POWERGRID Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 1543 Field Engineer and Supervisor Posts, Last Date to Apply Sep. 17
The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has announced recruitment for 1543 Field Engineer and Field Supervisor posts on a contract basis for 2025, as per Advertisement No. CC/03/2025. The application window for POWERGRID Recruitment 2025 is open from August 27, 2025, to September 17, 2025, until 11:59 PM IST. Below are the key details:
Vacancy Details for POWERGRID Recruitment 2025
- Total Vacancies: 1543
- Field Engineer: 730 posts (Electrical: 532, Civil: 198)
- Field Supervisor: 813 posts (Electrical: 535, Civil: 193, Electronics & Communication: 85)
- Job Location: Across various regions in India (Northern, Eastern, Southern, Western, and Odisha regions).
- Nature of Employment: Temporary and contractual.
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Important Dates of POWERGRID Recruitment 2025
Eligibility Criteria for POWERGRID Recruitment 2025
Educational Qualification
- Field Engineer (Electrical/Civil):
- Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in Electrical, Civil, or equivalent disciplines (e.g., Electrical & Electronics, Power Systems Engineering for Electrical; Civil Engineering for Civil) with at least 55% marks from a recognized university/institute.
- Minimum 1-year post-qualification experience in design, engineering, construction, testing, or commissioning in Rural Electrification (RE), Distribution Management Systems (DMS), Sub-Transmission (ST), Transmission Lines (TLs), or Sub-Stations (S/S). Experience in PSU/listed companies, especially in the power sector, is preferred.
- Field Supervisor (Electrical/Civil/Electronics & Communication):
- Full-time Diploma in Electrical, Civil, Electronics & Communication, Information Technology, or equivalent disciplines with at least 55% marks from a recognized Technical Board/Institute.
- Higher qualifications like B.Tech./B.E./M.Tech. are not allowed for Supervisor posts, even with a diploma.
- Minimum 1-year post-qualification experience in construction, testing, commissioning, or electrical/civil works in RE, DMS, ST, TLs, or S/S. PSU/listed company experience is preferred.
Age Limit
- Maximum age: 29 years as of September 17, 2025.
- Age relaxations:
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD: 10 years (13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST)
- Ex-Servicemen: As per government norms.
Nationality
- Candidates must be Indian nationals.
Salary and Allowances
For Field Engineer / Field Supervisor (excluding RDSS project)
Field Engineer
- Pay Band: ₹ 30,000 – 3% – 1,20,000
- Initial Basic Pay: ₹ 30,000
- Allowances & Perks:
- Industrial DA
- HRA
- Perks @ 35% of Basic Pay
- Approx Annual CTC: ₹ 8.9 Lakhs
Field Supervisor
- Pay Band: ₹ 23,000 – 3% – 1,05,000
- Initial Basic Pay: ₹ 23,000
- Allowances & Perks:
- Industrial DA
- HRA
- Perks @ 35% of Basic Pay
- Approx Annual CTC: ₹ 6.8 Lakhs
For Field Engineer / Field Supervisor (RDSS Project)
Field Engineer
- Pay Band: ₹ 30,000 – 3% – 1,20,000
- Initial Basic Pay: ₹ 30,000
- Allowances & Perks:
- Industrial DA
- HRA
- Perks (Variable Pay up to 35% of Basic Pay): subject to performance criteria defined by management
- Approx Annual CTC: ₹ 8.9 Lakhs
Field Supervisor
- Pay Band: ₹ 23,000 – 3% – 1,05,000
- Initial Basic Pay: ₹ 23,000
- Allowances & Perks:
- Industrial DA
- HRA
- Perks (Variable Pay up to 35% of Basic Pay):subject to performance criteria defined by management
- Approx Annual CTC: ₹ 6.8 Lakhs
Common Benefits
Annual Increment: 3% of basic pay every year (from the 1st day of the next month after completing 1 year).
Growth: Both Field Engineers and Supervisors move up annually within the given pay band.
The main difference between RDSS Project and Non-RDSS Project is in Perks:
- Non-RDSS → Fixed @ 35% of Basic Pay.
- RDSS → Variable, up to 35% of Basic Pay (linked to performance).
Application Fee for POWERGRID Recruitment 2025
- Field Engineer: ₹400
- Field Supervisor: ₹300
- Exemptions: SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen are exempt from the fee.
Selection Process for POWERGRID Recruitment 2025
- Field Engineer: Common FTE Written Test (75 multiple-choice questions: 50 technical knowledge, 25 aptitude) + Interview.
- Field Supervisor: Common FTE Written Test only.
- Written Test Details:
- Technical Knowledge Test: 50 questions based on B.Tech/Diploma syllabus in the relevant discipline.
- Aptitude Test: 25 questions on General English (articles, prepositions, vocabulary, comprehension, synonyms/antonyms, jumbled sentences) and Reasoning (data interpretation, coding/decoding, deductive/inductive logic, data sufficiency, series completion, puzzles, pattern completion).
- The test will be conducted on a single day across India, with the date to be notified later.
- Candidates must qualify in the written test, and for Field Engineers, the interview, to be eligible for empanelment.
How to Apply for POWERGRID Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official PGCIL website.
- Navigate to Careers > Job Opportunities > Openings > Recruitment of Advt No. CC/03/2025 for Regions and Corporate Centre.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link.
- Register by providing the required details.
- Log in, fill out the application form, and upload necessary documents (in the specified format).
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) via online mode.
- Review the form, submit it, and download a copy for future reference.
Important Dates of POWERGRID Recruitment 2025
- Application Start Date: August 27, 2025
- Application End Date: September 17, 2025 (11:59 PM IST)
- Written Test Date: To be notified separately
- Cut-off Date for Age & Experience: September 17, 2025
Important Notes for POWERGRID Recruitment 2025
- Official Notification: Candidates must read the detailed advertisement on the PGCIL website for complete eligibility and terms.
- Beware of Scams: PGCIL has warned against fake recruitment ads. Apply only through the official website, and do not pay any unauthorized fees. All communications will come from official PGCIL email IDs or posts on the website.
- Application Portal: Applications are accepted only through the official portal. No other organizations or individuals are authorized to conduct recruitment for PGCIL.
- Job Duration: This job is temporary and on a contract basis for 24 months, or until the project is finished (whichever comes first). The duration may change depending on project needs.
- NSR Registration: Candidates must register with the National Skills Registry (NSR) at nationalskillsregistry.com and provide their NSR number to POWERGRID.
- They must also get the following details verified in their NSR profile at their own cost, either before joining or within 3 months of joining:
- a) Personal details such as identity and fingerprints
- b) Educational qualification (degree/diploma as required)
- c) Previous job/experience details
- After joining, candidates must give POWERGRID permission to view their NSR profile.
- If these verifications are not done within 3 months, the job will end automatically without notice.\
- Police Verification: Field Engineers/Supervisors must provide a police verification report (from their permanent home address) about their character and background. If they cannot submit it at the time of joining, they may be allowed to join with a character certificate and attestation form. But they must submit the official police verification within 3 months. Otherwise, their contract will be ended without notice.
- No Claim for Permanent Job: This contract job does not give any right to claim permanent employment in POWERGRID, or any relaxation in future recruitments.
- Automatic End of Contract: The contract will automatically end after 24 months or on project completion, whichever comes first.
- Company’s Right: POWERGRID management has the right to cancel, change, or modify the recruitment/selection process at any stage, without giving any notice or reason.
For further details, refer to the official notification or contact PGCIL through their official website.
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