NTPC Engineer (Contracts & Materials) Recruitment 2026 – Complete Details
NTPC Limited, India's largest power generation company and a Navratna PSU, has published Advertisement No. 06B/26 for 25 Engineer (Contracts & Materials) posts at the E2 grade. This is a lateral recruitment for experienced professionals — you need a B.E./B.Tech degree with at least 4 years of post-qualification experience, of which 2 years must be specifically in contracts, purchase, stores, or procurement. Freshers are not eligible.
The IDA pay scale for E2 is ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000/month, with DA (revised quarterly per AICPI), HRA, perquisites, performance-related pay, medical coverage for self and dependants, gratuity, and NPS. Posting is PAN-India at any NTPC station, project, JV, or subsidiary — all posts are transferable at management's discretion.
Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 13 |
| EWS | 2 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 6 |
| SC | 3 |
| ST | 1 |
| Total | 25 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | 11 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 25 May 2026 |
| Age Cut-off Date | 25 May 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC (Male) | ₹500 (Non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female (all categories) / Ex-Servicemen | NIL (Exempted) |
Age Limit (as on 25 May 2026)
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| UR / General | 32 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 35 years (+3 years) |
| SC / ST | 37 years (+5 years) |
| PwBD (General) | 42 years (+10 years) |
| PwBD + OBC | 45 years (+13 years) |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 47 years (+15 years) |
Educational Qualification
Full-time B.E. / B.Tech with a minimum of 60% marks (passing marks for SC/ST/PwBD) in any of these disciplines:
Electrical | Electrical & Electronics | Electronics | Mechanical | Production | Electronics & Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) | Instrumentation | Civil
Desirable (not mandatory): MBA/PGDBM in Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, or Operations Management.
Experience Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Total post-qualification executive experience | Minimum 4 years in Power / Oil & Gas / Steel sector |
| Domain-specific experience | Minimum 2 years in Contracts / Purchase / Stores / Procurement |
| SC/ST relaxation | Up to 1 year reduction in experience requirement |
| Current PSU/Govt employees | Must submit NOC from current employer |
| Private sector employees | Must submit Form 16 for last 3 years |
Selection Process
- Application shortlisting based on qualification percentage and experience relevance
- Written CBT (if large number of eligible applications received)
- Personal Interview
- Medical Examination by NTPC Medical Board
How to Apply
- Go to careers.ntpc.co.in
- Log in or register on the NTPC recruitment portal
- Find Advertisement No. 06B/26 — Engineer (Contracts & Materials)
- Fill in the application form with your qualification and experience details
- Pay ₹500 online (General/EWS/OBC male) — female, SC, ST, PwBD, ExSM are exempt
- Submit before 25 May 2026. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can freshers apply for NTPC Engineer (Contracts & Materials) 2026?
No. This is a lateral recruitment for experienced professionals. A minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience (with at least 2 years in contracts/purchase/procurement) is mandatory. Freshers are not eligible regardless of their qualification.
Q: What disciplines are accepted for the B.E./B.Tech requirement?
Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics, Mechanical, Production, EC&I (Electronics & Control & Instrumentation), Instrumentation, and Civil engineering degrees are accepted. The degree must be full-time from a government-recognised institution with minimum 60% marks.
Q: Is there an interview for NTPC Engineer (C&M) recruitment?
Yes. The selection process includes application shortlisting, a written CBT (if needed based on applicant volume), a personal interview, and a medical examination. The interview is a key component of the process.
Q: What is the MBA/PGDBM in Supply Chain mentioned in the notification?
An MBA or PGDBM in Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Operations Management is listed as "desirable" — meaning it gives you an advantage but is not mandatory. The essential requirement is the B.E./B.Tech degree with 4 years of experience.
Q: Are all NTPC posts transferable?
Yes. NTPC explicitly states that all posts are transferable to any of its stations, projects, joint ventures, or subsidiaries across India at the sole discretion of the management.