PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak Recruitment 2026 – Apply Now for 236 Posts
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Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL), which represents all power distribution utilities under Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL), has initiated a new PwBD Junior Assistant Gujarat recruitment program for the post of Vidyut Sahayak (Junior Assistant) for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). In total, 236 vacancies are available in PGVCL, UGVCL, MGVCL and DGVCL. Candidates that meet the qualifications related to the required educational qualification, age criteria and disability certification are advised to apply online through the official website. The selection procedure comprises of two rounds of exam and candidates selected in the recruitment process will be appointed for an initial tenure period of three years, after which there is an opportunity for regularization. This PwBD Junior Assistant Gujarat recruitment process is a golden opportunity for the candidates aspiring to get PSU jobs in Gujarat.
About PGVCL and GUVNL DISCOMs
Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL) acts as one of the four electricity distribution companies operating under Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL), the state owned electricity utility company that takes care of the management of electricity in Gujarat. Along with other three electricity distribution companies such as Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL), Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited (MGVCL) and Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL), PGVCL holds an important position when it comes to the management of the crucial infrastructure in electricity distribution. These DISCOMS combine technical operation along with public administration services via employment opportunities within the energy sector.
Available Positions for PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak Recruitment 2026
| DISCOM | Low Vision (LV) | Hard of Hearing | Locomotor Disability | SLD | No. of Posts |
| PGVCL | 29 | 31 | 22 | 3 | 85 |
| UGVCL | 12 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 31 |
| MGVCL | 14 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 58 |
| DGVCL | 21 | 22 | 18 | 1 | 62 |
| Total Posts | 76 | 80 | 57 | 23 | 236 |
Remuneration Details
- First Year Fixed Remuneration: Rs. 22,750/-
- Second Year Fixed Remuneration: Rs. 24,700/-
- Third Year Fixed Remuneration: Rs. 26,650/-
- Other Allowances: No other allowances and benefits will be allowed during the stipulated period of time.
- Reimbursement for Traveling Allowance: The traveling allowance will be reimbursed according to company norms.
- Regularized Pay Scale: In case the candidate satisfactorily completes three years and is converted to regular establishment, the pay scale will be Rs. 25,000 – Rs. 55,800/-.
Qualification Criteria for PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak Recruitment 2026
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| Distance Learning |
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Key Dates to Remember
- Date of Online Registration Opening: July 17, 2026
- Closing Date of Online Registration: August 6, 2026
- Deadline for Application Submission: August 6, 2026, 6:00 PM
- Publication Date of Advertisement: July 7, 2026
- Date when Help Desk was Activated: July 17, 2026
Age Limitations
- Maximum Age Limit: 45 years as of July 7, 2026 (after accounting for all applicable relaxations)
- Departmental Candidate: Upper limit of age does not apply to departmental candidates who apply through the right channel; they shall be considered equally as any other applicant outside the department.
- Relaxation in Age: Available in accordance with Government norms for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
Career Growth and Future Prospects
- Duration of Initial Employment: The selected candidates will work as Vidyut Sahayak (Junior Assistant) for a duration of three years.
- Regularization Facility: In case of successful fulfillment of the period of three years, there is an option for the appointment of the candidates as Junior Assistant in the regular cadre.
- Enhancement of Pay Scale: The regularization process will make the candidates eligible for the regular pay scale of Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 55,800/-.
- Transfer Provision: After appointment with one DISCOM, candidates are normally not allowed to shift to other DISCOMs, but they will get one more chance during the one year validity period of the result.
- Condition for Fresh Appointment: For shifting to the desired DISCOM, it will be considered as fresh appointment after resignation of the current post.
- Jurisdiction of Posting: The selected candidates can be posted at any office within the jurisdiction of the particular DISCOM of Gujarat state.
Job Profile and Responsibilities
- Official Designation: Vidyut Sahayak (Junior Assistant)
- Department: Various administrative departments under PGVCL, UGVCL, MGVCL and DGVCL
- Functions: Administrative and clerical work in the electricity distribution process
- Computer Work: Using computers regularly to manage data, record maintenance and billing as well as coordinating with customers.
- Communication Functions: Dealing with regular correspondence and public communication in English and Gujarati language.
- Office Work: Working from office within the area of operation of assigned DISCOM in Gujarat State.
Application Fee Details
- General Application Fees: Rs. 250/- (including GST)
- Mode of Payment: Only online payment through Credit card/Debit card/Net banking
- Refund Policy: The fees paid shall not be refunded under any circumstance at any point of time in any future recruitment process.
- Additional Bank Charges: Any additional bank charges have to be paid by the applicant.
- Modes Not Acceptable: DD/Money order/Postal order/Cheque shall not be acceptable.
Recruitment Procedure for PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak Recruitment 2026
- Exam as an Opportunity for Recruitment: The exam offers an opportunity to those who aspire to work as Government jobs in Gujarat.
- First Stage Exam: Qualified aspirants have to sit for an exam of 100 marks, those who score 45 marks and more become eligible for the next stage.
- Second Stage Exam: Qualifiers from the first stage alone are eligible to take up this exam and selection is made on the basis of the result of this exam.
- Question Paper: In both exams, there are 100 questions of one mark each, carrying 0.25 negative marks for wrong answers.
- Language of Exam: The question papers will be in Gujarati and English language.
Preparation of PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak Exam: Best Books
- Reasoning: Reasoning: A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
- Quantitative Aptitude: Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal
- English Language: Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
- Gujarati Language: Reference Books for Grammar Idioms and Vocabulary in Gujarati Language
- General Knowledge: Lucent’s General Knowledge and Yearbook Current Affairs
- Computer Knowledge: Computer Fundamentals by P.K. Sinha and Objective Computer Awareness by Arihant Publications
- Polity and Public Administration: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth and RTI Act
- History & Geography: Gujarat State Board Text Books & Comprehensive Geography of India
- Economics & Environment: NCERT Textbooks & Economic Survey
- Science & Technology: General Science and Technology Awareness
Importance of Solving Previous Year Question Papers
- The Examination Pattern Understanding: Past question papers have helped in understanding the precise marking pattern in Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English, Gujarati, GK and Computer Knowledge in the first stage.
- Familiarity with the Second Stage Examination: Candidates gain an understanding of the level of difficulty in the questions of Polity, Public Administration, RTI, History, Geography of Gujarat and Current Affairs of Gujarat through past question papers.
- Improving Time Management Skills: Regular practice will help improve time management skills required in the 100 marks examination.
- Avoidance of Negative Marks: Continuous solving of previous years’ papers assists the candidates in avoiding negative marks of 0.25 for each wrong answer.
- Gujarati Exposure: Past year question papers have assisted in gaining exposure to the Gujarati language due to use of idioms, proverbs and grammar for state examinations.
- Self-assessment: The candidates can assess their weak subjects continuously.
Submission Process for PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website at www.pgvcl.com
- Go to Recruitment section to find the APPLICATIONS FOR THE POST OF VIDYUT SAHAYAK.
- Applicants should generate an application number by going through the process of online registration.
- Applicants will have to mention their preference order for PGVCL, DGVCL, MGVCL and UGVCL in ascending order and the preference order thus made will be final and not amendable thereafter.
- Fill in all mandatory details correctly and do not hide any information.
- Kindly submit a scanned copy of your recent photograph, signature and other required documents, as mentioned in the notice.
- Pay online Rs. 250/- via credit/debit card/net banking.
- Double check on the information which you provide before submitting finally.
- Keep both the printed copies of the application form and receipt for later use.
FAQs
Candidates who have completed their B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., B.C.A. or B.B.A. degrees with a minimum percentage of 55% marks from a recognized university are eligible to apply. The candidates need to be eligible for PwBD recruitment as well. Knowledge of computer and proficiency in Gujarati and English languages is necessary.
This recruitment process has an announcement about a total number of 236 vacancies which are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) in PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak Recruitment 2026. These vacancies are spread among PGVCL, UGVCL, MGVCL and DGVCL. The number of vacancies will be increased in the future according to need and availability of positions.
There is a procedure to make appointments which comprises two examinations i.e., Tier I Examination and Tier II Examination. Candidates are required to score minimum qualifying marks in Tier-I Exam in order to be eligible for Tier-II Examination.
Official Links
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | www.pgvcl.com |
| Apply Online | www.pgvcl.com (Activate on July 17, 2026) |
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