Powergrid Energy Services Limited (PESL), a subsidiary of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) will release recruitment notification for Trainee Engineer Posts in Electrical Discipline. Candidates can check below to know more about recruitment.
PESL Recruitment Through GATE 2025: POWERGRID, on behalf of PESL will recruit GATE-qualified candidates for Trainee Engineer post in Electrical discipline. Candidates qualified for GATE can register online within prescribed dates and participate in recruitment.
POWER GRID PESL 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates willing to apply for the program must meet following criteria -
| Eligibility | Details |
|---|---|
| Required qualification | Aspirants must have completed full-time graduation in any discipline- B.E/B.Tech or B.Sc Engineering in Electrical discipline or equivalent degree from a recognised university or institute. The minimum qualifying marks must be 60% or equivalent CGPA |
| Eligible disciplines | Electrical/Electrical (Power), Electrical and Electronics, Power Systems Engineering, Power Engineering (Electrical). Must have appeared and qualified for the GATE examination in Electrical Engineering paper. |
| Upper Age Limit | The upper age limit of the candidate must be 28 years. Relaxation is offered to the candidates as per the government norms. |
PESL 2025 Selection Process
PESL selection process consists of normalised marks obtained (out of 100) in corresponding GATE paper, followed by behavioural assessment, group discussion, and personal interview. Candidates can check their qualification status through their candidate log-in to the Online Application System. Shortlisted candidates can also download their interview call letter and other relevant documents through the candidate login. Selected candidates can opt for the GD process in Hindi or English. Final scores will be based on following -
| GATE 2025 Marks (out of 100) |
84 |
| Group Discussion |
3% |
| Personal Interview |
12% |
Pay Scale/Designation on Regularisation
Selected candidates will go through one-year training period. During this phase, they will be paid INR 30000 to INR 1,20,000 (IDA, HRA, and perks at 12% of basic pay) per month. After training is complete, they will be assigned at "Assistant Engineer" position at E0 level in payscale of INR 30000 to INR 1,20,000.
A service agreement bond will be offered for general/OBC and EWS candidates and INR 2,50,000 for SC/ST and PwBD candidates to serve Corporation for a minimum of thre years after completing training period.
PESL 2025 Application Fees
PESL GATE application form fee is INR 500 (non-refundable) for general category candidates. Fees for reserved category applicants are exempted.
How to Apply for the PESL GATE 2025 Application Form?
Eligible candidates interested in applying for PESL Trainee Engineer position must register online by providing their GATE application and registration number. They must provide correct information, such as personal and educational qualifications and other details, and then upload correct documents.
| Document |
Maximum Size |
Format |
|---|---|---|
| Recent passport-size colour photograph (in white background) |
50 Kb |
JPG |
| Signature in Blue/Black ink |
50 Kb |
JPG |
| Date of Birth Proof: Matric/Birth Certificate (where DOB is mentioned) |
3 MB |
|
| Qualification Certificate (Degree) along with mark sheets of all semesters. |
10 MB |
|
| Candidates working in PSU or the Government sector must upload a “No objection” certificate from the present employer |
3 MB |
|
| Caste Certificate/EWS certificate in the prescribed Govt. format |
3 MB |
|
| PWBD Certificate |
3 MB |
|
| Scribe requirement certificate in the prescribed format |
3 MB |
|
| Scanned Photo ID proof of the scribe |
3 MB |
|
| Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate, Fitness Certificate, Domicile cum Age Relaxation certificate. |
3 MB |
|

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