Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has invited applications for the engagement of Experienced Company Secretary Professionals on a fixed-tenure contract basis for its subsidiaries and Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) companies.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 10 December 2025 |
| Start of Online Application | 10 December 2025 (17:00 hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31 December 2025 (23:59 hrs) |
| Eligibility Cut-Off Date | 31 December 2025 |
| Shortlisting/Interview Dates | To be notified on website |
| Result / Merit List Release | To be announced |
Candidates must apply before the last date because the portal may receive heavy traffic near the deadline.
Application Fees
POWERGRID has not mentioned any application fee for Company Secretary Recruitment 2025.
The application process is expected to be completely free.
If any updates are issued, they will be made available only on the official website.
Vacancy Details – POWERGRID Company Secretary Recruitment 2025
POWERGRID has announced 48 vacancies divided into Immediate Vacancies and Future Anticipated Vacancies.
Immediate Vacancies – 27
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 12 |
| OBC (NCL) | 7 |
| SC | 4 |
| ST | 2 |
| EWS | 2 |
| PwBD | 3 (Horizontal) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 2 (Horizontal) |
| Dependent Ex-SM | 1 (Horizontal) |
Future Anticipated Vacancies – 21
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 9 |
| OBC (NCL) | 5 |
| SC | 3 |
| ST | 2 |
| EWS | 2 |
| PwBD | 3 (Horizontal) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 2 |
| Dependent Ex-SM | 1 |
Total Vacancies: 48
Vacancies may vary depending on requirements in POWERGRID subsidiaries and SPVs.
Eligibility Criteria – POWERGRID CS Recruitment 2025
Candidates must meet both educational and experience requirements.
Educational Qualification
- Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is mandatory.
- Qualifications must be from recognized institutions.
Essential Experience
- Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in the Company Secretariat department of a:
- Listed Company, or
- Unlisted Company
- Internship and training experience will not be counted.
Experience Must Include:
- Drafting board meeting agendas and minutes
- Conducting Board Meetings, Committee Meetings, AGMs
- Handling company law compliance
- Preparing corporate filings, resolutions, statutory registers
- Working knowledge of the Companies Act & regulatory bodies
Age Limit – POWERGRID Company Secretary Recruitment 2025
The upper age limit is 29 years as on 31 December 2025.
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 29 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 32 Years |
| SC / ST | 34 Years |
| PwBD | As per Govt. norms |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service period + 3 Years |
Candidates must possess valid caste/community certificates in the prescribed government format.
Salary & Benefits – POWERGRID CS Recruitment 2025
POWERGRID offers an impressive salary package along with benefits available to fixed-tenure employees.
Monthly Salary Structure
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | ₹30,000 – 3% – ₹1,20,000 |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹30,000 |
| IDA | As applicable |
| HRA | As per city class |
| Perks | 35% of Basic Pay |
Approx. Annual CTC: ₹9.96 lakh
Additional Benefits
- Retention Bonus – ₹20,000 every 6 months
- PF, Gratuity, EPS benefits
- Group Personal Accident Insurance
- Medical facilities
- Reimbursement up to ₹45,000 for mobile & digital services (per 2-year block)
Leave Benefits
- 12 Casual Leave
- 10 Sick Leave
- 30 Earned Leave
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Quarantine Leave
- Special Casual Leave
Selection Process – POWERGRID CS Recruitment 2025
Selection will be made through the following stages:
- Screening of Applications
- Based on eligibility, qualifications, and post-qualification experience.
- Document Verification
- Personal Interview
- Assessment of communication, company law knowledge, drafting skills, and experience.
- Final Merit List
- Based on interview performance, category-wise vacancy, and reservation norms.
Candidates will be empanelled, and appointments will be made as per requirements in POWERGRID subsidiaries and SPVs.
How to Apply – POWERGRID Company Secretary Recruitment 2025
The application process is completely online through POWERGRID’s recruitment portal.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit the official website.
- Go to Careers → Job Opportunities → Openings
- Click on:
“Engagement of Experienced Company Secretary Professional (On Contract) – 2025” - Read the detailed notification carefully.
- Click on Apply Online.
- Fill the application form with accurate details.
- Upload scanned copies of:
- Educational Certificates
- ICSI Membership Certificate
- Experience Certificates
- Category Certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD)
- Passport-size Photograph
- Review the form before submission.
- Submit the form and save the application number.
All communication regarding shortlisting and interviews will be sent to the registered email ID/mobile number.
Additional Information for Candidates
- Engagement is purely temporary and does not guarantee permanent employment.
- Contract may be extended annually based on performance, up to 5 years.
- Misrepresentation or incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Candidates should have a valid email ID and mobile number for at least 1 year.
- Selected candidates may be posted in any POWERGRID subsidiary, SPV, or project location across India.
- Indian nationals only are eligible.
