Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has officially announced the exam date for the Officer Trainee (Finance) Recruitment 2025. As per the notification, the written examination will be held on:
📅 Exam Date: 14 December 2025 (Sunday)
⏰ Mode: Online CBT
📍 Across multiple test locations in India
This exam is one of the most popular PSU finance career opportunities, especially among CA, CMA preparing for high-growth government sector jobs.
🏛️ About the PowerGrid Officer Trainee (Finance) Post
The Officer Trainee (Finance) role in PGCIL offers:
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Government PSU job security
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Attractive salary structure
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Growth to managerial roles
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Work-life balance and corporate exposure
Selected candidates undergo structured training before being absorbed into the finance team.
📌 Eligibility Criteria at a Glance
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Requirement |
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Educational Qualification |
CA / CMA |
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Age Limit |
As per official notification |
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Selection Process |
Online Exam + GD + Interview |
📝 Updated Exam Pattern
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Questions |
Marks |
Difficulty Weightage |
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Professional Knowledge (PKT) |
120 |
High Weightage |
Hard / Technical |
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Executive Aptitude Test (EAT) |
50 |
Medium |
Moderate |
📌 Total Questions: 170
⏱️ Duration: Likely 2 Hours (120 minutes)
⚠️ Negative marking: Usually Yes, based on rules followed in previous cycles.
📚 Syllabus Overview (Based on Previous Year Trend)
The exam is highly focused on core finance subjects. Based on previous PYQs (2022–2025), these are the most tested areas:
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Company Law, Contract Act, NI Act, IBC
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Financial Management: Forex, Portfolio, Capital Budgeting
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Income Tax: TDS, Assessment, Tax Planning
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GST Basics, Custom Basics
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Ind AS, Consolidation, Amalgamation
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Audit + CARO 2020 + PSU Audit
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Costing, Budgeting & Cost Audit
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Economics: WTO, BOP, GDP, Trade
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✅ 📌 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – POWERGRID Officer Trainee (Finance) 2025
1️⃣ What is the exam date for PowerGrid Officer Trainee (Finance) 2025?
The exam will be conducted on 14 December 2025 (Online CBT mode).
2️⃣ What is the exam pattern?
The exam consists of two sections:
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Section |
Questions |
Description |
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Professional Knowledge Test (PKT) |
120 Questions |
Finance, Accounting, Laws, Tax, GST, Audit, Ind AS etc. |
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Executive Aptitude Test (EAT) |
50 Questions |
Reasoning, English, Quantitative aptitude & General awareness |
Total Questions: 170
Time: Expected 120 minutes (2 hours)
3️⃣ Is there negative marking?
Based on previous recruitment patterns, yes, negative marking is expected.
(Exact rule will be mentioned in admit card/brochure.)
4️⃣ What is the syllabus?
The syllabus is based on CA/CMA Finance curriculum, including:
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Company Law, SEBI, FEMA, IBC
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Financial Management (Forex, Portfolio, Capital Budgeting)
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Income Tax, GST, Customs
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Accounting & Ind AS
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Audit & Cost Audit
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Economics (WTO, GDP, BOP)
5️⃣ Who can apply for the Officer Trainee (Finance) post?
Candidates holding CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) are eligible.
6️⃣ How should I prepare for the exam?
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Solve previous year papers (2022, 2024, 2025 analysis)
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Attempt mock tests regularly
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Focus on laws + SFM + Ind AS + taxation
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Revise high-weightage topics repeatedly
7️⃣ What is the selection process?
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Online Computer-Based Test
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Behavioral Assessment
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Document Verification
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Medical Check
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Final Joining as Officer Trainee
8️⃣ Is there separate cut-off for PKT and EAT?
Usually yes — candidates must qualify both individually + as per category merit.
9️⃣ Will the certificate verification be before or after results?
Verification is done after the written exam shortlist, during interview/assessment stage.
🔟 Is PowerGrid a permanent job?
Yes. After successful training and probation, candidates are absorbed as Assistant Managers (Finance).
