The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), which is one of the leading transmission utilities in the world, has released a recruitment notification for Engineer Trainee posts. This is a great opportunity for engineering graduates to join a prestigious organization that plays a crucial role in the power sector.
The PGCIL Engineer Trainee Recruitment drive aims to fill 435 vacant positions for various departments such as Civil, Electrical, Computer Science, and Electronics. The application window was opened on 12 June and will close on 04 July 2024 at powergrid.in. To check the eligibility requirements and conditions for applying, download the official notification from the PGCIL website.
PGCIL Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2024
| Organization Name | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) |
| Post Name | Engineer Trainee |
| Total Vacancies | 435 |
| Last date to apply | 04 July 2024 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | powergrid.in |
PGCIL Engineer Trainee – Eligibility Requirements & Conditions
Educational Qualifications
For Engineer Trainee (Electrical): Candidates should possess a degree in B.E., B.Tech. and B.Sc (Engineering) with 60% marks in aggregate from a recognised university or institute. Additionally, they should have a degree in any discipline i.e. Electrical/ Electrical (Power)/ Electrical & Electronics/ Power System Engineer/ Power Engineering (Electrical).
For Engineer Trainee (Electronics): Candidates should have a degree with at least 60% marks in their respective degree, i.e. B.E., B.Tech. and B.Sc (Engineering) from a recognised institute. Along with this, they should have a degree in any discipline of Electronics/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Telecommunication/ Electronics and Electrical Communication and Telecommunication Engineering.
For Engineer Trainee (Civil): Candidates must have passed B.E., B.Tech. and B.Sc (Engineering) with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognised university or institute. Also, candidates should have a Civil Engineering Degree in any discipline.
For Engineer Trainee (Computer Science): Candidates should possess a degree in B.E., B.Tech. and B.Sc (Engineering) from a recognised institute with at least 60% marks in aggregate and have a degree in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering and Information Technology (IT).
Age Limit
The upper age limit of the candidates must be 28 years as of 31-12-2023. Relaxation in the upper age limit for different categories is as follows:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| For OBC (NCL) category candidates | 03 years |
| For SC/ST category candidates | 05 years |
| For PwBD category candidates | 10 years |
| For Ex-Serviceman/ Victims of Riots | As per Govt. of India directives |
Application Fee Structure
To apply online for PGCIL Vacancies, candidates must pay the application registration fee, which is ₹500/- for all candidates. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Serviceman/Departmental Candidates & female candidates are exempted from the registration fee.
Note: The organisations will accept the application fee online via Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI Payment and other internet sources. Once paid, it will not be refundable under any circumstances.
Important Dates
- Notification release date – 12 June 2024
- Starting date of application registration – 12 June 2024
- Last date to submit a filled application form – 04 July 2024
Selection Method & Weightage of Different Parameters
The selection process consists of marks obtained in the correspondence paper of GATE 2024, Group Discussions and Personal Interview, which will be followed by a document verification and a medical examination. Here is the outline of the selection process:
- GATE Examination 2024
- Group Discussions
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Weightage of Different Parameters
| GATE 2024 (Out of 100 marks) in correspondence paper | 85% |
| Group Discussions | 03% |
| Personal Interview | 12% |
| Total | 100% |
How to apply online for the PGCIL Recruitment 2024?
Candidates can use these steps to apply for the various Engineer Trainee Positions:
- Visit the official website of powergrid.in.
- Click on the “Career” section and then “Openings.”
- Find “Recruitment of PGCIL Engineer Trainee-2024 through GATE 2024 Advt. No. CC/08/2023 dated 26-09-2023.”
- Click “Register & Login Apply” and then “New Registration.”
- Fill in the form and click “Register.”
- Log in and complete the application form.
- Upload your documents and pay the fee.
- Print the application form for future reference.
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