PGCIL Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2024: Apply Online for 435 posts, Check Eligibility, Exam Pattern and Syllabus

PGCIL Engineer Trainee Positions Educational Qualifications

Position	Educational Qualifications
Engineer Trainee (Electrical)	B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc (Engineering) with 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized university or institute. Degree in Electrical/Electrical (Power)/Electrical & Electronics/Power System Engineer/Power Engineering (Electrical).
Engineer Trainee (Electronics)	B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc (Engineering) with 60% marks from a recognized institute. Degree in Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Telecommunication/Electronics and Electrical Communication and Telecommunication Engineering.
Engineer Trainee (Civil)	B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc (Engineering) with 60% marks from a recognized university or institute. Degree in Civil Engineering.
Engineer Trainee (Computer Science)	B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc (Engineering) with 60% marks from a recognized institute. Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Information Technology (IT).

Notes:

• All degrees mentioned should be from well known universities or institutes.
• Candidates have at least 60% marks in their respective degrees.

 

PGCIL Recruitment 2024 Age Limit & Age Relaxation

Category	Age Limit	Age Relaxation
General	Up to 28 years	–
OBC (NCL)	Up to 31 years	3 years
SC/ST	Up to 33 years	5 years
PwBD	Up to 38 years	10 years
Ex-Serviceman/ Victims of Riots	As per Govt. of India directives	–

 

 

How to easily apply online for the PGCIL Recruitment 2024

Here are the steps to apply for the PGCIL Engineer Trainee recruitment through the official website:

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to powergrid.in.
2. Navigate to Careers: Click on the “Career” section and then select “Openings.”
3. Find the Recruitment Notice: Look for “Recruitment of PGCIL Engineer Trainee-2024 through GATE 2024 Advt. No. CC/08/2023 dated 26-09-2023.”
4. Register: Click “Register & Login Apply” and then choose “New Registration.”
5. Fill Out the Form: Enter your details and click “Register.”
6. Complete the Application: Log in with your credentials and fill out the application form.
7. Upload Documents: Upload the required documents.
8. Pay the Fee: Make the payment using the available options.
9. Print for Reference: Print the completed application form for future reference.

By following these steps, you will successfully apply for the PGCIL Engineer Trainee recruitment.

PGCIL Recruitment 2024 Application Fee Structure

Category	Fee
General	₹500/-
OBC (NCL)/ SC/ST/ PwBD/ Ex-Serviceman/ Departmental Candidates/ Female	Exempted

• Online Payment Mode – Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI Payment.

 

PGCIL Recruitment 2024 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification release date	12 June 2024
Starting date of application registration	12 June 2024
Last date to submit application form	04 July 2024

 

PGCIL Recruitment 2024 Selection Method

Phase	Description
GATE Examination 2024	Marks obtained in the GATE 2024 correspondence paper
Group Discussions	Discussions among candidates to assess communication skills and group interaction
Personal Interview	Interview to evaluate technical knowledge, skills, and suitability
Document Verification	Verification of documents to ensure eligibility and authenticity
Medical Examination	Examination to assess medical fitness

 

 

PGCIL Recruitment 2024 Weightage of Different Parameters

Parameter	Weightage
GATE 2024	85%
Group Discussions	3%
Personal Interview	12%
Total	100%

 

PGCIL Diploma Trainee Syllabus

Topic	Syllabus
Electrical	Network theory, Digital Electronics, Generation, Transmission & Distribution of Electrical Power, Electrical Basics, Electrical Engineering Materials, DC Machine, AC Machine & Transformer, Instrumentation, Power Electronics & Drives, Microprocessor, Analog Circuits/ Electronics, Electrical Measurements & Measuring, Circuit Theory, Control System
Civil	Civil Engineering Materials and Construction, Solid Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Concrete Technology, Reinforced Concrete Structures, Steel Structures, PSC Structures, Fluid Mechanics, Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering, Hydraulic Structures, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Surveying, Bridge Engineering, Estimation, Costing, and Specifications, Construction and Project Management, Environmental Studies
Quantitative Aptitude	Number System, Simple Interest, Algebra, Averages, Pipes and Cisterns, Time and work, Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Odd-one Out, Time and Distance, Time and Work Partnership, Ratio and Proportion, Numbers and Ages, Mixtures and Allegations, Percentages, Simple Equations, Quadratic Equations, Mensuration, Permutations and Combinations, Probability, Simplification and Approximation
Reasoning	Puzzles, Verbal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Analytical Reasoning
General English	Comprehension, Transformation of Sentences, Active & Passive Voice, Direct & Indirect Speech, One Word Substitution, Tenses, Fill in the Blanks, Antonyms, Synonyms, Idioms & Phrases, Sentence correction

 

PGCIL Diploma Trainee Exam Pattern 2023

Parts	Type of Paper	Type of Test	Exam Duration	Total No. of Questions	Total Marks	Negative Marking
1.	Objective Type Questions	Technical Knowledge Test/ Professional Knowledge Test	2 Hours	120	120	1/4th mark deducted for every incorrect answer
2.	Supervisory Aptitude Test	Objective Test	2 Hours	50	50	1/4th mark deducted for every incorrect answer

• The exam comprises a total of 170 questions.
• Each question carries 1 mark.
• For every incorrect answer, there is a negative marking of 1/4th mark.
• However, there is no negative marking for un-attempted questions.