Contractual / Regular

IIIT Sri City Electrician Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 29, 2026
Electrician (33 kV Licensed)

Required Qualification

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
As per Outsourcing Norms / Commensurate with Experience
Age Limit
Up to 45 Years as on 05.10.2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 25, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 25, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window25 Sep – 5 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess an ITI in Electrician Trade OR a Diploma in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering from a recognized institution.

Mandatory Licensure: Must hold a valid competency certificate, authorization, or electrical licence for supervision and operation of electrical installations up to and including 33 kV issued by a competent licensing authority.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of practical experience in the operation and maintenance of HT electrical systems / 33 kV substations, transformers, VCB panels, RMUs, and protection relays.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates should preferably not exceed 45 years of age as on the last date of application (05/10/2026).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Scrutiny & License Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Technical / Practical Skill Assessment (if conducted)

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection will be conducted by a duly constituted Selection Committee through initial application scrutiny and verification of 33 kV electrical licensing, followed by candidate shortlisting, a technical/practical skill assessment (wherever deemed necessary), and a Personal Interview. Final engagement is subject to physical verification of original educational certificates, experience credentials, and valid electrical supervisor/operator licenses.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
33 kV Substation & HT/LT Equipment Knowledge40 MarksPractical understanding of 33 kV HT switchgear, VCBs, RMUs, transformers, protection relays, CT/PT metering, and LT distribution panels
HT Switching Operations, Safety Protocols & Statutory Compliance25 MarksKnowledge of standard operating procedures for HT switching, permit-to-work (PTW) systems, earthing, lightning arresters, and Indian Electricity Rules
Troubleshooting & Breakdown Maintenance Experience20 MarksDemonstrated capability in diagnosing electrical faults, relay coordination, DG set synchronisation, and rapid power restoration
Technical Documentation, Record Keeping & Interview Viva15 MarksAbility to read Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), maintain logbooks, liaise with electricity utilities/inspectors, and perform in technical viva voce

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Technical campus infrastructure maintenance at IIIT Sri City (Institute of National Importance in Sri City, Tirupati/Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh). The 33 kV Licensed Electrician is responsible for 24x7 continuous power supply management across the campus, operation and maintenance of the 33 kV HT substation, transformers, Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB) panels, Ring Main Units (RMUs), protection relays, LT distribution boards, DG backup sets, UPS systems, and APFC panels. Entails hands-on switching operations, emergency power restoration, coordination with the local electricity distribution utility (APSPDCL) and Electrical Inspectorate, supervision of outsourced electrical contract technicians, preventive maintenance scheduling, and rigorous electrical safety compliance. Shift-based operational schedules with on-call emergency breakdown response.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual engagement on an outsourcing basis. Continuation is subject to satisfactory job performance, operational need, and extension of the Institute's outsourcing contract.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As an outsourced position, there is no direct promotional track into the regular staff cadre of IIIT Sri City. However, verified 5+ years of 33 kV HT substation operational experience in an Institute of National Importance provides strong credentials when applying for regular Junior Engineer (Electrical) or Technical Superintendent positions across IITs, NITs, IIITs, and PSUs.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Mandatory 33 kV License: Candidates must possess a valid, active competency certificate / electrical supervisor licence up to and including 33 kV issued by a competent Electrical Licensing Board. Applications without a valid 33 kV license will be rejected.
  • Experience Threshold: A minimum of 5 years of verified practical experience in HT substations/systems is strictly required.
  • Short Submission Deadline: Applications must be submitted via email to [email protected] on or before October 5, 2026.
  • Outsourced Nature: The appointment is purely on an outsourcing basis and confers no entitlement to regular absorption or permanent university service benefits.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Unreserved / Outsourced Post1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated remuneration on an outsourcing basis, determined based on technical qualifications, valid 33 kV electrical license, and depth of HT electrical experience as per Institute outsourcing guidelines.

Remuneration on outsourcing basis, commensurate with qualifications, 33 kV licensure, and experience in HT substation maintenance.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Verify eligibility: ITI in Electrician trade or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, active 33 kV electrical competency license, and minimum 5 years of HT substation maintenance experience.
  2. Prepare an updated CV / Resume highlighting technical qualifications, details of HT/LT equipment handled, 33 kV license number and validity, and chronological work history.
  3. Compile scanned copies of educational certificates, experience letters, valid 33 kV electrical supervisor/operator license, government photo ID proof, age proof, and a recent passport-size photograph into a single PDF document.
  4. Email the updated resume and scanned documents to [email protected] on or before 05/10/2026. Mention "Application for the post of Electrician (33 kV Licensed) - Ref No: IIITS/Recruitment/Staff-OS/Electricain/2026/03" in the email subject line.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

There is no application fee for applying to this outsourced position.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The last date to submit resumes and documents via email to [email protected] is October 5, 2026.

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