NTPC Launches Exclusive Recruitment Drive for SC/ST Candidates in 2025

NTPC Limited, India’s preeminent power conglomerate and a revered Maha-Ratna company, has announced a dedicated Special Recruitment Drive for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates in 2025. This initiative aims to fill various Government Job vacancies across a multitude of disciplines and at different hierarchical levels within its numerous offices and units spread throughout the country.

The company is currently inviting online applications for these coveted positions, adhering to a prescribed format. This significant recruitment effort is being conducted under two distinct advertisements: Advertisement No. 11/2025 and Advertisement No. 12/2025.

Vacancy Details for NTPC Deputy Manager Recruitment 2025 (Advertisement No. 12/2025)

This advertisement focuses on positions at the Engineer level, all falling under the E-2 pay scale of ₹50000-160000, with a maximum age limit of 40 years and requiring a minimum of 3 years of experience. The specific openings are as follows:

Engineer (Operation – Electrical): 2 vacancies, exclusively for ST candidates.
Engineer (Electrical – Erection): 3 vacancies, with 1 reserved for SC and 2 for ST candidates.
Engineer (Mechanical – Erection): 1 vacancy, reserved for ST candidates.
Engineer (Civil Construction): 2 vacancies, exclusively for ST candidates.

Vacancy Details for Advertisement No. 11/2025

This advertisement encompasses a broader range of positions, including Assistant Engineer, Assistant Chemist, and Assistant Manager roles.

Assistant Engineer (Operation – Mechanical): 1 vacancy, reserved for SC candidates. The age limit is 35 years, and the pay scale is E-0 (₹30000-120000).
Assistant Chemist: 1 vacancy, reserved for SC candidates. The age limit is 35 years, and the pay scale is E-0 (₹30000-120000).
Assistant Manager (Operation/Maintenance – Mechanical): 6 vacancies, with 3 for SC and 3 for ST candidates. The age limit is 40 years, the pay scale is E-3 (₹60000-180000), and a minimum of 5 years of experience is required.
Assistant Manager (Operation/Maintenance – Electrical): 9 vacancies, with 5 for SC and 4 for ST candidates. The age limit is 40 years, the pay scale is E-3 (₹60000-180000), and a minimum of 5 years of experience is required.

Application Fee

A significant advantage for eligible candidates is that there is no application fee for this Special Recruitment Drive, making it an accessible opportunity for all qualified SC/ST applicants.

How to Apply for NTPC Special Recruitment 2025

Prospective candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to submit their applications online. The application window for the NTPC SC/ST Candidates Special Recruitment Drive 2025 is from June 11, 2025, to June 25, 2025.

For comprehensive details regarding eligibility criteria, application procedures, and to access the online application form, interested individuals must visit the official NTPC career recruitment website at https://careers.ntpc.co.in. This portal will serve as the sole platform for all necessary information and the submission of applications for this exclusive recruitment drive.