**Executive Summary**
This document from the Government of India, Ministry of Power, announces the appointment to the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NTPC Limited through a Search-cum-selection Committee. It outlines the eligibility criteria, job description, and application process for the position. The last date for submission of applications is March 28th, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Position Details:**
* Name of CPSE: NTPC Ltd.
* Name of Post: Chairman & Managing Director (CMD)
* Date of Vacancy: 01.08.2026
* Schedule of the CPSE: Schedule A
* Scale of the Post: ₹ 200000 – 370000 (IDA)
* **Eligibility Criteria:**
* Age: On the date of vacancy, the maximum age is 60 years. Minimum age with the specified years of residual service as on the date of vacancy (2 years for internal candidates, 3 years for others) is 45 years.
* Employment Status: Applicants must be employed in a regular capacity, not contractual/ad-hoc. Eligible candidates include those from CPSEs, Central Government (Group A Officers), SPSEs (with annual turnover ≥ ₹10,000 crore), and Private Sector companies (with annual turnover ≥ ₹10,000 crore). Preference will be given to candidates from listed companies.
* Qualification: An Engineering Graduate/ Chartered Accountant/ Cost Accountant/ Post Graduate/ Graduate with MBA/PGDIM from a leading Institute.
* Experience: Minimum 5 years of cumulative experience in Finance/ Business Development/ Production/ Operations/ Marketing/ Project Management in a large organization. Power/Energy sector experience is preferable.
* Pay Scale: Varies based on employment sector and pay scale history.
* **Application Process:**
* Applications must be submitted through the proper channel.
* Private Sector applicants must submit annual reports of their company for the last three financial years and other listed relevant documents with the application.
* Applicants must provide an undertaking to join the post if selected.
* The deadline for applications is March 28th, 2026.
* Applications should be addressed to Shri Piyush Singh, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power, New Delhi.
**Impact Analysis**
**Potential Applicants (from CPSEs, Central Government, SPSEs, Private Sector)**
* **Impact:** The document defines the eligibility criteria and application procedure for the CMD position at NTPC Ltd., potentially impacting candidates considering applying for the role.
* **Action Required:** Eligible candidates need to prepare and submit their applications, including required documents, through the proper channels before the deadline of March 28th, 2026. They also need to fill out and submit the form enclosed against the Job Description, downloadable from the website of the Ministry of Power.
**NTPC Ltd.**
* **Impact:** The document initiates the process of selecting a new Chairman and Managing Director, which will ultimately impact the leadership and strategic direction of the company.
* **Action Required:** NTPC Ltd. is indirectly involved as its CMD is being appointed, and may need to assist internal candidates with the application process.
**Ministry of Power**
* **Impact:** The Ministry is responsible for overseeing the selection process and ensuring a suitable candidate is appointed.
* **Action Required:** The Ministry needs to process applications, conduct interviews through the Search-cum-selection Committee (SCSC), and finalize the appointment.
Key Entities Referenced
NTPC Ltd.: The Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) for which the appointment of Chairman & Managing Director is being announced.
Ministry of Power: The ministry to which the applications should be addressed and that has the power to directly receive applications from the private sector.
Search-cum-selection Committee (SCSC): The committee responsible for selecting the candidate for the post of Chairman and Managing Director of NTPC Ltd.
No.8/1/2024-Th.(Part-I)(277298)
Government of India
Ministry of Power
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Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg
New Delhi, Dated: 28th February, 2026
Subject: Appointment to the post of Chairman and Managing Director, NTPC Limited
through Search-cum-selection Committee.
Name of the CPSE : NTPC Ltd.
Name of the post : Chairman & Managing Director (CMD)
Date of Vacancy : 01.08.2026
Schedule of the CPSE : Schedule A
Scale of the Post : ₹ 200000 – 370000 (IDA)
l. COMPANY PROFILE:
NTPC Limited was incorporated in 1975 under the companies act, 1956 with objective to
develop and provide reliable power, related projects and services at competitive prices,
integrating multiple energy sources with innovative and eco-friendly technologies and
contribute to society.
NTPC became a listed company in 2004, with majority holding of 89.50% with the
Government of India which was further reduced from time to time.
The Company has over the years, developed from a thermal power generator to an
integrated power company with presence across entire energy value chain through
backward and forward integration into areas such as coal mining power trading,
distribution etc. On 19th May 2010, NTPC was granted the status of 'Maharatna' that
resulted in enhanced autonomy in decision making.
Its registered and corporate offices are at New Delhi.
The company employed 16,689 regular employees (Executives: 12,319 and Non-
executives: 4,370) as on 31.03.2025.
The authorized and paid up capital of the Company was Rs. 16,600 crores and Rs.
9,696.7 crores respectively as on 31.03.2025.
Government of India's equity in NTPC, stands at 51.10% as on 31.03.2025, the rest being
held by Institutional Investors, public & others.ll. JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Chairman and Managing Director is the Chief Executive of the Corporation and is
accountable to the Board of Directors and the Government. He/ She is responsible for the
overall management and performance of the organization, including providing strategic
direction, ensuring effective corporate governance, and overseeing the operations of the
Corporation, its subsidiaries, and joint ventures.
CMD shall lead the formulation and implementation of the Corporation’s long-term vision
and strategy, ensure sustainable growth, and align organizational objectives with national
priorities. The role also encompasses guiding expansion both organic and inorganic,
across the power value chain, including generation, mining, renewables, nuclear, energy
storage, green chemicals, and related areas, with the objective of delivering reliable,
affordable, and sustainable power.
lll. ELIGIBILITY:
1. AGE: on the date of occurrence of vacancy (DOV):
Age of superannuation 60 years
Internal Others
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Two (02) years residual service as Three (03) years residual
45 on the date of vacancy w.r.t. the 45 service as on the date of vacancy
date of superannuation. w.r.t. the date of superannuation.
2. EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
The applicant must, on the date of application, as well as on the date of interview, be
employed in a regular capacity and not in a contractual/ad-hoc capacity in one of the
followings.-
(a) Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) (including a full-time functional Director in the
Board of a CPSE);
(b) Central Government Group 'A' Officers including the Armed Forces of the Union and All
India Services and officers from Public Sector Banks! Financial Institutions/ Autonomous
Bodies, etc;
(c) State Public Sector Enterprise (SPSE) where the annual turnover is *Rs.10,000 crore
or more;
(d) Private Sector in company where the annual turnover is *Rs.10,000 crore or more.
Preference would be given to candidates from listed Companies.
(*The average audited annual turnover of three financial years preceding the calendar year
in which the post is advertised shall be considered for applying the approved limits.)3. QUALIFICATION:
The applicant should be an Engineering Graduate/ Chartered Accountant/ Cost
Accountant/ Post Graduate/ Graduate with MBA/PGDIM from a leading Institute.
4. EXPERIENCE:
Applicant should possess cumulative experience/ exposure for at least 5 years during the
last 10 years in Finance/ Business Development/ Production/ Operations/ Marketing/
Project Management in a large organization of repute.
Experience in Power or Energy Sector is preferable.
5. PAY SCALE:
(a) Central Public Sector Enterprises-
Eligible Scale of Pay
(i) Rs. 8250-9250 (IDA) Pre 01/01/1992
(ii) Rs. 11500-13500 (IDA) Post 01/01/1992
(iii) Rs. 23750-28550 (IDA) Post 01/01/1997
(iv) Rs. 62000-80000 (IDA) Post 01/01/2007
(v) Rs. 150000-300000 (IDA) Post 01/01/2017
(vi) Rs. 22400-24500 (CDA) Pre-revised
(vii) Rs. 67000-79000 (CDA) Post 01/01/2006
(viii) Rs. 182200-224100 (Level 15) CDA
The minimum length of service required in the eligible scale will be one year for internal
candidates, and two years for others as on the date of vacancy.
(b)
(i) Group 'A' officers of the Central Government including All India Services (AIS) and
Autonomous Bodies etc. should be holding a post of the level of Additional Secretary in
Govt. of India or carrying equivalent scale of pay on substantive basis on the date of
application.
(ii) Applicants from Public Sector Bank/ Financial Institutions should be at Board level for
one year on the date of application.(iii) Applicants from the Armed forces of the Union should be holding a post of the level of
Lt. General in the Army or equivalent rank in Navy/Air Force on the date of application.
(c) Applicants from State Public Sector Enterprises/ Private Sector should be working at
Board level position on the date of application.
6. CONDITION OF IMMEDIATE ABSORPTION FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
OFFICERS:
Central Government Officers, including those of the Armed Forces of the Union and the All
India Services and officers from Public Sector Banks/ Financial Institutions/ Autonomous
Bodies etc., will be eligible for consideration only on immediate absorption basis.
IV. DURATION OF APPOINTMENT:
The appointment shall be for a period of five years from the date of joining or upto the date
of superannuation or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
V. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:
Applicants should submit their applications through proper channel as per the format
1. The applicants should submit their applications through proper channel as follows:
(a) Group 'A' Central Government Officers, including those of the Armed Forces of the
Union and All India Services; through Cadre Controlling authority.
(b) Officers from Public Sector Banks/ Financial Institutions/ Autonomous Bodies, etc:
through their Administrative Ministry/ Department of the Govt. of India.
(c) CMDs/MDs/Functional Directors in CPSE: through the concerned Administrative
Ministry;
(d) Below Board level in CPSE: through the concerned CPSE;
(e) CMDs/MDs/Functional Directors in State PSE: through the concerned Administrative
Secretary and Cadre Controlling Authority, if any, of the State Government;
(f) Below Board level in SPSE: through the concerned SPSE.
(g) Private Sector: directly to the Ministry of Power.
2. Applicants from Private Sector must submit the following documents along with the
application form:
(a) Annual Reports of the Company in which currently working for the 3 financial years
preceding the calendar year in which the post is advertised (please provide URL or
attach/enclose copies);(b) Whether the company is listed or not, if yes, the documentary proof (please provide
URL or attach/enclose copies);
(c) Evidence of working at Board level;
(d) Self-attested copies of documents in support of age and qualifications.
(e) Relevant Jobs handled in the past with details.
VI. UNDERTAKING BY THE APPLICANT
An applicant has to give an undertaking as a part of the application that he/she will join the
post, if selected. If an applicant does not give such undertaking, the application would be
rejected.
1. For candidates from Central Government including the Armed Forces of the
Union and All India Services and officers from Public Sector Banks/Financial
Institutions/Autonomous Bodies etc:
(a) The appointment is on immediate absorption basis.
(b) If a candidate conveys his/her unwillingness to join after the interview is held,
he/she would be debarred for a period of two years from the date of interview, for
being considered for a Board level post in any CPSE.
(c) Further, if a candidate conveys his/her unwillingness to join after the issue of offer
of appointment, he/she would be debarred for a period of two years from the date of
offer of appointment for being considered for a Board level post in any CPSE.
2. For candidates from CPSE
a. If a candidate conveys his/her unwillingness to join after the interview is held,
he/she would be debarred for a period of two years from the date of interview, for
being considered for a Board level post in any CPSE other than the one to which the
candidate belongs.
b. Further, if a candidate conveys his/her unwillingness to join after the issue of offer of
appointment, he/she would be debarred for a period of two years from the date of offer
of appointment for being considered for a Board level post in any CPSE other than the
one to which the candidate belongs.
3. For candidates from SPSE/ Private Sector
a. If a candidate conveys his/her unwillingness to join after the interview is held,
he/she would be debarred for a period of two years from the date of interview, for
being considered for a Board level post in any CPSE.b. Further, if a candidate conveys his/her unwillingness to join after the issue of offer of
appointment, he/she would be debarred for a period of two years from the date of offer
of appointment for being considered for a Board level post in any CPSE.
4. In the above cases, no request for relaxation or otherwise would be entertained.
VII. THE APPLICANTS CAN
(a) Fill up the Application form enclosed against this Job Description which may be
downloaded from the website of Ministry of Power – (https://powermin.gov.in/). The
application, complete in all respect, should be forwarded by the applicant’s cadre
controlling authority/Administrative Ministry/CPSEs as mentioned in Para V(1) along with
the following documents:
a) Bio-data of the candidate in the prescribed proforma (as per Annexure I)
b) Softcopies of up-to-date CR dossiers of the officer for the last ten years, duly
authenticated along with statement of its gradings.
c) Cadre Clearance, if applicable
d) Vigilance Profile duly signed by the CVO
e) Integrity certificate, if applicable, and
f) Statement giving details of major or minor penalties, if any imposed on the officer
in the last ten years.
Selection shall be through a Search-cum-selection Committee (SCSC).
The applications along with all required enclosures should reach to Ministry of Power on
or before 28th March, 2026. No application shall be entertained under any circumstances
after the stipulated time/date. Incomplete applications and applications received after the
stipulated time/date shall be REJECTED. The SCSC reserves the right to shortlist
applicants for interview keeping in view the extant guidelines issued from time to time and
may make nominations of eligible and qualified candidates for the post. The SCSC may
also recommend relaxation in the eligibility, age and qualifications/ experience criteria in
respect of outstanding candidates.
Applications are to be addressed to
Shri Piyush Singh
Additional Secretary to the Govt. of India
Ministry of Power
Room No. 415, Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi-110001
Email id: singhp7@nic.inALL CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE MINISTRY OF POWER SHOULD BE
ADDRESSED TO ADDITIONAL SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF POWER ONLY.
FURTHERMORE, IT IS TO BE NOTED THAT THE ENVELOPE CONTAINING THE
APPLICATION SHOULD BE CLEARLY SUPERSCRIBED IN CAPITAL LETTERS AS
‘APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR, NTPC LTD’.ANNEXURE-I
APPLICATION FORM FOR CANDIDATES FROM CENTRAL PUBLIC SECTOR
ENTERPRISES (CPSE)/ CENTRAL GOVERNMENT (INCLUDING ARMED FORCES OF THE
UNION/ ALL INDIA SERVICES)/ STATE PUBLIC SECTOR ENTERPRISES (SPSE)/
PRIVATE SECTOR
(Through Proper Channel, except candidates from the Private Sector)
1. Name of the post applied for: Chairman & Managing Director, NTPC Ltd.
(Photo)
2. (a) Applicant’s Name (as per official records Mr./Mrs./Ms.):
(b) Designation of the Applicant (in full):
(c) Name of the company:
(d) Category as per Employment Status: Officer of a CPSE/ Central Government/
Armed Forces of the Union/ All India Services/ SPSE/ Private (Please mention as applicable)
(e) Office Address:
(f) Address for communication:
3. Telephone No: Office Residence Mobile No
E-Mail ID Alternate Mobile No. & Email ID
4. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YY): Age as on Date of Vacancy:
5. (i) Educational/ Professional Qualification:
Sl. Qualific Name of Period of Tick the relevant Tick the relevant Self Declaration Whether
No. ation* Institution Study meets the eligibility
qualification requirement
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
From To Part Full Corresp Degree Diploma Certificate Mandatory Desirable Other
time time ondence
*Should be exactly as per Degree/ Certificate issued by the university.
(ii) Positions held during the last ten years from the date of advertisement
Sl. Complete Name of the Pay Scale** Period Reporting to Self Declaration If yes, nature
No. Designation organization (Designation) Whether meets of duties in
& Place of the eligibility support of the
Posting* qualification declaration
requirement
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
From To Yes No
*Should be exactly as per specific office order issued by the CPSE/ Ministry/ SPSE/ employer.
** Private Sector-CTC/ remuneration/ emoluments drawn
NB: The positions should be indicated in order of the most recent assignments.
6. (a) Do you hold a lien in any organization other than where you are currently working:If yes:
Name of the organization in which the lien is held:
Date from which the lien is held:
(b) Are you on deputation:
If yes:
Name of parent organization:
Date from which on deputation:
7. (a) Whether any penalty/ punishment was awarded to the applicant during the last 10 years:
If yes, the details thereof:
(i) Civil/ Criminal
(ii) Departmental Inquiry
(b) Whether any civil or criminal action or inquiry is going on against the applicant as far as his/ her
knowledge goes.
If yes, the details thereof:
(i) Civil/ Criminal
(ii) Departmental Inquiry
I certify that the details furnished by me in Columns 1 to 7 wherever applicable are true to the best of my
knowledge & belief. In addition, I further certify that I meet the eligibility criteria as prescribed in the
advertisement for this post.
(Name & Signature of the Applicant)STATE PUBLIC SECTOR ENTERPRISES
8. Year wise Audited Annual Turnover of the Company in which currently working for 3 financial
years preceding the calendar year in which the post has been advertised.
Company in which candidate is Year Annual Turnover of the Company
serving (in Rupees)
(i) Please provide the URL of the company website & CIN (Corporate Identity Number) of the company:
(a) URL (Company Website Address):
(b) CIN (Corporate Identity Number):
(ii) I certify that I am
(a) Working at Board level position
If yes, Please provide your DIN (Director Identification Number):
(b) Holding a post at the level immediately below the Board.
I certify that the details furnished by me in Columns 1 to 8 wherever applicable are true to the best of my
knowledge. In addition, I further certify that I meet the eligibility criteria as prescribed in the advertisement
for this post.
(Name & Signature of the Applicant)PRIVATE SECTOR
8. Year wise Audited Annual Turnover (ATO) of the Company in which currently working for 3
financial years preceding the calendar year in which the post has been advertised.
Company in which candidate is Year Annual Turnover of the Company
serving (in Rupees)*
*if Annual Turnover (ATC)) is in foreign currency, the exchange rate as on the date of uploading of
vacancy (advertisement) on the PESB website may be used.
(i) Please provide the URL of the company website & CIN (Corporate Identity Number) of the company:
(a) URL (Company Website Address):
(b) CIN (Corporate Identity Number):
(ii) I certify that I am
(a) Working at Board level position
If yes, Please provide your DIN (Director Identification Number):
(b)Holding a post at the level immediately below the Board.
(iii) Whether the Company in which working is listed on the stock exchange.
Stock Exchange
Proof of listing may be accessed over (please provide URL)
(iv) Self certified copies for proof of age and educational qualifications (enclosed)
I certify that the details furnished by me in Columns 1 to 8 wherever applicable are true to the best of my
knowledge. In addition, I further certify that I meet the eligibility criteria as prescribed in the advertisement
for this post.
(Name & Signature of the Applicant)
Declaration
I........................Son/Daughter…………………………………...of.............................................hereby certify
that I have not been disqualified to Act as a Director under Section 164 or any other relevant sections of
the Indian Companies Act, 2013.
(Name & Signature of the Applicant)UNDERTAKINGS (as applicable)
For candidates from Central Government/Armed Forces of the Union/
The appointment is on immediate absorption basis. I hereby undertake to join the post, if selected. I
understand that:
(a) If I convey my unwillingness to join after the interview is held, but before the offer of appointment
is issued, I would be debarred for a period of two years from the date of interview, for being
considered for a Board level post in any CPSE.
(b) Further, if I convey my unwillingness to join after the issue of offer of appointment I would be
debarred for a period of two years from the date of offer of appointment for being considered for a
Board level post in any CPSE.
(Name and Signature of the applicant)
Date:
For candidates from All India Services/ Central Service and CSS Officers
The appointment is on deputation basis. I hereby undertake to join the post, if selected. I understand that:
(a) If I convey my unwillingness to join after the interview is held, but before the offer of appointment
is issued, I would be debarred for a period of two years from the date of interview, for being
considered for a Board level post in any CPSE.
(b) Further, if I convey my unwillingness to join after the issue of offer of appointment I would be
debarred for a period of two years from the date of offer of appointment for being considered for a
Board level post in any CPSE.
(Name and Signature of the applicant)
Date:
For candidates from CPSE
I hereby undertake to join the post, if selected. I understand that:
(a) If I convey my unwillingness to join after the interview is held, but before the offer of appointment
is issued, I would be debarred for a period of two years from the date of interview, for being
considered for a Board level post in any CPSE other than the one to which I belong.
(b) Further, if I convey my unwillingness to join after the issue of offer of appointment I would be
debarred for a period of two years from the date of offer of appointment for being considered for a
Board level post in any CPSE other than the one to which I belong.
(Name and Signature of the applicant)
Date:For candidates from SPSE/ Private Sector
I hereby undertake to join the post, if selected. I understand that:
(a) If I convey my unwillingness to join after the interview is held, but before the offer of
appointment is issued, I would be debarred for a period of two years from the date of interview, for
being considered for a Board level post in any CPSE,
(b) Further, if I convey my unwillingness to join after the issue of offer of appointment I would be
debarred for a period of two years from the date of offer of appointment for being considered for a
Board level post in any CPSE.
(Name and Signature of the applicant)
Date:Verification
(To be filled in by the designated officer for CPSE/ Central Government/ Armed
Forces of the Union/ All India Services/ SPSE)
It is certified that the particulars furnished above have been scrutinized and found
to be correct as per official records.
Signature & Designation of the Competent Authority
with Telephone No. & e-mail addressWrite-Up
Part-A
A: Achievements during the career so far (2000 characters):
Part-B
B: Vision for the post applied for (2000 characters):