POWERGRID Recruitment 2025 – Engagement of Experienced Company Secretary Professional (On Contract)
This detailed job information covers all eligibility conditions, vacancy details, selection process, important dates, and official links exactly as provided in the official notification.
Organization Name
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)
Designation
Experienced Company Secretary Professional (On Contract)
Employment Type
Fixed Term Contract basis with an initial period of 2 years, extendable one year at a time for up to a maximum of 5 years depending on requirement and performance.
Job Location
- Location: Subsidiaries / SPV Companies of POWERGRID
- City: Not specified
- State: Not specified
- Country: India
- Postal Code: Not specified
- Street Address: Not specified
Vacancy Details
Immediate Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR | 12 |
| OBC (NCL) | 7 |
| SC | 4 |
| ST | 2 |
| EWS | 2 |
| PwBD (Horizontal) | 03 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 02 |
| Dependent Ex-Servicemen | 01 |
| Total | 27 |
Future Anticipated Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR | 9 |
| OBC (NCL) | 5 |
| SC | 3 |
| ST | 2 |
| EWS | 2 |
| PwBD (Horizontal) | 03 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 02 |
| Dependent Ex-Servicemen | 01 |
| Total | 21 |
PwBD Sub-Category Suitability
- VI: Blind (B) / Low Vision (LV)
- HI: Deaf (D) / Hard of Hearing (HH)
- LD: One Arm (OA), Both Arms (BA), One Leg (OL), Both Legs (BL), One Arm & One Leg (OAL), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Leprosy Cured (LC), Dwarfism (Dw), Acid Attack Victims (AAv), Muscular Dystrophy (Mdy), Spinal Deformity (SD), Spinal Injury (SI) with/without associated limb dysfunction.
- Multiple Disabilities involving any of the above categories.
Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualification
Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
Essential Post-Qualification Experience
At least 1 year of experience in the company secretariat of any listed or unlisted company. Internship or training is not counted as experience.
Area of Experience
- Drafting agendas, minutes, official letters, etc.
- Conducting Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, and General Body Meetings.
- Ensuring statutory compliance under the Companies Act and other applicable regulations.
Age Limit
Upper age limit: 29 years as on the last date of application.
Age Relaxation
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD: As per Government of India directives
- Ex-Servicemen: As per Government rules
- Candidates who worked as CS Professional (on contract) in POWERGRID: Relaxation up to 5 years over and above category relaxation.
Reservation Details
Reservation and relaxation are applicable as per Government of India directives for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and other eligible categories. Horizontal reservation applies wherever specified.
Selection Process
The selection process involves the following steps as stated in the official notification:
- The primary method of selection is Personal Interview of eligible and shortlisted candidates.
- POWERGRID reserves the right to conduct a Screening Test for elimination purposes only. The Screening Test will not carry any weightage in the final merit list.
- Qualifying marks in the Screening Test:
UR / EWS: 40%
OBC (NCL) / SC / ST / PwBD: 30% - Candidates who qualify the Screening Test will be shortlisted for Interview in a ratio decided by the management.
- Final selection will be based solely on marks secured in the Interview.
- Qualifying marks in the Interview:
UR / EWS: 40%
Reserved Categories: 30% - Candidates may choose to appear for the Interview in either Hindi or English.
- Engagement is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit as per POWERGRID medical norms.
Medical Standards
Applicants must ensure they meet the prescribed medical standards before applying. No relaxation in medical norms is permitted. Details of POWERGRID medical standards are available on the official website in the career section under the “Health” link.
Compensation and Benefits
| Component | Details |
| Pay Scale | ₹30,000 - 3% - ₹1,20,000 |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹30,000 per month |
| Approx. Annual CTC | ₹9.96 Lakhs (including IDA, HRA, and Perks @ 35%) |
| Retention Bonus | ₹20,000 upon completion of every 6 months of service. |
| Mobile & Digital Service Reimbursement | Up to ₹45,000 (excluding taxes) for a block of 2 years. |
| Leave Entitlement | 12 Days Casual Leave 10 Days Sick Leave 30 Days Earned Leave Additional Maternity, Paternity, Quarantine Leave and others as per policy. |
| Medical Benefits | OPD coverage equal to one month’s Basic Pay + DA per year. Medical insurance coverage up to ₹5 Lakhs for self and dependent family. |
| Insurance Coverage | Eligible under Group Personal Accident Insurance scheme. |
| Provident Fund / Gratuity | PF deductions @ 12% of Basic + DA and eligible for Gratuity as per rules. |
| Other Benefits | No PRP, incentives, or additional allowances except those mentioned above. |
Application Process
Applications must be submitted through the POWERGRID Online Registration System only. The steps are as follows:
- Visit powergrid.in → Careers Section → Job Opportunities → Openings.
- Select “Engagement of Experienced Company Secretary Professional (On Contract) on Fixed Tenure Basis – 2025”.
- Fill the online application form with accurate and complete details.
- Upload required documents in the specified format and size.
- Submit the application fee (if applicable).
- Take a printout of the completed application for future reference.
Important: Candidates are not required to send the hard copy of the application to POWERGRID. All documents must be produced in original at the time of verification.
Application Fee
- Application Fee: ₹400 (Non-refundable)
- Exempted Categories: SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen
- Candidates must deposit the fee through online mode after logging into the candidate portal. Application will be considered complete only after payment.
Documents Required
All documents must be uploaded in the online application in the correct format and size:
| Document | Maximum Size | Format |
| Recent Passport Size Photograph | 50 KB | .jpg |
| Signature | 50 KB | .jpg |
| Date of Birth Proof (Matric / Birth Certificate) | 3 MB | .pdf |
| ICSI Qualification Certificate + All Marksheets (in one PDF) | 10 MB | .pdf |
| No Objection Certificate (if applicable) | 3 MB | .pdf |
| Experience Certificates / Payslips / Appointment Orders | 3 MB | .pdf |
| Caste Certificate / EWS Certificate | 3 MB | .pdf |
| P | 3 MB | .pdf |
| Scribe Certificate (if applicable) | 3 MB | .pdf |
| Scribe ID Proof | 3 MB | .pdf |
| Ex-Servicemen Documents | 3 MB | .pdf |
| Domicile + Age Relaxation Certificate for Riots Victims | 1 MB | .pdf |
General Instructions
- Only Indian nationals aged 18 years or above are eligible.
- Engagement is purely temporary and does not guarantee permanent employment.
- Essential qualification must be recognized by a statutory authority in India.
- Application fee is non-refundable under all circumstances.
- Incomplete applications or those missing required documents will be rejected.
- All computations of age, experience, and qualification are based on the last date of application.
- Training, internship, or apprenticeship period will not be counted as experience.
- All updates regarding the recruitment process will be available only on POWERGRID’s website.
- Candidates must bring original documents for verification during interview/medical/joining.
- Application once submitted may be edited only till the final date of submission.
- Management reserves the right to modify/cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
- Legal jurisdiction for disputes: NCT of Delhi.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Start of Online Application | 10.12.2025 (17:00 hrs) |
| Last Date of Online Application | 31.12.2025 (23:59 hrs) |
| Cut-off for Eligibility | 31.12.2025 |
Helpline / Contact
Email: recruitment@powergrid.in
Subject line format: “Comp.Secy.-2025 (Post ID-499) – <your subject>”
Official Links