Applications are being invited by the Department of Energy of Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation (UPPCL) for the post of junior engineer (trainee) under E&M cadre. About 212 vacant posts exist, of which about 191 are for junior engineers (trainee electrical) and 21 are for junior engineer (trainee-electronics).
Those interested may apply online from December 4 onwards. The last date of submission is December 28. Offline applications will be accepted till December 30.
The computer-based test will be conducted some time in early Februrary.
These posts are eligible for a minimum salary of Rs 44,900 as per the revised pay matrix of 7th CPC.
The test centres will be in Varanasi, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Bareilly, Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida and Meerut.
Candidates will have to attempt a 200-mark paper, which will test the diploma-level engineering knowledge, general awareness, as well as their reasoning ability and knowledge of Hindi.
Only candidates between the ages of 18 and 40 as on January 1, 2020 may apply. Those belonging to the ST/SC/OBC categories of Uttar Pradesh, will be given five years relaxation in upper age limit, while persons with disabilities will get 15 years relaxation in upper age limit.
A three-year diploma in electrical engineering by Pravidhik Shiksha Parishad of Uttar Pradesh or a diploma recognised by the state government is a must for the post of junior engineer (trainee-electrical) . A three-year
All India diploma in electrical engineering conducted by AICTE or a diploma in electrical engineering from any Indian University will also be considered.
For the post of junior engineer (trainee-electronics/tele communication), a three-year diploma in electronics/ telecommunication engineering by Pravidhik Shiksha Parishad of Uttar Pradesh or a diploma recognised by the state government is essential. A three-year
All India diploma in electrical engineering conducted by AICTE or a diploma in electrical engineering from any Indian University will also be considered.
The application fee is Rs 1000 for the candidates belonging to UR/general/OBC of Uttar Pradesh. The fee is only Rs 700 for SC/ST candidates, while those with disabilities need to pay only the processing charge of Rs10. The candidates of other states will have to pay Rs. 1000, irrespective of category.
