NTPC Engineer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 25 Posts

NTPC Limited, one of India's premier Central Public Sector Enterprises under the Ministry of Power, has officially announced its Engineer (Contracts & Materials) Recruitment 2026 through Advertisement No. 06B/26. A total of 25 vacancies are being filled at the E2/IDA grade level, offering a pay scale of Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1,60,000 per month. This is a golden opportunity for engineering graduates with relevant industry experience to join a prestigious government organization and build a stable, rewarding career. The NTPC Engineer (Contracts & Materials) Recruitment 2026 is open to candidates who hold a full-time B.E. or B.Tech degree in disciplines such as Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Electronics, Instrumentation, or related fields, with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks. In addition to the core engineering qualification, NTPC is also looking for candidates who possess a postgraduate degree or diploma in Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Operations Management, which will be considered a desirable added advantage during the selection process. One of the key requirements for this government job is relevant work experience. Candidates must have completed at least 4 years of post-qualification executive experience in the Power, Oil, Gas, or Steel sector. Out of those 4 years, a minimum of 2 years must specifically be in the areas of Contract Management, Purchase, Stores, or Procurement. This means the role is well-suited for mid-level professionals who have been working in core industries and are now looking to transition into a prestigious Central Government PSU job. The upper age limit for this NTPC vacancy is 32 years as on the last date of application, i.e., 25th May 2026. Candidates from reserved categories such as OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, ST, and PwBD are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India norms. The total 25 vacancies are distributed across UR, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST categories, with provisions for PwBD candidates as per government guidelines. The selection process for this NTPC Engineer Recruitment 2026 is multi-staged and may include Application Shortlisting, a Written or Computer-Based Test, and a Personal Interview, followed by a Medical Examination conducted by the NTPC Medical Board. The exact combination of stages will be determined by the management based on the number of eligible applicants and organizational requirements. Applications for NTPC Engineer (Contracts & Materials) Recruitment 2026 must be submitted exclusively through the official NTPC careers portal at careers.ntpc.co.in. No offline or postal applications will be entertained. Candidates need to upload all required documents — including educational certificates, experience-related documents, caste certificates, and pay slips — at the time of applying. Applications with missing or incomplete documents are liable to be rejected without further notice. This is a transferable post, and selected candidates may be posted at any NTPC station, project, joint venture, or subsidiary across India. It is a regular government job with executive grade benefits, making it one of the most sought-after opportunities for experienced engineers in 2026. Candidates are advised to read the full official notification carefully before applying online and ensure all eligibility conditions are met as on the last date of application.