NTPC Limited, India’s largest power utility, has invited online applications for the position of Assistant Chemist Trainee (ACT) through Advt. No. 09/25. This opportunity is part of NTPC’s expansion drive to achieve 130 GW capacity by 2032 and targets young chemistry professionals.
As per the official notification, a total of 30 vacancies are available under various categories. The selected candidates will receive a monthly salary under the E0 Grade pay scale, with a basic pay of ₹30,000 and total compensation reaching up to ₹1,20,000. The maximum age for applicants is 27 years as on the last date of application, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories.
Eligible candidates must apply online only through the NTPC careers portal. The online application process begins on 17 May 2025 and closes on 31 May 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline or incomplete in any form will not be accepted.
Important Dates:
The registration process for NTPC Assistant Chemist Trainee posts begins on 17.05.2025. The last date to apply online is 31.05.2025.
Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill 30 posts of Assistant Chemist Trainee (ACT) under the following category-wise breakup:
Post Name: Assistant Chemist Trainee
No. of Posts: 30
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and other essential details below.
Educational Qualifications: Candidates must have a full-time M.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized university with at least 60% marks in aggregate. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates with passing marks are also eligible. Final-year/semester students who expect their result by 31.07.2025 may apply.
Age Limit: Maximum 27 years as on the last date of application. Relaxation in upper age limit: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD categories as per Government norms.
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the NTPC careers portal at careers.ntpc.co.in. Candidates must register with a valid email ID and fill the application form carefully.
Application Fee:
The application fee is ₹300 for candidates from General, EWS, and OBC categories. SC, ST, PwBD, and female candidates are exempted from the fee. The payment can be made via online mode (Net banking, Debit/Credit card) or offline through SBI.
Selection Process:
The selection process for Assistant Chemist Trainee posts will consist of an all-India online test followed by document verification. The online test will include a Subject Knowledge test and an Executive Aptitude test. Both parts must be qualified separately.
Candidates who wish to apply must download the official notification PDF. The official notification of NTPC contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, and application procedure.
Official Notification PDF
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