Seven Current Energy-Sector Advertisements
Power Foundation of India Recruitment 2026
Online applications are invited for eight regular and contractual positions across seven energy-sector job categories at PFI, New Delhi.
Job Categories
7 Openings
Total Positions
8 Posts
Application Deadlines
28 July–6 August
Recruitment Overview
| Organisation | Power Foundation of India |
| Administrative Association | A society under the aegis of the Ministry of Power, Government of India |
| Advertisement Date | 9 July 2026 |
| Number of Job Categories | 07 |
| Total Positions | 08 |
| Employment Types | Regular, staff consultancy and short-term contractual engagements |
| Application Mode | Online through separate official Google Forms for each position |
| Place of Posting | New Delhi; official travel may be required |
| Category-wise Reservation | Not specified in the official notices. |
Vacancy-count clarification: The official Careers page contains seven job advertisements. Since the Associate notice contains two positions and the other notices contain one each, the combined total is eight positions.
Post-wise Vacancy, Pay and Deadline
| Post | Reference | Posts | Appointment | Maximum Age | Remuneration | Last Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Manager – Transmission | PFI/HR/Rec/2026/01 | 01 | Regular | 35 years | ₹15–20 lakh per annum | 6 August 2026, 6 PM |
| Assistant Manager – Hydro | PFI/HR/Rec/2026/02 | 01 | Regular | 35 years | ₹15–20 lakh per annum | 6 August 2026, 6 PM |
| Expert – Hydro | PFI/HR/Rec/2026/03 | 01 | Contractual Expert | Below 62 years | Based on experience, suitability and last basic pay drawn | 29 July 2026, 6 PM |
| Expert – Transmission | PFI/HR/Recruitment/2026/04 | 01 | Contractual Expert | Below 62 years | Based on experience, suitability and last basic pay drawn | 29 July 2026, 6 PM |
| Expert – Regulatory (Distribution) | PFI/HR/Rec/2026/05 | 01 | Per-Day Consultancy | Below 62 years | Based on last pay, responsibility and nature of assignment | 29 July 2026, 6 PM |
| Associate – Energy Transition and Climate Finance | PFI/HR/Recruitment/2026/06 | 02 | Staff Consultant | 35 years | ₹11–20 lakh per annum | 28 July 2026, 6 PM |
| Executive Assistant to Director General | PFI/HR/Recruitment/2026/01 as displayed in the JD | 01 | Contractual | Below 62 years | According to last drawn salary and applicable NTPC policy | 29 July 2026, 6 PM |
| Combined Total | 08 | Seven separate job categories | ||||
Qualification and Experience
| Post | Essential Qualification | Required Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Manager – Transmission | Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks. | Minimum eight years of post-qualification experience in transmission utilities, power-sector CPSEs, regulatory bodies, consulting firms or power-infrastructure organisations. |
| Assistant Manager – Hydro | Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks. | Minimum eight years of post-qualification experience in hydroelectric power projects. |
| Expert – Hydro | Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. | Minimum 25 years of post-qualification power-sector experience, including at least 15 years in hydro projects. Applicants should be senior executives from eligible CPSEs or Government power-sector organisations and have worked on at least two major Hydro or Pumped Storage projects. |
| Expert – Transmission | Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | Minimum 25 years of post-qualification power-sector experience, including at least 15 years in transmission planning, project execution, system operation, grid management, asset management or transmission business development. Senior E-8/DPE-grade or equivalent experience is required. |
| Expert – Regulatory (Distribution) | B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with MBA in Power or Finance. | At least 25 years of post-qualification experience in State Electricity Regulatory Commissions and/or electricity distribution companies. |
| Associate – Energy Transition and Climate Finance | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and a postgraduate or master’s qualification in Engineering, Energy Management, Power Management, Finance, Business Administration or a related field. | Minimum eight years of post-qualification experience. Power-sector research, climate finance, renewable energy, programme management and stakeholder-engagement experience are preferred. |
| Executive Assistant to Director General | Educational qualification is not separately specified in the official detailed JD. | Applicant must be an executive from a power-sector Central Public Sector Enterprise, Government of India organisation or eligible autonomous body. |
Desirable Qualifications and Skills
Assistant Manager – Transmission
- M.E./M.Tech. in Power Systems or Electrical Engineering.
- MBA or PGDM in Power Management or Infrastructure Management.
- Training in transmission systems, grid operation or power-system studies.
Assistant Manager – Hydro
- M.E./M.Tech. in Hydropower, Power Systems, Water Resources or a related discipline.
- MBA or PGDM in Power Management.
- Experience in pumped storage, hydro construction, O&M, hydrology, project monitoring, EPC contracts and statutory clearances.
Expert Positions
- Postgraduate engineering, management or specialised professional qualifications relevant to the selected sector.
- Senior-level exposure to Government ministries, CEA, CTU, regulatory commissions, CPSEs, utilities or DISCOMs.
- Experience in policy, regulations, technical advisory, project monitoring and stakeholder coordination.
Associate – Energy Transition and Climate Finance
- Energy-efficiency, renewable-energy, climate-policy and climate-finance experience.
- Knowledge of carbon markets, blended finance, GCF, CDM and financial-risk assessment.
- Strong analytical, research, project-management, writing, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Contract Period and Service Conditions
| Position Type | Official Engagement Terms |
|---|---|
| Assistant Manager – Transmission and Hydro | Regular appointment. |
| Expert – Hydro, Transmission and Regulatory Distribution | Initially two years and may be extended for a further year, subject to performance and organisational requirements. |
| Executive Assistant to Director General | Initially two years and extendable based on performance and requirement. |
| Associate – Energy Transition and Climate Finance | The summary notice states three years initially, extendable by two years. The detailed JD contains different tenure wording; applicants should obtain clarification from PFI. |
Associate-document discrepancy: The summary notice lists two Associate posts and a three-year initial engagement extendable by two years. The detailed JD table displays one consultant and its general conditions contain different tenure wording. The vacancy total in this post follows the current summary notice.
Application Fee and Selection Process
| Application Fee | No application fee is mentioned in the official notices or detailed job descriptions. |
| Assistant Manager Selection | Not specified in the official Assistant Manager notices or detailed job descriptions. |
| Expert, Associate and Executive Assistant Selection | Interaction; a written examination may also be conducted if required by the Selection Committee. |
| Shortlisting | Only candidates satisfying the prescribed eligibility criteria will be shortlisted. |
| Document Verification | Original qualification, experience and salary-related documents must be produced when called for interaction or verification. |
| TA/DA | No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written examination or interaction. |
Important Dates
| Post or Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Official Notices Dated | 9 July 2026 |
| Associate – Energy Transition and Climate Finance | 28 July 2026 up to 6:00 PM |
| Expert – Hydro | 29 July 2026 up to 6:00 PM |
| Expert – Transmission | 29 July 2026 up to 6:00 PM |
| Expert – Regulatory (Distribution) | 29 July 2026 up to 6:00 PM |
| Executive Assistant to Director General | 29 July 2026 up to 6:00 PM |
| Assistant Manager – Transmission | 6 August 2026 up to 6:00 PM |
| Assistant Manager – Hydro | 6 August 2026 up to 6:00 PM |
| Written Examination or Interaction | Not specified in the official notices. |
How to Apply
- Open the official Power Foundation of India Careers page and select the required position.
- Read the role-specific detailed job description and the corresponding short recruitment notice.
- Confirm the qualification, post-qualification experience, age limit, employment type and deadline for the selected position.
- Open the separate official Google Form provided for that position and enter all required personal, educational and professional details.
- Keep qualification, experience, present-employment and salary-related documents ready in the format requested by the application form.
- Submit the form before the applicable 6:00 PM deadline and retain the submission confirmation for future reference.
Role-wise Apply Online Links
Assistant Manager – Transmission
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Assistant Manager – Hydro
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Expert – Hydro
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Expert – Transmission
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Expert – Regulatory (Distribution)
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Associate – Energy Transition and Climate Finance
Apply Online
Executive Assistant to Director General
Apply Online
All Current Openings
Official Careers Page
Detailed Official Advertisements
Assistant Manager – Transmission JD
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Assistant Manager – Hydro JD
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Expert – Hydro JD
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Expert – Transmission JD
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Expert – Regulatory Distribution JD
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Associate – Energy Transition and Climate Finance JD
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Executive Assistant to Director General JD
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Assistant Manager Combined Notice
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Three Expert Posts Notice
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Associate Recruitment Notice
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Executive Assistant Notice
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Power Foundation of India
Official Website
Final note: Every position has a separate application form and deadline. Applicants should not use the form for one post to apply for another. Submit only after checking the detailed JD, required sector experience and correct closing date.
Office Address
Power Foundation of India
B-28, Qutab Institutional Area,
New Delhi – 110016
Application Mode: Online through the role-specific official forms
Postal Application: Not prescribed in the current recruitment notices
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