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, stands as one of the world's largest Transmission Utilities. The organization is deeply engaged in the critical business of power transmission, tasked with the mandate for planning, coordination, supervision, and control over the complete Inter-State Transmission System and the operation of national and regional power grids. POWERGRID commands an extensive network, operating approximately 1,80,849 circuit kilometers (ckm) of Transmission Lines and 286 Sub-Stations, transmitting about 50% of the total power generated in the country. Furthermore, POWERGRID maintains a significant telecom network of around 1,00,000 kms across approximately 3000 Points of Presence nationwide.
As India charts an ambitious course towards achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, POWERGRID is central to this mission, planning a massive expansion of transmission infrastructure involving a capital investment of ₹9.16 lakh crore by 2032. The organization is actively seeking capable, committed, energetic, and resilient professionals to take up challenging assignments and contribute to this vital national transformation journey.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility Details
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Mode of Selection
- Important Links
Job Summary
| Organization | POWERGRID |
|---|---|
| Job Position(s) | Officer Trainee (Finance), Officer Trainee (Co Secy) |
| Advertisement No. | CC/05/2025 |
| Publication Date | 15.10.2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 05.11.2025 |
Details of Position
The advertisement indicates multiple roles with specific backlog and interchangeability reservations:
- Officer Trainee (Finance) - Post ID 496: Total vacancies listed as 17+2* (Backlog). Reservations shown for UR (9), EWS (1), OBC (NCL) (4), SC (2), ST (1+2*), and PwBD (01-I/C (VI), 01-I/C (HI), 01-HI, 01-ID).
- Officer Trainee (Co Secy) - Post ID 497: Total vacancies listed as 1* (Backlog). Reservations shown for UR (1*), and ST (1*).
Compensation Package Details:
| Parameter | During Training Period | After Successful Completion of Training |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Pay (Approx.) | Rs. 40,000/- + extant IDA, HRA, and 12% perks | E2 Scale: Rs. 50,000/- to Rs. 1,60,000/- (IDA) |
| Approximate CTC (Rs.) | Rs. 11.00 lakhs per annum | Rs. 22.50 lakhs per annum |
Post-training, the role designation will be Officer at E-2 level in the Executive Cadre, with the compensation package including Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance, Perquisites (Cafeteria approach), PRP, Accommodation/HRA, conveyance reimbursement, mobile facility, laptop facility, PF, Gratuity, Pension, Leave encashment, Insurance, and Medical facilities.
Eligibility Details
Essential Qualifications:
- Officer Trainee (Finance): CA / ICWA (CMA) Pass. The final mark sheet issuance date will be considered as the date of acquiring essential qualification.
- Officer Trainee (Company Secretary): Candidates must be Associate Members of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. The date of acquiring the Associate Member Certificate will be the date of acquiring essential qualification.
Age Limit:
The Upper Age Limit for both positions is 28 years as on 05.11.2025.
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
- Victims of riots: As per Govt. of India directives
Age criteria may apply as per policy for other unreserved criteria.
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.
- Application Fee: Non-refundable Rs. 500/- (wherever applicable). SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted.
- Required Documents for Upload: Passport size photograph, Signature, DOB proof, Qualification Certificates & Mark Sheets (scanned in one PDF), Caste/EWS/PwBD Certificates (if applicable), NOC/Undertaking for Govt./PSU employees. Hard copies are not required to be forwarded.
The cut-off date for eligibility criteria (age, qualification, category status) is 05.11.2025.
Important Conditions
- Candidates must be Indian Nationals, aged 18 years or above.
- The candidature is provisional throughout the selection process.
- Candidates working in Govt. / PSU must produce a “No Objection Certificate” at the time of Interview or upload an undertaking.
- Service Agreement Bond: Selected candidates must execute a bond of ₹5,00,000/- (General/OBC(NCL)/EWS) or ₹2,50,000/- (SC/ST/PwBD) plus taxes, requiring them to complete training and serve for at least three years thereafter.
- Final selection depends on the final score derived from CBT (85%), Group Discussion (3%), and Personal Interview (12%).
Mode of Selection
The selection process involves a Written Test/Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification, Group Discussion (GD), Behavioral Assessment, and Personal Interview (PI).
- CBT Structure: 2 hours duration, objective type questions. Section 1: Professional Knowledge Test (PKT) - 120 Questions. Section 2: Executive Aptitude Test (EAT) - 50 Questions. (1/4 negative marking).
- Qualifying in CBT: Unreserved/EWS require minimum 40% overall, subject to 30% in EAT and PKT separately. Reserved categories require minimum 30% overall, subject to 25% in EAT and PKT separately.
- Qualifying in Interview: Unreserved/EWS require 40%; Reserved vacancies require 30%. GD has no qualifying marks.
Important Links
- Official Website
- Application Portal (Careers Section)
- For detailed instructions regarding payment of the application fee, refer to: Application Fee Payment Instructions
