to submission of final/provisional degree on or before 31.07.2026.
- Category (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) once filled in the online application form will not be changed and no benefit of other category will be admissible later.
- Candidates must choose a test center/city for the online selection test; however, NTPC reserves the right to cancel or add any center depending on the response of candidates for that area/center. No change in test center will be entertained.
- Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD – no cumulative relaxation.
- Before joining, candidates will have to undergo medical examination by the NTPC Medical Board/Officer and their decision will be final and binding. No relaxation in prescribed health standards is allowed. Candidates are advised to go through the medical norms on the website careers.ntpc.co.in before applying.
- Application fee once paid will NOT be refunded under any circumstances – candidates are advised to verify eligibility before paying the fee.
- Canvassing in any form shall disqualify the candidate.
- The company reserves the right to cancel/restrict/curtail/increase the number of vacancies without any further notice and without assigning any reason.
- All proceedings in respect of any matter of claim or dispute arising out of this advertisement can be instituted only in Delhi and Courts/Tribunals/Forums at Delhi only shall have sole and exclusive jurisdiction.
- In case of any ambiguity/dispute arising on account of interpretation in versions other than English, the English version will prevail.