Power Grid Recruitment through GATE 2024: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited opens recruitment through GATE 2024 for fresh Engineering Graduates for Executive Positions in Electrical / Electronics / Civil Disciplines.
The online application process will be available from 2024, and the last date to submit an application is 2024.
POWERGRID is the Central Transmission Utility (CTU) of India. It is likely one of the largest Transmission Utilities in the World and a Navratna Enterprise of the Government of India.
Power Grid Recruitment through GATE 2024 (pdf)
POWERGRID operates around 1,76,109 ckm Transmission Lines along with 275 Substations (as of 31st July 2023) and wheels about 50% of total power generated in the country through its transmission networks.
POWERGRID also owns & operates approximately 82,294 km of telecom network, with points of presence in approx. 458 locations, points of Interconnections in 780 locations, and intra-city network in 256 cities across India.
POWERGRID with its strong in-house expertise in various facets of the Transmission, SubTransmission, Distribution, and Telecom sectors also offers consultancy services at the National and International levels. POWERGRID has been making a profit since its inception, having a Gross turnover of Rs. 45,968.07 Crores and a Profit After Tax of Rs. 15,226.32 Crores (FY: 2022-23).
To take the growth curve to further heights, POWERGRID is looking for Bright, Committed, and Energetic engineering graduates to join its fold as ENGINEER TRAINEEs tentatively in the disciplines of Electrical / Electronics / Civil / Computer Science through GATE 2024.
Power Grid Recruitment through GATE 2023: Application Date
| Commencement of Online Submission of Application to POWERGRID | 30-8-2023 |
| Last date for Online submission of Application to POWERGRID | 29-9-2023 |
Power Grid Recruitment through GATE 2024: Eligibility Criteria
1. Valid Score in the GATE 2024
The candidate should have appeared in the corresponding paper of GATE 2024 as shown in the following table and Qualified in the same. The qualifying marks as declared by the GATE 2024 Organizing Body shall be considered.
| Post | Corresponding GATE 2024 Paper |
|---|---|
| Engineer Trainee (Electrical) | EE |
| Engineer Trainee (Electronics) | EC |
| Engineer Trainee (Civil) | CE |
| Engineer Trainee (Computer Science) | CS |
2. Upper Age Limit:
28 years as of 31.12.2023
3. Essential Qualification
| Course | Electrical | Electronics | Civil | Computer Science | Percentage of Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Time B.E./ B.Tech/ B.Sc (Engg.) from recognized University/ Institute | Electrical/ Electrical (Power)/ Electrical and Electronics/ Power Systems Engineering/ Power Engineering (Electrical) | Electronics / Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Telecommunication/ Electronics & Electrical Communication / Telecommunication Engg | Civil Engineering | Computer Science/ Computer Engg./ Information Technology | Minimum 60% or Equivalent CGPA * |
Final Year / Semester students who expect their final results by 14.08.2024 are also eligible to apply, provided they have obtained a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in aggregate of all semesters/years up to the pre-final examination. In case of selection, their candidature shall be subject to their securing a minimum of 60% marks in essential qualifications. such candidates need to mention their marks up to the pre-final examination while filling up the online application form for POWERGRID.
Power Grid Recruitment through GATE 2024: Reservation
Reservation shall be provided to OBC(NCL)/EWS/SC/ST/PwD candidates depending on the number of vacancies and as per the Govt. of India Directives.
Power Grid Recruitment through GATE 2024: Relaxation & Concessions
The posts are identified as suitable for the following subcategories of PwBD:
| Post | PwBD subcategories |
|---|---|
| Engineer Trainee (Electrical) | a) Deaf, Hard of Hearing b) One Arm, One Leg, Both Leg, One Arm and one Leg, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victim, SD/SI without any associated neurological/limb dysfunction / SD/SI with associated limb dysfunction c) Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness d) Multiple Disabilities involving (a) to (c) above |
| Engineer Trainee (Electronics) | a) Deaf, Hard of Hearing b) One Leg, One Arm, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victim, SD/SI without any associated neurological/limb dysfunction / SD/SI with associated limb dysfunction. c) Autism Spectrum Disorder (Mild), Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness d) Multiple Disability involving (a) to (c) above |
| Engineer Trainee (Civil) | a) Deaf, Hard of Hearing b) One Arm, One Leg, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, SD/SI without any associated neurological/limb dysfunction / SD/SI with associated limb dysfunction. c) Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness d) Multiple Disabilities involving (a) to (c) above |
| Engineer Trainee (Computer Science) | a) Blind, Low Vision b) Deaf, Hard of Hearing c) One Arm, One Leg, One Arm Leg, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victim, Both Leg, Muscular Dystrophy, SD/SI without any associated neurological/limb dysfunction / SD/SI with associated limb dysfunction. d) Autism Spectrum Disorder (Mild), Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness e) Multiple Disabilities involving (a) to (d) above |
- Reservation/ Relaxation/ Concession to candidates belonging to reserved categories shall be as per
Government of India directives. - Persons suffering from not less than 40% of the relevant disability shall only be eligible for the benefit
for PwD. - Relaxation in Marks in essential qualification: Qualifying Marks in essential qualification is relaxed to
pass marks for posts reserved for the respective category
a) For OBC(NCL) candidates : 3 years (for posts reserved for the respective category)
b) For SC/ST candidates: 5 years (for posts reserved for the respective category)
c) For PwD candidates: 10 years over and above category relaxation
d) Ex-Servicemen/ J&K Domicile/ Victims of riots: As per Govt. of India directives
Power Grid Recruitment through GATE 2024: Selection Process
- The Selection Process consists of marks obtained (out of 100) in the corresponding paper of GATE 2024, Group Discussion & Personal Interview.
- Group Discussion: Qualified candidates shall be short-listed category-wise for Group Discussion
- Personal Interview: Candidates must qualify for the Personal Interview in order to be considered for empanelment. The qualifying in an interview for different categories are as mentioned below
- Eligible candidates will have to appear for the corresponding paper of GATE 2024, i.e. Electrical Engineering (EE) / Electronics and Communication (EC) / Civil Engineering (CE)/ Computer Science Engineering (CS).
| Category | Qualifying % in Interview |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / EWS | 40% |
| OBC (NCL) / SC/ ST/ PwD | 30% (Depending on the reservation of vacancies only) |
Weightage of Different Parameters
| GATE 2023 Marks (out of 100) in EE Paper | 85% |
| Group Discussion | 3% |
| Personal Interview | 12% |
| Total | 100% |
Power Grid Recruitment through GATE 2024: Service Agreement Bond
The selected candidates will be required to execute a service agreement bond to successfully complete the prescribed training period and thereafter serve the organization for at least three years. The amount of the bond is given below.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/ OBC (NCL)/EWS | INR 5,00,000/- |
| SC/ST/PwD | INR 2,50,000/- |
Power Grid Recruitment through GATE 2024: Compensation package
Corporation offers a very attractive pay package and is one of the best in the Industry. Selected candidates will be placed on the pay scale of Rs. 40,000 – 1,40,000/- during the one-year training period.
On successful completion of training, the candidates will be absorbed as engineers in E2 scale – Rs. 50,000/- 3%- 1,60,000/- (IDA).
On regularization, the Compensation package includes Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance, Perquisites and Allowance as per cafeteria approach, Performance Related Pay, Company Leased Accommodation / Company Quarters or HRA, Reimbursement of monthly conveyance expenditure, mobile facility reimbursement, laptop facility, PF, Gratuity, Pension & Leave encashment, Group Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance, etc.
Power Grid Recruitment through GATE 2024: Registration
- Applicants have to register themselves and appear for the corresponding paper of GATE 2024.
- A separate notification with details regarding the number of vacancies, reservations, important instructions regarding submission of POWERGRID online application, date of interview, etc. shall be hosted on the website, from January 2023
- The application window for POWERGRID shall be open from 2023 (Tentative) Candidates have to register themselves online at the POWERGRID website with details of their GATE 2022 Application No, GATE 2023 Registration Number, and other required
information, which will be made available at PGCIL CAREER - SC/ST/PwD/ Ex-SM/ Departmental candidates are exempted from payment of application fees. The applicant is required to login into your login section and then deposit non-refundable application fees of
Rs. 500/- through online mode only. On submission of application fees, your application process will be treated as complete. - Candidates will be required to retain their GATE 2023 Admit card and GATE 2024 Scorecard for verification at the time of GD/ Interview / Joining in POWERGRID.
Power Grid Recruitment through GATE 2024: General Information & Instructions
- Only Indian Nationals aged 18 years or above are eligible to apply for POWERGRID.
- The date of issuance of the final mark sheet shall be taken as the date of acquiring the qualification
- The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in the bachelor’s degree shall be calculated based on the practice followed by the university/institution from where the candidate has obtained the degree. In case the candidates are awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the conversion of grades/CGPA to the percentage of marks shall be based on the procedure certified by the university/ institution from where they have obtained a bachelor’s degree.
- Candidates working in Govt. organizations / PSU are required to produce a “No Objection Certificate” at the time of the Interview
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