PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak (Junior Assistant) Application 2026: The Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL), on behalf of all Gujarat DISCOMs under GUVNL, has released a special recruitment notification for the post of Vidyut Sahayak (Junior Assistant). This special drive is exclusively for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates. Eligible graduates who are ready to build a career in Gujarat’s power sector can submit their applications online.

PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak Recruitment 2026 Overview

Job Attribute	Details
Organization Name	Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL) & other DISCOMs
Post Name	Vidyut Sahayak (Junior Assistant)
Total Vacancies	236 Posts
Short Education	Graduate (B.A., B.Com, B.Sc., B.C.A., B.B.A.) with 55% marks
Application Mode	Online Only
Official Website	https://www.pgvcl.com

Important Dates for PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak (Junior Assistant) Recruitment

Registration Start Date & Time: 17 July 2026 at 10:30 AM
Last Date & Time to Apply Online: 06 August 2026 up to 06:00 PM

PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak (Junior Assistant) Application Fee Details

Application Fee: Rs. 250.00 (Inclusive of GST).
Payment Mode: Online only through Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
Bank Charges: To be borne by the candidate.
Refund Policy: Non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any future recruitment under any circumstances.

PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak (Junior Assistant) Age Limit and Relaxations

The Age will be calculated as of 7 July 2026

Maximum Age Limit: 45 Years
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Departmental Candidates: The maximum age limit does not apply to departmental candidates.

PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak Vacancy Breakup

A total of 236 vacancies are available across different power distribution companies (DISCOMs) for specific PwBD categories:

Company	Low Vision (LV)	Hard of Hearing (HH)	Locomotor Disability (OA, OL, D, LC, AAV, SI & SD)	Specific Learning Disability (SLD)	Total Vacancies
PGVCL	29	31	03	22	85
UGVCL	12	13	01	05	31
MGVCL	14	14	18	12	58
DGVCL	21	22	01	18	62
Total	76	80	23	57	236

Disability Benchmark: A minimum of 40% disability is mandatory to claim eligibility under the PwBD quota.
Inter-changeability: If category-wise candidates are not found, vacancies will be filled through inter-changeability among other available PwBD candidates based on merit.

PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak (Junior Assistant) Educational Qualification Criteria

Degree Requirement: Must possess a full-time regular or external/distance-learning B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., B.C.A., or B.B.A. degree from a UGC/AICTE-recognized university.
Minimum Marks: Minimum average of 55% marks in the final year or the last two semesters of graduation. No rounding off or upward adjustment of marks is allowed.
Distance Education Policy: Any course done through open distance learning or online mode must be accredited by NAAC (minimum score of 3.01 on a 4-point scale) or NBA (at least 650 points out of 1000).
Required Skills: Must possess knowledge of computer operations and have a good command of both English and Gujarati languages.
Local Reservation: A minimum of 85% of the selection is reserved for residents of the State of Gujarat. Candidates must produce a valid Domicile Certificate during document verification.

PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak (Junior Assistant) Pay Scale and Salary Structure

Fixed Remuneration: Selected candidates will get a fixed monthly remuneration for the initial 3 years:
- 1st Year: Rs. 22,750/- per month
- 2nd Year: Rs. 24,700/- per month
- 3rd Year: Rs. 26,650/- per month
Allowances: No other allowances or benefits are admissible except for the regular reimbursement of TA/DA as per company rules.
Regular Pay Scale: Upon successful completion of 3 years of satisfactory service, candidates may be considered for a regular establishment post in the pay scale of Rs. 25,000 – 55,800.

PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak (Junior Assistant) Selection Process Details

Centralized Allotment: The recruitment is centralized. Candidates will be allotted to different companies (PGVCL, DGVCL, MGVCL, UGVCL) based on their merit rank, available vacancies, and preferences given in the form.
Two-Tier Examination: Selection will be based entirely on two tiers of competitive exams.
First Tier Exam: Conducted via online or offline mode. Candidates must score 45 or more marks to qualify for the second tier.
Second Tier Exam: Open only to candidates clearing Tier-I. The final selection list and ranking will be determined purely based on the marks secured in the Second Tier Examination.
Tie-Breaking Criteria: If scores are equal, priority is given to the elder candidate. If the date of birth is also identical, alphabetical order of the first name determines seniority.
Grace Marks for Widows: Female widow candidates will get 5% grace marks over and above their Tier-II scores, provided they have not remarried.

PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak (Junior Assistant) Exam Pattern and Written Test Syllabus

The question papers for both tiers consist of 100 questions of 1 mark each. There is a negative marking system where 1/4th mark (0.25) is deducted for every wrong answer.

Tier-I Exam Pattern (Bilingual: English & Gujarati)

Reasoning: 15 Marks
Quantitative Aptitude: 15 Marks
English (Usage, Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, Error Spotting): 20 Marks
Gujarati (Grammar, Idioms, Spelling corrections, Synonyms): 20 Marks
General Knowledge (Current Affairs, Indian Polity, Geography, History, Science & Tech, Economics): 10 Marks
Computer Knowledge: 20 Marks
Total: 100 Marks

Tier-II Exam Pattern (Bilingual: English & Gujarati)

English: 20 Marks
Gujarati: 20 Marks
Polity / Public Administration / RTI Act: 20 Marks
History, Geography, Cultural Heritage: 15 Marks
Economics, Environment, Science & Technology: 15 Marks
Current Affairs: 10 Marks
Total: 100 Marks

Note: In case of any ambiguity or dispute over interpretation, the English version of the paper will be considered final.

How to Apply Online for PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak (Junior Assistant) 2026

Visit the official PGVCL website at https://www.pgvcl.com.
Before filling out the main form, candidates must expressly provide their ascending order of preference (Choice No. 1, 2, 3, 4) for the four DISCOM companies.
Fill in all the registration fields carefully. Details cannot be edited once final submission is processed.
If you require a scribe for the exam, you must select the appropriate choice in the application form.
Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 250/- online through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
Download and take a printout of the successfully submitted online application form for future verification rounds.
Note: Bring a printed copy of your application form with a recent photo affixed, alongside your hall ticket, to enter the exam venue.

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Source: Information is taken from the official notification released by the Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (PGVCL).

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