NTPC Invites Applications for Chairman & Managing Director Post: Key Details and Eligibility

New Delhi: NTPC Limited, India’s premier power utility, has announced the opening for the post of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD). The position will be vacant from August 1, 2026, and applications are invited from eligible candidates with significant leadership experience.

NTPC, incorporated in 1975 under the Companies Act, 1956, is a Schedule 'A' Maharatna listed central public sector enterprise under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power. The organization is recognized for delivering reliable power through innovative and eco-friendly technologies across India and internationally.

Job Role and Responsibilities:
The CMD serves as the Chief Executive Officer of NTPC and is responsible for overall management, strategic direction, corporate governance, and operational oversight. Key responsibilities include:

Formulating and implementing the corporation’s long-term vision and strategy.
Ensuring sustainable growth and aligning organizational objectives with national priorities.
Leading expansion across the power value chain, including renewable energy, nuclear, energy storage, green chemicals, and related sectors.
Overseeing subsidiaries and joint ventures of NTPC.

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Eligibility Criteria:

Age: 45–60 years on the date of vacancy, with 2–3 years of residual service.
Qualification: Engineering Graduate, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, or Post Graduate with MBA/PGDIM from a leading institute.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of cumulative experience in the last 10 years in Finance, Business Development, Production, Operations, Marketing, or Project Management in a large, reputed organization. Experience in the power or energy sector is preferred.
Employment Status: Candidates must be employed in regular capacity in CPSEs, Central Government Group 'A' officers, Armed Forces, Public Sector Banks/Financial Institutions, State PSUs, or private companies with an annual turnover of Rs. 10,000 crore or more. Preference is given to listed companies.

Pay Scale and Benefits:

IDA Pay: ₹2,00,000 – ₹3,70,000 per month + PRP + other admissible benefits.
Eligible internal and external candidates should meet minimum service length requirements in the respective pay scales.

Duration of Appointment:
The appointment is for five years from the date of joining or until superannuation, whichever is earlier.

Application Process:
Candidates must submit their applications via their administrative authority along with:

Bio-data in the prescribed format
Soft copies of the last ten years’ CR dossiers
Cadre clearance, vigilance profile, integrity certificate, and penalty details if applicable

The last date for submission is March 28, 2026. Applications should be addressed to:

Shri Piyush Singh
Additional Secretary to the Government of India
Ministry of Power, Room No. 415, Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi – 110001
Email: singhp7@nic.in

The Search-cum-Selection Committee reserves the right to shortlist applicants and recommend relaxation in eligibility criteria for outstanding candidates.

For more information and to download the application format, visit NTPC Careers or Ministry of Power.