POWERGRID, a ‘Maharatna’ Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India is engaged in power transmission business with the mandate for planning, co-ordination, supervision and control over complete Inter-State Transmission System and operation of national & regional power grids.
Government of India (GOI) has launched Revamped Distribution Sector Reform Scheme (RDSS) scheme which includes Smart Prepaid Metering with an ambitious target of 25 Crore Smart Prepaid Meters across India. In this direction, MOP has designated 4 Crore Meters to be implemented by CPSEs including POWERGRID.
POWERGRID invites applications from bright, committed & energetic candidates for filling up vacancies on contract for Revamped Distribution Sector Reform Scheme (RDSS) under Government of India.
POWERGRID Recruitment 2022 Details
POWERGRID (Power Grid Corporation of India Limited) invites the Application forms for the Post of Field Engineer and Field Supervisor.
The engagement shall be purely on temporary & contractual basis for a period of 24 months initially or till completion of projects, whichever is earlier.
| POWERGRID Recruitment 2022 Post & Vacancy Details | ||
| Post ID |
Name of Post (On Contractual Basis) | Total no. of vacancies |
| 208 | Field Engineer (Electrical) | 50 |
| 209 | Field Engineer (Electronics & Communication) | 15 |
| 210 | Field Engineer (IT) | 15 |
| 211 | Field Supervisor (Electrical) | 480 |
| 212 | Field Supervisor (Electronics & Communication) | 240 |
POST & CATEGORY-WISE BREAK UP OF VACANCIES
| Name of Post | UR | OBC (NCL) |
SC | ST | EWS | PwBD# | Ex-SM/ DExSM# |
| FE – Electrical | 22 | 13 | 07 | 03 | 05 | 02 (HH-01, OH-01) |
07 |
| FE – Electronics & Communication | 07 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 01 | — | 02 |
| FE – IT | 07 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 01 (VI-01) |
02 |
| FS – Electrical | 195 | 129 | 72 | 36 | 48 | 19 (HH – 6, OH -7, SLD & MI – 6) |
69 |
| FS – Electronics & Communication | 98 | 64 | 36 | 18 | 24 | 09 (VI -7, HH-1, SLD & MI – 1) |
35 |
#Horizontal Reservation
Eligibility Criteria for POWERGRID Recruitment 2022
UPPER AGE LIMIT
29 years as on 11.12.2022
(Candidates should not have been born before 11.12.1993 or after 11.12.2004)
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Field Engineer (Electrical)
Essential Qualification – Full time B.E/B.Tech/ B.Sc (Engg.) in Electrical disciplineor equivalent discipline from recognized University / Institute with minimum 55% marks for General/OBC(NCL)/EWS and pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Discipline – Electrical/ Electrical (Power)/ Electrical and Electronics/ Power Systems Engineering/ Power Engineering (Electrical)
Field Experience – Should have one-year post qualification experience of design/ engineering/ construction/ testing & commissioning/ O&M in Rural Electrification (RE)/ Distribution Management System (DMS)/ Sub Transmission (ST)/ Transmission Lines (TLs)/ Sub-stations (S/S)
Field Engineer – Electronics & Communication
Essential Qualification – Full time B.E/B.Tech/ B.Sc (Engg.) in Electronics & Communication discipline or equivalent discipline from recognized University / Institute with minimum 55% marks for General/ OBC(NCL)/EWS and pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Discipline – Electronics/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Telecommunication/ Electronics & Electrical Communication/
Telecommunication Engineering.
Field Experience – Should have one-year post qualification experience of design/ engineering/ construction/ testing & commissioning/ operation & maintenance of Tele Communication System.
Field Engineer (IT)
Essential Qualification – Full time B.E/B.Tech/ B.Sc (Engg.) in Information Technology discipline or equivalent discipline from recognized University / Institute with minimum 55% marks for General/OBC(NCL)/EWS and pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Discipline – Computer Science/ Computer Engg./ Information Technology
Field Experience – Should have one-year post qualification experience of design/ engineering/ construction/ testing & commissioning/ operation & maintenance of IT systems/ Networking
Field Supervisor (Electrical)
Essential Qualification – Full Time Diploma in Electrical or equivalent discipline from recognized Technical Board / Institute with minimum 55% marks for General / OBC (NCL)/EWS candidates and pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD.
Higher technical qualification like B.Tech. / BE / M.Tech. /ME etc. with or without Diploma is not allowed.
Discipline – Electrical/ Electrical (Power)/ Electrical and Electronics/ Power Systems Engineering/ Power Engineering (Electrical)
Field Experience – Should have one-year post qualification experience of construction/ testing & commissioning/ O&M of electrical works in Rural Electrification (RE)/ Distribution Management System (DMS)/ Sub Transmission (ST)/ Transmission Lines (TLs)/ Transmission Substations (S/S).
Field Supervisor (Electronics & Communication)
Essential Qualification – Full Time Diploma in Electronics & Communication or equivalent discipline from recognized Technical Board / Institute with minimum 55% marks for General / OBC (NCL)/EWS candidates and pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD.
Higher technical qualification like B.Tech. / BE / M.Tech. /ME etc. with or without Diploma is not allowed.
Discipline – Electronics/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Telecommunication/ Electronics & Electrical Communication/
Telecommunication Engineering
Field Experience – Should have one-year post qualification experience of design/ engineering/ construction/ testing & commissioning/ operation & maintenance of Tele Communication System.
PAY SCALE
For Post ID 208, 209 & 210
Contract personnel will be paid monthly remuneration in the pay band of Rs 30,000-3%-1,20,000/- with initial basic pay of Rs 30,000/- + Industrial DA + HRA + perks.
Perks @ maximum 35 % of basic pay (Shall be paid as Variable Pay, subject to performance criteria defined by Management)
For Post ID 211 & 212
Contract personnel will be paid monthly remuneration in the pay band of Rs 23,000-3%-1,05,000/- with initial basic pay of Rs 23,000/- + Industrial DA + HRA.
Perks @ maximum 35 % of basic pay (Shall be paid as Variable Pay, subject to performance criteria defined by Management).
NOTE- On successful completion of every year of engagement, the contract personnel will be eligible for annual increment at the rate of 3% during subsequent year of engagement. The increment will be given from the first day of month subsequent to the month in which you complete the year.
SELECTION PROCESS – Field Engineer
Selection will involve Interview only, of the eligible and shortlisted candidates. However, the Management reserves the right to raise the minimum eligibility standards / criteria and / or to conduct a screening test, to restrict the number of candidates to be called for Personal Interview, if so required.
Screening test, if conducted, shall be for elimination purpose only and will not have any weightage in final merit.
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION – Field Engineer
a) The test would be of 1 hour duration
b) Sections and Number of questions:
i. Technical Knowledge Test – 50 questions based on Engineering syllabus in the relevant discipline.
ii. Aptitude Test – 25 questions based on Logical reasoning, data interpretation, comprehension, vocabulary, data sufficiency and numerical ability.
c) All questions would be MCQ type with 4 options and carry equal weightage (1 mark each) and there shall be no negative marking.
d) Qualifying marks would be minimum 40% for Unreserved including EWS and 30% for reserved vacancies.
SELECTION PROCESS – Field Supervisor
Selections shall be made on the basis of scrutiny of applications w.r.t. eligibility criteria and desired experience profile and Screening Test of the candidates found eligible after scrutiny.
Candidates qualifying in the Screening Test shall be empanelled in the order of merit of marks obtained in screening test.
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION – Field Supervisor
a)The test would be of 1 hour duration
b) Sections and Number of questions:
i. Technical Knowledge Test – 50 questions based on Diploma syllabus in the relevant discipline.
ii. Aptitude Test – 25 questions based on Logical reasoning, data interpretation, comprehension,
vocabulary, data sufficiency and numerical ability.
c) All questions would be MCQ type with 4 options and carry equal weightage (1 mark each) and there shall be no negative marking.
d) Qualifying marks would be minimum 40% for Unreserved including EWS and 30% for reserved vacancies.
APPLICATION FEES
Field Engineer (Electrical/E&T/IT): 400/-
Field Supervisor (Electrical/E&C): 300/-
SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM are exempted from payment of Application Fee.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested eligible candidates should apply only through On-line Registration System of POWERGRID. To apply log on to http://www.powergrid.in Careers section Job Opportunities Openings Executive Positions on All India Basis and then “Engagement of experienced personnel on Contract Basis for the post of Field Engineer & Field Supervisor”.
No other means/ mode of application shall be accepted. POWERGRID will not be responsible for bouncing back of any email sent to the candidate.
IMPORTANT DATES
| Description | Date |
| Opening date of online submission of applications and online payment of application fees |
21.11.2022 (17:00 hrs) |
| Closing date of online submission of applications and online payment of application fees |
11.12.2022 (23:59 hrs) |
| Cut-Off date for the purpose of Upper Age Limit & Post Qualification Work Experience | 11.12.2022 |
| Date of Interview/ Screening Test | Will be notified separately on the website |
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