Recruitment of Professionals in Finance & Company Secretary disciplines as Officer Trainee at POWERGRID
POWERGRID, a distinguished 'Maharatna' Public Sector Enterprise operating under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, invites applications from dynamic and highly motivated professionals for the position of Officer Trainee in the Finance and Company Secretary disciplines. As one of the world's largest Transmission Utilities, POWERGRID plays a pivotal role in the nation's power infrastructure, managing extensive transmission lines and substations, wheeling approximately 50% of India's total generated power. This is a transformative opportunity to join an organization deeply committed to achieving India's renewable energy goals and expanding transmission capacity significantly by 2032. Successful candidates will undertake intensive training and contribute to crucial national projects, including Interstate transmission, renewable energy integration, and smart metering initiatives across challenging terrains.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility
- Application
- Important Conditions
- Mode of Selection
- Important Links
Job Summary
Organization: POWERGRID (A 'Maharatna' Public Sector Enterprise)
Positions: Officer Trainee (Finance) and Officer Trainee (Company Secretary)
Advertisement No: CC/05/2025
Closing Date for Applications: 05.11.2025
Details of Position
The recruitment involves two distinct roles for Officer Trainees. The vacancies are distributed across various categories as indicated below:
| Post ID | Name of Post | Total Vacancies (Indicative) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 496 | Officer Trainee (Finance) | 17+2* | All India Basis |
| 497 | Officer Trainee (Co Secy) | 1* | All India Basis |
Note on Vacancies: * Indicates Backlog Vacancies. Vacancies marked with I/C are Interchangeable, first filled by VI & HI candidates.
Eligibility Details
Essential Qualifications:
- Officer Trainee (Company Secretary): Candidates should be an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. The date of acquiring the Associate Member Certificate will be the basis for qualification cut-off.
- Officer Trainee (Finance): Candidates must have passed CA / ICWA (CMA). The date of issuance of the final mark sheet will be the basis for qualification cut-off.
Age Limit:
- Upper Age Limit for both posts is 28 years as on 05.11.2025.
- Age relaxations apply as per Government of India directives (OBC(NCL): 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years, PwBD: 10/13/15 years).
Application Details
Application Deadline: 05.11.2025 (up to 2359 hrs)
Application Method: Online only, through the POWERGRID website: https://www.powergrid.in.
Application Fee: Non-refundable Rs. 500/- (wherever applicable). SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee.
Required Documents for Upload (at time of application): Recent passport size photograph, Signature, DOB Proof, Qualification Certificates & Mark Sheets (as one PDF for Finance), Caste/EWS/PwBD Certificates (if applicable), NOC/Undertaking for existing PSU/Govt. employees.
Important Conditions
- Candidates must be Indian Nationals aged 18 years or above.
- Candidature is provisional at all stages.
- Selection is based on the final score derived from CBT (85%), Group Discussion (3%), and Personal Interview (12%).
- Selected candidates must execute a service agreement bond (₹5,00,000/- for General/OBC/EWS; ₹2,50,000/- for SC/ST/PwBD) to serve for at least three years post-training.
- Selected candidates will undergo On the Job Training (OJT) and will be absorbed as Officer at E-2 level upon successful completion.
Mode of Selection
The selection process involves:
- Written Test / Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of Professional Knowledge Test (PKT - 120 Qs) and Executive Aptitude Test (EAT - 50 Qs).
- Shortlisting based on CBT performance for subsequent stages.
- Group Discussion (GD), Behavioral Assessment, and Personal Interview (PI).
Qualifying Criteria in CBT: Unreserved/EWS require Minimum 40% marks overall, with at least 30% in EAT and PKT separately. Reserved categories require Minimum 30% overall, with at least 25% in EAT and PKT separately.
Qualifying Marks in Interview: Unreserved/EWS: 40%; Reserved vacancy: 30%.
