PGCIL Exam Date 2025: Check Schedule for 1543 Field Engineer & Supervisor Posts

The Powergrid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) published the formal notice regarding the PGCIL Exam Date 2025 on 29th September 2025 via their official portal. As per the announcement, the computer-based examination took place on 18th October 2025 across designated centers nationwide. Candidates are advised to keep track of further selection updates at http://www.powergrid.in.

PGCIL Notification 2025 PDF Out

PGCIL has issued the comprehensive Recruitment Notification 2025 for Field Engineer and Supervisor roles, outlining the vacancy breakdown and selection criteria. For complete details regarding the recruitment lifecycle, visit the official website at https://www.powergrid.in/. You can download the authoritative PDF document using the link provided below.

Download Official PGCIL Notification 2025 PDF

PGCIL Recruitment 2025 Summary

Applicants for the Powergrid Field Engineer and Supervisor recruitment were required to possess a B.Tech degree or Diploma in relevant engineering disciplines, including Electrical, Civil, or Electronics & Communication. The selection process comprised a Common Fixed Term Employee (FTE) Written Test for both roles, supplemented by an Interview phase specifically for Field Engineer candidates.

PGCIL Field Engineer and Supervisor Exam Date 2025 Out

The Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted under Advertisement No. CC/03/2025 for Field Engineer and Field Supervisor roles was held on 18th October 2025. Following the examination, the official results were released on 21st November 2025.

View and Download PGCIL Result 2025

Powergrid PGCIL Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

The critical timeline for the PGCIL Field Engineer and Supervisor Recruitment 2025 has concluded. While the online application portal is now inactive, the Common FTE Written Test was successfully administered on 18th October 2025.

PGCIL Field Engineer and Supervisor Vacancy 2025

The PGCIL Recruitment 2025 drive aimed to fill 1543 total vacancies, consisting of 730 positions for Field Engineers and 813 for Field Supervisors. These contract-based roles were distributed across various regions and technical disciplines.

Powergrid PGCIL Recruitment 2025 Eligibility

Eligibility for the Powergrid PGCIL Field Engineer and Supervisor vacancies was determined by strict adherence to educational qualifications and age criteria specified in the notification.

Educational Qualifications

Field Engineer (Electrical)

• 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).
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in:

1. Design, Engineering, Construction, Testing & Commissioning of:
2. Rural Electrification (RE)
3. Substations (S/S)
4. Transmission Lines (TL)
5. Sub-Transmission (ST)
6. Distribution Management System (DMS)
7. Preference: Candidates with experience in PSUs or listed companies in the power sector.

Field Engineer (Civil)

• 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 mentioned above for electrical field engineers, but in civil-related work.
• Preference: Same preference for PSU/power sector experience.

Field Supervisor (Electrical)

• Full-time Diploma in Electrical or related fields with at least 55% marks.
• Candidates with higher qualifications like B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech are not eligible.
• Eligible Disciplines: Electrical, Electrical (Power), Electrical & Electronics, Power Systems, Power Engineering (Electrical).
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in:

1. Construction, Testing & Commissioning, or Electrical works in RE, TL, ST, S/S, or DMS.
2. Preference: Experience in PSU/listed power sector companies preferred.

Field Supervisor (Civil)

• 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)

• 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.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in:

1. Design, Engineering, Construction, Testing & Commissioning, or
2. Operation & Maintenance of Telecommunication Systems.

Age Limit (as on 17/9/2025)

The maximum age limit for applicants was capped at 29 years as of 17th September 2025, with standard government-mandated age relaxations applicable to eligible categories.

Powergrid PGCIL Application Fee 2025

For the 2025 recruitment, application fees were categorized by post: Rs. 400 for Field Engineer positions and Rs. 300 for Field Supervisor positions.

Steps to Apply for Powergrid PGCIL Recruitment 2025

Prospective candidates were required to follow formal application protocols and verify all terms and conditions outlined in the official recruitment advertisement prior to submission.

• Visit the official webstie of PGCIL, https://www.powergrid.in.
• On the homepage, you have to 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.
• Candidates have to click on the Apply link and register themselves by 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

PGCIL Field Engineer and Supervisor Selection Process 2025

The multi-stage selection process for PGCIL Recruitment 2025 was structured as follows:

Field Engineer: Selection was based on the Common FTE Written Test followed by a region-wise Interview for shortlisted qualifiers.

Field Supervisor: Selection was based exclusively on the performance in the written examination.

PGCIL Field Engineer and Supervisor Exam Pattern 2025

The Common FTE Written Test-2025 consisted of 75 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The exam was split into two sections: 50 technical questions covering the core B.Tech/Diploma syllabus and 25 questions focusing on General Aptitude.

• Every correct answer gives you 1 mark
• The duration of the Exam is 1 hour.
• There will be no negative marking

Check PGCIL Field Supervisor Syllabus & Pattern

Check PGCIL Field Engineer Syllabus & Pattern

PGCIL Field Engineer and Supervisor Salary 2025

For Field Engineer

• The monthly pay starts at Rs. 30000 with increments of 3%, up to Rs. 120000.
• Candidates will get Industrial DA, HRA, and perks equal to 35% of the basic pay.
• Total annual salary is around Rs. 8.9 lakhs.

For Field Supervisor

• Rs. 23000 is the monthly pay with increments of 3%, up to Rs. 105000.
• You get Industrial DA, HRA, and perks equal to 35% of basic pay.
• The annual salary is approximately Rs. 6.8 lakhs.

Download PGCIL Field Engineer Previous Year Papers