**POWERGRID Recruitment 2025: Engaging Experienced Professionals for Contractual Roles**
POWERGRID, a Maharatna Enterprise and one of the world's largest Transmission Utilities, is seeking experienced professionals for its upcoming projects across various regions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading government-owned organization engaged in the critical business of power transmission, planning, coordination, supervision, and control over the complete Inter-State Transmission System. With a vast network of transmission lines and substations, POWERGRID plays a pivotal role in the country's power sector. The organization also offers consultancy services and has a strong track record of profitability. This recruitment drive is for their Common FTE Written Test-2025, aimed at filling positions on a fixed-term contract basis.
The engagement is for a temporary and contractual period, initially for 24 months, with the possibility of extensions up to 5 years cumulatively based on work requirements. This is an excellent chance for professionals looking to gain valuable experience in a dynamic and growing sector.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility Details
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Mode of Selection
- Important Links
Job Summary
Organization: POWERGRID (Power Grid Corporation of India Limited)
Job Title: Field Engineer / Field Supervisor
Engagement: Contractual Basis
Last Date to Apply: 17.09.2025
Details of Position
POWERGRID is looking to fill vacancies for Field Engineer and Field Supervisor positions across various regions. The number of vacancies is tentative and subject to change. Below is a breakdown of the tentative vacancies by region and post:
| 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 | - | - | - | 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 | 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 |
*Vacancies are subject to change as per requirement. Actual vacancies shall be notified separately by the Region(s)/Projects as per project requirement.
Eligibility Details
Age Limit: 29 years as on 17.09.2025.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Field Engineer (Electrical): Full time B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in Electrical discipline or equivalent with minimum 55% marks. One year post-qualification experience in Design/Engineering/Construction/Testing & Commissioning in relevant areas.
- Field Engineer (Civil): Full time B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in Civil discipline or equivalent with minimum 55% marks. One year post-qualification experience in Design/Engineering/Construction/Testing & Commissioning in relevant areas.
- Field Supervisor (Electrical): Full Time Diploma in Electrical or equivalent discipline with minimum 55% marks. One year post-qualification experience in Construction/Testing & commissioning in relevant areas. Higher technical qualifications (B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME) are not allowed.
- Field Supervisor (Civil): Full Time Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent with minimum 55% marks. One year post-qualification experience in Construction/Testing & commissioning in relevant areas. Higher technical qualifications (B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME) are not allowed.
- Field Supervisor (Electronics & Communication): Full time Diploma in Electrical / Electronics & Communication / Information Technology or equivalent with minimum 55% marks. One year post-qualification experience in design/ engineering/ construction/ testing & commissioning/ operation & maintenance of Tele Communication System. Higher technical qualifications (B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME) are not allowed.
Relaxations in Upper Age Limit: 3 years for OBC(NCL), 5 years for SC/ST, 10/13/15 years for PwBD (UR/OBC/SC/ST respectively), as per Govt. of India directives. Ex-Servicemen relaxation as per rules.
Application Details
Application Mode: Online only through the official POWERGRID website.
Last Date for Application: 17.09.2025 (2359 hrs)
Application Fee: ₹400/- for Field Engineer, ₹300/- for Field Supervisor. SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM are exempted.
Documents Required: Recent photograph, Signature, Date of Birth proof, Qualification Certificates & Mark Sheets, Experience Certificate, Caste/EWS Certificate (if applicable), Disability Certificate (if applicable), etc. Ensure all documents are clear and legible.
Important Conditions
- Engagement is purely on a temporary and contractual basis.
- Candidates must register with National Skills Registry (NSR) and get specified details verified.
- Submission of Police Verification Report is mandatory.
- No claim for regular employment in POWERGRID.
- Contractual engagement will automatically terminate on expiry of the contract period or completion of the project, whichever is earlier.
- POWERGRID reserves the right to alter the recruitment process.
- Candidates must ensure they meet POWERGRID's health standards.
Mode of Selection
The selection process involves a Common FTE Written Test followed by an Interview. Candidates need to qualify the written test and meet the interview criteria for empanelment.
Important Links
- Official Website
- Advertisement (Details available on website)
- Application Portal (Apply online through the careers section)
