PGCIL Recruitment 2025: Field Engineers & Supervisors – Vacancies, Eligibility & Apply Online

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)

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POWERGRID (Power Grid Corporation of India Limited) is a Maharatna Public Sector Enterprise that ranks among the world’s biggest transmission utilities, operating under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. Its responsibilities include managing the entire Inter-State Transmission System and planning, coordinating, supervising, and enhancing power transmission. As of 31st July 2025, POWERGRID manages 286 substations and approximately 1,80,849 circuit kilometres of transmission lines. With its extensive network, POWERGRID transmits about half of the nation’s electricity.

POWERGRID is inviting experienced professionals in Transmission and Telecommunication Systems to join on a fixed-term contract for its ongoing and upcoming projects across various regions and subsidiaries. The engagement will initially be for 24 months or until the completion of the project, whichever comes first. Depending on project needs, the contract may be extended annually for up to three more years, with a maximum tenure of five years in total. This opportunity is contractual and does not claim any right to permanent employment with POWERGRID.

Important Dates

Vacancies & Reservation

 *Vacancies are subject to change as per requirement. Actual vacancies shall be notified separately by the Region(s)/Projects as per project requirement.

Test Centres

Interested and eligible candidates are advised to select one test center from the list mentioned below:

• Delhi NCR
• Bhopal
• Kolkata
• Bengaluru
• Guwahati
• Mumbai

Note:

• POWERGRID reserves the right to alter the test centers.
• The decision of POWERGRID regarding test centers shall be final and binding.
• Efforts will be made to allocate the choice of city opted by the candidate for the Common FTE Written Test.
• In exceptional cases, a nearby/different city may be allotted.

Application Fees

• Field Engineer – ₹400/- (Non-Refundable)
• Field Supervisor – ₹300/- (Non-Refundable)
• Exempted Categories: SC / ST / PwBD / ExSM candidates

Job Specification

Post 487

Post 488

Post 489

Post 490

Post 491

Compensation & Benefits 

Other Benefits

• HRA, mobile reimbursement, and statutory benefits (EPF, EPS, Gratuity).
• Leave entitlement: 12 CL, 10 SL, 30 EL annually, with provisions for maternity, quarantine, and special casual leave.
• Medical benefits: self (1st year), self + family (from 2nd year), OPD up to one month’s pay, and IPD insurance.
• Coverage under Group Personal Accident Insurance.
• PF deductions @ 12% of Basic Pay + DA.

 Relaxation and Concessions

Reservation/Relaxation/Concession

• Applicable to OBC (NCL), EWS, SC, ST, ExSM, PwBD, and Victims of Riots as per Government of India directives for posts reserved for respective categories.

Relaxation in Marks (Essential Qualification)

• For SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM candidates: Qualifying marks relaxed to pass marks (only if the post is reserved for the respective category).

PwBD Eligibility

• Only persons with not less than 40% disability in the relevant category are eligible for PwBD benefits.

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit

• OBC (NCL): 3 years (for reserved posts).
• SC/ST: 5 years (for reserved posts).
• PwBD:
  • 10 years for UR/EWS,
  • 13 years for OBC (NCL),
  • 15 years for SC/ST (for reserved posts).
• Ex-Servicemen/DESM: As per Government directives – relaxation equal to service period, provided resultant age does not exceed the maximum age limit by more than 3 years.
• Victims of Riots: As per Government of India directives.

Conditions for Reservation/Relaxation/Concession

• EWS: Latest EWS Certificate in prescribed format from Competent Authority at the time of application and verification. Must be based on FY 2024–25 income and issued on/after 01.04.2025.
• OBC (NCL): Valid certificate in prescribed format, issued by Competent Authority, for appointments under Govt. of India. Certificate must be based on income for FY 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25, and issued on/after 01.04.2025.
• SC/ST: Caste Certificate in prescribed format issued by Competent Authority.
• PwBD: Disability Certificate issued by Government Medical Board.
• Ex-Servicemen/DESM: Discharge certificate in prescribed format. If Armed Forces service experience is equated with qualification, candidate must produce a certificate from Armed Forces confirming equivalency. Without this, candidature will not be considered.
• Victims of Riots: Age relaxation cum domicile certificate issued by Competent Authority.

Translation of Certificates

• If caste/category certificate is issued in a language other than Hindi or English, a certified translation in Hindi or English must be produced at the time of Document Verification.

Armed Forces Personnel (Ex-Servicemen Category)

• Must submit Form of Undertaking / Proforma Certificate for employed officials as per DoPT OM No. 36034/2/91-Estt. (SCT) dated 03.04.1991.

Relaxations for Candidates with POWERGRID Experience

For Ex-Employees / Separated Candidates

• Eligible if worked as Field Engineer / Field Supervisor / AE(FTB) / JE(FTB) for at least 1 year in POWERGRID .
• Can apply fresh for Field Engineer / Field Supervisor posts.
• Must mention POWERGRID Employee No. in the online application.
• Age relaxation: Up to the period of service in POWERGRID, subject to a maximum of 5 years (over and above category relaxation).
• Must submit a Service Certificate if already separated from POWERGRID.

For Candidates Currently on Contract in POWERGRID (Other Consultancy Projects)

• Must submit a certificate from HR stating:
  • Duration of engagement
  • Name of the project
  • Confirmation that candidate has completed 1 year as on the last date of application.

For Current Contractual Employees in POWERGRID (FE/FS)

• Application must be forwarded through proper channel (concerned Regional HR Department).
• Region must attach performance feedback along with the application.
• Applications not forwarded through proper channel will not be considered.

Selection Process & Written Test Scheme

Common FTE Written Test – 2025

• All interested and eligible candidates must register for POWERGRID Common FTE Written Test–2025.
• Candidates must meet eligibility criteria including 1-year relevant post-qualification experience (as on last date of registration).
• Test will be conducted on a PAN-India basis in a single day for all posts.

Scheme of Test:

• Duration: 1 hour (extra time for PwBD candidates as per Govt. rules).
• Sections & No. of Questions:

• Technical Knowledge Test – 50 questions (based on B.Tech / BE / Diploma syllabus, as applicable).
• Aptitude Test – 25 questions (tentative topics):
  • General English: Articles, Prepositions, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Synonyms/Antonyms, Jumbled Sentences.
  • Reasoning: Data Interpretation, Coding-Decoding, Deductive/Inductive Logic, Series Completion, Puzzles, Data Sufficiency, Pattern Completion.
  • Quantitative Aptitude: Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work, Speed & Distance, Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Percentage, Average, Mensuration, Trigonometry, Geometry, Algebra, Probability, LCM & HCF, Numbers.
  • General Awareness: Science, Social Science, Current Affairs, GK.
• Type of Questions: All MCQs (4 options each).
• Marking Scheme: 1 mark per question, no negative marking.
• Qualifying Marks:

• 40% for UR/EWS.
• 30% for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/ExSM).
• Language Option: Hindi or English.
• Test Centres: PAN-India (allocated by Management).
• Result: Written test score card will be available in candidate login after exam.
• Validity of Score: 1 year from the date on score card.

Post-Test Process

• Vacancies will be announced in candidate login / POWERGRID career page based on project requirements.
• Candidates must submit consent for specific vacancies (if eligible and having valid score).
• No document verification at test stage – eligibility compliance is candidate’s responsibility.
• Candidature will be rejected if eligibility is not met at any later stage.
• Offer of Contractual Engagement will be issued on the basis of merit and requirement.
• POWERGRID’s decision on shortlisting will be final.

For Field Engineer Vacancy

• Candidates with valid score who have submitted consent will be shortlisted for Interview by respective Region.
• Qualifying Marks in Interview:

• 40% for UR/EWS.
• 30% for reserved categories.
• Language Option: Interview can be given in Hindi or English.
• Merit List: Based purely on Interview performance.
• Shortlisting Ratio: Category-wise empanelment in ratio of 1:5 (vacancy: candidates).
• Tie-Breaker: Older candidate (by date of birth) will be placed higher.
• Offer of Engagement: Based on merit & vacancies.

Other Provisions:

• Candidate can apply to multiple Regions/Projects (if eligible & valid score).
• Score is valid for one-time use only; once joined, candidate cannot reapply with same score.
• Candidates failing in interview can reappear for interview in same/other Regions after 6 months, if score is still valid.
• Disqualified candidates at document verification will not be considered further.

B. For Field Supervisor Vacancy

• Candidates with valid score who have submitted consent will be empanelled directly on merit of written test.
• Shortlisting Ratio: Category-wise empanelment in ratio of 1:5 (vacancy: candidates).
• Tie-Breaker: Older candidate (by date of birth) will be placed higher.
• Offer of Engagement: After document verification (if eligible).
• Other Provisions:

• Candidate can apply to multiple Regions (if eligible & valid score).
• Score is valid for one-time use only; once joined, candidate cannot reapply with same score.
• Disqualified candidates at document verification will not be considered further.

Health Standards

• Candidates must ensure that they meet POWERGRID’s health standards before applying.
• For details on medical fitness standards, visit the career section of POWERGRID’s website: powergrid.in.

Important Instructions for Registration / Application

• It is mandatory for candidates to read the full advertisement and agree to all conditions before applying.

Mode of Application

• Candidates must apply only through the Online Registration System of POWERGRID.
• Application link: powergrid.in → Careers → Job Opportunities → Openings → Executive Positions on All India Basis → Engagement of experienced personnel on Contract Basis for Field Engineer/ Field Supervisor.
• No other mode of application will be accepted. POWERGRID is not responsible for bounced emails.

Email ID & Mobile Number

• Candidates must have a valid personal and alternate email ID and mobile number before registering.
• These must remain active for at least one year.
• If unavailable, candidates should create a new email ID before applying.

Submission of Application

• Only one application per post is allowed.
• Applications can be edited/updated until the last date of submission but not afterward.
• A valid email ID is essential for application.

Registration Details

• Note down the email ID and Registration Number (displayed on the top right corner of the Resume).
• These will be required for candidate login at later stages.

Printout of Application

• Candidates must take a printout of the submitted online application.
• The printout is required during Interview/Document Verification and for noting User ID & Password.

Application Form Details

• Ensure qualification details are complete.
• Provide separate experience details for each organization, with pay details (if applicable).

Upload of Documents

• Candidates must upload legible copies of required documents in the online form.
• Originals must be produced at the time of Interview/Document Verification; failure to do so will lead to cancellation of candidature.

Recruitment Information

• Updates regarding the process will be available in the Career Section of POWERGRID’s website.
• Candidates should check regularly for updates.

Application Fee Payment

• After successful registration, candidates will receive login details via email.
• Payment is made via the payment gateway (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking).
• On successful transaction, confirmation will appear; if it fails but amount is deducted, wait 2 hours and check status. If unchanged, email POWERGRID quoting Registration Number.
• Fees are non-refundable. Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date for payment.

Communication

• Candidates must check their registered email and the website regularly for updates.

Admit Card

• Admit Card with Roll No., Test Centre, and guidelines will be available only on the website.
• Candidates must download it themselves. It will not be sent by post.

Recruitment Information Source

• All updates including test dates, admit card, results, and medical standards will be published at: powergrid.in.
• No separate communication will be made.

Email & Mobile Number (Re-emphasis)

• Both are mandatory and cannot be changed once entered.
• All communication will be through Email/SMS only.

Photographs

• Candidates should keep sufficient copies of the same photograph used in the online application for future use.

General Information

• Only Indian Nationals aged 18 years or above are eligible.
• Candidature is provisional at all stages of the selection process.
• Mere application does not guarantee selection.
• Candidates must ensure eligibility before applying; incomplete/incorrect applications are liable for rejection.
• Final mark sheet date will be considered as the date of acquiring essential qualification.
• All documents submitted at Interview/Verification must be self-attested.
• Qualifications must be recognized by UGC/AICTE. Correspondence degrees/diplomas are not valid.
• For Field Supervisor posts:

• Higher technical qualifications (B.Tech/B.E./M.Tech/M.E., with/without Diploma) are not allowed.
• Candidates must submit an undertaking confirming they do not hold such higher qualifications. If found false, candidature will be cancelled/terminated.

• CGPA/OGPA/DGPA must be converted to percentage as per university norms. If not available, CGPA ÷ Max CGPA × 100 will be used.
• Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in POWERGRID projects/offices.
• Vacancies are tentative and may vary depending on requirement.
• Application fee is non-refundable.
• Applications must be submitted online only.
• Training/Internship/Apprenticeship periods will not count as experience.
• Candidates claiming OBC(NCL)/EWS reservation must have a valid certificate as on closing date of application.
• For Common FTE Written Test – 2025:
  • Test centre/venue details will be informed later.
  • Only SC/ST/PwBD candidates will be reimbursed sleeper class rail/bus fare (shortest route), subject to conditions.

• Candidature may be rejected/terminated if:

• Eligibility criteria are not met.
• False/misleading information is provided.
• Unfair means are adopted in the process.
• Application process is complete only after fee payment (if applicable).
• Incomplete/draft applications or those without fee will be rejected.

• During the written test:

• Candidates must sit in their allotted seats.
• Malpractice, impersonation, copying, disturbance will result in disqualification, debarment from future exams, and possible legal action.

• POWERGRID reserves the right to cancel/modify/alter the recruitment process or change qualifying standards.
• Candidate data may be shared with third parties (for written test/evaluation) with adequate security.
• Candidates must provide bank details in the online form for processing TA claims (if eligible).
• Contractual engagement will be governed by company rules/administrative orders.
• POWERGRID is not responsible for technical issues like connectivity or client system problems.
• No complaints through Complaint Management System will be entertained for this recruitment.
• Legal jurisdiction: NCT of Delhi.
  • For queries, email: [email protected] with subject line format: <Post Applied> <Subject Matter>.

• All recruitment updates will be available only on POWERGRID’s career page.
• Once registered, all communication will be via registered email ID/candidate login only.

Official Notification

FAQs

Q1. What posts are announced in PGCIL Recruitment 2025?

POWERGRID has announced vacancies for Field Engineers (Electrical, Civil) and Field Supervisors (Electrical, Civil, Electronics & Communication) on a contractual basis.

Q2. How many vacancies are available in PGCIL 2025 recruitment?

A total of 1,543 vacancies have been announced across different regions and projects. However, the final number may change depending on project requirements.

Q3. What is the eligibility for Field Engineer posts?

Candidates must have a full-time B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electrical or Civil (as per post) with at least 55% marks.

Q4. What is the eligibility for Field Supervisor posts?

Applicants must hold a full-time Diploma in the relevant discipline (Electrical, Civil, or Electronics & Communication) with at least 55% marks, plus one year of relevant post-qualification experience

Q5. What is the age limit for PGCIL recruitment 2025?

The minimum age is 18 years. Upper age limits vary as per category and government rules:

• OBC (NCL): +3 years
• SC/ST: +5 years
• PwBD: +10 to +15 years (depending on category)
• Ex-Servicemen / Victims of Riots: As per GoI guidelines.

Q6. What is the selection process?

 Selection will be through the POWERGRID Common FTE Written Test

Q7. What is the salary offered?

• Field Engineer – Basic Pay ₹30,000/-; Annual CTC ~₹8.9 Lakhs.
• Field Supervisor – Basic Pay ₹23,000/-; Annual CTC ~₹6.8 Lakhs.
  Additional benefits include IDA, HRA, perks (up to 35%), EPF, medical insurance, accident insurance, and leave entitlements.

Q8. What are the important dates for PGCIL Recruitment 2025?

• Application Start: 27.08.2025 (5:00 PM)
• Application Close: 17.09.2025 (11:59 PM)
• Common FTE Written Test – 2025: To be notified on the website.

Q9. How to apply online?

 Applications must be submitted only through POWERGRID’s official website:  www.powergrid.in

Q10. Is this a permanent job in POWERGRID?

No. This is a fixed-term contractual engagement for 24 months, extendable annually up to a maximum of 5 years.

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