PGCIL Recruitment 2021 – Apprentice Apply Online

1. Selection will involve Interview only, of the eligible and shortlisted candidates. However, the Management
reserves the right to raise the minimum eligibility standards / criteria and / or to conduct a screening
test, to restrict the number of candidates to be called for Personal Interview, if so required.
2. Screening test, if conducted, shall be for elimination purpose only and will not have any weightage in final merit.
3. The scheme of the test would be as following:
a) The test would be of 1 hour duration
b) Sections and Number of questions:
i. Technical Knowledge Test – 50 questions based on Engineering syllabus in the relevant discipline.
ii. Aptitude Test – 25 questions based on Logical reasoning, data interpretation, comprehension,
vocabulary, data sufficiency and numerical ability.
c) All questions would be MCQ type with 4 options and carry equal weightage (1 mark each) and there shall
be no negative marking.
d) Qualifying marks would be minimum 40% for Unreserved including EWS and 30% for reserved vacancies.
4. Qualifying marks in screening test for UR category shall be 40% and 30% for reserved category.
5. Candidates who qualify in test will be shortlisted and called for interview based on their performance in
screening test.
6. The merit will be drawn purely on the basis of performance in the Interview.
7. Shortlisted Candidates will have to qualify in the Interview to be adjudged suitable for empanelment for
appointment. The qualifying marks in interview shall be as given below:
Unreserved (UR) posts
including EWS Reserved Posts
40 % 30 %
Candidates shall have the option for appearing in Hindi or English in the Personal Interview.

1. Selections shall be made on the basis of scrutiny of applications w.r.t. eligibility criteria and desired
experience profile and Screening Test of the candidates found eligible after scrutiny.
2. Candidates qualifying in the Screening Test shall be empanelled in the order of merit of marks obtained
in screening test.
3. The scheme of the test would be as following:
a) The test would be of 1 hour duration
b) Sections and Number of questions:
i. Technical Knowledge Test – 50 questions based on Diploma syllabus in the relevant discipline.
ii. Aptitude Test – 25 questions based on Logical reasoning, data interpretation, comprehension,
vocabulary, data sufficiency and numerical ability.

1. Interested eligible candidates should apply only through On-line Registration System of POWERGRID. To
apply log on to http://www.powergrid.in → Careers section → Job Opportunities→ Openings →
Executive Positions on All India Basis and then “Engagement of experienced personnel on Contract
Basis for the post of Field Engineer & Field Supervisor”. No other means/ mode of application shall
be accepted. POWERGRID will not be responsible for bouncing back of any email sent to the candidate.
2. Before registering and submitting their applications on the website, the candidate should possess a valid
self E-mail ID, Alternate E-mail ID and Mobile number.
3. Candidates are advised to upload legible copies of the following documents while submitting online
application in the space earmarked in the on-line application: –
a) Scanned copy of recent passport size color photograph max. (50kb) in .JPG format
b) Scanned copy of signature max (30kb) in .JPG format PGCIL Recruitment 2021

c) Date of Birth Proof: Matric/ Birth Certificate (wherein DOB is mentioned) (max 1MB) in .pdf format
d) Qualification Certificate (Diploma/ Degree) along with Mark Sheets of all years/semesters (max.
10MB) along with Proof of norms adopted by the University/ Institute to convert CGPA/OGPA/DGPA
into percentage (if applicable) (all Qualification Certificate & Mark Sheets are required to be
scanned in .pdf format) PGCIL Recruitment 2021
e) Experience Certificate (for Present as well as Previous employment indicating start date, end date,
designation, pay scale/ emoluments & area of experience) issued by authorized/ appropriate
signatory of the organization (1MB) in .pdf format .
f) Candidates working in Govt./ PSU are required to apply through proper channel and need to upload
“No Objection Certificate” from the present employer in .pdf format.
g) Caste Certificate in the prescribed GOI format issued by Competent Authority (if applicable) (max.
1MB) in .pdf format PGCIL Recruitment 2021
h) Disability Certificate in the prescribed GOI format issued by Competent Authority (if applicable) (max.
1MB) in .pdf format PGCIL Recruitment 2021
i) Ex-Serviceman Discharge Certificate, Undertaking and Proforma of Certificate for Employed
Officials in case of Ex-Servicemen in the prescribed format (if applicable ) (max. 1MB) in .pdf format
j) Domicile cum Age relaxation certificates for Candidates from J&K State/ Riots Victim in the prescribed
GOI format issued by Competent Authority (if applicable) (max. 1MB) in .pdf format
k) EWS Certificate, as prescribed by Government of India.PGCIL Recruitment 2021
4. Applicants are advised to take a print out of the submitted online application and note down the user ID
and password generated at the time of online registration. Shortlisted/screened candidates are required
to produce the above uploaded documents in original for verification at the time of interview/joining.
5. Information regarding this recruitment process shall be made available in the career section of
POWERGRID website. Applicants are advised to check the website periodically for updates. PGCIL Recruitment 2021