Vacancy Announcement: For Engineer, Scientist Posts at Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL)
This article provides a detailed overview of the recruitment of Junior Management Trainees (Electrical) at Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL). The recruitment offers a consolidated stipend of Rs. 30,000 during training, and upon successful completion, appointees get the designation of Junior Manager (Electrical) in E-2 Grade with an initial basic pay of Rs. 44,900. There are a total of 71 vacancies available.
Important Points:
Organization: Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL)
Post Name: Junior Management Trainee (Electrical)
Training Stipend: Rs. 30,000 per month
Job Location: Odisha
Vacancy Details: Junior Management Trainee (Electrical) Post
Category-wise distribution of the 71 vacancies:
Category | Vacancies | Vacancies (Women) |
ST | 18 | 6 |
SC | 06 | 2 |
SEBC | 11 | 4 |
UR | 36 | 12 |
Total | 71 | 24 |
Reservation Details
Category | No. of Posts | Backlog Post |
Ex-Serviceman | 02 | 03 |
Persons with Disabilities (HI & OL) | 03 (HI-01 & OL-02) | 04 (HI-03* & OL - 01) |
Sports person | 01 | - |
One Post is interchangeable.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Minimum age: 21 years
Maximum age: 32 years
Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD candidates.
Educational Qualification
Diploma in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering with at least 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. For SC, ST and PwBD candidates, the minimum percentage of marks required is 50%.
Selection Process
The selection process involves a Computer Based Test (CBT) and a Personal Interview. The CBT will comprise 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with a duration of 3 hours.
CBT Weightage: 80%
Personal Interview Weightage: 20%
CBT Syllabus
Subject Domain Knowledge (80%)
Numerical / GK & Reasoning (10%)
English Knowledge (10%)
Qualifying Marks
Unreserved: 50% in CBT
SC/ST/PwBD: 40% in CBT
Application Fee
Unreserved (UR) / SEBC: Rs. 1180/-
SC/ST/PwBD: Rs. 590/-
OPTCL Departmental candidates are exempted from payment of this fee.
OPTCL Recruitment 2025 Notification Last Date
Opening Date of online submission of Applications: 30.05.2025 (06:00 PM)
Closing Date of online submission of application: 29.06.2025 (11:59 PM)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the training period for Junior Management Trainees?
The training period is one year, during which trainees receive a consolidated stipend of Rs. 30,000 per month. The training includes an Induction-cum-Orientation program at the Power Training Centre (PTC), Chandaka, Bhubaneswar.
Is there a service bond agreement?
Yes, selected Junior Management Trainees will need to execute a Training & Service Bond of Rs. 1,80,000 on Non-Judicial Stamp paper, committing to serve the Corporation for four years, including the training period.
What documents are required to be uploaded during the online application?
Applicants need to upload scanned copies of their 10th pass certificate and mark sheet, Diploma pass certificate and mark sheet, caste certificate (if applicable), PwBD certificate (if applicable), Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate/ID card/NOC (if applicable), Sports Person identity card (if applicable) and experience certificate, if applicable. Additionally, recent colour passport photograph and signature are also required.
Where will be the center of examination The Computer Based Test (CBT) will be held at Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Berhampur, Balasore, Dhenkanal, etc, depending on the number of candidates from the respective zone.