Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Government of India, has announced a major recruitment drive for experienced professionals on a fixed-term contract basis. As one of the world’s largest transmission utilities, PGCIL operates an extensive network of 180,849 circuit kilometers of transmission lines and 286 substations, handling about 50% of India’s total power generation. The company also manages a 100,000 km telecom network and offers consultancy services in transmission, distribution, and telecom sectors.
This recruitment, advertised under Advt. No. CC/03/2025 dated August 27, 2025, aims to fill 1543 positions for Field Engineers and Field Supervisors in Electrical, Civil, and Electronics & Communication disciplines. These roles are for ongoing and upcoming projects across various regions and subsidiaries, engaged through the POWERGRID Common FTE Written Test-2025. The engagement is temporary and contractual, initially for 24 months or until project completion, whichever is earlier, with possible extensions up to a maximum of 5 years based on performance and requirements.
Vacancy Breakdown
Vacancies are region-specific and subject to change based on project needs. Actual openings will be notified separately by regions/projects. Here’s the tentative distribution:
| Region/Project | Field Engineer (Electrical) | Field Engineer (Civil) | Field Supervisor (Electrical) | Field Supervisor (Civil) | Field Supervisor (Electronics & Communication) | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR-I | 33 | 12 | 18 | 14 | – | 77 |
| NR-I (Raj Proj) | 31 | 22 | – | 24 | – | 77 |
| NR-II | 89 | 35 | 37 | 14 | – | 175 |
| NR-III | 42 | 14 | 42 | 14 | – | 112 |
| Odisha | 41 | 14 | 39 | 14 | – | 108 |
| NER | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 5 |
| SR-I | 64 | 26 | 84 | 33 | – | 207 |
| SR-II | 23 | 4 | 25 | 9 | – | 61 |
| WR-I | 15 | 7 | 6 | 6 | – | 34 |
| WR-II | 160 | 63 | 103 | 64 | – | 390 |
| RDSS Proj | 32 | – | 180 | – | 85 | 297 |
| Total | 532 | 198 | 535 | 193 | 85 | 1543 |
Jurisdiction of Regions/Projects
- NR-I: Delhi, parts of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand.
- NR-I (Raj Proj): Rajasthan.
- NR-II: Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, parts of Haryana, UT of J&K, Ladakh, Chandigarh.
- NR-III: Parts of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh.
- NER: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura.
- Odisha: Odisha.
- SR-I: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, part of Karnataka.
- SR-II: Kerala, Tamil Nadu, part of Karnataka, UT of Pondicherry.
- WR-I: Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Goa, part of Madhya Pradesh.
- WR-II: Gujarat, parts of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
- RDSS Proj: Gujarat, Andaman & Nicobar (tentative; subject to change).
Note: Reservations apply for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). No inter-region linkage of vacancies.
Eligibility Criteria
Upper Age Limit
- 29 years as on September 17, 2025 (relaxations apply as per government norms).
Educational Qualifications and Experience
All candidates must have at least one year of post-qualification experience as on September 17, 2025. Experience in PSU/listed companies, especially in the power sector, is preferred.
| Post ID | Post Name | Essential Qualification | Discipline Equivalence | Essential Post-Qualification Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 487 | Field Engineer (Electrical) | Full-time B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electrical or equivalent with minimum 55% marks. | Electrical/Electrical (Power)/Electrical and Electronics/Power Systems Engineering/Power Engineering (Electrical). | Design/Engineering/Construction/Testing & Commissioning in RE/DMS/ST/TLs/S/S. |
| 488 | Field Engineer (Civil) | Full-time B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) in Civil or equivalent with minimum 55% marks. | Civil. | Design/Engineering/Construction/Testing & Commissioning in RE/DMS/ST/TLs/S/S. |
| 489 | Field Supervisor (Electrical) | Full-time Diploma in Electrical or equivalent with minimum 55% marks. (Higher qualifications like B.Tech. not allowed.) | Electrical/Electrical (Power)/Electrical and Electronics/Power Systems Engineering/Power Engineering (Electrical). | Construction/Testing & Commissioning/Electrical works in RE/DMS/ST/TLs/S/S. |
| 490 | Field Supervisor (Civil) | Full-time Diploma in Civil with minimum 55% marks. (Higher qualifications not allowed.) | Civil. | Construction/Testing & Commissioning/Civil works in RE/DMS/ST/TLs/S/S. |
| 491 | Field Supervisor (Electronics & Communication) | Full-time Diploma in Electronics & Communication or equivalent with minimum 55% marks. (Higher qualifications not allowed.) | Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Telecommunication/Electronics & Electrical Communication/Telecommunication Engineering. | Design/Engineering/Construction/Testing & Commissioning/O&M of Telecom Systems. |
Relaxations in marks for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM: Pass marks (subject to reserved posts).
Relaxations and Concessions
- OBC (NCL): 3 years age relaxation.
- SC/ST: 5 years age relaxation.
- PwBD: 10 years (UR/EWS), 13 years (OBC-NCL), 15 years (SC/ST).
- Ex-Servicemen (Ex-SM)/DESM: As per government directives (period of service deducted from age, max 3 years excess).
- Victims of Riots: As per government directives.
- For POWERGRID contract experience: Up to 5 years age relaxation for former FTEs/FTBs with at least 1 year service.
PwBD sub-categories identified for each post (e.g., HI-D/HH, LD-OA/OL, etc.). Certificates required in prescribed formats.
Compensation and Benefits
- Field Engineer (excluding RDSS): ₹30,000 basic + IDA + HRA + 35% perks (CTC ≈ ₹8.9 lakhs/year).
- Field Supervisor (excluding RDSS): ₹23,000 basic + IDA + HRA + 35% perks (CTC ≈ ₹6.8 lakhs/year).
- For RDSS Project: Same bands, but perks as variable pay (up to 35%, performance-based).
- Annual increment: 3% after each successful year.
- Other Benefits: EPF, Gratuity, Medical (self/family), Group Personal Accident Insurance, Leaves (CL, SL, EL), Mobile reimbursement. No other allowances/PRP/incentives.
Opportunity for regularization to permanent posts after 2 years as FTE, subject to internal selection and policy.