Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has released an official notification for the engagement of experienced Company Secretary Professionals on contract basis. This recruitment drive is for POWERGRID subsidiaries and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).
The engagement is on a fixed-term contractual basis, offering excellent remuneration, professional exposure, and opportunities in one of India’s largest power transmission organizations.
Organization Overview
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Organization: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)
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Status: Maharatna PSU
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Advertisement No.: CC/07/2025
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Post Name: Company Secretary Professional
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Engagement Type: Contract (Fixed Tenure)
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Job Location: Across India (Subsidiaries / SPVs)
POWERGRID Vacancy 2025 – Category-wise Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Immediate Vacancies | 27 |
| Future Anticipated Vacancies | 21 |
| Total Vacancies | 48 |
Reservations are applicable for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, as per Government of India norms.
Important Dates
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Online Application Start Date: 10 December 2025 (5:00 PM)
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Last Date to Apply Online: 31 December 2025 (11:59 PM)
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Cut-off Date for Eligibility: 31 December 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
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Must be an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
Experience Requirement
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Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in company secretarial work.
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Internship or training period will not be counted as experience.
Relevant Experience Areas
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Drafting agendas, minutes, official letters
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Conducting Board, Committee, and General Meetings
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Compliance under the Companies Act and other statutory regulations
Age Limit (as on 31.12.2025)
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Upper Age Limit: 29 years
Age Relaxation
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OBC (NCL): 3 years
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SC/ST: 5 years
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PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India rules
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POWERGRID contractual employees: Relaxation up to 5 years (conditions apply)
Contract Period
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Initial engagement for 2 years
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Extendable by one year at a time, subject to performance
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Maximum engagement period: 5 years
Salary & Benefits
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Pay Scale: ₹30,000 – 3% – ₹1,20,000
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Initial Basic Pay: ₹30,000 per month
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Approx. Annual CTC: ₹9.96 Lakhs
Additional Benefits
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DA, HRA, and perks (35% of basic pay)
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PF, Gratuity, Medical benefits, Insurance
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Retention bonus of ₹20,000 every 6 months
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Paid leave, maternity/paternity leave, mobile & digital reimbursement
Application Fee
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General / OBC / EWS: ₹400
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SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: No fee
Selection Process
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Interview only for shortlisted candidates
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POWERGRID may conduct a screening test if required (qualifying in nature only)
Minimum Qualifying Marks in Interview
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UR / EWS: 40%
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OBC (NCL) / SC / ST / PwBD: 30%
Final selection will be subject to medical fitness.
How to Apply Online
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Visit www.powergrid.in
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Go to Careers → Job Opportunities
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Click on Engagement of Company Secretary Professional (On Contract)
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Register and fill the online application form
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Upload required documents in prescribed format
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Pay application fee (if applicable)
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Submit and download the application copy
Important Links
| Description | Link |
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| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
FAQs – POWERGRID Recruitment 2025
Q1. What post is announced in POWERGRID Recruitment 2025?
POWERGRID is recruiting Company Secretary Professionals on contract basis.
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
A total of 48 vacancies (27 immediate + 21 anticipated) are announced.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required?
Candidates must be Associate Members of ICSI.
Q4. What is the age limit for POWERGRID Company Secretary posts?
The upper age limit is 29 years, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Q5. What is the selection process?
Selection is based on an interview. A screening test may be conducted if required.
Q6. What is the salary for Company Secretary Professionals in POWERGRID?
The initial basic pay is ₹30,000, with an approximate CTC of ₹9.96 lakh per year.
Q7. Is this a permanent job?
No, this is a contractual engagement for up to 5 years.
Q8. Is there any application fee?
Yes, ₹400 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen are exempted.
Q9. Can POWERGRID contract employees apply?
Yes, existing or former POWERGRID contract CS professionals can apply with applicable age relaxation.
Q10. What is the last date to apply for POWERGRID Recruitment 2025?
The last date to apply online is 31 December 2025.









