Powergrid Corporation of India Limited (Powergrid Corporation of India Limited) announced a massive recruitment drive under Advertisement Number CC/03/2025 for 1543 dynamic engineering professionals. The engagement covers contract positions for Field Engineers and Field Supervisors across multiple disciplines, providing a lucrative career trajectory in the power sector. Candidates can review the complete recruitment lifecycle on the official portal https://www.powergrid.in/.

PGCIL Recruitment 2025: Key Timeline & Dates
The short notification and online portal went live on 27th August 2025. Aspirants submitted applications through https://www.powergrid.in until 17th September 2025. Following the release of the PGCIL Admit Card on 14th October 2025, the Computer-Based Test (CBT) was successfully conducted on 18th October 2025. The conducting body officially confirmed exam updates on 29th September 2025 and released the PGCIL Result 2025 on 21st November 2025. You can View and Download PGCIL Result 2025 directly to verify selection statuses.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Short Notification | 27th August 2025 |
| Apply Online Starts | 27th August 2025 |
| Apply Online Last Date | 17th September 2025 |
| PGCIL Admit Card 2025 | 14th October 2025 |
| Common FTE Written Test | 18th October 2025 (Saturday) |
| PGCIL Result 2025 | 21st November 2025 |
Vacancy Breakdown and Distribution
The recruitment cycle comprises 1543 total vacancies divided between Field Engineers (730 positions) and Field Supervisors (813 positions).

| Post Name | Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Field Engineer | Electrical | 532 |
| Field Engineer | Civil | 198 |
| Field Supervisor | Electrical | 535 |
| Field Supervisor | Civil | 193 |
| Field Supervisor | Electronics & Communication | 85 |
| Total | - | 1543 |
Eligibility Criteria and Checklists
To qualify for the positions, candidates had to satisfy precise educational credentials, age boundaries (18 to 29 years as of 17th September 2025 with standard government relaxations), and experience norms.
Field Engineer (Electrical) Eligibility & Experience
- Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc in Electrical or related disciplines with at least 55% marks.
- Eligible Disciplines: Electrical, Electrical (Power), Electrical & Electronics, Power Systems, Power Engineering (Electrical).
- Minimum 1 year of experience in Design, Engineering, Construction, Testing & Commissioning of Rural Electrification, Substations, Transmission Lines, Sub-Transmission, or Distribution Management System.
- Preference for candidates with experience in PSUs or listed companies in the power sector.
Field Engineer (Civil) Eligibility & Experience
- Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc in Civil with at least 55% marks.
- Eligible Discipline: Civil.
- At least 1 year in similar areas as electrical field engineers, but in civil-related work.
- Preference for PSU/power sector experience.
Field Supervisor (Electrical) Eligibility & Experience
- Full-time Diploma in Electrical or related fields with at least 55% marks (higher qualifications like B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech are not eligible).
- Eligible Disciplines: Electrical, Electrical (Power), Electrical & Electronics, Power Systems, Power Engineering (Electrical).
- Minimum 1 year of experience in Construction, Testing & Commissioning, or Electrical works in RE, TL, ST, S/S, or DMS.
- Preference: Experience in PSU/listed power sector companies preferred.
Field Supervisor (Civil) Eligibility & Experience
- Full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering with at least 55% marks (higher qualifications like B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech are not allowed).
- Eligible Discipline: Civil.
- Minimum 1 year in Construction, Testing & Commissioning, or Civil works related to RE, TL, ST, S/S, or DMS.
- Preference: Experience in PSU/listed companies in the power sector is preferred.
Field Supervisor (Electronics & Communication) Eligibility & Experience
- Full-time Diploma in Electronics & Communication, Electrical, IT, or related fields with minimum 55% marks (higher qualifications are not eligible).
- Eligible Disciplines: Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Electrical Communication, Telecommunication Engineering.
- Minimum 1 year in Design, Engineering, Construction, Testing & Commissioning, or Operation & Maintenance of Telecommunication Systems.
Application Fee Structure
| Post Name | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Field Engineer | Rs. 400 |
| Field Supervisor | Rs. 300 |
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The written assessment consisted of 75 multiple-choice questions carrying 75 marks, to be completed in 1 hour without negative marking. Candidates can review specific syllabi using resources like Check PGCIL Field Engineer Syllabus & Pattern, Check PGCIL Field Supervisor Syllabus & Pattern, and practice via Download PGCIL Field Engineer Previous Year Papers.
| Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Subject based on BE/B.Tech/Diploma syllabus | 50 | 50 | 1 hours |
| General Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 1 hours |
| Total | 75 | 75 | 1 hours |
Steps to Apply for Powergrid PGCIL Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official website of PGCIL at https://www.powergrid.in.
- On the homepage, follow the path: Careers → Job Opportunities → Openings → Executive Positions on All India Basis → Engagement of experienced personnel on Contract Basis for Field Engineer/Field Supervisor.
- Click on the Apply link and register yourself using email ID and mobile number.
- After Registration, note down your email ID, registration number, user ID, and password.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for the Interview or Document Verification.
- After registration, use the candidate login to access the payment gateway.
- After Payment, your application is successfully submitted.
For deeper insight into the advertisement parameters, you can review the official Official PGCIL Notification 2025 PDF.
Salary and Compensation
Selected candidates are placed on a contract basis with attractive remuneration packages:
- Field Engineer: Salary ranges from Rs. 30,000 up to Rs. 1,20,000, bringing total annual CTC to around Rs. 8.9 lakhs.
- Field Supervisor: Salary ranges from Rs. 23,000 up to Rs. 1,05,000, bringing total annual CTC to around Rs. 6.8 lakhs.
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