NTPC Limited – Experienced Engineer Hiring in Contracts & Materials Group via Advt. No. 06B/26
NTPC Limited – India’s largest power conglomerate and a Maharatna Central PSU – has launched a fresh recruitment drive (Advertisement No. 06B/26) for experienced professionals in the Contracts & Materials vertical. There are 25 vacancies for the post of Engineer (Contracts & Materials) at the E2 Grade (IDA Pay Scale ₹50,000–1,60,000). With an installed capacity of around 89 GW and an ambitious target of 149 GW by 2032, NTPC is one of the most attractive PSU government job destinations for engineering graduates.
This is a lateral entry recruitment requiring a B.E./B.Tech with at least 60% marks in an eligible engineering discipline plus minimum 4 years of post-qualification executive experience in Power / Oil / Gas / Steel sector, with at least 2 years specifically in Contract / Purchase / Stores / Procurement. NTPC is hiring at the E2 Grade with all-India transferable postings across stations, projects, JVs and subsidiaries. Read this GovtJobsAlert.in guide for the full eligibility breakdown, important dates, application fee, selection stages and step-by-step apply process.
Key Highlights — NTPC Engineer (Contracts & Materials) 2026
NTPC Limited is the largest power producer in India, with a strong CSR portfolio and a growing renewable arm. The Engineer (C&M) role is critical to procurement, project supply-chain and contract management at NTPC’s power projects.
- Recruiting Body: NTPC Limited (A Government of India Enterprise)
- Advertisement No.: 06B/26
- Post Name: Engineer (Contracts & Materials)
- Total Vacancies: 25
- Grade / Pay Scale: E2 / IDA ₹50,000 – 1,60,000
- Upper Age Limit: 32 years (relaxable per Govt. rules)
- Experience Required: Minimum 4 years (with 2 years in C&M)
- Job Location: All India – any NTPC Station / Project / JV / Subsidiary (transferable)
- Apply Mode: Online (careers.ntpc.co.in)
- Reservation: UR 13 | EWS 02 | OBC 06 | SC 03 | ST 01
Vacancy Breakdown — NTPC Engineer (Contracts & Materials) 2026
NTPC has a single discipline – Contracts & Materials – with category-wise reservation as below.
| Discipline | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer (C&M) | UR | 13 |
| Engineer (C&M) | EWS | 02 |
| Engineer (C&M) | OBC | 06 |
| Engineer (C&M) | SC | 03 |
| Engineer (C&M) | ST | 01 |
Total: 25 (Reservation for PwBD as per Govt. of India guidelines)
Identified disabilities suitable for this post: B, LV / D, HH / OA, BA, OL, BL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, MDy / SLD, MI, ASD / MD involving any of the above. NTPC reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies.
Eligibility Criteria — NTPC Engineer (C&M) 2026
Educational Qualification
- Essential: Full-time B.E. / B.Tech Degree in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Mechanical / Production / Electronics / Control & Instrumentation / Instrumentation / Civil with at least 60% marks from a recognised University / Institution.
- Desirable (added advantage): MBA / PGDBM in Materials Management / Supply Chain Management / Logistics & Supply Chain Management / Operations Management.
- All qualifications must be full-time from Indian institutions recognised and approved in India. SC/ST/PwBD candidates with passing marks in the qualifying degree are also eligible.
- For more openings in this field, see engineering government jobs and post-graduate government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Experience Requirement
- Minimum 4 years of post-qualification (BE/B.Tech) executive experience (including training period, if any) in Power / Oil / Gas / Steel sector.
- Out of which minimum 2 years’ experience must be in Contract / Purchase / Stores / Procurement or any combination thereof.
- For SC/ST candidates, the experience requirement is relaxed by a maximum of 1 year if prescribed experience is 3–5 years.
Age Limit
- Upper Age Limit: 32 years as on the last date of online application.
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years; OBC – 3 years; PwBD – 10 years (over and above the category relaxation, if applicable). Ex-Servicemen relaxation as per Government of India rules.
What is the Salary for NTPC Engineer (Contracts & Materials) 2026?
The post carries the standard NTPC E2 Grade pay package with IDA-linked benefits:
- Pay Scale: ₹50,000 – 1,60,000 (IDA) in the E2 Grade
- Allowances: DA, HRA / Lease, PRP (Performance Related Pay), Cafeteria allowance
- Perks: Medical for self & family, LTC / LFC, EPF + PRMS (Post-Retirement Medical), gratuity, NPS, group insurance
Approximate CTC: ₹14 – ₹18 lakh per annum (Cost to Company), depending on station and HRA classification.
NTPC also offers world-class training, learning sponsorship and structured career progression. Posting is at any NTPC Station / Project / JV / Subsidiary across India and all posts are transferable at the sole discretion of the management.
What is the Selection Process for NTPC Engineer (C&M) 2026?
NTPC reserves the right to conduct a multi-stage selection process. The standard sequence is:
- Application Screening – Eligibility check against published essential qualification and experience criteria.
- Shortlisting – Based on % of marks in BE/B.Tech, number of years of post-qualification experience, and depth of C&M experience.
- Written / Computer-Based Test (if conducted) – To restrict numbers for next stage.
- Personal Interview – Technical interview by NTPC selection committee.
- Document Verification & Medical – Joining is subject to medical fitness by the NTPC Medical Board / Officer; norms available on careers.ntpc.co.in.
Visit the exam syllabus & preparation strategy section on GovtJobsAlert.in to plan ahead, especially for the C&M domain knowledge questions.
How to Apply Online for NTPC Engineer (C&M) 2026?
- Visit the NTPC careers portal at careers.ntpc.co.in or go to the Careers section on www.ntpc.co.in.
- Click on the link for Engineer (Contracts & Materials) – Advt. No. 06B/26.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number; you will receive login credentials.
- Complete the online application form with personal, qualification and experience details.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, degree certificate, experience certificate and category certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the application fee online via Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card.
- Submit and download the application slip with the unique application number for your records.
Documents required:
- Class 10 certificate / Marksheet, PAN Card and Aadhaar Card (for Name & DoB proof – must match across documents)
- BE / B.Tech Degree certificate and consolidated marksheet / all semester marksheets
- Experience certificates from past / current employers (proving 4+ years in eligible sector with 2+ years in C&M)
- Reserved category certificate – SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/Ex-SM in prescribed format
- MBA / PGDBM certificate (if claiming desirable qualification)
- One recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature
Important Dates — NTPC Engineer (C&M) 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 11 May 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 11 May 2026 |
| Online Application Closes | 25 May 2026 |
| Written Test / Interview | To be announced |
| Medical Examination | Before joining |
Online applications are open from 11 May 2026 and will close on 25 May 2026. Apply early via careers.ntpc.co.in; the written test / interview dates will be announced on the same portal after the application window closes.
Application Fees — NTPC Engineer (C&M) 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-SM | NIL |
| Female Candidates | NIL |
Fee can be paid online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card) or offline via SBI. The offline pay-in-slip is generated from the application portal; deposit at SBI CAG branch, New Delhi (Code 09996), A/c No. 30987919993. Journal number and branch code must be entered in the online form. Fee is non-refundable.
Essential Links — NTPC Engineer (Contracts & Materials) 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online (NTPC Careers Portal)
- Visit NTPC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
NTPC Engineer (Contracts & Materials) 2026 is a high-impact lateral entry into a Maharatna PSU – E2 Grade, attractive IDA pay scale and pan-India exposure. If you have a B.E./B.Tech and 4+ years of relevant experience (including 2 years in C&M), don’t miss this opportunity. Apply via careers.ntpc.co.in and keep watching GovtJobsAlert.in for more PSU government job notifications.