OPTCL Recruitment 2025 – Overview
The Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) has announced a significant recruitment drive for young, dynamic, and committed individuals to join as Junior Management Trainees (JMT) in the Electrical discipline and Junior Maintenance & Operator Trainees (JMOT) in the Electrical discipline. A total of 171 vacancies are available across various offices of OPTCL in Odisha. This article provides comprehensive details on the OPTCL JMOT and JMT recruitment 2025, including vacancies, eligibility criteria, salary, selection process, important dates, and how to apply online. The application process begins on May 30, 2025, and the deadline for submission is June 29, 2025.
OPTCL Recruitment 2025: Organisation & Vacancy Details
The Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL), a state-owned power utility in Odisha established on March 29, 2004. The company boasts an extensive transmission network of approximately 16,700 CKT KMs of lines and 198 sub-stations, utilizing advanced technologies. This recruitment aims to engage talented individuals in transforming lives through efficient and reliable electricity transmission.
- Hiring Body: Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL)
- Posts: Junior Management Trainee (Electrical) & Junior Maintenance & Operator Trainee (Electrical)
- Total Number of Posts: 171 (71 for JMT, 100 for JMOT )
- Location: Across Odisha
OPTCL Vacancy Breakdown 2025
OPTCL has announced a detailed category-wise vacancy distribution for both Junior Maintenance & Operator Trainees and Junior Management Trainees.
Junior Maintenance & Operator Trainee (JMOT) Vacancies:
| Category | No. of Posts | Women Reservation |
| ST | 30 | 10 |
| SC | 13 | 04 |
| SEBC | 07 | 02 |
| UR | 50 | 17 |
| Total | 100 | 33 |
Junior Management Trainee (Electrical) Vacancies:
| Category | No. of Posts | Women Reservation |
| ST | 18 | 6 |
| SC | 06 | 2 |
| SEBC | 11 | 4 |
| UR | 36 | 12 |
| Total | 71 | 24 |
OPTCL Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and age limits to be eligible for these positions.
For Junior Maintenance & Operator Trainee (JMOT):
- Educational Qualification:
- HSC pass from a recognized Board or equivalent.
- National Trade Certificate in Electrician Trade from an institution recognized by SCTE&VT/NCVT with a minimum of 60% marks.
- For SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, the minimum percentage required is 50%.
- Candidates with higher qualifications not related to the nature of work will not be considered.
- Workman Permit:
- Lineman-MV Permit (with learner permit for Workman-HT) from the Electrical Licensing Board of Odisha (ELBO) is mandatory.
- This must be submitted at the time of Document Verification. Failure to do so will lead to cancellation of candidature.
- Age Limit (as on 01.05.2025):
- Minimum: 18 years.
- Maximum: 32 years.
- Age Relaxation:
- SC, ST, SEBC: 5 years.
- Women: 5 years.
- PwBD: 10 years. PwBD candidates from SC/ST/SEBC categories get cumulative age relaxation.
- Ex-Servicemen: Period of service deducted from actual age.
- Candidates eligible for more than one relaxation (except PwBD) will get the most beneficial one.
- No age relaxation for SC/ST/SEBC candidates applying against UR vacancies.
For Junior Management Trainee (Electrical) (Jr. MT):
- 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 required is 50%.
- Qualifications from Open University (except IGNOU), Distance Learning Mode, Part-Time, or Sandwich Course are not considered.
- Only minimum prescribed qualification is considered; higher unrelated qualifications are not.
- Age Limit (as on 01.05.2025):
- Minimum: 21 years.
- Maximum: 32 years.
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years.
- SEBC candidates: 5 years.
- Women candidates: 5 years.
- Ex-Serviceman: Maximum 5 years.
- PwBD candidates (40% or more disability): 10 years over and above category relaxation. PwBD candidates from SC/ST/SEBC get cumulative age relaxation.
- Candidates eligible for more than one relaxation (except PwBD) will get the most beneficial one.
- No age relaxation for SC/ST/SEBC candidates applying against UR vacancies.
Other Eligibility Conditions (Common for both posts):
- Must be a citizen of India.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak Odia fluently and have passed specific Odia language standards.
- Must have good character.
- Candidates with more than one spouse living are generally not eligible.
- SEBC certificates must be validated/renewed on or after 01.05.2024.
- OBC certificates are not accepted in lieu of SEBC certificates.
OPTCL JMOT & JMT Recruitment: Important Dates
Mark your calendars with these crucial dates for the OPTCL recruitment process:
| Description | Date & Time |
| Advertisement Date | 28.05.2025 |
| Opening Date of Online Application Submission | 30.05.2025 (06:00 PM) |
| Closing Date of Online Application Submission | 29.06.2025 (11:59 PM) |
OPTCL Trainee Salary & Benefits
Selected candidates will receive an attractive remuneration package during and after the training period.
For Junior Maintenance & Operator Trainee (JMOT):
- During Training (1 year): Consolidated stipend of ₹17,000/- per month.
- After Training: Appointed as Assistant Technician (NE-4) on probation for one year.
- Pay Scale: ₹25,600/- to ₹81,200/- (Level: NE-(T)-4) with an initial Basic Pay of ₹25,600/-.
For Junior Management Trainee (Electrical) (Jr. MT):
- During Training (1 year): Consolidated stipend of ₹30,000/- per month.
- After Training: Appointed as Junior Manager (Electrical) in E-2 Grade on probation for one year.
- Pay Scale: ₹44,900/- to ₹1,42,400/- (Level: EE-1) with an initial Basic Pay of ₹44,900/-.
- Training & Service Agreement Bond: Jr. MTs need to execute a bond of ₹1,80,000/- to serve OPTCL for four years (including training).
Common Benefits (Post-Probation, as per Corporation rules):
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) or Company Accommodation
- Medical Allowance
- Conveyance Allowance
- Other applicable allowances
- Medical Insurance
- National Pension System (NPS)
- Various loans/advances
OPTCL Recruitment 2025: Selection Process
The selection methodology differs slightly for the JMOT and JMT positions.
For Junior Maintenance & Operator Trainee (JMOT):
The selection process involves:
- Computer Based Test (CBT):
- Comprises 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Duration: 3 hours.
- Question Weightage:
- Subject Domain Knowledge (Electrician Trade): 80%
- Numerical / GK & Reasoning: 10%
- English Knowledge: 10%
- Marking: 1 mark for each correct answer; 0.25 marks deduction for each wrong answer.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks in CBT: UR – 50%, SC/ST/PwBD – 40%.
- Skill Test:
- Candidates qualifying CBT are shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio per category for the Skill Test.
- Involves climbing towers/structures, manual operation of isolators, and other electrical operation & maintenance activities.
- Document Verification: Conducted for candidates who qualify the Skill Test.
- Merit List: Drawn based on performance in CBT (80% weightage) and Skill Test (20% weightage).
- Medical Fitness: Final appointment is subject to medical fitness.
For Junior Management Trainee (Electrical) (Jr. MT):
The selection process involves:
- Computer Based Test (CBT):
- Comprises 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Duration: 3 hours.
- Question Weightage:
- Subject Domain Knowledge (Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engg.): 80%
- Numerical / GK & Reasoning: 10%
- English Knowledge: 10%
- Marking: 1 mark for each correct answer; 0.25 marks deduction for each wrong answer.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks in CBT: UR – 50%, SC/ST/PwBD – 40%.
- Personal Interview:
- Candidates qualifying CBT are shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio per category for the Personal Interview.
- No minimum qualifying marks for the Personal Interview.
- Document Verification: Conducted for candidates shortlisted for Personal Interview.
- Merit List: Drawn based on performance in CBT (80% weightage) and Personal Interview (20% weightage).
- Medical Fitness: Final appointment is subject to medical fitness and final document verification.
Provisions for Outsourced/Contractual Candidates:
- For JMOT: Those engaged in OPTCL by manpower service providers for similar jobs, less than 45 years old with at least 1 year continuous service as on 01.05.2025, get upper age limit relaxation. They also receive 1% extra marks on total CBT marks for each completed year of service (max 15%).
- For JMT: Candidates engaged through outsourcing agencies in OPTCL/GRIDCO with one year completed service as on 01.05.2025 get upper age relaxation up to 5 years in addition to other relaxations. Proof of experience is required. Departmental candidates (OPTCL regular employees) have no age bar (if min 5 years residual service) and are exempt from application fees.
How to Apply for OPTCL Recruitment 2025
Candidates must apply online through the official OPTCL website.
- Visit Official Website: Go to the official website of OPTCL and navigate to the “Current Openings” or “Career” section.
- Read Notification: Carefully read the detailed advertisement for the respective post (JMOT or JMT) before applying.
- Online Registration: Fill up the online application form with accurate details.
- Receive Credentials: Upon successful submission, an Application Sequence Number (USER ID) & Password will be sent to the registered e-mail ID and mobile number. Retain these for future reference.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of original documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Recent colour passport photograph (50KB-80KB, 3.5cm x 4.5cm, .jpg/.jpeg).
- Signature (on white paper with black ballpoint pen) (50KB-80KB, 3.5cm x 1.5cm, .jpg/.jpeg).
- Other documents (10th certificate & marksheet, ITI/Diploma certificate & marksheet, Lineman MV Permit (for JMOT) or Undertaking, Caste Certificate, PwBD Certificate, Ex-Servicemen/Sports/Experience certificates if applicable) should be 100KB to 300KB in PDF format.
- Ensure uploaded documents are clear and identifiable.
- Pay Application Fee: Make online payment through Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, etc.
- Submit Application & Print: Submit the completed application form and take a printout of the application and fee receipt for future reference. This printout will be required at the time of document verification/skill test/interview.
OPTCL Application Fees 2025
The application fee varies by post and category.
For Junior Maintenance & Operator Trainee (JMOT):
| Category | Application Fee (Non-refundable) |
| UR and SEBC | ₹797/- (₹675/- + ₹122/- GST) |
| SC/ST/PwBD (Odisha) | ₹443/- (₹375/- + ₹68/- GST) |
For Junior Management Trainee (Electrical) (Jr. MT):
| Category | Application Fee (Non-refundable) |
| UR and SEBC | ₹1180/- (₹1000/- + ₹180/- GST) |
| SC/ST (Odisha only)/PwBD | ₹590/- (₹500/- + ₹90/- GST) |
OPTCL Recruitment: Official Notification PDFs & Apply Link
- Official Notification PDF – Junior Maintenance & Operator Trainee: Download Now
- Official Notification PDF – Junior Management Trainee: Download Now
- Online Application Link: Apply Online
- Official Website: Visit Now