This blog combines vacancies + applications + competition analysis in one place to give aspirants a clear view of the 2025 recruitment scenario.
1️⃣ Vacancy Details – PGCIL Officer Trainee 2025
🔹 Officer Trainee (Finance)
Total Vacancies: 17 + 2*
(17 regular + 2 backlog)
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Vacancies |
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UR |
9 |
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EWS |
1 |
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OBC–NCL |
4 |
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SC |
2 |
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ST |
1 + 2* |
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PwBD |
4 (Horizontal Reservation) |
PwBD categories:
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01 – I/C (VI)
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01 – I/C (HI)
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01 – HI
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01 – ID
*Backlog vacancies included.
🔹 Officer Trainee (Company Secretary)
Total Vacancies: 1* (ST – Backlog)
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Category |
Vacancies |
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ST |
1* |
2️⃣ Applications Received – Official Count
(As per PGCIL Notice No. 02/2025)
🔹 Officer Trainee (Finance)
Total Applications: 1901
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Category |
Applications |
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General |
1193 |
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OBC–NCL |
496 |
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SC |
142 |
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ST |
14 |
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EWS |
56 |
🔹 Officer Trainee (Company Secretary)
Total Applications: 14
3️⃣ Competition Analysis – PGCIL OT 2025
This section shows how tough the competition is for each post.
🔵 A) Officer Trainee (Finance)
Vacancies: 19 (including backlog)
Applications: 1901
Overall Competition Ratio
1901 applicants ÷ 19 vacancies ≈ 100 candidates per seat
This means for every 1 seat, around 100 candidates are competing.
Category-wise Competition (Finance)
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Category |
Applications |
Vacancies |
Competition Ratio |
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UR |
1193 |
9 |
132 applicants per seat |
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OBC–NCL |
496 |
4 |
124 applicants per seat |
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SC |
142 |
2 |
71 applicants per seat |
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ST |
14 |
3 (incl. backlog) |
4–5 applicants per seat |
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EWS |
56 |
1 |
56 applicants per seat |
Summary – Finance
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Highest competition: UR & OBC (120–130 candidates per seat)
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Moderate competition: EWS (56:1), SC (71:1)
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Lowest competition: ST (only 4–5 candidates per seat)
🟣 B) Officer Trainee (Company Secretary)
Vacancies: 1
Applications: 14
Competition Ratio
14 applicants for 1 vacancy → 14:1
This is extremely low competition for a PSU job because it is a specialized ST-backlog post.
4️⃣ Key Takeaways
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OT Finance:
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Very high competition overall.
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UR & OBC have the highest pressure (120+ candidates per seat).
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ST category has exceptionally low competition.
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OT Company Secretary:
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Only 14 applicants for 1 vacancy.
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One of the lowest competition PSU openings due to backlog reservation.
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✅ FAQ – PGCIL Officer Trainee (Finance & Company Secretary) 2025
1. How many vacancies are available for PGCIL Officer Trainee (Finance) 2025?
There are 19 vacancies (17 regular + 2 backlog).
2. How many applications were received for OT (Finance)?
PGCIL received 1901 applications for OT (Finance).
3. What is the competition ratio for OT Finance?
Approximately 100 candidates per seat (overall).
4. How many vacancies are there for OT (Company Secretary)?
There is 1 backlog vacancy under ST category.
5. How many candidates applied for OT (Company Secretary)?
Only 14 candidates applied across all categories.
6. Which category has the highest competition in OT Finance?
UR and OBC–NCL, each with more than 120 applicants per seat.
7. Which category has the lowest competition in OT Finance?
ST category, with only 14 applicants for 3 seats.
8. Are PwBD seats available in OT (Finance)?
Yes, 4 PwBD seats under horizontal reservation.
9. Does backlog mean extra seats?
Yes, backlog seats are additional vacancies carried forward from previous recruitment cycles.
10. Where can candidates check official updates?
On the official PGCIL website: www.powergrid.in
