PGCIL Recruitment for Trainee Engineer Through GATE
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)
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Recruitment of Trainee Engineer (Electronics) via GATE 2024
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 September 30, 2024, POWERGRID manages 279 substations and approximately 1,78,195 circuit kilometres of transmission lines. With its extensive network, POWERGRID transmits about half of the nation’s electricity. Additionally, it plays a pivotal role in PGCIL Recruitment for Trainee Engineer Through GATE 2024 Scorecard, offering opportunities to aspiring engineers in the power sector.
PowerTel
PowerGRID Teleservices Limited (PowerTel), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (POWERGRID), provides telecom services including point-to-point links, MPLS-VPN, and internet services nationwide. Leveraging over 100,000 km of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) on POWERGRID’s transmission lines, PowerTel connects over 5,000 locations. A profitable entity, PowerTel achieved revenue of ₹ 910.60 Cr. in FY 2023-24 and employs advanced technologies like IP-MPLS, DWDM, and OTN.
PowerTel operates centralized Network Operating Centres (NoC) and a Security Operating Centre (SoC) in New Delhi, with a backup Control Centre in Bengaluru and regional hubs in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, supported by offices nationwide.
POWERGRID invites applications from bright and dynamic Engineering Graduates to join its subsidiary, PowerTel, as Trainee Engineers (Electronics) for various locations across India. This engineering jobs government opportunity is part of the PGCIL Recruitment 2024, aimed at hiring talented individuals to strengthen its workforce and contribute to the power sector.
Note: – POWERGRID is carrying out this recruitment on behalf of PowerTel.
Table of Contents
- Important Dates
- Vacancies & Reservation
- Job Specification
- Eligibility Criteria: Valid Score in GATE 2024
- Selection Process
- Weightage to Different Parameters
- Important Instructions for Registration / Application
- Qualification Details:
- Application Fee
- Document Upload
- General Information
- PGCIL (Powertel) Recruitment 2024 Through GATE 2024 – ▶️ Video
- FAQs
Important Dates
| Commencement of Online Submission of Application and online payment of application fee | 29.11.2024 (17 00 Hrs) |
| Last Date of receipt of online application and online payment of application fee | 19.12.2024 (23 59 Hrs) |
| Cut-off date for eligibility criteria | 19.12.2024 |
Vacancies & Reservation
| Post | Post ID | Total Vacancies | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | PwBD# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trainee Engineer (Electronics) | 472 | 22 | 11 | 02 | 05 | 03 | 01 |
01 [LD:01] |
# Horizontal Reservation
Abbreviations used:
UR – Unreserved, EWS – Economically Weaker Section, OBC (NCL) – Other Backward Class (Non-creamy layer), SC – Scheduled Caste, ST- Scheduled Tribe
LD – Locomotor Disability
Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)
Candidates belonging to the PwBD category, other than those reserved, are eligible to apply provided they meet the prescribed eligibility criteria for their respective category. This applies specifically to those under the identified sub-categories as mentioned in the PGCIL Recruitment 2024 guidelines:
| PwBD Category | PwBD Sub-categories identified suitable |
|---|---|
| (a) Hearing Impaired | Deaf, Hard of hearing |
| (b) Locomotor Disability | One Arm, One Leg, Both Leg, One Arm and one Leg, Spinal Deformity & Spinal Injury (SI) without any associated neurological / limb dysfunction, Spinal Deformity (SD) and Spinal Injury (SI) with associated limb dysfunction, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victim |
| (c) Intellectual Disabilities | Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness |
| (d) Multiple Disabilities | Multiple Disability Involving (a) to (c) above |
Job Specification
| Post Name | Trainee Engineer (Electronics) |
|---|---|
|
Essential Qualification |
Full Time B.E./ B.Tech/ B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electronics discipline or equivalent from recognized University/ Institute with minimum 60% marks or Equivalent CGPA |
| Discipline | Electronics/ Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication / Electronics & Electrical Communication / Telecommunication Engg |
Eligibility Criteria: Valid Score in GATE 2024
Candidates must have appeared in the corresponding paper of GATE 2024, as indicated in the table below, and must have qualified in the same. The qualifying marks, as determined by the GATE 2024 organizing body,
| Post | Corresponding GATE 2024 Paper |
|---|---|
| Trainee Engineer (Electronics) | EC |
| Other Details: | |
|---|---|
|
Upper age Limit |
28 years as on 19.12.2024 |
|
Pay Scale/ Designation on regularization |
Selected candidates will undergo one year of training with a pay scale of ₹30,000-₹1,20,000/- (IDA) plus HRA and perks at 12% of basic pay. After successful completion, they will be appointed as Assistant Engineers (E0 level) in the same pay scale. Upon regularization, the compensation package includes Basic Pay, HRA or Company Quarters, Allowances, Performance Pay, and Terminal Benefits like Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension, and Medical Benefits. Additional perks include conveyance reimbursement, insurance coverage, mobile/digital allowances, and medical facilities for self and dependents, as per company policies. |
|
Service Agreement Bond |
The selected candidates will be required to execute a service agreement bond of ₹ 5,00,000/- for General/ OBC (NCL)/ EWS candidates and ₹ 2,50,000/- for SC/ ST/ PwBD candidates for serving the Corporation for a minimum period of three years after completion of training successfully. |
| Application Fees |
Payment of Application fee (Non-refundable ₹ 500/-, wherever applicable). SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/DESM candidates are exempted from payment of application fee. Candidates are advised to go through the instructions carefully and ensure payment of fees on time. |
| CTC per annum (Rs) approx. | 13.25 lakh |
Relaxation and Concessions
- Reservation/ Relaxation/ Concession to candidates belonging to reserved categories including PwBD shall be as per Government of India directives.
- Candidates with a minimum of 40% disability relevant to the specified category will be eligible for the PwBD benefits. Individuals seeking concessions, relaxations, or reservations under the PwBD category must upload their disability certificate in the format prescribed by the Government of India.
- Relaxation in Marks in essential qualification: Qualifying Marks in essential qualification is relaxed to pass marks for posts reserved for the respective category.
- Relaxation in Upper Age Limit:
| a) For OBC(NCL) candidates | 3 years (Subject to reservation of post) |
| b) For SC/ST candidates | 5 years (Subject to reservation of post) |
| c) For PwBD candidates | 10 years over and above category relaxation |
|
d) Ex-Servicemen/ DESM / Victims of riots |
As per Govt. of India directives |
- Reservation/ Relaxation / Concession (for the posts reserved for respective category) will be subject to:
| a) | For OBC(NCL) | OBC candidates must submit a copy of their latest OBC (NCL) certificate, formatted as prescribed by the Government of India, at the time of application and during the interview, if called. The certificate must be based on income for the financial years 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024, and should be issued on or after April 1, 2024. |
| b) | For EWS |
Candidates must submit a copy of the latest Income and Asset Certificate issued by a competent authority at the time of application and during the interview, if called. To be eligible for the Economically Weaker Section reservation, candidates must meet the criteria set by the Central Government and possess the required certificate based on income for the financial year 2023-2024, issued on or after April 1, 2024. |
| c) | For SC/ ST | Submission of relevant Caste Certificate in the prescribed GOI format issued by Competent Authority. |
| d) | For PwD/PwBD | Submission of disability certificate in prescribed format issued by the Government Medical Board. |
| e) | Ex-Servicemen / DESM | Candidates must submit a discharge certificate and other required documents in the prescribed format from a competent authority. Ex-servicemen may use service experience deemed equivalent to the required qualifications, provided they submit a certificate from the Armed Forces confirming this equivalence. Without this certificate, their application will not be considered. |
| f) | Victims of riots | Submission of relevant Age relaxation cum Domicile certificate in the prescribed format issued by a Competent Authority. |
- It is recommended that candidates provide a certified translation of their Caste/Category certificate in Hindi or English upon request for document verification, in the event that it was issued in a language other than Hindi or English.
- Wherever posts are not reserved for SC/ ST/ OBC (NCL)/ EWS/ PwBD, candidates belonging to such categories can apply subject to meeting the general standards of eligibility.
Selection Process
- The selection process includes:
- Normalized marks (out of 100) from the corresponding GATE 2024 paper.
- Behavioural Assessment.
- Group Discussion (GD).
- Personal Interview.
- Eligible candidates must qualify and secure a valid score in the corresponding GATE 2024 paper.
- Candidates will be shortlisted for GD and Interview based on their normalized GATE marks, according to management criteria.
- Candidates can choose to conduct the GD and Interview in either Hindi or English.
- Candidates can check their status via the candidate login in the Online Application System.
- Shortlisted candidates will download their interview call letters and relevant documents from the candidate login.
- Candidates selected for the GD and Interview must bring the documents specified in their call letter.
Candidates must qualify in the Personal Interview in order to be considered for empanelment. The qualifying % in interview for different categories is as mentioned below:
| UR Vacancy including EWS | 40% |
|---|---|
| Reserved Vacancy | 30% (Depending on reservation of vacancies only) |
Group discussion will not have any Qualifying Marks.
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% |
Empanelment of Candidates:
- Shortlisted candidates for the Group Discussion (GD) and interview may undergo a Behavioural Assessment, the results of which will be considered during the interview.
- Only candidates who qualify in both the GATE 2024 and the Personal Interview will be deemed suitable for empanelment.
- Only GATE 2024 scores (normalized marks out of 100) are valid for this recruitment process; GATE scores from 2023 or earlier are not acceptable.
- Suitable candidates will receive appointment offers based on requirements and category-specific merit. In the case of a tie in scores, the candidates will be sorted according to their birthdate, starting with the oldest.
- Selected candidates will be notified through their login in the Online Application System.
- The appointment is subject to candidates passing a Pre-Employment Medical Examination, conducted per POWERGRID’s standards and norms of medical fitness.
- Upon joining PowerTel, candidates will not have any claims for absorption or employment with POWERGRID or any of its subsidiary or joint venture companies.
Health Standards
Candidates must ensure that they meet POWERGRID’s health standards before applying. For details of standards on medical fitness, please visit career section of our website www.powergrid.in.
Important Instructions for Registration / Application
Online Registration:
- Interested and eligible candidates must register online at the POWERGRID website https://www.powergrid.in
- Candidates need to provide their GATE-2024 Application No., GATE 2024 Registration Number, and other required details.
- Enter the GATE Registration No. as it appears on the GATE-2024 Admit Card/Score Card. No changes to the GATE-2024 Registration Number or Name will be accepted after submission.
Application Submission:
- Only online applications will be accepted.
Contact Information:
- Candidates must have a valid personal E-mail ID and Mobile number.
- Keep the given mobile number and email address active for a minimum of one year, as these are necessary for obtaining information during the hiring process.
Submission Confirmation:
- After completing the form, click the Submit button to send it in. Upon submission, a unique Registration Number will be generated.
Application Limitations:
- Applicants should only apply for a single position. Applications may be revised or edited up until the deadline for submission. Revisions will not be accepted after the deadline.
- It’s important to have a working email address, and POWERGRID is not liable for any emails that bounce.
Application Record:
- Make a note of the email ID and the Registration Number generated, as these will be required later in the process.
- It is advisable to print a copy of the submitted online application for Document Verification and to record the user ID and password generated during registration.
Qualification Details:
- Candidates must accurately enter their qualification details, including the date of acquiring the qualification as stated in their certificates.
Identity Verification:
- If called for GD/Interview/Joining at PowerTel, candidates must present their GATE-2024 Admit Card and Original GATE-2024 Score Card for identity verification.
Application Fee:
- Candidates not exempted from the application fee (only SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/D-ExSM candidates are exempt) must log in to their candidate login section and pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹500/- online. Payment must be made on time to complete the application process.
- Detailed payment instructions can be found at www.powergrid.in/onlinepayment-application-fees.
Document Upload:
- Candidates should upload clear copies of the required documents in the designated space during the online application. Those called for Document Verification must bring the original documents for verification.
- Candidates must bring a valid original photo ID, GATE 2024 admit card, and scorecard to the interview. Photocopies of the ID are not acceptable, and entry will be denied without these documents.
General Information
- Eligibility: Only Indian nationals aged 18 years or above are eligible to apply for POWERGRID positions.
- Provisional Nature of Candidature: The candidature at all stages of the selection process will remain provisional.
- Eligibility Confirmation: Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and other conditions mentioned in the advertisement. Those who do not meet the criteria will not be considered.
- Application Rejection: Applications may be rejected if essential qualifications or age cannot be verified. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they meet all eligibility criteria and provide accurate information, as the online application system does not automatically verify eligibility.
- Recognition of Qualifications: Essential qualifications must be recognized in India and obtained from accredited institutions or universities.
- CGPA/OGPA Conversion: If the qualification is awarded in CGPA/OGPA/DGPA or letter grades, the equivalent percentage must be provided in the application based on the conversion norms of the respective university/institute.
- Percentage Calculation: Marks for the bachelor’s degree will be calculated based on the method used by the awarding institution. For grades or CGPA, conversion to percentage will follow the procedure certified by the university. If no such system exists, CGPA will be converted by dividing it by the maximum CGPA and multiplying by 100.
- Management Rights: Management reserves the right to modify, cancel, or change the recruitment process without further notice.
- NOC for Government/PSU Employees: Candidates employed in government or PSUs must submit a “No Objection Certificate” at the time of the interview.
- OBC (NCL)/EWS Category: Candidates claiming OBC (NCL) or EWS reservation must belong to the respective category as of the last date of online application submission and must have a valid certificate.
- Age and Qualification Calculation: Age and qualification calculations will be made as of the closing date of the online application.
- Bank Details for TA Payment: Candidates must provide bank details (A/C No, Bank Name, Branch, IFSC code) in the online application for TA payment, if applicable.
- Qualifying Standards: Management may raise or lower the qualifying standards at any stage based on the availability of suitable candidates.
- Job Posting: Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India or abroad.
- Recruitment Queries: For queries related to recruitment, candidates may email [email protected], using Trainee Engineer 2024 for PowerTel as the subject. Candidates are advised to add this email ID to their address book to prevent communication gaps.
- No Complaint Entertainments: POWERGRID will not entertain recruitment-related complaints made through its Complaint Management System.
- Legal Jurisdiction: Legal disputes related to this recruitment process will fall under the jurisdiction of the NCT of Delhi.
- Non-Refundable Application Fee: The application fee is non-refundable, even if the candidature is rejected for any reason.
- Candidature Rejection: Candidature may be rejected at any stage of recruitment or even after joining if any information provided is found to be false, misleading, or inconsistent with the eligibility criteria.
- Application Fee Submission: The application process will only be considered complete after submission of the application fee, where applicable.
- Incomplete Applications: Applications that are incomplete or submitted without the application fee (if required) will be rejected.
- GATE 2024 Participation: Appearing for GATE 2024 or submitting an application to POWERGRID does not guarantee consideration for further selection.
- Recruitment Information: All recruitment-related information will be available on the career section of the POWERGRID website. Candidates should check for updates regularly, as all communications will be sent via registered email or through candidate login.
- Apply Early: To avoid last-minute issues, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply in advance. POWERGRID will not be responsible for technical difficulties or network issues during application submission.
PGCIL (Powertel) Recruitment 2024 Through GATE 2024
If you want to understand about PGCIL (Powertel) Recruitment 2024 through GATE 2024 (as per PGCIL official notification) then watch the below video for detailed explanation.
FAQs
1. What is the recruitment process for the Trainee Engineer (Electronics) post?
Ans. The recruitment process includes:
- Valid score in GATE 2024 (EC paper).
- Behavioural Assessment.
- Group Discussion (GD).
- Personal Interview (PI).
2. What is the last date to apply?
Ans. The last date to submit the online application and pay the application fee is 19.12.2024 (23:59 Hrs).
3. What is the age limit to apply?
Ans. The upper age limit is 28 years as of 19.12.2024.
4. What is the pay scale for the Trainee Engineer (Electronics) position?
Ans. During the training period, the pay scale is ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000. After regularization, candidates will be appointed as Assistant Engineers in the same pay scale.
5. How will the final selection be made?
Ans. The final score for selection is based on:
- GATE 2024 Marks: 85%.
- Group Discussion: 3%.
- Personal Interview: 12%.
6. Is there an application fee?
Ans. The application fee is ₹500, with exemptions for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/DESM candidates.
7. What are the benefits offered by POWERGRID?
Ans. Benefits include basic pay, Dearness Allowance, HRA, Perquisites, Medical facilities, Conveyance Allowance, Provident Fund, Gratuity, Group Insurance, and more.
8. How can I apply?
Ans. Eligible candidates must submit their applications online via the POWERGRID website, using their GATE-2024 Application and Registration Numbers along with other necessary information.
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