NTPC Opens Doors for Aspiring Chemists: Apply for Assistant Chemist Trainee Positions

NTPC Limited, India’s largest power utility, is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Chemist Trainee (ACT). This recruitment drive aims to onboard promising young professionals with a strong academic background in chemistry, offering them a chance to contribute to NTPC’s ambitious growth plans.  

 

Eligibility and application details  

- Candidates must hold a full-time M.Sc. in Chemistry with at least 60% marks from a recognized Indian university or institute.  

- Final-year students expecting their results by July 31, 2025, can also apply, provided they meet the required marks criteria upon completion.  

- The maximum age limit for applicants is 27 years as of May 31, 2025, with age relaxations applicable for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen as per government guidelines.  

 

Selection process and training  

- Eligible candidates will undergo an All India Online Selection Test, consisting of a Subject Knowledge Test and an Executive Aptitude Test.  

- Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification and further selection rounds.  

- Selected candidates will undergo one year of training at various NTPC locations before receiving their final posting.  

 

Compensation and service bond  

- The pay scale for Assistant Chemist Trainees is set at Rs 30,000 – 1,20,000 per month.  

- Additional benefits include dearness allowance, perquisites, terminal benefits, and other allowances as per company policies.  

- Selected candidates from General, EWS, and OBC categories must sign a service bond of Rs 1,00,000, while SC, ST, and PwBD candidates will have a reduced bond amount of Rs 50,000, committing to serve NTPC for at least three years post-training.  

 

Application process  

- Interested candidates can apply online through NTPC’s official recruitment portal until May 31, 2025.  

- General, EWS, and OBC candidates must pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs 300, while SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and female applicants are exempt from the fee.  

- Applicants should ensure they meet NTPC’s medical standards before applying, as a mandatory health examination will be conducted before final selection.  

 

Sources: NTPC Careers Portal, Economic Times, Mathrubhumi Education News, IndGovtJobs