The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited has released the admit card for the Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) recruitment under Advertisement No. 12/26 on 26 October 2026. Candidates who applied for the 15 posts can download the admit card from the official NTPC portal. The computer-based test (CBT) is scheduled for 1 November 2026. Candidates must carry a printout of the admit card to the examination centre.
Some Useful Important Links
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 5 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Admit Card Release Date | 26 October 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | 1 November 2026 |
The admit card has been released six days before the CBT. Candidates should download it immediately and check every detail, including the examination centre and reporting time.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) — UR | 8 |
| Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) — EWS | 1 |
| Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) — OBC | 3 |
| Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) — SC | 2 |
| Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) — ST | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 500/- |
| SC / ST / PH / ESM | Nil |
| All Category Female | Nil |
The application window closed on 5 October 2026. This post covers the admit card stage only; no fresh applications are being invited.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 29 years
- Age is counted as on 5 October 2026.
- Age relaxation applies as per NTPC rules for reserved categories.
Salary / Pay Scale
Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) is placed in the E0 Grade (IDA pattern) with a pay scale of Rs. 30,000 – Rs. 1,20,000, plus applicable allowances as per NTPC rules.
Eligibility
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks and a postgraduate degree or diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, Advertising and Communication or Public Relations with at least 60% marks. Availability of an admit card should not be treated as confirmation that every eligibility requirement is satisfied — candidates must fully meet the conditions in the advertisement.
Selection Process
- Written Examination (Computer Based Test)
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Exam Pattern
As per the indicative syllabus for this advertisement, the CBT covers Subject Knowledge and Aptitude. Candidates should check the examination centre, reporting time and candidate instructions printed on the admit card carefully, and follow only the instructions given there on the exam day.
How to Download
- Visit the official NTPC portal.
- Open the recruitment / careers section and locate the entry for Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication), Advertisement No. 12/26.
- Open the admit card download link for this post.
- Enter the login details asked on the page exactly as shown on the login screen.
- Submit the details and open the admit card on the screen.
- Check every detail on the admit card carefully — name, roll number, centre, date and time.
- Download the admit card and take a clear printout. Keep more than one copy.
Documents Required
- Printed copy of the NTPC Assistant Officer admit card
- One original photo ID — Aadhaar card, voter ID, driving licence or passport
- Any other document mentioned in the instructions on the admit card
A printed copy is necessary — examination centres do not accept a phone display in place of a printout. If there is a mistake in the admit card, contact NTPC through the official portal before the exam day.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
FAQs
Q1. When was the NTPC Assistant Officer admit card released?
The admit card was released on 26 October 2026.
Q2. When is the NTPC Assistant Officer CBT?
The computer-based test is scheduled for 1 November 2026.
Q3. How many posts are there?
There are 15 posts of Assistant Officer (Corporate Communication) under Advertisement No. 12/26.
Q4. What is the qualification for this post?
A Bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks and a PG degree or diploma in Mass Communication, Journalism, Advertising and Communication or Public Relations with at least 60% marks.
Q5. Where do I download the admit card?
From the official NTPC portal, under the recruitment entry for Advertisement No. 12/26.
Q6. What must I carry to the exam centre?
A printed copy of the admit card and one original photo ID.
Sources: NTPC Limited official portal (ntpc.co.in), Advertisement No. 12/26
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When will the admit card release?
The admit card was released on 26 October 2026, as stated in this post. Download it from the official link given in this post before the exam, and check that your name, photograph, exam centre and reporting time match the details in your application.
How to download the admit card?
Open the official admit card link given in this post and sign in with the details asked for in this post, such as your application number and date of birth. Download the admit card from ntpc.co.in, print it, and carry it with a valid photo identity proof to the exam centre.
What is the exam date?
The exam is scheduled for 1 November 2026, as stated in this post. Check the admit card and the official notice linked in this post for the shift, reporting time and exam centre, because those details can differ by candidate and by shift.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the admit card release?
The admit card was released on 26 October 2026, as stated in this post. Download it from the official link given in this post before the exam, and check that your name, photograph, exam centre and reporting time match the details in your application.
How to download the admit card?
Open the official admit card link given in this post and sign in with the details asked for in this post, such as your application number and date of birth. Download the admit card from ntpc.co.in, print it, and carry it with a valid photo identity proof to the exam centre.
What is the exam date?
The exam is scheduled for 1 November 2026, as stated in this post. Check the admit card and the official notice linked in this post for the shift, reporting time and exam centre, because those details can differ by candidate and by shift.
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