POWER GRID NOTIFICATION

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited

POWER GRID, the Central Transmission Utility (CTU) of the country and a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India is engaged in power transmission business with the mandate for planning, co-ordination, supervision and control over complete inter-State transmission system and operation of National & Regional Power Grids. POWERGRID operates around 82,354 circuit kms of transmission lines along with 135 Sub- stations and wheels about 51% of total power generated in the country through its transmission network. POWER GRID, with its strong in-house expertise in various facets of Transmission, Sub- Transmission, Distribution and Telecom sectors also offers consultancy services at National and International level.

During the XII Plan, POWER GRID envisages an investment of more than ` 100000 crore for huge network expansion in which about 52,000 ckm of transmission lines, 70 sub-stations and transmission capacity of 1,36,000 MVA are to be added.

To take the growth curve to further heights, POWER GRID is looking for Bright, Committed and Energetic engineers to join its fold as EXECUTIVE TRAINEE in Electrical discipline.

Powr Grid to Recruit through GATE 2012 for details

How to Apply:

• Candidates have to register themselves and appear for GATE exam-2012 in Electrical Discipline (Code EE).
• A separate notification with details regarding number of vacancy in each category, important dates related to submission of POWERGRID online application, date of interview etc. shall be hosted on our website, from 4th January 2012.
• Candidates have to register themselves online at POWERGRID website with details of their GATE registration number and other required information, which will be made available at CAREER section of www.powergridindia.com from 4th January 2012.
• There is no separate fee for applying in POWERGRID.
• Group Discussion and Personal Interview are likely to be conducted in the month of April/May 2012.
• Please note that online registration for GATE -2012 closes on 17th October 2011 (23:00 hrs)
• For details on GATE Exam -2012, please visit http://gate.iitd.ac.in/GATE
• Candidates working in Govt. / PSU are required to produce "No Objection Certificate" at the time of Interview.
• All information regarding this recruitment process would be made available in the career section of POWERGRID website only. Applicants are advised to check the web site periodically through the Candidate Login.

Selection Process: The Selection Process consists of GATE – 2012 score, Group Discussion & Personal Interview.

Eligible candidates will have to appear for the Electrical Engineering (EE) paper of GATE Exam - 2012. Candidates shall be short-listed for Group Discussion & Personal Interview based on their score in GATE Exam - 2012 and as per the criteria decided by the Management.

Please note that only GATE-2012 score is valid for this recruitment exercise. GATE score of 2011 or prior is not valid.

Candidates who qualify in the Group Discussion & Personal Interview as per the criteria decided by the Management will only be adjudged suitable for empanelment. The Offer of Appointment shall be issued to the suitable candidates in the order of merit and based on the requirement. Appointment of selected candidates will be subject to their being found medically fit in the Pre- Employment Medical Examination to be conducted as per POWERGRID Norms and Standards of Medical Fitness.

Vancancies : Vacancies exist in Unreserved and reserved, i.e. OBC (NCL), SC and ST categories and have also been identified and earmarked for OH (OL) - Orthopedic Handicapped (One Leg), HH (PD) - Hearing Handicapped (Partially Deaf) candidates.

Please Note: Persons suffering from not less than 40% of the relevant disability shall only be eligible for the benefit of reservation.

Upper Age Limit: 28 years as on 31.12.2011

Essential Qualification :

Course	Discipline	Percentage of Marks
Full Time B.E./ B.Tech/ B.Sc (Engg) from recognized University/Institute	Electrical / Electrical and Electronics / Power Engineering	Minimum 65% or Equivalent CGPA *
AMIE	Electrical	Minimum 65% with both Sections A & B cleared by 31.03.2012

Pay Scale : The Corporation offers a very attractive pay package and is one of the best in the Industry. Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of 24900-50500 during the one-year training period. On successful completion of training, the candidates will be absorbed as Engineer. The approximate CTC per annum are as follows:

During Training	Rs.6.6 lakhs / annum
After Training	Rs.12.09 lakhs/annum

Important Dates:

For GATE 2012	Commencement of Online GATE Application submission	12th September 2011
	Last date for on-line submission of applications	17th October 2011
	Last date receipt of hard copy of Online GATE Application at respective GATE Offices	24th October 2011
	GATE Examination	12th February 2012
	Announcement of GATE Results	15th March 2012
POWERGRID Application	Commencement of POWERGRID Online Registration	4th January 2012
	Last date for POWERGRID Online Registration	15th February 2012

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