The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) is currently accepting online applications for the recruitment of Officer Trainees in the Finance and Company Secretary fields for the year 2025. Eligible candidates holding CA/ICWA qualifications or Associate Membership of ICSI are invited to submit their applications online from 15th October 2025 (17:00 hrs) until 5th November 2025 (23:59 hrs). This opportunity presents a promising career path in the power transmission industry, with potential postings throughout India and internationally.
The online application form for the POWERGRID Officer Trainee Recruitment 2025 is now accessible. Interested and qualified candidates are advised to thoroughly review the detailed POWERGRID notification prior to completing the application form.
The POWERGRID Online Registration will be conducted via the official careers portal. The steps for the POWERGRID Officer Trainee Online Registration Process are as follows:-
Step 1: Navigate to www.powergrid.in → Careers → Job Opportunities → Openings → Executive Positions on All India Basis → Recruitment of Officer Trainee (Finance) & Officer Trainee (CS) starting from 15th October 2025.
Step 2: Register using a valid Email ID, an Alternate Email, and a Mobile Number. Upload your photograph, signature, and necessary documents (proof of date of birth, qualification certificates, and category certificates if applicable).
Step 3: Complete the personal and academic details; pay the application fee (if applicable) online. Ensure submission on or before 5th November 2025 by 23:59 hrs. Print a copy for your records.
Eligibility Criteria:
Officer Trainee (Finance): Must have passed CA / ICWA (CMA) from a recognized institution.
Officer Trainee (Company Secretary): Should be an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
Only Indian Nationals who are 18 years of age or older; the essential qualification date is determined by the date of certificate issuance.
Age Limit:
Up to 28 years as on 05.11.2025.
Age relaxation: OBC (NCL): 3 years; SC/ST: 5 years; PwBD: 10 years (UR/EWS), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST); Victims of riots: As per Govt. rules.
Application Fee:
Category
Application Fee
Payment Method
Online
General / OBC / EWS
Rs.500/-
SC / ST / PwBD
Nil
Selection Process:
Computer Based Test (CBT): 170 Questions (120 PKT + 50 EAT), 2 Hours, Objective Type, Negative Marking (1/4). Qualifying: UR/EWS 40% overall (30% each section); Reserved 30% overall (25% each).
Shortlisting for Document Verification, Group Discussion (3% weightage), Behavioral Assessment & Personal Interview (12% weightage). CBT: 85% weightage. Final empanelment based on merit.