Job Opportunity: Assistant Law Officer At NTPC Limited

Table of Contents

• About NTPC and the role
• Vacancy details
• Essential eligibility criteria
• Educational qualification
• CLAT‑PG 2026 requirement (mandatory)
• Pay scale and posting
• Selection process
• Application process and important dates
• Who should apply (strategy)
• Quick reference table

NTPC Limited has opened recruitment for 06 Assistant Law Officer posts (E0 level) through CLAT‑PG 2026 scores, with online applications accepted up to 16 January 2026.​

About NTPC and the role

NTPC Limited is India’s largest power generation company, with legal teams supporting projects, stations, contracts, disputes, regulatory filings, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The Assistant Law Officer (E0) is an entry-level executive role in NTPC’s legal function, typically involving litigation coordination, legal drafting, contract vetting, regulatory support, and internal advisory work for stations/projects/JVs/subsidiaries as assigned.freejobalert+2​

Vacancy details

• Post: Assistant Law Officer (E0 level).livelaw+1​
• Number of vacancies: 06.freejobalert+1​
• Category breakup (as reported in recruitment summaries): UR–03, OBC–02, SC–01 (PwBD as per Government norms).english.mathrubhumi+1​
• Age limit: Upper age limit 30 years as on the last date of NTPC online application (relaxations as per Government rules for reserved categories/PwBD/Ex‑Servicemen).livelaw+1​

Essential eligibility criteria

Educational qualification

Applicants must have:freejobalert+1​

• A full-time Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B. or equivalent) from a recognized Indian University/Institute.
• Minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/PwBD candidates).livelaw+1​

CLAT‑PG 2026 requirement (mandatory)

A key feature of this recruitment is that NTPC will consider only CLAT‑PG 2026 performance:freejobalert+1​

• Candidates must have appeared for CLAT‑2026 Post Graduate programme (CLAT‑PG 2026) conducted by the Consortium of NLUs.
• Shortlisting for NTPC’s further selection process will be based on CLAT‑PG 2026 scores among those who apply under this advertisement.
• CLAT scores of any other year (or any other exam) will not be considered valid.verdictum+2​

This means even if a candidate meets the LL.B. marks requirement, they cannot be considered unless they have a CLAT‑PG 2026 score.livelaw+1​

Pay scale and posting

• Pay scale: E0 level on IDA pattern ₹30,000–₹1,20,000 (as indicated in recruitment summaries for this notification).careerera+1​
• Posting: Candidates can be posted at any NTPC Unit/Project/Station/Joint Venture/Subsidiary, and postings are transferable at NTPC’s discretion.thementorshipproject+1​

Selection process

The recruitment is “through CLAT‑PG 2026”, meaning:freejobalert+1​

• Step 1: Apply on NTPC portal within the deadline.
• Step 2: NTPC shortlists candidates based on CLAT‑PG 2026 scores (and internal cut-offs/criteria decided by NTPC).
• Step 3: Shortlisted candidates are called for further selection stages (typically document verification and interview/other assessments as notified by NTPC).careerera+1​

The exact subsequent stages and weightage (CLAT score vs interview, if any) are as per NTPC’s decision and are published in the official notification/updates to shortlisted candidates.verdictum+1​

Application process and important dates

• Mode: Online application only through NTPC’s careers portal (ntpc.co.in).freejobalert​
• Application window (as per recruitment summaries): 02 January 2026 to 16 January 2026.careerera+1​
• Last date: 16 January 2026.livelaw+1​

Applicants should keep CLAT‑PG 2026 details handy (roll number/registration/score information) and ensure their marks/degree details match the eligibility thresholds before submission.verdictum+1​

Who should apply (strategy)

This notification is especially relevant for:english.mathrubhumi+1​

• Final-year or recent LL.B. graduates targeting PSU legal roles (in-house advisory + litigation/regulatory mix).
• Candidates who already have a CLAT‑PG 2026 score and want to leverage it beyond LL.M. admissions.
• Applicants comfortable with transferable postings and long-term corporate/government-style legal work in the energy sector.thementorshipproject+1​

If CLAT‑PG 2026 was not attempted, this particular recruitment route is not available, regardless of litigation or corporate experience.livelaw+1​

Quick reference table

Official Notification: https://careers.ntpc.co.in/recruitment/