Haryana Power Utilities (HPUs) has announced a prestigious recruitment drive for the post of Assistant Engineer in Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil disciplines for the year 2025. The recruitment is being conducted across the state for four major power utilities: Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL), Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL), Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL), and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (DHBVNL).
This recruitment is based on valid GATE scores of 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025, providing an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates to secure a highly respected government job in the energy sector. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and have the required GATE qualification can apply online before the closing date.
Overview of Recruitment
- Recruiting Authority: Haryana Power Utilities (HPUs)
- Posts Available: Assistant Engineer
- Disciplines: Electrical, Mechanical, Civil
- Location: Haryana, India
- Application Mode: Online
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 25-09-2025 |
| Start of Online Application | 29-09-2025 (10:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date for Online Application | 29-10-2025 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Cut-off Date for Upper Age Limit/Qualification | 29-10-2025 |
Candidates must ensure that all applications are submitted before the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
About Haryana Power Utilities
Haryana Power Utilities (HPUs) play a vital role in generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity across the state. The four major utilities under HPUs are:
- Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL) – Handles power generation projects in Haryana.
- Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL) – Responsible for transmission of electricity across the state.
- Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVNL) – Manages distribution in the northern part of Haryana.
- Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (DHBVNL) – Manages electricity distribution in southern Haryana.
Assistant Engineers recruited under this process may be posted anywhere in Haryana or other HPUs installations in India, depending on organizational requirements.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment is being conducted for Assistant Engineer posts in Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil disciplines. Candidates can apply based on their GATE qualification.
| Discipline | No. of Posts | GATE Paper Code |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 211 | EE (Electrical Engineering) |
| Civil | 19 | CE (Civil Engineering) |
| Mechanical | 2 | ME (Mechanical Engineering) |
Candidates can apply for Electrical Cadre, Mechanical under Electrical Cadre, or Civil Cadre as per their qualification and GATE score.
Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be appointed under Pay Matrix Level-9 of HPUs.
- Pay Scale: ₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800
- Additional Benefits: Allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other perks as per Haryana Government norms.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The essential qualification for each discipline is as follows:
1. Electrical Cadre
- Bachelor’s Degree: Full-time B.E. or equivalent in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering with minimum 60% for General/Other categories and 55% for SC category candidates of Haryana domicile.
- Master’s Degree: Full-time M.E. or equivalent in Electrical Engineering with similar percentage criteria.
2. Mechanical Cadre (under Electrical Cadre)
- Bachelor’s Degree: Full-time B.E. or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% for General/Other categories and 55% for SC category candidates of Haryana domicile.
- Master’s Degree: Full-time M.E. or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering with similar percentage criteria.
3. Civil Cadre
- Bachelor’s Degree: Full-time B.E. or equivalent in Civil Engineering with minimum 60% for General/Other categories and 55% for SC category candidates of Haryana domicile.
- Master’s Degree: Full-time M.E. or equivalent in Civil Engineering.
- Language Requirement: Must have passed Hindi/Sanskrit up to Matric standard or in higher education.
Note: Candidates appearing in their final year or semester of the above degrees are also eligible provided they complete their qualification by 29-10-2025.
Age Limit
The age of candidates will be considered as on 29-10-2025.
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
Age Relaxation for Haryana Domicile Candidates
| Category | Relaxation (Years) |
|---|---|
| Serving HPUs Employees | Up to 5 years |
| Candidates on Adhoc/Contract/Work-charged/Daily-wages basis in any Haryana Govt Department/Board/Corporation | Up to 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen including Short Service Commissioned Officers | Up to 3 years + military service period |
| Unmarried/Judicially Separated Women residing separately for more than 2 years | As per government rules |
Maximum permissible age with relaxation cannot exceed 52 years.
Reservation / Concessions
Reservations are applicable only to Haryana domicile candidates.
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| General | 106 posts (Electrical), 29 posts (Civil) |
| SC (DSC/OSC) | 29 posts (Electrical), 5 posts (Civil) |
| BC-A (NCL) | 18 posts (Electrical), – |
| BC-B (NCL) | 21 posts (Electrical), – |
| EWS | 12 posts (Electrical), – |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 20 posts (Electrical), – |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | Varies by sub-category, included in total posts |
Sub-categories of PwD Reservation:
- One Leg (OL), Partially Deaf (PD), Dwarfism (DW), Acid Attack Victim (AAV), Hard of Hearing (HH)
- Reservation is already included in the total number of posts for each category.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (₹) | GST @18% | Total Fee (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male General including Dependent Sons of ESM Haryana | 500 | 90 | 590 |
| Male Reserved Categories of Other States | 125 | 23 | 148 |
| Female Candidates (All Categories) | 125 | 23 | 148 |
| PwD Candidates of Haryana | NIL | NIL | NIL |
Payment is to be made online through debit/credit card or net banking.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be based on:
- GATE Score – Only candidates with a valid score in GATE-2022, GATE-2023, GATE-2024, or GATE-2025 are eligible.
- Qualification Verification – Candidates must meet the minimum educational qualification criteria.
- Document Verification – Haryana domicile, category certificate, and other relevant documents will be verified.
- Merit List – Final selection will be based on GATE score and category-wise reservation.
Note for HPU Employees:
- Must apply online and forward application through proper channel to the respective controlling authority.
- Past service in HPUs does not grant additional benefit; selected candidates will be treated as fresh entrants.
How to Apply
- Visit the official websites of HPUs.
- Click on the recruitment link for Assistant Engineer 2025.
- Register with your basic details and generate a login ID.
- Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload scanned copies of:
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- GATE scorecard
- Educational certificates
- Haryana domicile certificate (if applicable)
- Pay the application fee online according to your category.
- Review the application form carefully before submitting.
- Take a printout of the final application form for future reference.
HPU employees must forward a printout of their online application form to the controlling authority by 04-11-2025.
Important Instructions
- Candidates should ensure that they fulfill all eligibility conditions before applying.
- Only eligible Haryana domicile candidates can avail of reservation benefits.
- GATE score used must be the highest/maximum individual score if the candidate appeared multiple times.
- Applicants should retain all documents, application printout, and fee receipts for further process.
- Selected candidates will be posted anywhere in Haryana or in other installations of HPUs across India.
Key Takeaways
The HPUs Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2025 is a golden opportunity for engineering graduates who want to start a government career in the power sector. Key points to note:
- Recruitment is based on GATE scores from 2022-2025.
- Posts are available in Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil disciplines.
- Pay Matrix Level-9 with additional allowances ensures a lucrative career.
- Haryana domicile candidates get relaxation in age and reservation benefits.
- Final-year students can also apply if they meet the qualification by 29-10-2025.
- Online application is mandatory before the last date.
This is a chance to work with one of India’s most important state power utilities, gain technical and managerial experience, and contribute to the development of Haryana’s power infrastructure.
