NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 40 ACT Posts

Quick Highlights

• Organization: NTPC Limited (A Govt. of India Enterprise)
• Advertisement No.: 09/26
• Post Name: Assistant Chemist Trainee (ACT)
• Total Vacancies: 40 Posts
• Application Mode: Online
• Apply Online Start Date: 26 June 2026
• Last Date for NTPC ACT Online Form 2026: 10 July 2026

 

Important Dates

Application Fee

Payment can be made online (Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card) or offline via State Bank of India (SBI). For offline payment, SBI has been authorized to collect the fee at a specially opened account (No. 30987919993) at CAG branch, New Delhi on behalf of NTPC. The journal number and branch code generated during offline payment must be entered in the online application form.

Note: Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Candidates are requested to verify their eligibility before paying the application fee.

Vacancy Details - NTPC ACT Recruitment 2026

*Note: Current vacancies have been calculated as per the existing roster position. The total number of projected vacancies may increase or decrease as per organizational requirements at the discretion of NTPC management.

Reservation for PwBD candidates will be as per Government guidelines. Identified type of disabilities for the post of Assistant Chemist Trainee are: HH, OA, OL, BL, OAL, LC, Dw, AAV, SLD, MI, and MD involving (a) to (c) above.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Regular/Full-time M.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized Indian University or Institute recognized by the appropriate statutory authority.
• Minimum 60% marks in aggregate is required.
• SC, ST & PwBD candidates with passing marks are also eligible to apply.
• Final year or semester students who expect their result by 31.07.2026 may also apply. However, they must be able to produce the final marksheet/provisional degree/course completion certificate with applicable marks criteria on or before 31.07.2026.

Age Limit

Age will be computed as on the last date of online application.

Pay Scale / Compensation Package

Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of Rs. 30,000 - 1,20,000 at the basic pay of Rs. 30,000 (E0 Grade). In addition to this, benefits such as Dearness Allowance, other perquisites and allowances, and terminal benefits will be admissible as per company rules in force from time to time during training and after absorption.

Selection Process - NTPC ACT Examination 2026

The selection process for NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee consists of:

• 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 and further selection process.
• The Online Selection Test consists of two parts:
  • Part 1 - Subject Knowledge Test
  • Part 2 - Executive Aptitude Test
• Candidates must qualify separately in both parts.

Health / Medical Standards

Before joining, candidates will have to undergo a medical examination by the NTPC Medical Board/Officer. Their decision will be final and binding. No relaxation in prescribed health standards is allowed. Detailed medical norms are available on the website careers.ntpc.co.in. All applicants are advised to review the medical norms before applying.

Placement & Service Bond

The selected candidates will undergo one-year training at various places. The final posting will be decided after completion of training and may be at any of the Stations, Projects, JVs, or Subsidiaries of NTPC. All posts are transferable at the sole discretion of the Management.

The selected candidates from General, EWS, and OBC categories will be required to execute a service bond of Rs. 2,50,000. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories must execute a bond of Rs. 1,25,000 to 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

1. Visit the official NTPC careers website at careers.ntpc.co.in using a valid email ID.
2. Register yourself with a valid email ID. The email ID must remain valid for at least one year as all future communication will be sent via email only.
3. Fill in the online application form carefully with all required personal, educational, and category details.
4. Upload all required documents including Class X Marksheet, PAN Card, M.Sc. Degree Certificate, Final Marksheet, Caste Certificate (if applicable), and other mandatory documents.
5. Pay the application fee of Rs. 500 (for General, EWS, OBC candidates) online via Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card, or offline via SBI. SC/ST/PwBD/XSM/Female candidates are exempt from paying the fee.
6. After successful submission, the system will generate a unique application number. Download and save the application slip for all future correspondence.

Documents Required

• Class X Passing Certificate or Marksheet for Name/DOB proof (name must appear in conformity in all documents)
• Copy of PAN Card
• M.Sc. (Chemistry) Degree - Final/Provisional Certificate (last issued marksheet to be submitted by appearing candidates if final result is yet to be declared - must be dated 31.07.2026 or before)
• Final year or Consolidated Marksheet/Transcript clearly indicating aggregate % of marks in all semesters
• Marks conversion formula from University/Institute for conversion of marks in CGPA/CGPI/DGPA/CGI/CPI etc. into percentage (%) - a conversion formula is not required if marks are already awarded in percentage
• Valid Caste/Category Certificate in the govt. 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 need a valid Income & Asset certificate for FY 2026-27 based on income of FY 2025-26 in the prescribed central format

Important: Applications with incomplete or insufficient documents are liable to be rejected or not considered for further process. All documents must be uploaded at the time of applying itself.

General Rules & Conditions

• Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
• All qualifications should be from Universities/Institutions recognized and approved in India.
• Age and qualification computations will be done as of the last date of receipt of online application.
• Candidates must choose a test center/city for online selection test. NTPC reserves the right to cancel or add any center depending on the response of candidates for that area/center.
• Category (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) once filled in the online application form will not be changed and no benefit of any other category will be admissible later.
• Age relaxation for SC/ST candidates is 5 years, for OBC candidates is 3 years, and 10 years for PwBD candidates. Relaxation for Ex-Serviceman will be as per Govt. guidelines.
• NTPC reserves the right to cancel, restrict, curtail, or increase the number of vacancies without any further notice and without assigning any reason.
• Any proceedings in respect of any matter of claim or dispute arising out of this advertisement shall have exclusive jurisdiction only in Delhi courts/tribunals/forums.
• In case of any ambiguity/dispute on account of interpretation, the English version will prevail.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in NTPC ACT Recruitment 2026?

NTPC has announced 40 vacancies for the post of Assistant Chemist Trainee (ACT) under Advt. No. 09/26. The category-wise breakup is: UR - 17, EWS - 4, OBC - 10, SC - 6, ST - 3.

Q2. What is the educational qualification required for NTPC ACT 2026?

Candidates must have a Regular/Full-time M.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized Indian University or Institute approved by the appropriate statutory authority with at least 60% marks in aggregate. SC, ST & PwBD candidates with passing marks are also eligible. Final year or semester students who expect their result by 31.07.2026 may also apply.

Q3. What is the age limit for NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee 2026?

The maximum age limit is 27 years as on the last date of online application. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/XSM candidates as per Government of India guidelines.

Q4. What is the application fee for NTPC ACT Recruitment 2026?

Candidates belonging to General, EWS, and OBC categories are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500. SC, ST, PwBD/XSM category and female candidates need not pay any application fee. Payment can be made either online (Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card) or offline through SBI.

Q5. What is the selection process for NTPC ACT 2026?

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 and further selection. The test consists of two parts: Subject Knowledge Test and Executive Aptitude Test. Candidates must qualify separately in both parts.

Q6. What is the pay scale for NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee?

Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of Rs. 30,000 - 1,20,000 at the basic pay of Rs. 30,000 (E0 Grade). In addition to this, other allowances such as Dearness Allowance, perquisites, and terminal benefits will be admissible as per company rules.

Q7. What is the last date to apply for NTPC ACT Recruitment 2026?

The online application for NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee Recruitment 2026 starts on 26.06.2026. The last date to submit the online application is 10.07.2026. Candidates must apply on the official NTPC careers portal at careers.ntpc.co.in.

Q8. What documents are required for NTPC ACT 2026 online application?

Candidates must upload: Class X Passing Certificate or Marksheet for Name/DOB proof, Copy of PAN Card, M.Sc. (Chemistry) Degree - Final/Provisional Certificate, Final year or Consolidated Marksheet/Transcript, Marks conversion formula from University (if marks are in CGPA), and Valid Caste/Category Certificate in the government prescribed format (for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/EWS candidates).

Official Links

• NTPC Official Website
• NTPC Careers Portal - Apply Online

Source

This article is based on the official advertisement released by NTPC Limited vide Advt. No. 09/26 for the post of Assistant Chemist Trainee (ACT). For complete details, candidates must refer to the official notification available on www.ntpc.co.in or careers.ntpc.co.in.

Disclaimer

This article is provided for informational purposes only. VacancyPage.com is not affiliated with NTPC Limited or any government body. All information has been sourced from the official NTPC notification (Advt. No. 09/26). Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying. We are not responsible for any discrepancy or change made by the recruiting organization after publication of this article.