Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL) is recruiting Apprentice Lineman Trainees. A total of 668 vacancies are available across various district offices in Saurashtra and Kutch regions. The recruitment drive is being conducted as per the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. This is a good opportunity for candidates who have completed a two-year regular ITI Electrician/Wireman course from a recognized Industrial Training Institute and have passed 10th standard from a recognized board. The selection process involves a Pole Climbing test where candidates need to climb a pole within 50 seconds. The final selection list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the ITI examination. The job location will be across different districts in Saurashtra and Kutch region. This notification was released on 14/08/2024.

Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Organization Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL)
Post Name Apprentice Lineman Trainee
Nature of Job Apprenticeship (Training)
Vacancies 668
Salary Stipend as per Apprenticeship Act, 1961
Job Location Saurashtra and Kutch regions, Gujarat, India

Post Details

S.No. Post Name Vacancies
1 Apprentice Lineman Trainee UR - 181, SEBC - 145, EWS - 135, ST - 191, SC - 39

Age Eligibility

All Candidates Minimum - 18 years, Maximum - 25 years
Reserved Category Candidates Maximum - 30 years
PWD Candidates Maximum - 35 years
PGVCL Employee's Children (GSO-295) Maximum - 40 years

Essential Qualification

Post Name Essential Qualification
Apprentice Lineman Trainee
  • Passed 10th Standard from a recognized board.
  • Two-year regular ITI in Electrician / Wireman Trade from a recognized Industrial Training Institute affiliated with NCVT/GCVT.

Exam Fee

Fee Details Amount
All Candidates No Fee

Selection Process

Selection Steps Process
Pole Climbing Test Candidates need to climb an electric pole within 50 seconds.
Merit List
  • Candidates who qualify the Pole Climbing test will be shortlisted based on merit.
  • Merit list will be prepared as per the marks obtained in the ITI examination (aggregate percentage of all semesters/years).
  • If a candidate has passed in more than one attempt in any semester or year, 35% of the marks will be considered for calculating the overall percentage.

How to Apply

  1. Eligible candidates need to appear for the Pole Climbing Test at the designated locations on the specified dates (refer to the Notification).
  2. Candidates must bring all the required documents (original and two sets of photocopies) and certificates at the time of the Pole Climbing Test.

Important Dates

Online registration start date 14/08/2024
Conduct of Exam date 10/09/2024 at 09:30 to 05:00, 11/09/2024 at 09:30 to 05:00, 12/09/2024 at 09:30 to 05:00

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