FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. How I will proceed for online application?

Reply:
 To apply visit www.ntpccareers.net and click on “Rectt. Of Experienced Asst.
Engineers in Electrical/ Mechanical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation
disciplines for Shift Operation and Experienced Asst. Chemist at E0 grade
of Thermal /Gas Power Plant" of Current Opening. Read the advertisement
(available on home page) before proceeding for online registration. Only online
mode of application is entertained.

 Candidate belonging to General/EWS/OBC category is required to pay a non-

refundable registration fee of Rs. 300/-. The SC/ST/PwBD/XSM category and female
candidates need not pay the registration fee. The payment can be made either in
online or offline mode.

 A. Payment in offline mode: State Bank of India has been authorized to collect
the registration fee, in a specially opened account (No. 30987919993) at CAG
branch, New Delhi, on behalf of NTPC. Candidate has to approach the nearby SBI
branch with a printout of the “pay-in-slip” which is available on the application
registration portal. The pay-in-slip printed from the portal should only be used for
depositing the fee for proper crediting of amount in the allocated account. On
receipt of the money, the bank will issue a unique Journal Number and a Branch
Code of the bank collecting the money. This journal number and the branch code
are to be filled up by the candidate during online registration. NTPC will not be
responsible in case the candidate deposits the fee in a wrong account.

 B. Payment in online mode: Candidate also have the option to pay the fees
online (through Net banking / Debit Card / Credit Card). The online payment option
will be available in the website. The candidate is required to make the payment
before proceeding for online application. After making successful payment, the
Challan number, Bank Reference No, date of payment are required to be filled up in
online application.

 After filling the online application form, click on the submit button.

 On clicking Submit button, Registration slip will be generated. Keep the Registration
slip for future reference. There is no need to send the hard copy/print-out to
us.

2. What are the documents to be uploaded while filling up the online

application?
Reply: Scanned copies of the following documents are to be uploaded while applying
online:
a) Photograph in .jpg format (max. file size 500 KB)-- applicable for all
b) Signature in .jpg format (max. file size 500 KB)-- applicable for all
c) Scanned copy of Pay-in-slip (offline/online) in .jpg format (max. file size can be 500
KB)-- applicable for General/ EWS/OBC candidates.
3. Will NTPC refund the registration fee in case my candidature is rejected due to
any reason?
Reply: The registration fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

4. I’ve entered the wrong Email-Id/Address/DOB/Phone number/Marks/

Institute name/Journal Number and I want to change it. Is it possible?
Reply: Data once entered and submitted cannot be changed at a later stage so
please register online again using a different but valid email id.

5. My current residential address is temporary and it is likely to be shifted soon,

so which address I should provide?
Reply: Please provide a permanent address to avoid time loss in receiving official
communication/letters.

6. I’ve forgotten to take the print out of the registration slip, what should I do
now?
Reply: Download your registration slip through the link "Print Reg. Slip" available on
the website, after furnishing the details as entered by you at the time of registration.

7. Do I need to send the print out of registration slip to NTPC?

Reply: There is no need to send the print out of registration slip generated from the
system.However it is advised that you keep the printout/soft copy of your registration
slip with you for future reference.

8. If I finally get selected in NTPC, can I get the extension in joining time?
Reply: Extension in joining time against notice period will be given.

9. How would I be intimated about the shortlisting results?

Reply: List of shortlisted candidates for online test/further selection will be uploaded on
the website. Shortlisted candidates will be able to download admit card for online test
from the website itself.

10. I have scored 59.5% marks in the qualifying degree and belong to General
Category. Am I eligible to apply for this post?
Reply: The minimum percentage requirement for the post is 60% in aggregate, for
General/EWS/OBC category candidates. Hence you are not eligible to apply.

11. I am an AMIE degree holder with the prescribed % of marks. Am I eligible?

Reply: Candidates having A.M.I.E. degree (registration before 31.05.2013) in relevant
discipline equivalent to the prescribed engineering degree as per the advertisement are
eligible to apply.

12. I am a SC/ST/OBC candidate but don't have the caste certificate, can I apply
as a General candidate?
Reply: You may apply as General Candidate (if eligible for Gen category) giving your
category as "General". In such an event, your candidature will be considered as
"GENERAL" and no change in category shall be allowed at a later date.
13. When will the admit card for online test be sent to us?
Reply: You have to visit the website to download the admit card by entering either your
registration number or email Id as entered by you at the time of Online registration.
Admit card will not be sent by post.

14. I am working in a Govt./ Public Sector Company. Should I enclose NOC from
my employer at the time of applying for the online selection test?
Reply: NOC is not required at the time of test. However, candidates employed in
Central/State Govt. departments, PSUs, autonomous bodies, private organizations etc.
will be required to produce relieving letter at the time of joining, if selected for the said
post.

15. Name of my University is not given in the drop down list. What should I do?
Reply: Please select ‘OTHERS’ option given in the drop down list. Once you select the
OTHERS option, the text box will be enabled and you can type the name of your
University in the space provided.

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