PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak Recruitment 2026: 236 PwBD Vacancies, Apply Online from 17 July

Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL) has released an official notification inviting online applications for the post of Vidyut Sahayak (Junior Assistant) under a Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD). This centralized recruitment is being conducted by PGVCL on behalf of all four DISCOMs of Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) PGVCL, UGVCL, MGVCL, and DGVCL. Graduate candidates with a recognized benchmark disability who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online through the official website, pgvcl.com, starting 17 July 2026.

This article breaks down every important detail from the official PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak PwBD advertisement eligibility, vacancy distribution, salary structure, application fee, exam pattern, syllabus, and the documents you'll need so you can apply without missing any requirement.

Official Notification PDF: PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak Recruitment 2026

PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak Recruitment 2026 - Quick Overview

PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak PwBD Vacancy Details 2026

At present, PGVCL has announced 236 vacancies exclusively reserved for PwBD candidates. The company has also clarified that additional vacancies may arise later due to retirements, newly sanctioned posts, or promotions valid until one year from the date of publication of the 2nd tier exam result.

Here is the disability-category-wise and company-wise vacancy breakup:

If suitable candidates are not available in a particular disability category, the vacancy will be filled through inter-changeability from other eligible PwBD candidates, based strictly on merit. The state domicile policy will also apply, meaning a minimum of 85% of selections are reserved for local residents of Gujarat.

Eligibility Criteria for PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak PwBD Recruitment

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a graduate degree in any of the following streams, from a UGC/AICTE-recognized university, through Regular, External, or Open/Distance Learning mode:

• B.A.
• B.Com
• B.Sc.
• B.C.A.
• B.B.A.

A minimum average of 55% marks in the final year or last two semesters is mandatory. If the qualifying degree was obtained through Open Distance Learning or online mode, the institute must be NAAC-accredited with a minimum score of 3.01 on a 4-point scale, or NBA-accredited with at least 650 points on a 1000-point scale.

Disability Criteria

The post is open only to candidates falling under the following categories of Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD):

• Low Vision (LV) 40% to 70% disability
• Hard of Hearing (HH) 40% to 70% disability
• Locomotor Disability One Arm (OA), One Leg (OL), Dwarfism (D), Leprosy Cured (LC), Acid Attack Victim (AAV), Spinal Injury (SI), Spinal Deformity (SD)
• Specific Learning Disability (SLD)

A minimum of 40% disability is compulsory for candidature under the PwBD quota, and candidates must possess a valid disability certificate issued by a Civil Surgeon or designated government authority.

Age Limit

The maximum age limit is 45 years as on the date of publication of the advertisement (7 July 2026), after applying all applicable relaxations.

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of computer operations
• Good command over both English and Gujarati languages

PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak Salary and Remuneration 2026

Selected candidates will receive a fixed remuneration (not a regular pay scale) for the first three years:

No other allowance or benefit is admissible during this period, though TA/DA will be reimbursed as per company rules. After satisfactorily completing three years as Vidyut Sahayak, candidates may be considered for regular appointment as Junior Assistant, placed in the pay scale of Rs. 25,000 – 55,800.

Application Fee

The application fee is Rs. 250/- (inclusive of GST), payable only through online modes Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking. Bank charges, if any, must be borne by the candidate. Demand Draft, Money Order, Postal Order, and Cheque payments are not accepted, and the fee is strictly non-refundable under any circumstances, including cancellation or future recruitment adjustments.

PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak PwBD Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Selection Process: PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak Exam Pattern 2026

Selection is a two-stage process consisting of a First Tier Examination and a Second Tier Examination, both conducted in Gujarati and English.

First Tier Examination (100 Marks)

Candidates must score a minimum of 45 marks in the First Tier to qualify for the Second Tier Examination.

Second Tier Examination (100 Marks)

The final merit list and selection are based purely on marks scored in the Second Tier Examination, subject to a minimum cut-off of 45 marks. Both papers carry 100 objective-type questions of 1 mark each, with negative marking of 1/4th mark for every wrong answer. In case of a discrepancy in interpretation, the English version of the question paper will be treated as final.

If the exam is conducted in multiple batches/sessions due to a high volume of applications, scores will be adjusted using a normalization methodology (based on batch average and standard deviation) before the final result is declared.

Candidates who wish to challenge the provisional answer key can raise objections online by paying Rs. 500 per question; this fee is refunded if the objection is found valid by subject experts.

Special Provisions

• Widow female candidates are entitled to a grace of 5% marks over their actual score in the Second Tier exam (not applicable if remarried).
• Scribe facility is available for eligible PwBD candidates who specifically opt for it at the time of application.
• 85% of selections are reserved for local domicile candidates of Gujarat State, as per the applicable government resolution.
• Departmental candidates may apply without the age limit restriction but are otherwise treated at par with outside applicants.

Documents Required for PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak PwBD Recruitment

Candidates should keep the following self-attested documents ready for verification:

1. Online application form with two recent passport-size photographs
2. School Leaving Certificate
3. Final year/last two semesters' mark sheets and Degree Certificate
4. Valid Caste (Reserved Category) Certificate of Gujarat State (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS), if applicable
5. Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for SEBC candidates)
6. EWS certificate in the prescribed format, if applicable
7. Valid Disability Certificate issued by a Civil Surgeon/designated government authority, showing percentage of disability
8. Undertaking for genuineness of documents (Annexure-B)
9. Death certificate of deceased husband (for widow applicants)
10. No Objection Certificate from present employer, if applicable
11. Domicile Certificate of Gujarat State
12. Online payment receipt
13. Photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
14. Residential address proof

How to Apply for PGVCL Vidyut Sahayak Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website: https://www.pgvcl.com
2. Locate the notification for "Vidyut Sahayak (Junior Assistant) Special Drive for PwBD" once registration opens on 17 July 2026.
3. Register online and generate your application number by filling in the online form step by step.
4. Indicate your preference/choice of DISCOM (PGVCL, DGVCL, MGVCL, UGVCL) in ascending order this preference is final and cannot be changed later.
5. Upload the required details and pay the application fee of Rs. 250/- online.
6. Submit the form before 6 August 2026, 6:00 PM, and download/print a copy of the submitted application for your records.

Note: Photocopies of certificates are not required at the time of online application they must be submitted only at the document verification stage, along with originals.

Important Points to Remember

• Only candidates who complete the online application and successfully pay the fee will be considered for the selection process.
• Hall tickets/call letters for both tiers will be available for download from pgvcl.com.
• A valid original photo ID (Aadhaar/Voter ID/PAN/Driving Licence/Passport) is mandatory for entry into the exam hall.
• The final result of the Second Tier exam will remain valid for one year from its date of publication, but mere appearance in the merit list does not guarantee appointment it depends on vacancy availability.
• Once posted to a DISCOM, transfer to another company is not allowed, except for one additional preference-based opportunity within the one-year validity period (treated as a fresh appointment).
• Selected candidates must meet the company's physical fitness standards to be considered for final appointment.