Join PGCIL through GATE 2018: Registration process and important dates

PGCIL, one of the largest transmission utilities in the world is hiring executive trainees through GATE 2018, Registration process for POWERGRID will begin from January 5, 2018.

The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), one of the largest transmission utilities in the world is hiring executive trainees in the disciplines of electrical, electronics, civil and computer science through GATE 2018.

(Read: GATE 2018: Check examination pattern and marking scheme here)

Eligibility criteria:

Educational qualification

Age limit:

The age of the candidates applying for the post should not exceed 28 years. Relaxation in age will be provided as per the government norms.

Selection process

The candidates will be selected on the basis of marks obtained (out of 100) in the corresponding paper of GATE 2018, group discussion and personal interview. Later they are called for the personal interview for skill, knowledge, and attitude and aptitude assessment. The qualifying per cent in interview is 40% for unreserved category candidates and 30% for SC/ ST/ OBC (NCL)/ PwD candidates.

The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of 85% weightage to marks scored in GATE 2018, 3% weightage to marks scored in Group Discussion, and 12% weightage to marks scored in Personal Interview.

Selected candidates will have to undergo one year of training during which time there approximate CTC will be Rs. 8.6 Lakh per annum. After the completion of training, they will be absorbed as Engineers with approximate CTC Rs. 15.0 Lakh per annum.

List of corresponding papers:

Electrical Engineering (EE)
Electronics and Communication (EC)
Civil Engineering (CE)
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)

Pay scale

CTC during training: 8.6 lakhs
CTC after training: 15.0 lakhs

How to apply

PGCIL will release a separate notification with details regarding number of vacancies, reservation, important instructions regarding submission of online application, date of interview etc. on their official website, www.powergridindia.com, from January 4, 2018.

Important dates

Registration process for POWERGRID will begin from January 5, 2018.The last date for online registration is January 31, 2018.The last date for submission of GATE 2018 application is October 5.

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