Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has released Advt No. CC/01/2026 for 660 Non-Executive posts (Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee, Junior Technician Trainee). Online applications started 20 April 2026 and close 11 May 2026 at powergrid.in.
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)PGCIL Non-Executive Syllabus Details 2026Advt No. CC/01/2026 | Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Computer Skill Test / Trade Test, where applicable.
- Document Verification.
- Medical Examination.
For Diploma Trainee posts, shortlisting is mainly through CBT followed by document verification, while some junior-level posts may also include a skill or trade test depending on the post type.
Exam Pattern
| Part | Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | Technical / Professional Knowledge | 120 | 120 |
| Part II | Supervisory Aptitude Test | 50 | 50 |
| Total | CBT | 170 | 170 |
- Exam duration: 2 Hours.
- Question type: Objective MCQ.
- Negative marking: 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
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Detailed Syllabus
Part I: Technical / Professional Knowledge
This section is based on the candidate’s applied discipline and carries the highest weightage in the exam.
Electrical
- Circuit theory.
- AC and DC machines.
- Network theorems.
- Transformers.
- Power systems.
- Measurements and instrumentation.
- Control systems basics.
- Electrical machines and protection systems.
Civil
- Building materials.
- Surveying.
- Soil mechanics.
- Fluid mechanics.
- RCC and steel structures.
- Concrete technology.
- Transportation engineering.
- Estimation and costing.
Computer Science / IT
- Data structures.
- Operating systems.
- Computer networks.
- Database management systems.
- Programming fundamentals.
- Cyber security basics.
Surveyor / Other Technical Disciplines
- Chain surveying.
- Compass surveying.
- Plane table surveying.
- Levelling and contouring.
- Plotting and map reading.
- Basic field measurements.
Part II: Supervisory Aptitude Test
Verbal Ability
- Reading comprehension.
- Vocabulary.
- Error detection.
- Fill in the blanks.
- Sentence improvement.
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number system.
- Percentage.
- Ratio and proportion.
- Average.
- Profit and loss.
- Time and work.
- Time, speed and distance.
- Data interpretation.
Reasoning Ability
- Analogies.
- Coding-decoding.
- Blood relation.
- Syllogism.
- Direction sense.
- Seating arrangement.
- Data sufficiency.
General Awareness
- Current affairs.
- Indian history.
- Geography.
- Polity.
- Economy.
- Environment and science awareness.
Preparation Tips
- Focus first on the technical section because it carries 120 marks and has the highest weightage.
- Practice aptitude, reasoning, and English daily because Part II has 50 scoring questions.
- Solve full-length mock tests of 170 questions in 2 hours to improve speed and accuracy.
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FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the exam pattern? | 170 MCQs: 120 technical and 50 aptitude questions, total 170 marks in 2 hours. |
| Is there negative marking? | Yes, 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. |
| Is the syllabus same for all posts? | No, the technical section changes according to the applied discipline, but the aptitude section remains common. |
| Is there any skill or trade test? | Yes, for some posts like Junior Technician or certain non-executive roles, a skill or trade test may be conducted. |
| What is the official website? | powergrid.in |
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