Recruitment of Professionals in Finance & Company Secretary disciplines as Officer Trainee at POWERGRID
POWERGRID, a prestigious 'Maharatna' Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India, and recognized globally as one of the largest Transmission Utilities, is actively seeking dynamic and committed professionals for the role of Officer Trainee in the Finance and Company Secretary disciplines. This is a remarkable opportunity to join an organization crucial to India's power transmission backbone, managing a vast network of transmission lines and substations, and playing a vital role in the nation's ambitious renewable energy expansion goals leading up to 2030 and beyond. If you are an energetic, resilient professional ready to take on challenging assignments in a transformational journey for the country's infrastructure, POWERGRID invites your application for this Officer Trainee position.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility
- Application
- Important Links
Job Summary
Organization: POWERGRID (a 'Maharatna' Public Sector Enterprise)
Positions: Officer Trainee (Finance) and Officer Trainee (Company Secretary)
Advertisement Number: Advt.No.CC/05/2025
Last Date for Application: 05.11.2025
Details of Position
The details of the available vacancies are as follows:
| Post ID | Name of Post | Total Vacancies (approx.) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 496 | Officer Trainee (Finance) | 17+2* (Includes UR, EWS, OBC (NCL), SC, ST, PwBD slots) | All India Basis |
| 497 | Officer Trainee (Co Secy) | 1* | All India Basis |
Note: * denotes Backlog Vacancies. Interchangeable (I/C) vacancies are mentioned against UR/EWS/SC/ST/PwBD categories.
Compensation Package Details
- During Training Period: Basic Pay of ₹ 40,000/- along with extant IDA, HRA, and perks @12% of basic pay. Approx. CTC during training: Rs. 11.00 lakhs per annum.
- On Regularization (Officer at E-2 level in Executive Cadre): Basic Pay scale starts at ₹ 50,000/- (3% - 1,60,000/- IDA). Approx. CTC after training: Rs. 22.50 lakhs per annum.
- The compensation package post-regularization includes Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance, Perquisites and Allowance as per cafeteria approach, Performance Related Pay, Accommodation/HRA, conveyance reimbursement, PF, Gratuity, Pension, etc.
Eligibility Details
Officer Trainee (Company Secretary)
- Essential Qualification: Candidates should be Associate Member of Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
- Age Limit: Upper Age Limit is 28 years as on 05.11.2025.
- Date of Qualification Cut-off: Date of acquiring Associate Member Certificate from ICSI will be the date of acquiring essential qualification.
Officer Trainee (Finance)
- Essential Qualification: CA / ICWA (CMA) Pass.
- Age Limit: Upper Age Limit is 28 years as on 05.11.2025.
- Date of Qualification Cut-off: Date of issuance of final mark sheet shall be taken as the date of acquiring essential qualification.
Age Relaxations (Subject to reservation of post)
- OBC(NCL) candidates: 3 years
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years
- PwBD candidates: 10 years for UR/EWS; 13 years for OBC(NCL) & 15 years for SC/ST
Application Details
- Application Window: Open from 15.10.2025 (1700 hrs) to 05.11.2025 (2359 hrs).
- Method: Online application only via https://www.powergrid.in → Careers Section → Job Opportunities→ Openings → Executive Positions on All India Basis and then "Recruitment of Officer Trainee (Finance) & Officer Trainee (CS)".
- Application Fee: Non-refundable ₹ 500/- (wherever applicable). SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted from payment of application fee.
- Required Documents to Upload: Recent passport photo, Signature, DOB proof, Qualification Certificates/Mark Sheets (as one PDF for Finance), Caste/EWS/PwBD certificates (if applicable), NOC/Undertaking (if employed in Govt./PSU).
- Service Agreement Bond: Selected candidates must execute a service bond of ₹ 5,00,000/- (for G/OBC(NCL)/EWS) or ₹ 2,50,000/- (for SC/ST/PwBD) plus taxes, requiring them to serve for at least three years after training.
Important Conditions
- Candidates must meet the general standards of eligibility even if the post is not specifically reserved for their category.
- All computations of Age and Qualification are calculated as on the closing date of online application (05.11.2025).
- Marks in Essential Qualification will not be rounded off for deciding eligibility.
- The selection process is provisional until successful medical fitness check and submission of required documents.
Mode of Selection
The selection process will involve:
- Written Test / Computer Based Test (CBT): Consisting of Professional Knowledge Test (PKT - 120 Qs) and Executive Aptitude Test (EAT - 50 Qs). Total duration: 2 hours. (1/4 negative marking).
- Shortlisting for Next Stage: Based on CBT marks (with qualifying cut-offs varying by category).
- Group Discussion (GD), Behavioral Assessment, and Personal Interview (PI).
Final Weightage for Empanelment: CBT Marks (85%), Group Discussion (3%), Personal Interview (12%). GD carries no qualifying marks, but Interview has qualifying cut-offs (40% for UR/EWS, 30% for Reserved).
Important Links
- Official Website
- Application Portal
- Detailed advertisement can be found on the official POWERGRID career website.
