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Power Grid Corporation of India Limited conducts recruitment examinations for the post of Field Engineer. The candidates who have completed their technical degree in Electrical or Civil can apply for the post of Field Engineer. The candidates are selected on the basis of written examinations and interviews. The written test is for 1 hour and includes two papers. The first paper checks candidate’s technical knowledge and in the second paper questions related to aptitude are asked.
Latest Notification
PGCIL releases the official notification regarding Field Engineers Recruitment 2025 on its official website. With the help of exam notification, candidates can know the registration and exam process along with other important details. The notification is considered one of the most important documents for the recruitment process
Registration
It is advisable for all the students to apply for the exam after checking the eligibility criteria. The steps to apply are given below:
- Visit the official website
- Go to the careers section
- Click on PGCIL Field Engineer Recruitment 2025
- Fill in all the necessary details and upload the documents
- Pay the application fee
- Submit the application form and save it for future reference
Eligibility Criteria
Before appearing in the PGCIL Field Engineer Recruitment 2025 process, candidates should meet the minimum eligibility criteria. As per the official notification, the eligibility criteria remained the same as it was. The basic eligibility criteria are given below.
PGCIL Field Engineer Educational Qualification 2025
Candidates having a technical degree in electrical or civil are eligible to apply for the post of PGCIL Field Engineer. Working experience can be added advantage.
| Post | Eligibility Criteria | Mandatory Professional Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Field Engineer (Electrical) | The candidate should have completed full-time B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in electrical discipline or equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks. | The candidate should have one-year post qualification experience in design/engineering/construction etc. Experience in PSU/Listed company will be beneficial |
| Field Engineer (Civil) | The candidate should have completed full-time B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in a civil engineering discipline or equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks. | The candidate should have one-year post qualification experience in design/engineering/construction etc. Experience in PSU/Listed company will be beneficial |
PGCIL Field Engineer Age Limit 2025
Candidates can check the age limit and other important eligibility information from the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 29 Years (Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST Candidates) |
| Nationality | Indian |
Application Fee
PGCIL Field Engineer Application Fee 2025
The category wise application fee is given below:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 400/- |
| SC/ST/Disabled | Nil |
Exam Pattern
Selection for the post of PGCIL Engineer shall be made on the basis of the screening tests. This screening test is mainly for elimination purposes and will not have any weightage in final merit. A screening test is for one hour and in two parts, part 1 has 50 questions on relevant discipline, and part 2 has 25 questions on aptitude. No negative marking is there. Qualifying marks for the UR category are 40% and for a reserved category that is 30%. The merit list will be drawn mainly on the basis of Interviews.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Number of Questions | 50+ 25 |
| Duration of the examination | 1 hour |
| Type of questions | Objective |
| Marking Scheme | Each correct question will be awarded 1 mark, no negative marking |
| Language of paper | English |
Syllabus
All Candidates are advised to check the details of the syllabus for the exam. Candidates can check the important topics for each section of the syllabus given below.
Part 1 - Field Engineer Subject Syllabus
The syllabus is given below:
Syllabus For Electrical Engineering:
- AC fundamentals
- Power Electronics
- Drivers
- Estimation and costing
- Measurement and measuring instruments
- Basic electronics etc
- Network theory
- Utilization of electrical
- Energy
- Power system
- Electrical Machines
- Analog and digital electronics, magnetic circuit
- Basic Electrical Engineering Concepts
Syllabus For Civil Engineering:
- Surveying
- Civil Engineering Materials
- Bridge Superstructure
- Engineering Mechanics
- Steel structure
- Fluid mechanics
- The design of the structure
- Transportation Engineering
- Hydrology etc.
- Elements of structural analysis
- Bridge Engineering
- The strength of materials
- Elements of Geotechnical Engineering
- Reinforced concrete structures
- Bridge Architecture
Part 2 - Aptitude Syllabus
The syllabus is given below:
- Vocabulary
- Verbal Comprehension
- Reasoning Ability
- Data Sufficiency & Interpretation
- Numerical Ability etc.
- Quantitative Aptitude
Eligibilty Criteria
Before appearing in the PGCIL Field Engineer Recruitment 2025 process, candidates should meet the minimum eligibility criteria. As per the official notification, the eligibility criteria remained the same as it was. The basic eligibility criteria are given below.
PGCIL Field Engineer Educational Qualification 2025
Candidates having a technical degree in electrical or civil are eligible to apply for the post of PGCIL Field Engineer. Working experience can be added advantage.
| Post | Eligibility Criteria | Mandatory Professional Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Field Engineer (Electrical) | The candidate should have completed full-time B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in electrical discipline or equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks. | The candidate should have one-year post qualification experience in design/engineering/construction etc. Experience in PSU/Listed company will be beneficial |
| Field Engineer (Civil) | The candidate should have completed full-time B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in a civil engineering discipline or equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks. | The candidate should have one-year post qualification experience in design/engineering/construction etc. Experience in PSU/Listed company will be beneficial |
PGCIL Field Engineer Age Limit 2025
Candidates can check the age limit and other important eligibility information from the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 29 Years (Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST Candidates) |
| Nationality | Indian |
Exam Pattern
Selection for the post of PGCIL Engineer shall be made on the basis of the screening tests. This screening test is mainly for elimination purposes and will not have any weightage in final merit. A screening test is for one hour and in two parts, part 1 has 50 questions on relevant discipline, and part 2 has 25 questions on aptitude. No negative marking is there. Qualifying marks for the UR category are 40% and for a reserved category that is 30%. The merit list will be drawn mainly on the basis of Interviews.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Number of Questions | 50+ 25 |
| Duration of the examination | 1 hour |
| Type of questions | Objective |
| Marking Scheme | Each correct question will be awarded 1 mark, no negative marking |
| Language of paper | English |
Syllabus
All Candidates are advised to check the details of the syllabus for the exam. Candidates can check the important topics for each section of the syllabus given below.
Part 1 - Field Engineer Subject Syllabus
The syllabus is given below:
Syllabus For Electrical Engineering:
- AC fundamentals
- Power Electronics
- Drivers
- Estimation and costing
- Measurement and measuring instruments
- Basic electronics etc
- Network theory
- Utilization of electrical
- Energy
- Power system
- Electrical Machines
- Analog and digital electronics, magnetic circuit
- Basic Electrical Engineering Concepts
Syllabus For Civil Engineering:
- Surveying
- Civil Engineering Materials
- Bridge Superstructure
- Engineering Mechanics
- Steel structure
- Fluid mechanics
- The design of the structure
- Transportation Engineering
- Hydrology etc.
- Elements of structural analysis
- Bridge Engineering
- The strength of materials
- Elements of Geotechnical Engineering
- Reinforced concrete structures
- Bridge Architecture
Part 2 - Aptitude Syllabus
The syllabus is given below:
- Vocabulary
- Verbal Comprehension
- Reasoning Ability
- Data Sufficiency & Interpretation
- Numerical Ability etc.
- Quantitative Aptitude
