POWERGRID, a ‘Maharatna’ PSU under the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India, manages over 1,80,849 ckm of transmission lines and 286 sub-stations, wheeling 50% of India’s power. The recruitment under Advt No. CC/05/2025 dated October 15, 2025, targets Officer Trainee (Finance) and Officer Trainee (Company Secretary) roles. With a FY 2024-25 turnover of ₹46,325.32 crores and profit after tax of ₹15,353.57 crores, it offers a robust career platform.
Key Highlights:
- Total Vacancies: 20 (17+2* for Finance, 1* for CS; * indicates backlog).
- Application Window: October 15, 2025 (5:00 PM) to November 5, 2025 (11:59 PM).
- Selection: CBT, GD, Behavioral Assessment, Interview.
- Test Centers: Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Bhopal, Guwahati.
Vacancies & Reservation
| Post ID | Name of Post | Vacancies | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | PwBD# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 496 | Officer Trainee (Finance) | 17+2* | 9 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1+2* | 01-I/C (VI), 01-I/C (HI), 01-HI, 01-ID |
| 497 | Officer Trainee (CS) | 1* | — | — | — | — | 1* | — |
- Backlog: 2 (Finance ST), 1 (CS ST).
- PwBD: Horizontal reservation with interchangeable vacancies for VI, HI, ID.
Eligibility Criteria
Officer Trainee (Finance)
- Qualification: CA (ICAI) or ICWA (CMA) pass.
- Age Limit: Max 28 years as on 05.11.2025 (relaxations: 3 years OBC-NCL, 5 years SC/ST, 10 years UR/EWS PwBD, 13 years OBC-NCL PwBD, 15 years SC/ST PwBD).
- PwBD Sub-Categories: Blind/Low Vision, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Locomotor (OA, BA, OL, BL, etc.), Intellectual (ASD, SLD), Multiple Disabilities.
Officer Trainee (Company Secretary)
- Qualification: Associate Member of ICSI.
- Age Limit: Max 28 years as on 05.11.2025 (same relaxations).
- PwBD Sub-Categories: Similar to Finance.
Compensation
- Training Period: ₹40,000 basic + IDA, HRA, perks @12%; CTC ~₹11.00 lakhs p.a.
- Post-Regularization (E-2): ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 scale; CTC ~₹22.50 lakhs p.a.
- Perks: DA, PRP, leased accommodation/HRA, conveyance, mobile/laptop, PF, gratuity, medical, advances.
- Bond: ₹5,00,000 (General/OBC/EWS) or ₹2,50,000 (SC/ST/PwBD) + taxes for 3 years.
Application Process
- Online: www.powergrid.in > Careers > Job Opportunities > “Recruitment of Officer Trainee (Finance) & Officer Trainee (CS)” (15.10.2025 – 05.11.2025).
- Documents: Photo (50KB, .jpg), signature (50KB, .jpg), DOB proof (3MB, .pdf), qualifications (10MB, .pdf), caste/PwBD certificates (3MB, .pdf).
- Fee: ₹500 (General/OBC/EWS); exempted for SC/ST/PwBD. Pay via link.
Selection Process
- CBT: 2 hours, 170 questions (120 PKT, 50 EAT). 1 mark each, 1/4 negative marking. Minimum: 40% (UR/EWS) or 30% (Reserved) with 30%/25% in EAT/PKT.
- GD & Interview: GD (3%), Interview (12%, 40% UR/EWS, 30% Reserved).
- Final Score: 85% CBT, 3% GD, 12% Interview.
- Medical: Per POWERGRID norms (details on website).
Preparation Tips
- Focus: PKT (CA/CMA/CS syllabus), EAT (reasoning, aptitude, awareness).
- Resources: ICAI/ICMAI/ICSI material, RS Aggarwal, mock tests.
- Strategy: 20-30 mocks, current affairs focus.
- Last Date: 05.11.2025 (11:59 PM).
- Freshers Eligible? Yes, for both posts.
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