Recruitment of Professionals in Finance & Company Secretary disciplines as Officer Trainee at POWERGRID
POWERGRID, a prestigious 'Maharatna' Public Sector Enterprise operating under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, is actively seeking dynamic, capable, committed, energetic, and resilient 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 crucial role in India's power transmission business, managing an extensive network of over 1,80,849 circuit kilometers of Transmission Lines and 286 Sub-Stations, transmitting approximately 50% of the nation's total power. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a company that has demonstrated consistent profitability, boasting a Gross Turnover of Rs. 46,325.32 Crores and Profit After Tax of Rs. 15,353.57 Crores in FY:2024-25, while actively supporting India's ambitious renewable energy goals.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility Details
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Mode of Selection
- Important Links
Job Summary
Organization: POWERGRID
Job Title: Officer Trainee (Finance) and Officer Trainee (Company Secretary)
Advertisement No.: CC/05/2025
Last Date for Application: 05.11.2025
Details of Position
The recruitment drive is for Officer Trainee positions across different categories, including backlog vacancies (*). The roles are based across India, and selected candidates will undergo On the Job Training (OJT) followed by final postings.
| Post ID | Name of Post | Total Advertised Vacancies (Initial + Backlog) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 496 | Officer Trainee (Finance) | 17+2* (UR: 9, EWS: 1, OBC(NCL): 4, SC: 2, ST: 1+2*, PwBD: 01-I/C (VI), 01-I/C (HI), 01-HI, 01-ID) | All India Basis |
| 497 | Officer Trainee (Co Secy) | 1* (UR: 1*, PwBD: 1*) | All India Basis |
Compensation During Training: Basic Pay of ₹ 40,000/- along with extant IDA, HRA, and perks @12% of basic pay. Approximate CTC per annum is Rs. 11.00 lakhs.
Compensation After Training (E-2 Scale): Upon successful completion of training, candidates will be absorbed as Officer at E-2 level in Executive Cadre, with a basic pay scale starting from ₹ 50,000/- (3% - ₹ 1,60,000/- IDA).
Eligibility Details
Essential Qualifications:
- Officer Trainee (Finance): CA / ICWA (CMA) Pass. The date of issuance of the final mark sheet shall be taken as the date of acquiring essential qualification.
- Officer Trainee (Company Secretary): Candidates should be Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). The date of acquiring the Associate Member Certificate shall be taken as the date of acquiring essential qualification.
Age Criteria:
- Upper Age Limit: 28 years as on 05.11.2025.
- Age Relaxation (Subject to reservation of post): OBC(NCL): 3 years; SC/ST candidates: 5 years; PwBD candidates: 10 years for UR/EWS, 13 years for OBC(NCL), & 15 years for SC/ST; Victims of riots: As per Govt. of India directives.
Candidates must ensure they meet POWERGRID's health standards before applying.
Application Details
Application Window: 15.10.2025 (1700 hrs) to 05.11.2025 (2359 hrs).
Application Method: Online registration is mandatory via the POWERGRID website: https://www.powergrid.in (Careers Section).
Application Fee: Non-refundable Rs. 500/- (wherever applicable). SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee.
Documents Required at Application Stage (Upload): Recent passport photograph, Signature, DOB Proof (Matric/Birth Certificate), Qualification Certificates & Mark Sheets (combined PDF), Caste/EWS Certificate (if applicable), PwBD Certificate (if applicable), NOC/Undertaking (if working in Govt./PSU).
Service Agreement Bond: Selected candidates must execute a service agreement bond of ₹ 5,00,000/- (General/OBC/EWS) or ₹ 2,50,000/- (SC/ST/PwBD) plus applicable taxes, requiring them to serve for at least three years after completing the training period.
Important Conditions
- Candidates must apply only once for a post.
- The candidature is provisional at all stages.
- All computations of Age and Qualification are as on the closing date of the online application (05.11.2025).
- Candidates working in Govt./PSU must upload an NOC or an undertaking stating acceptance of terms.
- Hard copies of applications are NOT required to be forwarded.
Mode of Selection
The selection process involves:
- Written Test / Computer Based Test (CBT): Two sections: Professional Knowledge Test (PKT - 120 Qs) and Executive Aptitude Test (EAT - 50 Qs). Total duration 2 hours. Negative marking: (1/4) mark per wrong answer.
- Qualifying Criteria in CBT: Unreserved/EWS require minimum 40% marks overall, subject to at least 30% in EAT and PKT separately. Reserved categories require minimum 30% marks overall, subject to at least 25% in EAT and PKT separately.
- Shortlisting: Candidates qualified in CBT will be shortlisted category-wise for further stages based on CBT marks.
- Further Stages: Document Verification (DV), Group Discussion (GD), Behavioral Assessment, and Personal Interview (PI).
- Weightage for Final Score: Written Test / CBT (85%), Group Discussion (3%), Personal Interview (12%).
- Qualifying Marks in Interview: Unreserved/EWS: 40%; Reserved vacancy: 30%. GD has no qualifying marks.
- Empanelment: Based on the final score.
- Medical Examination: Subject to being found medically fit as per POWERGRID Norms.
Important Links
- Official Website: POWERGRID Careers Portal
- Application Link: Apply Online
- Advertisement Details: Refer to Advt.No.CC/05/2025 on the official website.
