MGVCL JE Recruitment 2026 – 183 Posts Vidyut Sahayak Junior Engineer Electrical | Apply now by 2 July

Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited (MGVCL), on behalf of GUVNL and all its subsidiary power distribution companies, has released the official centralized recruitment notification on 10 June 2026 for 183 posts of Vidyut Sahayak (Junior Engineer – Electrical). Vacancies are spread across five companies: MGVCL, DGVCL, UGVCL, PGVCL, and GETCO.

Selected candidates will be appointed on a 2-year fixed-pay contractual basis — ₹48,100/month in Year 1 and ₹50,700/month in Year 2. After satisfactory completion of two years, candidates become eligible for regular appointment as Junior Engineer – Electrical in the pay scale of ₹45,400–1,01,200/-.

Online applications are open from 12 June 2026 to 2 July 2026 (up to 18:00 hrs) at mgvcl.com. Minimum qualification is a B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics (EEE) through regular mode with at least 55% marks in the final year/last two semesters and no ATKT. Selection is through a two-tier Computer Based Test (CBT).


Overview Table

ParticularsDetails
OrganizationMGVCL on behalf of GUVNL & Subsidiaries (MGVCL, DGVCL, UGVCL, PGVCL, GETCO)
PostVidyut Sahayak (Junior Engineer – Electrical)
Total Vacancies183
Notification Date10 June 2026
Application Start12 June 2026
Last Date to Apply2 July 2026 (18:00 hrs)
Application ModeOnline — mgvcl.com
Salary (Year 1)₹48,100/- per month
Salary (Year 2)₹50,700/- per month
Regular Pay Scale₹45,400–1,01,200/- (after 2 years)
QualificationBE/BTech Electrical or EEE — Regular Mode, 55% marks, No ATKT
Age Limit35 years (UR) / 40 years (Reserved) as on 10.06.2026
Official Websitemgvcl.com

Important Dates

EventDate
Advertisement Published10 June 2026
Online Application Opens12 June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online2 July 2026 (up to 18:00 hrs)
First Tier Exam DateTo be announced on mgvcl.com
Second Tier Exam DateTo be announced on mgvcl.com

Vacancies — Company-wise

CompanyTotal Vacancies
GETCO22
DGVCL27
MGVCL22
UGVCL26
PGVCL86
Total183

Note: Additional vacancies may arise within one year from the date of publication of the Second Tier result due to retirement, promotion, or new post sanctions. No candidate can claim a right based on the stated vacancies or roster position.


Vacancies — Category-wise (All Companies Combined)

CategoryMaleFemaleTotal
SC000
ST261238
SEBC20929
EWS14519
Unreserved (UR)663197
Total12657183

PwD Vacancies — Company-wise

CompanyHard of Hearing (HH)Locomotors Disability (OA, OL, D, LC, AAV)SLDTotal PwD
MGVCL3339
DGVCL74617
UGVCL66517
PGVCL1231227
GETCO78722
Total35243392

If category-wise PwD candidates are not available, vacancies will be filled by inter-changeability from available PwD candidates as per merit.


Remuneration and Career Progression

PeriodPay
1st Year (Vidyut Sahayak)₹48,100/- per month (Fixed)
2nd Year (Vidyut Sahayak)₹50,700/- per month (Fixed)
After 2 years (Regular JE)Pay Scale ₹45,400–1,01,200/-

No other allowances or benefits are admissible during the contractual period. TA/DA reimbursement is available as per rules. On satisfactory completion of two years as Vidyut Sahayak, candidates may be considered for regular appointment as Junior Engineer – Electrical on the regular establishment.


Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Degree through Regular Mode in:

  • B.E. (Electrical)
  • B.Tech. (Electrical)
  • B.E. Electrical and Electronics (EEE)

From a recognized University approved by UGC/AICTE. Additional conditions:

  • No ATKT in the last year or last two semesters
  • Minimum 55% average marks in the last year or last two semesters (no rounding off or upward adjustment permitted — 54.9% is NOT eligible)
  • Equivalent degrees as per the latest UGC/AICTE list are accepted — submission of Equivalence Certificate from the respective University is mandatory
  • Candidates with graded results must submit a University certificate specifying percentage equivalent to grades obtained (with decimals); no rounding off permitted

Required Skills

  • Knowledge of Computer Operations
  • Good command over English and Gujarati Language

Age Limit (as on 10 June 2026)

CategoryMaximum Age
Unreserved (UR)35 years
Reserved (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS)40 years

Age Relaxation:

CategoryRelaxation
Female candidates+5 years
Person with Disability (PwD)+10 years
Ex-Armed Force Personnel+10 years
Dependent of Retired GUVNL/Subsidiary EmployeeUp to 40 years (on submission of undertaking)

Maximum age after all relaxations: 45 years (absolute cap — no exceptions).

Age criteria are as per the Yuva Swavalamban Scheme of the Government of Gujarat. Departmental candidates have no upper age limit.


Application Fee

CategoryFee (Inclusive of GST)
Unreserved (UR)₹500/-
Reserved (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/PwD)₹250/-

Payment is online only via Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking. Bank charges are borne by the candidate. Fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. No other mode (DD, Money Order, Cheque) is acceptable.


Selection Process

StageDetails
Stage 1 — First Tier CBTOnline CBT, 100 questions, 100 marks. Qualifying: 50+ (UR), 45+ (Reserved/EWS/PwD)
Stage 2 — Second Tier CBTOnline CBT, 100 questions, 100 marks (Electrical Engineering only). This determines final merit.
Stage 3 — Document VerificationCalled by respective company based on roster and merit
Stage 4 — Pre-employment MedicalPhysical fitness as per company rules; must meet standards for appointment

Key rules:

  • First Tier result is qualifying only — it does not count toward final merit
  • Final merit is based entirely on Second Tier marks
  • If exam is held in multiple batches, normalization methodology (as per Annexure-1) applies for both tiers
  • Widow female candidates get 5% grace marks (of marks secured) added in Second Tier only; not applicable if remarried
  • Tie-breaking: Elder candidate is preferred; if DOB is also same, alphabetical order of first name (not surname) applies

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

First Tier — CBT (100 Marks)

Question paper in English and Gujarati (except Gujarati-language questions which are in Gujarati only)

SubjectMarks
Reasoning15
Quantitative Aptitude15
English (Usage & Vocabulary, Synonyms/Antonyms, Word Substitutes, Idioms, Error Spotting)20
Gujarati (Idioms/Proverbs, One-word Substitutes, Spelling, Synonyms/Antonyms, Language Correctness)20
General Knowledge (Current Affairs, Indian Polity, Geography, Modern History, Science & Technology, Economics)10
Computer Knowledge20
Total100

Negative marking: 1/4 mark (0.25) deducted per wrong answer.

Second Tier — CBT (100 Marks — Electrical Engineering)

Question paper in English and Gujarati only

Topics include: Basics of Electrical Engineering, Power System Planning & Design, Transmission Lines & Sub-Stations, Power System Protection, Electrical Machines, DC Battery Systems, Earthing Systems, AC/DC EHV Transmission Lines, Electrical Material, SCADA & Smart Grid Technology, Capacitor/Reactor/STATCOM/SVC/Reactive Power Management, IT Applications in Power Networks, Electrical Safety & Control Systems, Power Plant Components, VFD & Motor Control, Load Flow Analysis, EHV/HV/LV Circuit Breakers, AC/DC Motors, Synchronous Generator, Switchgear & Protection (GIS/Hybrid), Distribution HT/LT Line Parameters, Non-conventional Energy Sources (Wind/Solar/Biomass), Energy Storage & Renewable Integration, Measurement of Electrical Power, Distribution Network, Fault Analysis & Protection Coordination, Power Transformer, Distribution Transformer, Power Sector in India (Present Scenario), Optical Fiber & PLCC, Load/Grid Management.

Negative marking: 1/4 mark (0.25) deducted per wrong answer.


Objection Tracker

After provisional answer keys are published for both tiers, candidates can raise objections by paying ₹500/- per question online. If the objection is found valid by subject matter experts, the fee is refunded.


Company Preference and Posting Rules

This is a centralized recruitment — one application, five companies. Key rules every candidate must know:

  • At the time of application, candidates must indicate their order of preference for MGVCL, DGVCL, UGVCL, PGVCL, and GETCO in ascending order (Choice 1 = most preferred). This preference is final and irrevocable — no revision or change entertained under any circumstances.
  • Company preference does not guarantee posting in that company; allotment is based on merit rank, roster position, and stated preference.
  • Once appointed in a company, inter-company transfer is not permitted — with one exception: candidates get one additional opportunity during the one-year validity of the result to opt for another company. Doing so requires resignation from the current company; the new appointment is treated as a fresh appointment.
  • Minimum 85% of selections will be from local Gujarat State residents (as per GR dated 31.03.95). Domicile Certificate of Gujarat is required for this quota.
  • Non-domicile candidates from reserved categories will be treated as Unreserved (UR) candidates.

How to Apply

  1. Visit mgvcl.com
  2. Find the Vidyut Sahayak (JE – Electrical) 2026 recruitment notification link
  3. Register online and generate your Application Number
  4. Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully
  5. Indicate your order of preference for all five companies — this is mandatory to proceed
  6. Upload required documents/photographs as instructed
  7. Pay the application fee online (Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking)
  8. Submit the form and save/print the confirmation
  9. Download your Hall Ticket from mgvcl.com when issued

Do not submit physical documents at the time of applying. Original documents with self-attested copies are required only when called for document verification.


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FAQ – MGVCL JE Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is the last date to apply for MGVCL JE Recruitment 2026? The last date to submit the online application for MGVCL Vidyut Sahayak JE Electrical 2026 is 2 July 2026 up to 18:00 hrs at mgvcl.com. No application will be accepted after this deadline. Candidates should avoid waiting for the last day as the portal may experience heavy traffic.

Q2. What is the total number of vacancies in MGVCL JE Recruitment 2026? A total of 183 vacancies are available across five GUVNL subsidiary companies — PGVCL (86), DGVCL (27), UGVCL (26), MGVCL (22), and GETCO (22). Additional vacancies may arise within one year from the publication of the Second Tier result due to retirements, promotions, or new post sanctions.

Q3. What educational qualification is required for MGVCL Vidyut Sahayak 2026? Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics (EEE) obtained through regular mode from a UGC/AICTE-approved university. The degree must have no ATKT in the last year or last two semesters and a minimum average of 55% marks in the last year or last two semesters. No rounding off of percentage is permitted — 54.9% does not qualify. Distance or correspondence mode degrees are not accepted.

Q4. What is the salary for MGVCL Vidyut Sahayak Junior Engineer 2026? Selected candidates receive a fixed remuneration of ₹48,100/- per month in Year 1 and ₹50,700/- per month in Year 2 during the 2-year contractual period. No other allowances are admissible except TA/DA. After satisfactory completion of two years, candidates may be appointed as regular Junior Engineer – Electrical in the pay scale of ₹45,400–1,01,200/-.

Q5. What is the age limit for MGVCL JE Recruitment 2026? Age is calculated as on 10 June 2026. Maximum age is 35 years for Unreserved and 40 years for Reserved categories (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS). Additional relaxation of 5 years for female candidates, 10 years for PwD, and 10 years for Ex-Armed Force personnel is available. The absolute maximum age after all relaxations is 45 years — no exceptions under any category.

Q6. What is the application fee for MGVCL JE Recruitment 2026? The fee is ₹500/- (inclusive of GST) for Unreserved candidates and ₹250/- (inclusive of GST) for Reserved/PwD candidates. Payment must be made online via Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking. Bank charges are borne by the candidate. The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Q7. What is the exam pattern for MGVCL Vidyut Sahayak 2026? Selection is through a two-tier Computer Based Test (CBT). Tier 1 is a 100-mark general aptitude test covering Reasoning (15), Quantitative Aptitude (15), English (20), Gujarati (20), GK (10), and Computer Knowledge (20). Tier 2 is a 100-mark Electrical Engineering paper. Both tiers carry negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer. The final merit is based entirely on Tier 2 marks; Tier 1 is qualifying only.

Q8. Can I change my company preference after submitting the application? No. The order of preference for MGVCL, DGVCL, UGVCL, PGVCL, and GETCO, once submitted, is final and irrevocable. No request for revision, addition, alteration, or change in preference will be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates must think carefully before finalizing their preference order as it directly affects posting allocation.

Q9. Is there any benefit for widow female candidates in MGVCL JE Recruitment 2026? Yes. Widow female candidates who have not remarried receive a grace of 5% of their secured marks added in the Second Tier examination only. This benefit is not applicable in Tier 1 and is not available to candidates who have remarried. Widow candidates must produce the death certificate of the deceased husband at the document verification stage.

Q10. What is the domicile requirement for MGVCL JE Recruitment 2026? A minimum of 85% of selections will be from candidates who are local residents of Gujarat State, as per Government Resolution dated 31.03.95. Candidates must submit a valid Domicile Certificate of Gujarat issued by the competent authority to claim benefit under this 85% quota. Non-domicile candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) will be treated as Unreserved (UR) candidates and only Gujarat State caste certificates are valid.