ODISHA POWER TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LIMITED

(A Government of Odisha Undertaking)

Regd Office: Janpath: Bhubaneswar-751022
CIN-U40102OR2004SGC007553
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OPTCL INVITES ONLINE APPLICATIONS FROM PROFESSIONALS IN FINANCE, COMPANY

SECRETARY & CORPORATE RELATION
Advertisement No. 01 /2015

Date: 22.06.2015

Date of Publication of Advertisement

22.06.2015

Commencement of Online Registration

24.06.2015, 11 AM

Closing Date of Online Registration

23.07.2015, 7 PM

Date of Computer Based Test (CBT)

09.08.2015

Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL), a state-owned power utility in

Odisha is engaged in the business of transmission of electricity, invites application from bright,
qualified and energetic professionals in the following disciplines.
I.

VACANCY POSITION:
Name of Post

Essential Qualification

Management
Graduate with Inter CA
Trainee Junior - / Inter ICAI / M.Com
Finance
Management
TraineeCompany
Secretary

Management
TraineeCorporate
Relation

Graduate with
Company Secretary
having Associate
Membership of
Institute of Company
Secretaries of India.
Graduate with Two
years Post Graduate
Diploma in Journalism
and Mass
Communication

SC

ST

SEBC

UR

TOTAL

08
(w:2)

12
(w:4)

06
(w:2)

29
(w:10)

55 (w:18)
(PWD-1)*

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01

01

01

SC-Scheduled Caste,
ST-Scheduled Tribe,
SEBC-Socially and Educationally Backward Classes,
UR-Unreserved,
PWD-Persons with Disability
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i.

The reservation of posts including reservation for Women, Ex-Servicemen and Sports
Person will be as per ORV Act and other applicable Act and Rules.

ii.

Candidates belonging to PWD, Ex-serviceman and Sports Person shall be adjusted

against the categories to which they belong.

iii.

In the event of non-availability or insufficient number of eligible/suitable women

candidates belonging to any particular category, the vacancies or the remaining
vacancies shall be filled up by male candidates of the same category.

iv.

Exchange of reservation between Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe will not be
considered.

v.

The number of vacancies to be filled up on the basis of recruitment may increase or

decrease by the Corporation without any notice.

*Type of Disability:
Out of the above vacancies in Management Trainee Junior Finance, one vacancy is
reserved for PWD candidate. The candidate belonging to PWD category shall be adjusted the
category which he/ she belong.
The physical requirement and functional classification of PWD suitable for the job is as
follows:
Physical requirement: S, BN, SE, RW, MF, H, C
Functional classification: OL, OA, HI, BL (Mobility not be restricted)
Code
S
BN
SE
RW
MF
H
C
OL
OA
HI
BL

Functions
Work performed by sitting (on bench or chair)
Work performed by bending
Work performed by seeing
Work performed by reading and writing
Work performed by manipulating (with fingers)
Work performed by hearing/ speaking
Work performed by Communication
One leg affected (R and/or L)
One arm affected (R or L)- (a) impaired reach; (b)
weakness of grip; (c) ataxia.
Hearing Impaired
Both legs affected but not arms

AGE:

II.
i.

A candidate must not be under 21( twenty one) years and must not be above the age
of 32 (thirty two) years as on 1st January, 2015 i.e. he/ she must not have been born
earlier than 2nd January, 1983, and not later than 1st January, 1994.

ii.

The Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 (five) years in case of SC, ST, SEBC, Ex-Serviceman
and Woman candidates and 10 (ten) years in case of PWD Candidates.

iii.

Provided that a person who comes under more than one category mentioned above,
shall be eligible for only one benefit of upper age relaxation, which shall be considered
most beneficial to him/her.

iv.

No age relaxation is allowed to SC/ST/SEBC candidates applying against unreserved

vacancies.

v.

In case of candidates possessing experience in power utility engaged in Transmission

business, the relaxation in upper age limit shall be subject to maximum of 5 (five) years
in addition to the other age relaxations. However the candidates shall have to furnish
the proof of experience from the employer at the time of filling up online application.

vi.

The date of birth entered in the High School Certificate or equivalent Certificate issued
by the concerned Board/ Council will only be accepted.
SAVE AS PROVIDED ABOVE, THE AGE LIMITS PRESCRIBED CAN IN NO CASE BE RELAXED.

III.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION (ESSENTIAL):

Management
Trainee Junior
Finance
Management
Trainee- Company
Secretary
Management
Trainee- Corporate
Relation

IV.

Graduate with Inter CA (pass) / Inter ICAI (pass) / M.Com (minimum

60% of marks for candidates other than SC/ST/PWD candidates. The
minimum percentage of marks essential for SC/ST/PWD is 50%).
Knowledge in Company Law, Taxation & Computer Application.
Graduate with Company Secretary having Associate Membership of
Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
Graduate with Two years Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and
Mass Communication with minimum 60% of marks.

DEPARTMENTAL CANDIDATES:

Departmental candidates (OPTCL regular employees only) fulfilling the requirements may
apply against the advertisement through proper channel to DGM-HRD (Rectt), Hqrs Office,
OPTCL so as to reach within the stipulated time period. They shall also submit the online
application form. There shall be no age bar for them and they are exempted from payment of
application fees. However in case of the candidates applying for Management Trainee JuniorFinance, they should have residual service of minimum 5 (five) years in the Corporation.

EMOLUMENTS:

V.

Management Trainees Junior (MT-JR): Finance

Management Trainees Junior (MT-JR) - Finance shall be paid a consolidated stipend of
Rs.12,000/- per month during the period of training. The training will be for a period of 1 (one)
year unless and otherwise extended. On successful completion of the training, the candidates
will be appointed as Junior Manager (E-2 Grade) in the respective cadre on probation for 1
(one) year in the Scale of Pay of Rs. 9300-34800/- plus Grade Pay Rs. 4600/- with other
allowances as per OPTCL regulations.

Management Trainees (MT) Company Secretary & Corporate Relation:

Management Trainees (MT) shall be paid a consolidated stipend of Rs.18,000/- per month
during the period of training. The training will be for a period of 1 (one) year unless and
otherwise extended. On successful completion of the training, the candidates will be
appointed as Assistant Manager (E-3 Grade) in the respective cadre on probation for 1 (one)
year in the Scale of Pay of Rs 15,600- 39,100/- plus Grade Pay Rs. 5400/- with other allowances
as per OPTCL Regulations.
VI.

TRAINING:

The training will be for a period of 1 (one) year, unless and otherwise extended. The trainees
during the training period may be terminated without any notice or without assigning any
reasons thereof. There shall be no obligation on the part of the Corporation to offer regular
appointment after completion of training.
VII.

SERVICE AGREEMENT BOND:

The Management Trainees (MTs) and Management Trainees Junior (MT-JRs) shall be required
to execute a service bond on Non-Judicial Stamp paper to serve the Corporation for a
minimum period of 03 (three) years excluding training period at the time of joining.
VIII.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
i.

The selection of the candidates for recruitment to the posts will be based on merit i.e.
competitive examination to be conducted by OPTCL and career marking.

ii.

The selection process involves Computer based online test (CBT) and career marking.
Eligible candidates will be called for computer based test comprising Multiple Choice
Questions (MCQs) from Subject Knowledge (60%), Numerical/ Logical reasoning (15%),
General Knowledge (15%), English Knowledge (10%). However, Psychometric test score
will be administered/utilized for the purpose of personality profile and training needs
etc as and when necessary.

iii.

The minimum qualifying marks in the CBT will be 50% for General & SEBC candidates
and 40% for SC, ST & PWD candidates.

IX.

CENTRE OF EXAMINATION:
i.

The CBT for MT-Company Secretary & MT-Corporate Relation will be held at
Bhubaneswar.

ii.

The CBT for MT-JR-Finance will be held at Bhubaneswar, Berhampur, Sambalpur

depending on the number of candidates from the respective zone. The candidates are
to mention their choice of Examination Zone at appropriate place in the Online
Application Form.

iii.

The number of Examination Centre shall be decided as per the availability of the
candidates in a particular zone.

X.

RESERVATION:
i.

Reservation of posts including reservation for Women will be as per the ORV and other
applicable Acts and Rules.

ii.

PWD candidates, whose disability is not less than 40% (forty percent), are required to
attach Disability Certificate indicating percentage of disability & type of disability issued
by the concerned Medical Board for consideration as per Rules. The PWD candidates
can apply against the unreserved post provided the post is identified as suitable for
PWDs.

iii.

Ex-Servicemen are required to attach copy of Discharge Certificate issued by the

Competent Authority.

iv.

Sports Persons are required to attach copy of Identity Card issued by the Director of
Sports, Odisha.

v.

Concession meant for SC, ST and SEBC by birth are admissible to the Scheduled
Castes, Schedules Tribes and Socially and Educationally Backward Classes of Odisha
only.
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vi.

Candidates belonging to SEBC category shall submit their SEBC certificate

validated/renewed by the competent authority on or after 01.06.2012, failing which
they shall be treated as General category candidates.

vii.

Women candidates belonging to SC/ST/SEBC are required to submit Caste Certificate

by birth showing daughter of... Caste Certificate virtue of marriage (i.e. showing
wife of) is not acceptable.

viii.

OBC Certificates will not be accepted in lieu of SEBC Certificates.

ix.

Community (Caste status) once mentioned by the candidates shall not be changed
under any circumstances.

XI.

OTHER ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS:

i.

The candidate must be a citizen of India.

ii.

He/ She must be able to read, write and speak Odia fluently; and must have ;
a. Passed Middle School examination with Odia language subject; or
b. Passed Matriculation or examination with Odia as medium of
examination in non-language subject ; or
c. Passed in Odia as language subject in the final examination of class VII
from a school or educational institution recognized by the Government
of Odisha or the Central Government.
d. Passed a test in Odia in Middle English School Standard conducted by
the School and Mass Education Department.

iii.

A candidate who has more than one spouse living will not be eligible for
appointment unless the State Government has exempted his/ her case from
operation of this limitation for any good and sufficient reasons.

iv.

The candidates must have a good character.

v.

Candidates, who fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria, on the effective date, may
apply for the post.

XII.

APPLICATION FEE AND MODE OF PAYMENT:

Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable fee of Rs.1500/- (Rupees fifteen
hundred) only. Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) of
Odisha only, PWD candidates and Departmental candidates are exempted from payment of
this fee. Candidates shall be required to make the payment of fees while filling up online
application in the manner as follows:
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a.

For On-line payment mode (Through Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking): In case

of On-line payment mode, an applicant will be redirected to payment gateway page under
Tech Process.

After completing the On-line payment, he may take hard copy of the

application form along with Fee Receipt. He will retain the hard copy and proof of payment
for future reference/record which shall be required at the time of verification of original
certificates/testimonials as and when necessary. The candidate shall bear the online
transaction charges as applicable.
b.

For Off-line payment mode by ICICI Bank Challan: The applicant shall print the

challan format in on-line application and submit the challan in any ICICI Bank. He shall keep
the OPTCL copy of challan for his reference/record which shall be required at the time of
verification of original certificates/testimonials as and when necessary. However, the
applicant may login to revisit the site after 24 hours of making the challan payment and take
the hard copy of the application.
XIII.

OTHER CONDITIONS:
i.

At present, only the online applications are invited from the candidates for admissible
to the Computer Based Online Examination. After declaration of result of the CBT the
candidates who are shortlisted in the CBT will be required to furnish Print out/hard
copy of online application form along with photo copies of certificate and documents
on or before prescribed date, which will be intimated on website later on.

ii.

A candidate found guilty of seeking support for his/her candidature by offering illegal
gratification or canvasing in any form or found indulging in any type of malpractice in
course of the selection or otherwise, shall, in addition to rendering himself/ herself
liable to criminal prosecution, be disqualified not only for the ongoing recruitment, but
also may be debarred permanently from any recruitment or selection to be conducted
by OPTCL.

iii.

Applications submitted to OPTCL if found to be incomplete in any respect are liable to

rejection. No correspondence shall be entertained in this regard.

iv.

Mere applying for the post and fulfilling eligibility criteria in reference to the
advertisement does not confer any right for an applicant to claim appointment.

v.

Any dispute arising out of the ongoing recruitment shall be subject to jurisdiction of
High Court of Orissa.

vi.

While applying for the above post, the applicant shall ensure that he/she fulfills the
eligibility and other norms mentioned above, as on the specified dates and the
particulars furnished are correct in all respects. In case it is detected at any stage of
recruitment / selection that a candidate does not fulfill the eligibility norms and / or
that he/she has furnished any incorrect / false information or has suppressed any
material fact(s), his/her candidature will automatically stand cancelled. If any of the
above shortcoming(s) is / are detected even after appointment, his/her services are
liable to be terminated without any notice.

vii.

Candidates shall be required to visit OPTCL website www.optcl.co.in from time to time
for information regarding all events associated with the ongoing recruitment process.

viii.

Candidates working in State/Central Government/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies of Govt.

shall apply online. However, he shall produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) if
necessary, at the time of verification of original Certificates/Testimonials.

ix.

Final selection of the candidates shall be subject to medical fitness.

x.

OPTCL Management reserves the right not to fill any or all the positions so advertised
without assigning any reason thereof.

xi.

OPTCL Management reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process, if need so
arises, without issuing any further notice or assigning any reason thereof.

XIV.

PROCEDURE TO APPLY:
i.

Before filling up On-line Application, candidates shall read and understand the contents
of the Advertisement, Instructions to fill up On-line Application and Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ) documents available on the OPTCL website: www.optcl.co.in.

ii.

On successful registration of the online application form, a unique Registration Number

will be displayed on the screen as well as top of the application form. Candidates are
required to retain the unique Registration Number and use it in future correspondence.

iii.

Applications received through any other mode would not be accepted and summarily
rejected.

iv.

Uploading of Documents:
(Keep the following documents ready before initiating the On-line Application Form.)
Candidate shall upload the scanned copy of original documents:
a. Recent colour passport size photograph and signature in prescribed format
(.jpg/.jpeg) with maximum size up to 35 KB. (Be careful while scanning your
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b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

g.
v.

The

signature. You should first put your signature in an area of about 2" x 1" on
blank paper with a ball point pen. Scan this paper. Cut/ select only signature
area (2"x 1") and save it in .jpg/.jpeg format.)
Scanned copy of your caste certificate, if you belong to SC/ST/SEBC category.
Scanned copy of Physically Handicapped (PH) certificate, if applicable.
Scanned copy of sports certificate, if applicable.
Scanned copy of Ex-Serviceman certificate, if applicable.
Scanned copy of Experience certificate issued by the man power service
provider/designated officer of the outsourcing agency, if an applicant is engaged
through the outsourcing agency in OPTCL.
From point b to f (whichever is applicable) in .jpg/.jpeg format with maximum
size up to 200KB.
Scanned copy of all educational certificates and final mark sheets in .jpg/.jpeg
format with maximum size up to 200KB.
candidates are advised to submit the Online Application well in advance without

waiting for the closing date to avoid last hour rush.

vi.

Candidates are required to take a printout of the finally submitted Online Application
Form for future use.

vii.

Certificate of Admission/ Admit Card for the Computer Based Online Test to the eligible
candidates will be uploaded in the website of OPTCL prior to the date of examination.
The candidates are required to download their Admit Card form the website of OPTCL
and produce the same for Admission to the examination. No separate correspondence
will be entertained in this regard.

XV.

FACILITATION SUPPORT:
For any guidance on filling up the On-line Application and information regarding
advertisement & recruitment, the candidate may contact the OPTCL Help Desk Telephone
Number: 9438907594 and 9438907595 in all working days between 10 AM to 5 PM and/ or
can also e-mail at [email protected].
The candidates are required to visit the OPTCL website www.optcl.co.in for any relevant
information from time to time.