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POWERGRID Officer Trainee (Finance & Company Secretary) Recruitment 2025 – Eligibility, Selection Process & Salary
POWERGRID Officer Trainee (Finance & Company Secretary) Recruitment 2025 – Eligibility, Selection Process & Salary

POWERGRID Officer Trainee (Finance & Company Secretary) Recruitment 2025 – Eligibility, Selection Process & Salary

Author: Divyanshu Kr Ranjan Published: October 18, 2025

POWERGRID, a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power, has announced the Recruitment of Officer Trainees in Finance and Company Secretary disciplines through Advertisement No. CC/05/2025. This is an excellent opportunity for CA/CMA and CS professionals to begin their PSU career in one of India’s most reputed government organizations.


POWERGRID is among the largest transmission utilities in the world, operating more than 1,80,000 ckm of transmission lines and 286 substations across India. The company also manages an extensive telecom network and plays a vital role in India’s renewable energy and infrastructure growth journey.


🧾 Vacancy Details

Post

Vacancies

Category-wise Breakup

Officer Trainee (Finance)

19 (17 + 2 backlog)

UR–9, EWS–1, OBC–4, SC–2, ST–1*2

Officer Trainee (Company Secretary)

1 (Backlog)

ST- 1

Note: PwBD vacancies are interchangeable among subcategories as per Govt. norms.


🎓 Eligibility Criteria

For Officer Trainee (Finance):

  • Must have passed CA / ICWA (CMA).

  • Upper Age Limit: 28 years as on 05.11.2025.

For Officer Trainee (Company Secretary):

  • Must be an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

  • Upper Age Limit: 28 years as on 05.11.2025.

Age relaxations apply as per Govt. of India norms for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD candidates.

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💰 Salary & Compensation

Stage

Designation

Pay Scale

Approx CTC

During Training

Officer Trainee

₹40,000 + IDA + HRA + Perks

₹11 lakh p.a.

After Training

Officer (E2 Grade)

₹50,000 – 3% – ₹1,60,000 (IDA)

₹22.5 lakh p.a.

Additional benefits include Performance Pay, Company Accommodation/HRA, Medical Facilities, Gratuity, Pension, and Group Insurance.


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🧾 Service Bond

  • General/OBC (NCL)/EWS: ₹5,00,000

  • SC/ST/PwBD: ₹2,50,000
    (plus applicable taxes)

  • Minimum 3 years of service after training.


🧠 Selection Process

The selection process comprises Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by Group Discussion (GD), Behavioral Assessment, and Personal Interview.

📘 CBT Pattern

Section

No. of Questions

Total

Professional Knowledge Test (PKT)

120

170 Questions (2 Hours)

Executive Aptitude Test (EAT)

50

EAT includes: English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, General Awareness, and Data Interpretation.

  • Marking Scheme: +1 for correct, –¼ for incorrect.

  • Qualifying Marks:

    • UR/EWS: 40% overall (30% each in PKT & EAT)

    • Reserved: 30% overall (25% each in PKT & EAT)

🧾 Weightage for Final Merit

  • CBT: 85%

  • GD: 3%

  • Interview: 12%

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🗓️ Important Dates

Event

Date

Application Start Date

15 October 2025 (17:00 hrs)

Application End Date

05 November 2025 (23:59 hrs)

Cutoff Date for Eligibility

05 November 2025


🌍 Test Centres

Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Bhopal, Guwahati.
(May vary based on applications.)


🧩 Application Fee

  • ₹500 for UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS

  • Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD candidates
    Payment to be made online via POWERGRID portal.


📢 How to Apply

  1. Visit www.powergrid.in

  2. Go to Careers → Job Opportunities → Openings → Executive Positions on All India Basis.

  3. Click on “Recruitment of Officer Trainee (Finance) & Officer Trainee (CS)”.

  4. Register and complete your online application before 05.11.2025.


🧾 Key Highlights

✅ Maharatna PSU under Ministry of Power
✅ CTC up to ₹22.5 LPA after training
✅ Ideal for CA / CMA / CS aspirants
✅ CBT + GD + Interview based selection
✅ All India posting opportunity

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What is the last date to apply for POWERGRID Officer Trainee 2025?
Ans: The last date to apply online is 5th November 2025 (11:59 PM).

Q2. Who can apply for Officer Trainee (Finance)?
Ans: Candidates who have passed CA or CMA (ICWA) are eligible to apply.

Q3. Is there negative marking in the POWERGRID CBT?
Ans: Yes, there is ¼ negative marking for every wrong answer.

Q4. What is the salary of Officer Trainee at POWERGRID?
Ans: During training, the CTC is approximately ₹11 lakh per annum, which increases to ₹22.5 lakh post regularization.

Q5. What is the selection ratio of CBT, GD, and Interview?
Ans: Final merit is calculated based on CBT (85%) + GD (3%) + Interview (12%).

Q6. Can CMA Inter-qualified students apply?
Ans: No, only candidates who have passed CA/CMA (Final) are eligible.

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