Overview
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) is recruiting 48 Company Secretary Professionals on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for ICSI Associate Members to work with India’s leading power grid company. If you have the required qualification and experience, apply online before the deadline!
📋 Quick Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) |
| Total Vacancies | 48 Posts (27 Immediate + 21 Future Anticipated) |
| Post Type | Company Secretary Professional |
| Job Type | Fixed Term Employment (Contract) – 2 years, extendable up to 5 years |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | www.powergrid.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 10 December 2025 |
| Start of Online Application | 10 December 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31 December 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 31 December 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Eligibility Cutoff Date | 31 December 2025 |
📍 Vacancy Details
| Vacancy Type | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Immediate Vacancies | 27 |
| Future Anticipated Vacancies | 21 |
| Total | 48 |
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Essential Qualification:
- Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
Essential Experience:
- Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in company secretariat of any listed or unlisted company
- Experience should be in secretarial matters including:
- Drafting of agenda, minutes, and official letters
- Conducting Board, Committee, and General Body meetings
- Compliance with statutory requirements under Companies Act and other regulations
Important Note: Internship or training period will NOT be counted as experience
💰 Salary / Salary Details (Per Month)
Monthly Salary Structure:
- Pay Band: Rs. 30,000 – 1,20,000 (with 3% increment)
- Initial Basic Pay: Rs. 30,000
- Annual CTC: Approximately ₹9.96 Lakhs
Salary Components:
- Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance (DA) + House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Perks @ 35% of basic pay
- Retention bonus of ₹20,000 upon completion of each 6 months of service
Additional Benefits:
- Provident Fund (PF) @ 12% of Basic Pay + DA deduction
- Gratuity as per POWERGRID rules
- Mobile phone & digital services reimbursement (up to ₹45,000 for 2 years, excluding taxes)
- Leave benefits: 12 Casual Leave, 10 Sick Leave, 30 Earned Leave per year, plus maternity/paternity leave
- Medical benefits for self and family (spouse, 2 dependent children, dependent parents)
- Medical insurance coverage of ₹5 Lakhs for hospitalization
- Group Personal Accident Insurance coverage
⏳ Age Limit (as on 31 December 2025)
| Category | Maximum Age | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS | 29 Years | — |
| OBC (NCL) | 32 Years | +3 years |
| SC/ST | 34 Years | +5 years |
| Person with Disability (PwD) | As per GOI directives | Additional relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen | Up to +10 years over limit | Subject to conditions + 3 years additional |
| POWERGRID Experience | Up to maximum 5 years additional | Over and above category relaxation |
Minimum Age: 18 years (Indian Nationals only)
📑 Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen | FREE (Exempted) |
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 400 (Non-refundable) |
Payment Method: Online only (bank transfer, debit card, credit card)
🎯 Selection Process
- Screening Test (if required):
- Management may conduct a screening test if too many applications received
- Test is for elimination purpose only (no weightage in final selection)
- Qualifying marks: General/EWS – 40%, Reserved categories – 30%
- Candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on their marks
- Personal Interview:
- Selected candidates from screening test will attend the interview
- Interview will be the basis for final selection
- Qualifying marks in interview: General/EWS – 40%, Reserved categories – 30%
- Language: Hindi or English (candidate’s choice)
- Final Selection:
- Based on interview marks only
- Selected candidates will be empanelled as per merit
- Appointment offered based on actual requirement from POWERGRID subsidiaries
- Medical Fitness:
- Final engagement is subject to medical fitness as per company standards
- Candidates must meet POWERGRID’s health standards
📑 How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to www.powergrid.in
- Navigate to Careers: Click on Careers section → Job Opportunities → Openings
- Find the Post: Look for “Engagement of Experienced Company Secretary Professional (On Contract) on Fixed Tenure Basis-2025”
- Get Ready with Documents: Before registering, have these documents ready:
- Valid email ID and alternate email ID
- Mobile number and alternate mobile number
- Keep these active for at least one year
- Register Online: Click on the job posting and fill in basic details
- Upload Documents (in specified format and size):
- Recent passport-size color photograph – white background (50 KB, .jpg)
- Signature in Blue/Black ink (50 KB, .jpg)
- Date of Birth proof – Matric or Birth Certificate (3 MB, .pdf)
- ICSI Associate Member Certificate and all mark sheets in one PDF (10 MB, .pdf)
- Experience certificate or proof of 1 year post-qualification experience (3 MB, .pdf)
- Caste/EWS/PwD certificates if applicable (3 MB, .pdf)
- NOC from present employer if working in Government/PSU (3 MB, .pdf)
- Ex-Servicemen certificates if applicable (3 MB, .pdf)
- Fill Application Details Carefully:
- Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth
- Address, Contact Details
- Educational qualifications
- Work experience details
- All information must be accurate and match your certificates
- Pay Application Fee: If applicable, pay ₹400 through online mode
- Submit Application: Review all details and click Submit
- Save Confirmation: System will generate a “Resume” with your Registration Number – print and save it for future reference
Important Notes:
- Applications can be edited/updated until the last date (31 December 2025)
- Once the deadline passes, no changes allowed
- No hard copies need to be sent to POWERGRID
- Check website and registered email regularly for updates
- Upload only legible copies; mobile phone scans or unclear images will not be accepted
- All photocopies must be self-attested
⚙️ Key Documents Required
Original Documents (for verification during interview):
- ICSI Associate Member Certificate
- ICSI mark sheets/result declarations
- Date of Birth proof (Matric/10th certificate or birth certificate)
- Experience certificates from all previous employers
- Caste certificate (if SC/ST/OBC category)
- EWS certificate (if applicable) – issued after 01.04.2025
- PwD certificate in GOI prescribed format (if applicable)
- NOC from present employer (if working in Government/PSU)
- Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate (if applicable)
Documents to Upload with Application:
- Recent color photograph (passport size, white background, 50 KB, .jpg format)
- Digital signature in Blue/Black ink (50 KB, .jpg format)
- All certificates in PDF format as specified above
- All photocopies must be self-attested
Important Certificate Details:
- OBC (NCL) Certificate: Must be based on latest income criteria for FY 2022-23, 2023-24, or 2024-25, issued on or after 01.04.2025
- EWS Certificate: Income & Asset Certificate for FY 2024-25, issued on or after 01.04.2025
- SC/ST Certificates: In GOI prescribed format from competent authority
- Date of acquiring qualification: Calculated from date of issuance of ICSI final mark sheet
📘 Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | www.powergrid.in (Careers section) |
| Official Notification PDF | Available on POWERGRID website |
| Official Website | www.powergrid.in |
| Query Email | [email protected] (Subject: “Comp.Secy.-2025 (Post ID-499)-“) |
Key Points to Remember
✓ Online Applications Only: No offline applications accepted
✓ Upload Legible Copies: Clear, readable scans only – mobile phone images may be rejected
✓ Self-Attest All Copies: All photocopies must be self-attested
✓ Fee is Non-Refundable: Once paid, fee cannot be refunded even if candidature is rejected
✓ Keep Documents Active: Email ID and mobile number must remain active for at least one year
✓ Edit Before Deadline: Applications can be updated until 31 December 2025
✓ Contract Position: This is a 2-year contract, extendable up to 5 years (no permanent job guarantee)
✓ Flexible Work Location: You may be posted at any POWERGRID subsidiary or SPV company across India
✓ Minimum Experience Required: Must have exactly 1 year post-qualification experience (internship doesn’t count)
✓ Health Standards: Must pass POWERGRID’s medical fitness test – no relaxation allowed
✓ One Application Per Person: Submit only one application; multiple applications will lead to rejection
✓ Check Email Regularly: Important updates will be sent to registered email and phone number



