POWERGRID Corporation of India Limited, POWERGRID is inviting online applications for POWERGRID Officer Trainee Recruitment 2024 in the discipline of Company Secretary and Finance through Computer Based Examination with a total of 43 vacancies.

Besides vacancies of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), vacancies also exist for the post of ENGINEER TRAINEE in various disciplines in Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL), which is presently a wholly owned subsidiary of POWERGRID.

No other means/mode of submission of applications will be accepted for POWERGRID Officer Trainee Recruitment 2024. The number of vacancies advertised is tentative and may decrease or increase.

To access further details regarding the recruitment, such as the syllabus, age criteria, qualifications, salary scale, and any additional information, please review the advertisement thoroughly before proceeding with your application.

POWERGRID Officer Trainee Recruitment 2024 : Finance & Company Secretary

Advt No. : CC/04/2024

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 17/07/2024
• Application End Date: 07/08/2024
• Fee Payment Last Date : 07/08/2024
• Admit Card: To be announced
• CBT Date: To be announced

Application Form Fee Details

• General/OBC (NCL)/EWS Candidates: Rs. 500/-
• SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/Departmental Candidates: 0/- (Exempted)
• Payment Mode: Online through Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking

Age Eligibility

Age Limit as on 07.08.2024

• Minimum age limit : 18 Years
• Upper Age Limit: 28 years as on 07.08.2024
• Age Relaxation:
  • OBC (NCL): 3 years
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • PwBD: 10 years over and above category relaxation
  • Ex-Servicemen/Victims of riots: As per Govt. of India directives

Education eligibility for POWERGRID Officer Trainee Recruitment 2024 : 43 Posts

Post Name	Educational Eligibility
Officer Trainee (Finance)	CA / ICWA (CMA) Pass
Officer Trainee (Company Secretary)	Candidates should be Associate Member of Institute of Company Secretaries of India

Category-wise vacancy for POWERGRID Officer Trainee Recruitment 2024 : 43 Posts

The table below presents the category-wise distribution of vacancies for Engineer Trainees in different disciplines, including the total seats and backlog vacancies:

Post Name	Entity	UR	OBC (NCL)	SC	ST	EWS	Total
Officer Trainee (Finance)	POWERGRID	16	08	06	03	03	36
Officer Trainee (Finance)	CTUIL	02	01	00	00	00	03
Officer Trainee (Company Secretary)	POWERGRID	02	00	00	01	00	03
Officer Trainee (Company Secretary)	CTUIL	01	00	00	00	00	01
Total	POWERGRID	18	08	06	03	03	39
Total	CTUIL	03	01	00	00	00	04
Grand Total		21	09	06	03	03	43

Selection Procedure for POWERGRID Officer Trainee Recruitment 2024

• Written Test /Computer Based Test,

• Group Discussion and Interview:
  • Psychometric Assessment may be conducted and used as an input during the interview.
  • Shortlisted candidates will undergo a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).
  • Qualifying Marks for Unreserved/ EWS 40% Reserved 30%

• Final Empanelment: Weightage to Different Parameters:

1. CBT Score (85% weightage)
2. Group Discussion (3% weightage)
3. Personal Interview (12% weightage)

Examination Scheme, Pattern and Syllabus for POWERGRID Officer Trainee Recruitment 2024

Computer Based Test (CBT):

• The question paper shall be of 02 hours duration with objective type questions with four answer choices
• The question paper shall be consist of two sections:-
  • Professional Knowledge Test (PKT) – 120 Questions
    • The PKT shall consist of discipline specific questions of essential qualification level
  • Executive Aptitude Test (EAT) – 50 Questions
    • The EAT shall have questions on vocabulary, verbal comprehension, quantitative aptitude, reasoning ability, data sufficiency and interpretation, numerical ability, general awareness.
• All questions shall carry equal marks (1) with 1/4 negative marking for each wrong or multiple answer.

Sections	Subjects	No. of MCQs	Max Marks	Duration
Professional Knowledge Test (PKT)	discipline specific questions	120 Questions	120 marks	02 hours
Executive Aptitude Test (EAT)	vocabulary, verbal comprehension, quantitative aptitude, reasoning ability, data sufficiency and interpretation, numerical ability, general awareness.	50 Questions	50 marks
TOTAL		170 Questions	170 Marks	02 hours

Pay and Allowances for POWERGRID Officer Trainee Recruitment 2024

Pay Scale

Post Name	Training Period	Post-Training
Engineer Trainee (E-2)	Stipend: Basic Pay INR 40,000/- along with IDA, HRA, and Perks @12% of basic pay during the one-year training period.	IDA Pay Scale (E-2) : Rs. 50,000/- 3% – 1,60,000/- (IDA)

Allowances

• Transport Allowance
• House Rent Allowance/Leased Accommodation Facility/Housing
• Site Location Allowance
• Professional Update Allowance (Annual)

Employee Benefits & Miscellaneous Facilities :

• Leave Travel Allowance
• Leave and Leave Encashment
• Medical Facility for Self & Dependents (CHSS)
• Education Facility for children within township
• Children Education Assistance
• Reimbursement of Cable TV Charges
• Reimbursement of Mobile Phone Charges
• Reimbursement of News Paper Charges
• Reimbursement of Membership fees for Professional Institution
• Canteen Subsidy

Incentives :

• Performance Linked Incentive

Loans & Advances :

• Interest bearing advances (for House Building, General Purpose)

Retirement Benefits/Social Security Schemes :

• Employees Provident Fund
• Gratuity
• Post-Retirement Medical Care
• Payment of Ex-gratia to Families of Employees who Die While in
• Service and missing employees
• Benevolent Fund
• Group Insurance

Probation Period & Service Bond

• Probation Period: 01 year
• Service Agreement Bond: INR 5,00,000/- for General/OBC (NCL)/EWS candidates and INR 2,50,000/- for SC/ST/PwBD candidates to serve the organization for at least three years after training.

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Examination Centre

City Name	City Name
Delhi NCR	Chandigarh
Kolkata	Bangalore
Chennai	Hyderabad
Mumbai	Guwahati
Bhopal

How to Apply

1. Registration:

• Candidates need to register online at the POWERGRID website Click here

1. Filling the Application:

• Enter details as per the application form required.
• Provide a valid email ID for communication.

1. Submission and Fees:

• Submit the application online to generate a unique POWERGRID Registration Number.
• Pay the application fee of Rs. 500/- (if applicable) online.
• SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/Departmental candidates are exempted from the application fee.

1. Documents Upload:

• Upload a recent passport size photograph, signature, DOB proof, caste/disability certificate, and qualification certificates.

1. Important Instructions:

• Ensure all details are correctly entered.
• Retain the application verification during the interview.

Links for online application form

Registration/ Login	Click here
Download Notification	Click here
POWERGRID Official Website	Click here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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