POWERGRID Recruitment 2025

Organization

English Name: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) – A Maharatna Public Sector Enterprise

Hindi Name: पावर ग्रिड कॉर्पोरेशन ऑफ इंडिया लिमिटेड (पावरग्रिड)

Designations

• Field Engineer (Electrical) – फील्ड इंजीनियर (इलेक्ट्रिकल)
• Field Engineer (Civil) – फील्ड इंजीनियर (सिविल)
• Field Supervisor (Electrical) – फील्ड सुपरवाइजर (इलेक्ट्रिकल)
• Field Supervisor (Civil) – फील्ड सुपरवाइजर (सिविल)
• Field Supervisor (Electronics & Communication) – फील्ड सुपरवाइजर (इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स एवं कम्युनिकेशन)

Total Vacancies

The total number of vacancies notified under this recruitment is 1,543. Vacancies are subject to change as per requirement. Region/project-wise vacancies shall be notified separately as per project requirements.

Posting Locations (Region-wise Jurisdiction)

Written Test Centres

Candidates are required to select one test center while applying. POWERGRID reserves the right to alter test centres.

• Delhi NCR
• Bhopal
• Kolkata
• Bengaluru
• Guwahati
• Mumbai

Base Salary & Compensation

• Field Engineer: Pay band ₹30,000 – 1,20,000; Initial Basic Pay ₹30,000 + Industrial DA + HRA + Perks @ 35% of Basic Pay. Approximate CTC: ₹8.9 Lakhs per annum.
• Field Supervisor: Pay band ₹23,000 – 1,05,000; Initial Basic Pay ₹23,000 + Industrial DA + HRA + Perks @ 35% of Basic Pay. Approximate CTC: ₹6.8 Lakhs per annum.

Other Benefits include HRA, EPF & EPS, Gratuity, Medical Benefits (self and family), Group Personal Accident Insurance, leave entitlement (Casual, Sick, Earned Leave), reimbursement of mobile charges, and annual increments at 3%.

Employment Type

Purely contractual. Initial period of 24 months or till completion of project, whichever is earlier. Extendable by 1 year at a time, maximum up to 5 years cumulatively, based on project requirements and performance. No claim for regular employment shall arise automatically.

Important Dates

Application Process

1. Applications are to be submitted only through the Online Registration System of POWERGRID at www.powergrid.in.
2. Candidates must have a valid personal Email ID and Mobile number which should remain active for at least one year.
3. Upload documents: Photograph, Signature, Date of Birth proof, Qualification certificates & mark sheets, Experience certificates, Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/ExSM), No Objection Certificate (if applicable).
4. Application fee to be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
5. Admit card for written test will be available for download on the website. No hard copy will be sent by post.

Eligibility Criteria

• Field Engineer (Electrical): Full-time B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in Electrical or equivalent with minimum 55% marks and one-year post-qualification experience.
• Field Engineer (Civil): Full-time B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in Civil with minimum 55% marks and one-year relevant experience.
• Field Supervisor (Electrical): Full-time Diploma in Electrical or equivalent with minimum 55% marks and one-year relevant experience. Higher qualifications (B.Tech/BE/ME/M.Tech) are not allowed.
• Field Supervisor (Civil): Full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering with minimum 55% marks and one-year relevant experience. Higher qualifications not allowed.
• Field Supervisor (Electronics & Communication): Full-time Diploma in Electronics & Communication/Telecommunication/Information Technology or equivalent with minimum 55% marks and one-year relevant experience. Higher qualifications not allowed.

Age Limit

Upper Age Limit: 29 years as on 17.09.2025.

• OBC (NCL): +3 years (for reserved posts)
• SC/ST: +5 years (for reserved posts)
• PwBD: +10 years (UR/EWS), +13 years (OBC), +15 years (SC/ST) for reserved posts
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt. of India directives
• Victims of riots: As per Govt. of India directives

Reservation Details

Reservation is applicable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) only. Identified sub-categories of PwBD suitable for different posts have been mentioned in the notification. Relaxations in marks and age limits are provided to SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM as per Government of India directives.

Application Fees

• Field Engineer: ₹400/-
• Field Supervisor: ₹300/-
• SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM: Exempted

Selection Process

Written Test: Common FTE Written Test-2025 of 1-hour duration comprising 75 questions (50 Technical + 25 Aptitude). No negative marking. Language options: Hindi or English. Qualifying marks: 40% for UR/EWS and 30% for reserved categories.

• For Field Engineers: Candidates who qualify the written test and give consent for vacancies notified by the respective Region will be called for Interview. Final merit will be based on Interview only.
• For Field Supervisors: Merit list will be prepared based on performance in written test only.

Document verification and medical fitness are mandatory before engagement. Written test score is valid for one year.

Health Standards

Candidates should meet POWERGRID’s prescribed health standards. Details of medical standards are available on the official website under the “Health” link in the Career section. No relaxation in health standards is allowed.

Helpline / Contact Information

Email for queries: recruitment@powergrid.in

Legal Jurisdiction: NCT of Delhi

Official Links

• Official Website: www.powergrid.in
• Official Notification PDF: Download Notification