NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
NTPC Limited (A Govt. of India Enterprise), NTPC Bhawan, SCOPE Complex, 7, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003Delhi40 Vacancies
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 applicati
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NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Overview
Selection Procedure
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.
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NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
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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. Calculate your exact in-hand Salary in 10 seconds - Calculate Now
post name
essential educational qualification
Assistant Chemist Trainee (ACT)
Regular/Full-time M.Sc . in Chemistry from a recognized Indian University/Institute recognized by appropriate statutory authority with at least 60% marks in aggregate. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates with passing marks are also eligible to apply for the post. Final year/semester students who expect their result by 31.07.2026 may also apply.
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.
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Part 1
Subject Knowledge Test (Chemistry)
Must qualify separately
Part 2
Executive Aptitude Test
Must qualify separately
Important Dates
Last Date to Apply
Last Date for Online Application
Age Limit
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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.
Q: What is the total number of vacancies in NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee Recruitment 2026?
A total of 40 projected vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Chemist Trainee (ACT) – 17 UR, 04 EWS, 10 OBC, 06 SC, and 03 ST. The total number of vacancies may increase or decrease as per organizational requirement at the discretion of NTPC management.
Q: What is the last date to apply online for NTPC ACT Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application for NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee Recruitment 2026 is 10 July 2026. The application window opens on 26 June 2026. Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Q: What is the educational qualification required for NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee 2026?
Candidates must hold a Regular/Full-time M.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized Indian University/Institute with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates with passing marks are eligible. Final year/semester students who expect their result by 31.07.2026 may also apply.
Q: What is the age limit for NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee Recruitment 2026?
The maximum age limit is 27 years as on the last date of online application (10.07.2026) for General/UR/EWS candidates. Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD candidates is admissible as per Government guidelines.
Q: What is the application fee for NTPC ACT Recruitment 2026?
General, EWS, and OBC candidates must pay Rs. 500/- (non-refundable). SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen (XSM), and Female candidates are exempted from paying the application fee. The fee can be paid online (Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card) or offline through State Bank of India.
Q: What is the selection process for NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee Recruitment 2026?
The selection consists of an All India based Online Selection Test comprising two parts – Subject Knowledge Test (Chemistry) and Executive Aptitude Test. Candidates must qualify separately in both parts. Based on category-wise merit, candidates will be shortlisted for document verification. There is no interview.
Q: What is the pay scale for NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee post?
Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of Rs. 30,000 – 1,20,000/- at a basic pay of Rs. 30,000/- (E0 Grade). They will also be eligible for Dearness Allowance, other perquisites and allowances, terminal benefits, etc. as per company rules in force from time to time during training/after absorption.
Q: Is there a service bond for NTPC ACT selected candidates?
Yes. Selected candidates belonging to General, EWS, and OBC categories must execute a service bond of Rs. 2,50,000/-, and SC, ST, and PwBD candidates must execute a service bond of Rs. 1,25,000/-. They are required to serve NTPC for at least 3 years after successful completion of the one-year training period.
Q: Can final year M.Sc. Chemistry students apply for NTPC ACT 2026?
Yes. Final year/semester students who expect their result by 31.07.2026 may apply. However, they will be considered for selection only if they can submit the prescribed final/provisional degree dated 31.07.2026 or before. There is no relaxation on this account.
Q: Where will selected NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainees be posted?
The selected candidates will undergo one-year training at various places. The final place of posting will be decided after completion of training and shall be at any of the Stations/Projects/JVs/Subsidiaries of NTPC across India. All posts are transferable at the sole discretion of NTPC management.