On August 12, 2026, the National Thermal Power Corporation Limited released the notification for the recruitment of deputy managers for a total of 135 vacancies and invited candidates to submit the application form. Candidates who are interested and eligible shouldn’t wait for the last date and should apply as soon as possible so they don’t have to face the last-minute rush in applying online.
Overview
| Organization | National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) |
| Post Name | Deputy Manager |
| Total Vacancies | 135 |
| Vacancy Distribution | Electrical – 40; Mechanical – 55; C&I – 40 |
| Notification Release Date | August 12, 2026 |
| Application Start Date | August 12, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | August 26, 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Age Limit | Up to 40 years |
| Age Relaxation | OBC-NCL – 3 years; SC/ST – 5 years |
| Educational Qualification | Relevant B.E./B.Tech. with minimum 60% aggregate |
| Experience Required | Minimum 10 years’ post-qualification executive experience |
| Application Fee | ₹300 for UR/EWS/OBC male candidates; Nil for others |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting, Interview, Document Verification & Medical Examination |
| Basic Pay | ₹70,000 per month |
| Official Website | https://ntpc.co.in/ |
Number of Vacancies
| Post Name | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| Deputy Manager – Electrical | 15 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 40 |
| Deputy Manager – Mechanical | 21 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 55 |
| Deputy Manager – C&I | 15 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 40 |
| Total | 51 | 13 | 34 | 21 | 16 | 135 |
Out of total positions, 40 are for control & instrumentation and electrical, and 55 are for mechanical.
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Experience | Age Limit |
| Deputy Manager – Electrical | B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering. | Minimum 10 years’ post-qualification executive experience, including training period, in the relevant field/power sector. | Up to 40 years. |
| Deputy Manager – Mechanical | B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical/Production Engineering. | ||
| Deputy Manager – C&I | B.E./B.Tech in Electronics / Control & Instrumentation / Instrumentation Engineering. |
The minimum requirement in a qualifying degree is a 60% score as an aggregate; age relaxation is applicable for 3 years for OBC-NCL and 5 years for SC and ST. The cut-off date to calculate the age is August 26, 2026; aspirants who are above the age of 40 may claim relaxation.
Notably, candidates can apply only if the degree they have pursued is from an institution recognized by the All India Council of Technical Education.
Application Fee
| Category | Male | Female |
| UR, EWS & OBC | ₹300 | ₹0 |
| SC, ST & PwBD | ₹0 | ₹0 |
To pay it, you can use a debit or credit card, NET banking, or UPI. Candidates are required to pay the required amount as per their category before the deadline of August 26, 2026.
Selection Process
| Stage | Event |
| 1 | Shortlisting |
| 2 | Interview |
| 3 | Document Verification |
| 4 | Medical Examination |
Candidates are set to be shortlisted for the interview based on their performance in the qualifying degree; the last two stages will also take place for the candidates who have qualified for the second one. Final selection will be done on the interview score.
Pay Scale
| Post | Basic Pay |
| Deputy Manager | ₹70,000 per month |
The in-hand benefits candidates will get after getting appointed include DA, HRA, and other benefits. The applicable dearness allowance and house rent allowance as of August 2026 are as follows.
| Component | Rate | An amount of ₹70,000 basic. |
| DA/IDA | 55.7% | ₹38,990 per month |
| HRA – X City | 30% | ₹21,000 per month |
| HRA – Y City | 20% | ₹14,000 per month |
| HRA – Z City | 10% | ₹7,000 per month |
Application Form
The window to apply is already available at https://ntpc.co.in/ from August 12, 2026, which is all set to be available until the 26th of the month, meaning the application form is all set to remain active for 15 days from the date of notification release. Candidates are requested to provide details, attach documents, and deposit fees to apply.
Any error may result in rejection of the application form, so all aspirants should cross-check every single detail at the time of applying.