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Power Grid PGCIL Recruitment 2024:ย  POWERGRID invites online applications forย theย Diploma Trainee/Junior Officer Trainee/Assistant Trainee/Traineeย Supervisor/Trainee Engineer/Officer Trainee/Engineer Trainee post. There are 928 openings in PGCIL Career. Candidates who have completed B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc/LLB/Diploma/BBA/BBM/BBS/B.Com/CA/CMA can apply. Interested candidates can apply online on their official website on or before the last date. The detailed eligibility and selection process of PGCIL Recruitment are explained below. Candidates can apply for the RCFL Careers.

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Power Grid PGCIL Recruitment 2024 โ€“ Overview:

Job RoleTotal PostsLast Date
Diploma Trainee/Junior Officer Trainee802 Posts12 November
Trainee Supervisor70 Posts06 November
Trainee Engineer47 posts06 November
Officer Trainee (Law)09 posts27 November
Engineer TraineeNot DisclosedMarch 2025

Power Grid PGCIL Recruitment 2024 for Diploma Trainee/Junior Officer Trainee/Assistant Trainee:ย 

Job Role Diploma Trainee/Junior Officer Trainee/Assistant Trainee
Job Category Govt Jobs
Qualification BBA/BBM/BBS/B.Com/Diploma/CA/CMA
Experience Freshers
Total Vacancies 802 Posts
Salary Rs. 21,500 โ€“ 1,08,000/-
Location Across India
Last Date 12 November 2024

PGCIL Jobs โ€“ Detailed Eligibility:

Power Grid Recruitment 2024 โ€“ Educational Qualification:

Diploma Trainee (Electrical):

  • Full Time Regular Three three-year diploma in relevant discipline of engineering โ€“ Electrical/ Electrical (Power)/Electrical and Electronics/ Power Systems Engineering/ Power Engineering (Electrical), from a recognised Board/Institute with minimum 70% marks for General/ OBC (NCL)/ EWS Candidates and pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD.
  • Higher technical qualifications, such as B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME, etc., with or without a Diploma, are not allowed.

Diploma Trainee (Civil):

  • Full-time Time Regular Three three-year diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Technical Board/Institute with a minimum of 70% marks for General/ OBC (NCL)/ EWS Candidates and pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD.
  • Higher technical qualifications like B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME etc. with or without a Diploma is not allowed

Junior Officer Trainee (HR):

  • Three years full time Graduate Regular Degree โ€“ BBA/ BBM/ BBS or equivalent qualification from recognized Institute/ University with not less than 60% marks for General/ EWS/ OBC (NCL) category candidates.
  • Candidates with Post Graduate Degree/Diploma or equivalent higher education qualification shall not be allowed to apply for the said post.

Junior Officer Trainee (F&A):

  • Inter CA/ Inter CMA
  • Candidates with Post Graduate Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma/ CA/ CMA or equivalent higher education qualification shall not be allowed to apply for the said post.

Assistant Trainee (F&A):

  • B.Com. with minimum 60% marks for General/ OBC (NCL)/ EWS and pass marks for SC/ST/ PwBD. (Qualification should be recognized in India and from a recognized university/ institution)
  • Candidates with Post Graduate Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma/ CA/ CMA or equivalent higher education qualification shall not be allowed to apply for the said post

Powergrid Career โ€“ Age Limit (12 November 2024):ย 

  • Diploma Trainee/Junior Officer Trainee/Assistant Trainee:ย 27 Years

Age Relaxation:

  • For OBC(NCL) candidates: 3 years
  • For SC/ST candidates: 5 years
  • For PwBD candidates: 10 years over and above category relaxation
  • Ex-Servicemen/ DESM / Victims of riots: As per Govt. of India directives

Salary โ€“ Power Grid vacancy:ย 

  • Diploma Trainee/Junior Officer Trainee:ย  Rs.24000-108000/-
  • Assistant Trainee:ย Rs.21500-74000/-

PGCIL Vacancy 2024: 802 Posts

Region-wise Vacancies:



  • CC:ย 50 Posts
  • ER-I:ย 33 Posts
  • ER-II:ย 29 Posts
  • Odisha:ย 34 Posts
  • NER:ย 49 Posts
  • NR-I:ย 84 Posts
  • NR-II:ย 72 Posts
  • NR-III:ย 77 Posts
  • SR-I:ย 72 Posts
  • SR-II:ย 112 Posts
  • WR-I:ย 76 Posts
  • WR-II:ย 114 Posts

Selection Process Powergrid Recruitment 2024:

Written Test / Computerย  Based Test (CBT):

  • Objective Type. Each question shall have four answer options.
  • Part-I: 120 Questions [TKT/PKT]
    • [Technical Knowledge (TKT) for DTE/ DTC]/ [Professional Knowledge (PKT) for JOT โ€“ (HR)/ (F&A)/ Asst Tr. (F&A)] {will have specific questions from respective discipline}
  • Part II: 50 Questions [Aptitude Test (AT)]
    • will have questions on English vocabulary, verbal comprehension, quantitativeย aptitude, reasoning ability, data sufficiency and interpretation, numerical ability and General Awareness}
  • Total: 170 Questions
  • All questions carry equal marks (1 mark)
  • Wrong and multiple answers would result in negative marks of ยผ.
  • Test Duration: 2 hrs. (Extra time allowed to PwD/ PwBD candidates as per GOI directives)

Qualifying Criteria:

  • Diploma Trainee/Junior Officer Trainee:
    • Unreserved Vacancies/ EWS: Minimum 30% in each: Part-I & Part-II separately and Minimum 40% marks in aggregate
    • Reserved Vacancies: Minimum 25% in each: Part-I & Part-II separately and Minimum 30% marks in aggregate
  • Assistant Trainee:ย 
    • Unreserved Vacancies/ EWS Minimum 40% marks in aggregate
    • Reserved Vacancies Minimum 30% marks in aggregate

Computer Skill Test (CST):

  • Computer Skill Test (CST) (wherever applicable) will be Qualifying in nature and Qualifying marks in test shall be 50% for Unreserved/ EWS and 40% for reserved category candidates subject to reservation of the post in respective Region

Application Fees:

  • Diploma Trainee/Junior Officer Trainee:ย Rs. 300/-
  • Assistant Trainee:ย Rs. 200/-
  • SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/Dex-SM are exempted from payment of Application Fee

Application Fees Mode: Online

How to apply for Power Grid PGCIL Recruitment 2024?

Interested and eligible candidates apply online on or before 12 November 2024ย (23:59 Hrs)

For more details: Click here.

To Apply: Click here.

Important Dates of Powergrid Recruitment 2024:

  • Opening date of online submission of application and online payment of application fee: 22.10.2024(17:00 hrs.)
  • Closing date for online submission of applications and online payment of application fees: 12.11.2024(23:59 hrs.)
  • Cut-off date for determining eligibility: 12.11.2024
  • Availability of Admit Cards on the website: Will be notified separately on the website
  • Date of Written Test: Tentatively in January/ February 2025. The exact date will be notified separately on website

Power Grid PGCIL Recruitment 2024 for Trainee Supervisor:ย 

Job Role Trainee Supervisor
Job Category Govt Jobs
Qualification Diploma
Experience Freshers
Total Vacancies 70 Posts
Salary Rs. 24,000/- to 1,08,000/-
Location Across India/Abroad
Last Date 06 November 2024

PGCIL Jobs โ€“ Detailed Eligibility:

Power Grid Recruitment 2024 โ€“ Educational Qualification:

Trainee Supervisor (Electrical) :

  • Full Time Regular Three Years Diploma in relevant discipline of engineering or equivalent from a recognized Technical Board/Institute with minimum 70% marks for General/ OBC (NCL)/ EWS Candidates and pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD.
  • Equivalent Discipline: Electrical/Electrical (Power)/Electrical and Electronics/Power Systems Engineering/Power Engineering (Electrical)

Note:ย Higher technical qualifications like B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME etc. with or without a Diploma is not allowed.

Powergrid Career โ€“ Age Limit (06 November 2024): 27 years

Age Relaxation:

  • For OBC(NCL) candidates: 3 years
  • For SC/ST candidates: 5 years
  • For PwBD candidates: 10 years over and above category relaxation
  • Ex-Servicemen/ DESM / Victims of riots: As per Govt. of India directives
  • Victims of riots: As per Govt. of India directives

Salary โ€“ Power Grid vacancy:ย 

  • Selected candidates shall undergo training for one year.
  • They will be placed in the pay scale of Rs. 24,000-3%-10,8000/- (IDA) with a Basic Pay of Rs. 24,000/-, IDA, HRA and Perks @ 12% of Basic Pay per month during training period.
  • On successful completion of 1-year training, they will be placed as Sub Jr. Engr. at S0 level in the pay scale of Rs. 24,000-3%-1,08,000/- (IDA).

PGCIL Vacancy 2024: 70 Posts

  • UR: 30 Posts
  • EWS: 07 Posts
  • OBC: 18 Posts
  • SC: 10 Posts
  • ST: 05 Posts
  • PwBD: 03 Posts

Selection Process Powergrid Recruitment 2024:

  • The selection process shall consist of a Written Test/Computer Test (CBT) of eligible candidates, a Computer Skill Test (CST) (wherever applicable) & Pre-Employment Medical Examination.
  • Those who qualify in the Written Test/ CBT shall be empanelled in order of merit as per their marks in the written test/CBT.
  • Final merit for selection for the post of Trainee Supervisor (Electrical) will be decided based on marks secured by the candidates in the Written Test/ CBT (100% weightage).
  • Candidates who qualify in the Written Test/CBT on merit as per the qualifying criteria mentioned in the detailed advertisement, will be called for next stage of selection in the ratio of 1:5 for vacancies up to 3, 15 for vacancies of 4 and 1:3 for vacancies of 5 or more advertised in any category for this post.

Written Test/Computer-Basedย Test CBT):

Test Duration:ย 2 hrs. (Extra time allowed to PwD/ PwBD candidates as per GOI directives)

Questions:ย 

  • Objective Type. Each question shall have four answer options.
  • Part-I: 120 Questions [Technical Knowledge Test (TKT)] {will have questions from respective discipline}
  • Part II: 50 Questions [Aptitude Test (AT)] {will have questions on vocabulary, verbal comprehension, quantitative aptitude, reasoning ability, data sufficiency and interpretation, numerical ability etc.}
  • Total: 170 Questions
  • All questions carry equal marks (1 mark)
  • Wrong and multiple answers would result in negative marks of ยผ.

Test qualifying criteria:

  • Minimum 30% in each Part-I & Part-II separately and Minimum
    40% marks in aggregate for Unreserved Vacancies/ EWS
  • Minimum 25% in each Part-I & Part-II separately and Minimum
    30% marks in aggregate for Reserved Vacancies.

Application Fees:

  • For other candidates: Rs. 300/-
  • SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM are exempted from payment of Application Fee

Application Fees Mode: Through online Payment Gateway

How to apply for Power Grid PGCIL Recruitment 2024?

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on their official website from 16 October 2024 to 06 November 2024.

For more details: Click here.

To Apply: Click here.

Important Dates:

  • Opening date of online submission of application and online payment of application fee:ย 16 October 2024 (17.00 hrs)
  • Closing date for online submission of applications and online payment of application fees:ย 06 November 2024 (23.59 hrs)
  • Availability of Admit Cards on the website:ย Will be notified separately on the website
  • Date of Written Test:ย Tentatively in December 2024/January -2025. The exact date will be notified separately on the website

Power Grid PGCIL Recruitment 2024 for Trainee Engineer:ย 

Job Role Trainee Engineer
Job Category Govt Jobs
Qualification B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc
Experience Freshers
Total Vacancies 47 Posts
Salary Rs. 30,000 โ€“ 1,20,000/-
Location Across India
Last Date 06 November 2024

PGCIL Jobs โ€“ Detailed Eligibility:

Power Grid Recruitment 2024 โ€“ Educational Qualification:

Trainee Engineer (Electrical):

  • Full-Time B.E./ B.Tech/ B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electrical discipline or equivalent from a recognized University/Institute with minimum 60% marks or Equivalent CGPA
  • Discipline:ย Electrical/ Electrical (Power)/Electrical and Electronics/Power Systems Engineering/Power Engineering (Electrical)

Valid Score in GATE 2024: The candidate should have appeared in the corresponding paper of GATE 2024. The qualifying marks as declared by the GATE 2024 Organizing Body shall be considered.

  • Trainee Engineer (Electrical) โ€“ Corresponding GATE 2024 Paper (EE)

Powergrid Career โ€“ Age Limit (06 November 2024): 28 years

Age Relaxation:

  • For OBC(NCL) candidates: 3 years
  • For SC/ST candidates: 5 years
  • For PwBD candidates: 10 years over and above category relaxation
  • Ex-Servicemen/ DESM / Victims of riots: As per Govt. of India directives

Salary โ€“ Power Grid vacancy:ย 

  • Selected candidates shall undergo training for one year.
  • They will be placed in the pay scale of Rs.30,000 -1,20,000/-, IDA, HRA and Perks @ 12% of Basic Pay per month during the training period.
  • On successful completion of 1-year training, they will be placed as Asstt. Engineer at E0 level in the pay scale of Rs.30,000 -1,20,000/- (IDA).

PGCIL Vacancy 2024: 47 Posts

  • UR: 21
  • EWS: 04
  • OBC: 12
  • SC: 07
  • ST: 03
  • PwBD: 02
    • HI (Hearing Impairment): 01
    • LD (Locomotor Disability): 01

Selection Process Powergrid Recruitment 2024:

  • The Selection Process consists of normalized marks obtained (out of 100) in the corresponding paper of GATE 2024, Behavioral Assessment, Group Discussion & Personal Interview.
  • Eligible candidates should have qualified and secured a valid score in the corresponding paper of GATE 2024.
  • Candidates shall be short-listed for Behavioral Assessment, Group Discussion & Personal Interview based on their normalized Marks out of 100 in the corresponding paper of GATE-2024 only and as per the criteria decided by the Management.
  • Candidates shall have the option for appearing in the GD/ interview in Hindi or English.
  • Candidates shall obtain information about their status through their candidate login in the Online Application System.
  • Shortlisted candidates shall be able to download their interview call letter and other relevant documents through the candidate login.
  • Candidates shortlisted for the Group Discussion and Interview shall be required to bring the documents as mentioned in their interview call letter.

Candidates must qualify in the Personal Interview to be considered for empanelment. The qualifying % in interview for different categories is as mentioned below:ย 

  • UR Vacancy including EWS โ€“ 40%
  • Reserved Vacancy โ€“ 30% (Depending on the reservation of vacancies only)

Weightage to Different Parameters: For calculation of final score of a candidate for empanelment, the weightages of marks obtained in GATE 2024, Group Discussion and Interview shall be as indicated below

  • GATE 2024 Marks (out of 100): 85%
  • Group Discussion: 3%
  • Personal Interview: 12%

Application Fees:

  • Rs. 500/-
  • SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/Dex-SM are exempted from payment of Application Fee

Application Fees Mode: Online

How to apply for Power Grid PGCIL Recruitment 2024?

Interested and eligible candidates must register in the National Skills Registry (NSR) Portal and apply online on or before 06 November 2024ย (23:59 Hrs)

For more details: Click here.

To Apply: Click here.

Important Dates of Powergrid Recruitment 2024:

  • Start Date for Online Application Submission and Payment: 16 October 2024, 17:00 Hrs
  • Last Date for Online Application Submission and Payment: 6 November 2024, 23:59 Hrs
  • Cut-off Date for Eligibility: 6 November 2024

Power Grid PGCIL Recruitment 2024 for Officer Trainee (Law):ย 

Job Role Officer Trainee (Law)
Job Category Govt Jobs
Qualification LLB
Experience Freshers
Total Vacancies 09 Posts
Salary Rs. 50,000 โ€“ 1,60,000/-
Job Location Across India
CLAT 2025 โ€“ Last Date 15 October 2024
Application Opens on 07 November 2024
Last date to apply 27 November 2024

PGCIL Jobs โ€“ Detailed Eligibility:

Power Grid Recruitment 2024 โ€“ Educational Qualification:

Officer Trainee (Law):



  • Full-time Three-year LLB or Five five-year integrated Law/LLB courses with not less than 60% marks or equivalent CGPA as per the formula provided by the Institute/ University

Powergrid Career โ€“ Age Limit(As on 27 November 2024):ย 

  • Officer Trainee (Law): 28 Years

Age Relaxation:

  • OBC(NCL): 3 years
  • SC: 5 years
  • PwBD: 10 years over and above category relaxation
  • Ex-Servicemen/ Victims of riots: As per Govt. of India directives

Salary โ€“ Power Grid vacancy:ย 

  • Basic Pay of Rs. 40,000/- along with extant IDA, HRA and Perks @12% of basic pay during the training period.
  • On successful completion of training and upon regularization, the candidate will be absorbed as Officer (Law) in E2 scale โ€“ Rs. 50,000/- 3%- 1,60,000/- (IDA)

PGCIL Vacancy 2024: 09 Posts

  • Officer Trainee (Law):
    • UR:ย 06 Posts
    • OBC(NCL):ย 02 Posts
    • SC:ย 01 Post

Selection Process Powergrid Recruitment 2024:

  • The selection process shall consist of CLAT โ€“ 2025 (for admission to post-graduation) of eligible candidates, Document Verification, Behavioral Assessment, Group Discussion, Personal Interview & Pre-Employment Medical Examination

CLAT โ€“ 2025 (for admission toย  post-graduation):

  • The minimum marks required in CLAT-2025 (for admission to post-graduation) shall be as per the Qualifying Marks set by CLAT Authorities.
  • In the absence of any Qualifying Marks set by CLAT, the following shall be treated as the Minimum Qualifying Marks in CLAT for consideration of candidates for next stages of the selection process in POWERGRID:
    • Unreserved / EWS Vacancy 40%
    • Reserved Vacancy 30%

Shortlisting of candidates for GD:

  • Qualified candidates shall be short-listed category-wise in the prescribed ratio for Group Discussion & Personal Interview based on their actual marks in CLAT 2025 (for admission in post-graduation)

Qualifying Marks in GD & Interview:

  • GD will not have any qualifying marks.
  • The interview will have qualifying marks for different categories as mentioned below
    • Unreserved / EWS 40%
    • Reserved vacancy 30%

Weightage to Different Parameters:ย 

  • For calculation of final score of a candidate for empanelment, the weightages assigned to CLAT 2025 marks, Group Discussion and Interview shall be as indicated below
    • Marks in CLAT 2025 (for admission in Post Graduation): 85%
    • Group Discussion: 3%
    • Personal Interview: 12%

Application Fee:

  • Rs. 500/-
  • SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/DEx-SM candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee

Payment Mode:

  • The application fee should be paid through online mode

How to apply for Power Grid PGCIL Recruitment 2024?

Interested and eligible candidates must registerย on or beforeย 15 October 2024 and appear for CLAT 2025 (for admission in post-graduation). The application window for POWERGRID shall open tentatively from 07 November 2024 to 27 November 2024.

For more details: Click here.

To Apply(CLAT 2025 ): Click here.

To Apply: Click here.ย Opens from 07 November 2024)

Important Dates of Powergrid Recruitment 2024:

CLAT 2025 Online Application:

  • Start of CLAT Registration 15th July 2024
  • The closing date for submission of online application is 15th October 2024

POWERGRID

  • Commencement of Online Submission of Application: 7th November 2024
  • The last date for Online submission of the Application: 27th November 2024
  • Cut-off date to ascertain eligibility: 27th November 2024

Power Grid PGCIL Recruitment 2024 for Engineer Trainee:ย 

Job Role Engineer Trainee
Job Category Govt Jobs
Qualification B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc
Experience Freshers
Total Vacancies Not Disclosed
Salary Rs. 40,000 โ€“ 1,40,000/-
Job Location Across India
GATE 2025 โ€“ Last Date 03 October 2024
Application Opens on February 2025
Last date to apply March 2025

PGCIL Jobs โ€“ Detailed Eligibility:

Power Grid Recruitment 2024 โ€“ Educational Qualification:

Engineer Trainee:

  • Full-Time B.E./ B.Tech/ B.Sc (Engg.) from recognized University/ Institute
  • Disciplines: Electrical/Electronics/Civil/Computer Science
  • Minimum 60% or Equivalent CGPA
  • Valid Score in the GATE 2025

Powergrid Career โ€“ Age Limit(As on 31 December 2024):ย 

  • Engineer Trainee: 28 Years

Age Relaxation:

  • OBC(NCL): 3 years
  • SC: 5 years
  • PwBD: 10 years over and above category relaxation
  • Ex-Servicemen/ Victims of riots: As per Govt. of India directives

Salary โ€“ Power Grid vacancy:ย 

  • Pay Scale:ย Rs.40,000/- -3%- 1,40,000/- per month
  • During Training Rs. 10.70 lakhs
  • After successful completion of Training Rs. 21.40 lakhs

Selection Process Powergrid Recruitment 2024:

  • The Selection Process consists of marks obtained (out of 100) in the corresponding paper of GATE 2025, Group Discussion & Personal Interview.
  • Eligible candidates will have to appear for the corresponding paper of GATE 2025, i.e. Electrical Engineering (EE) / Electronics and Communication (EC) / Civil Engineering (CE)/ Computer Science Engineering (CS).
  • Candidates qualified in corresponding paper of GATE 2025 shall only be eligible to be considered for the next stage of selection. Qualifying marks in GATE 2025 shall be as decided by GATE 2025 conducting authority.
  • Qualified candidates shall be short-listed category-wise for Group Discussion & Personal Interview based on their normalized marks out of 100 in GATE 2025, in the corresponding paper.
  • Candidates shall have the option of appearing in the GD/Interview in Hindi or English.
  • Candidates shortlisted for the Group Discussion and Interview shall be required to bring the documents as mentioned in their interview call letter.
  • Candidates must qualify in the Personal Interview in order to be considered for empanelment.

Qualifying Marks in Interview:

  • Unreserved / EWS โ€“ 40%
  • OBC (NCL) / SC/ ST/ PwBD โ€“ 30% (for posts reserved for the corresponding category as per notification to be issued before online submission of application to POWERGRID.)

Weightage to Different Parameters:ย 

  • GATE 2025 Marks (out of 100) in corresponding paperย  โ€“ 85%
  • Group Discussion โ€“ 3%
  • Personal Interview โ€“ 12%
  • Total โ€“ 100%

Application Fee:

  • Rs. 500/-
  • SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/DEx-SM candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee

Payment Mode:

  • The application fee should be paid through online mode

How to apply for Power Grid PGCIL Recruitment 2024?

Interested and eligible candidates must appear for GATE 2025. The application window for POWERGRID shall open tentatively from February 2025 to March 2025.

For more details: Click here.

To Apply(GATE 2025 ): Click here.

To Apply: Click here. (Opens from February 2025)

Important Dates of Powergrid Recruitment 2024:

GATE 2025 Online Application:

  • Opening Date of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS): 28th August 2024
  • Closing Date of REGULAR online registration/ application process (Without Late Fee): 03rd October 2024
  • Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration/application process (With a Late Fee): 07th October 2024

POWERGRID

  • Commencement of Online Submission of Application to POWERGRID (Tentative): February 2025
  • Last date for Online submission of Application to POWERGRID (Tentative): March 2025

PGCIL Career 2024 FAQโ€™s:

What all are the vacancies available at Power Grid Recruitment?

Who can apply for Power Grid Vacancies?

Candidates with B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc/LLB/Diploma/BBA/BBM/BBS/B.Com/CA/CMA qualification are eligible to apply

How to apply for Power Grid Recruitment?

All eligible candidates can apply for this post online at (www.powergridindia.com) before the last date .


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