Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) is inviting applications for multiple early-career roles across engineering and corporate functions. These positions support PGCIL’s nationwide transmission infrastructure and corporate operations through structured training, assessments, and deployment based on organizational needs.
About the Company
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) is a leading central public sector enterprise in India’s power transmission sector. PGCIL plays a critical role in planning, implementing, operating, and maintaining the national power transmission network and enabling reliable power delivery across regions.
Positions Covered
- Diploma Trainee (Electrical)
- Diploma Trainee (Civil)
- Junior Officer Trainee (HR)
- Junior Officer Trainee (F&A)
- Assistant Trainee (F&A)
Total vacancies: 802 (combined)
Responsibilities
Diploma Trainee (Electrical)
- Support operation and maintenance activities for electrical systems and transmission assets.
- Assist with inspections, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment.
- Help maintain technical documentation, logs, and compliance records.
- Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures during site activities.
Diploma Trainee (Civil)
- Assist with civil works related to substations, buildings, foundations, and related infrastructure.
- Support site supervision, quality checks, measurements, and documentation.
- Coordinate with internal teams and contractors to ensure timely execution of works.
- Adhere to safety, quality, and statutory compliance requirements.
Junior Officer Trainee (HR)
- Support HR operations such as onboarding, employee records, and policy administration.
- Assist in recruitment coordination, training logistics, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Help maintain HR MIS reports and documentation with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure smooth HR service delivery.
Junior Officer Trainee (F&A) / Assistant Trainee (F&A)
- Support finance and accounting processes including voucher processing, reconciliations, and record keeping.
- Assist in preparation of reports, statements, and supporting schedules as required.
- Help ensure compliance with internal controls and applicable financial procedures.
- Coordinate with teams for audit support and documentation management.
Requirements
Age Limit
- Maximum age: 27 years (as per applicable cut-off date in the official rules)
- Age relaxation applicable as per PGCIL recruitment norms.
Educational Qualification (Role-wise)
- Diploma Trainee (Electrical): 3-year Diploma in relevant Electrical discipline (Electrical / Electrical (Power) / Electrical & Electronics / Power Systems Engineering / Power Engineering (Electrical)) from a recognized board/institute with minimum 70% for General/OBC(NCL)/EWS and pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD.
- Diploma Trainee (Civil): 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized board/institute with minimum 70% for General/OBC(NCL)/EWS and pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD.
- Junior Officer Trainee (HR): Graduate degree (Regular) such as BBA/BBM/BBS or equivalent with minimum 60% for General/EWS/OBC(NCL).
- Junior Officer Trainee (F&A): Inter CA or Inter CMA.
- Assistant Trainee (F&A): B.Com with minimum 60% for General/OBC(NCL)/EWS and pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD (from a recognized university/institution).
Important Eligibility Note (Higher Qualification Restriction)
- For several posts, higher qualifications may not be permitted as per the recruitment rules (e.g., B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME for Diploma Trainee roles; PG/CA/CMA for certain F&A/HR roles). Candidates should verify eligibility strictly as per the official notification.
Preferred Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Comfort with documentation, compliance, and process-driven work
- Good communication and coordination skills
- Basic computer proficiency (MS Office/record systems) relevant to role
- Willingness to work in field/office environments as per role requirements
Selection Process
- Screening Test
- Subject Knowledge Test
- Interview (Viva-Voce)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Benefits
- Structured training and development in a leading public sector organization
- Opportunity to work on critical national infrastructure and large-scale operations
- Professional work environment with defined processes and compliance standards
- Benefits and allowances as per PGCIL policies applicable to the role
Additional Information
- Exam timeline: Written examination scheduled in April 2025 (as per notice).
- Admit card availability: Released as per the published schedule.
Note: This listing is a summarized job-style description based on publicly available recruitment information. Candidates should refer to the official PGCIL notification and website for exact eligibility, cut-off dates, post-wise vacancy distribution, and instructions.