| Organization | Power Grid |
| Name of Post | Field Engineer (Electrical) & Field Engineer (Civil) |
| No of Posts | 40 posts |
| Qualification | B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Sc (Engg.) |
| Age Limit | 29 years |
| Application Fee | Rs. 400/- |
| Notification Date | 14th August 2026 |
| Walk-in Date | 5th September 2026 |
POWERGRID Engineer Recruitment 2026
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has released an employment notification for the recruitment of 40 Field Engineer (Electrical) & Field Engineer (Civil) Posts for its Consultancy Project- Comprehensive Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Scheme in the state of Arunachal Pradesh under North Eastern Region. The online application process for POWERGRID Engineer Recruitment 2026 started from 14th August 2026 to 5th September 2026.
Interested and eligible candidates may check this article for detailed official notification, educational qualification, age limit, salary details, and application procedure to be followed.
Vacancy Details
Name of post: Field Engineer (Electrical) & Field Engineer (Civil)
No of posts: 40 posts
No of posts: 40 posts
| Name of posts | No of posts |
| Field Engineer (Electrical) | 25 |
| Field Engineer (Civil) | 15 |
Advertisement No.: FE CTDS 2026
Mode of application: Online
Related Article: HPCL Recruitment
Pay Scale
Selected candidates will receive a monthly remuneration under the pay scale of ₹30,000–3%–₹1,20,000, with an initial basic pay of ₹30,000. In addition to the basic pay, candidates will be entitled to Industrial DA, HRA, and perks equivalent to 35% of the basic pay, as per the applicable rules.
Field Engineers and Field Supervisors who successfully complete each year of engagement will be eligible for an annual increment of 3% in the subsequent year. The increment will be effective from the first day of the month following the month in which the candidate completes one year of engagement.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality: Only Indian Nationals who have attained the age of 18 years or above are eligible to apply.
Age Limit
Upper age limit of the candidates must be upto 29 years as on 5th September 2026.
Age Relaxation
The relaxation of upper age limit for reserved categories are as follows:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD - UR & EWS
| 10 years |
| PwBD - OBC/NCL | 13 years |
| PwBD - SC & ST | 15 years |
If you are a graduate engineer and looking for regular jobs in any public sector undertakings (PSU), you may apply and appear in GATE 2027 .
Educational Qualification & Experience
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Field Engineer (Electrical) | Full time B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Sc (Engg.) in Electrical discipline or equivalent with minimum 55% marks. | Should have one year post qualification experience of Design/ engineering/ construction/ testing & commissioning etc. in rural electrification (RE)/ distribution management system (DMS)/ sub transmission (ST)/ transmission lines (TLs)/ sub-stations (S/S), etc. Experience in PSU/Listed company particularly in power sector shall be preferred. |
| Field Engineer (Civil) | Full time B.E/B.Tech/ B.Sc (Engg.) in Civil discipline or equivalent with minimum 55% marks. | Should have one year post qualification experience of Design/ engineering/ construction/ testing & commissioning etc. in rural electrification (RE)/ distribution management system (DMS)/ sub -transmission (ST)/ transmission lines (TLs)/ sub-stations (S/S), etc. Experience in PSU/Listed company particularly in power sector shall be preferred. |
Selection Process
Selection will involve Interview only, of the eligible and shortlisted candidates. Screening test, if conducted, to restrict the number of candidates to be called for Personal Interview, shall be for elimination purpose only and will not have any weightage in final merit.
Screening Test Details
Test duration: 1 Hour
Total No of questions: 75 MCQs (1 mark each, no negative marking)
Technical Knowledge Test: 50 Questions (B.Tech syllabus)
Aptitude Test: 25 Questions (General English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness)
Qualifying Marks: Qualifying marks in screening test would be minimum 40% for Unreserved including EWS and 30% for reserved vacancies.
Interview Round
Candidates who qualify in test will be shortlisted and called for interview based on their performance in screening test. The merit will be drawn purely on the basis of performance in the Interview. Candidates shall have the option for appearing in Hindi or English in the Personal Interview.
Minimum qualifying marks in interview round is 40% for Unreserved/EWS and 30% for Reserved categories.
Screening Test Details
Test duration: 1 Hour
Total No of questions: 75 MCQs (1 mark each, no negative marking)
Technical Knowledge Test: 50 Questions (B.Tech syllabus)
Aptitude Test: 25 Questions (General English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness)
Qualifying Marks: Qualifying marks in screening test would be minimum 40% for Unreserved including EWS and 30% for reserved vacancies.
Interview Round
Candidates who qualify in test will be shortlisted and called for interview based on their performance in screening test. The merit will be drawn purely on the basis of performance in the Interview. Candidates shall have the option for appearing in Hindi or English in the Personal Interview.
Minimum qualifying marks in interview round is 40% for Unreserved/EWS and 30% for Reserved categories.
Application Fee
Candidates have to pay an application fee as mentioned below as per their categories.
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM | Exempted |
| Others | Rs 400/- |
How to Apply for POWERGRID Recruitment ?
Interested and eligible candidates may
apply online for these vacancy through online mode by visiting official
PGCIL Recruitment Portal. Candidates may follow below mentioned steps
to apply for PGCIL Engineer recruitment.
- Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
- Click on the "Online Application Form" and complete the registration process .
- In the next stage, click on "Online Application Form" Link and Login.
- Fill your all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
- Make payment of application fee as per your category and submit the form.
- At the end, take a print out of the application form .
Important Dates
- Starting date of submission of online application: 14th August 2026
- Last date of submission of online application: 5th September 2026
Important Web-Links
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the starting date to apply online for POWERGRID Recruitment?
The starting date to apply online for POWERGRID Recruitment is 14th August 2026.
What is the last date to apply online for POWERGRID Recruitment?
The last date to apply online for POWERGRID Recruitment is 5th September 2026.
How many posts are vacant under POWERGRID Recruitment?
The number of vacant posts under POWERGRID Recruitment is 40.
