UPPCL JE 2020: Eligibility, Application Process, Admit Card, Syllabus, exam pattern

Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) is a perfect company of the Indian State of Uttar Pradesh, which is responsible for electricity transmission and distribution in that state. The UPPCL was restructured in operational teams, such as –

1. Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited (DVVNL) - Agra Zone Discom
2. Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited (MVVNL) - Lucknow Zone Discom
3. Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited (PVVNL) - Meerut Zone Discom
4. Purvanchal Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited (PUVVNL) - Varanasi Zone Discom
5. Kanpur Electricity Supply Company (KESCO) - Kanpur City Discom
6. Lucknow Electricity Supply Administration (LESA) - Lucknow City Discom
7. Uttar Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited (UPPTCL) - State Transmission Utility

UPPCL JE, i.e. Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited Junior Engineer (Trainee) Electrical. It is where the UPPCL invites applications from all over India for the post of Junior Engineer (JE) as a Trainee. There are two exams conducted, for Electrical and then, for Civil. A recruitment exam is taken every year for the vacancies that crop up annually, and while the seat number differs, a minimum of 31 vacancies are mostly announced during the exam period. Aspirants can take advantage of this opportunity, as it is not only a beneficial one, but also quite an easy one to bag, if they put their heads into it. Also read- UPPCL recruitment 2020 for 33 vacancies

Latest news

• The results of UPPCL JE 2020 have been, just like the other exams that are to be conducted in India, postponed.

UPPCL JE 2019-2020 Important dates

JE-Civil

JE-Electrical

UPPCL JE 2020 Eligibility Criteria

There are certain criteria candidates have to remember while deciding to appear for UPPCL JE. While there might be different requirements as per the year, the basic eligibility rules for every year, including UPPCL JE 2019-20 are listed down below –

Eligibility criteria for JE Electrical

• Educational Qualification
  • Candidates are informed that they should have at least passed the three years diploma in Electrical Engineering. This diploma is given by Pravidhik Shiksha Parishad of Uttar Pradesh – or better yet, any equivalent of the Parishad, as recognized by the state government.
  • An All India Diploma Examination in Electrical Engineering conducted by AICTE would also be feasible.
  • A Diploma from any kind of Electrical Engineering from any Indian University is recommended.
• Essential Qualification
  • This type of qualification is needed essentially, hence the name essential qualification. Candidates appearing for JE-Electrical should have a sound and expert knowledge of and command over the language Hindi, including the Devanagari script.
  • If the candidate doesn’t have school education and therefore, passes the exam in Hindi, they are advised to appear for the exam conducted by the Registrar, Department Examination Government of UP, but it should be done within the three years after they have joined.
• Age Limit
  • As of UPPCL JE 2020, the candidates who are between the age group of 18 to 40 years are the only ones who can appear for the exam. The age limit is to be followed strictly – a relaxation in age will be considered for the candidates from the reserved categories.

Eligibility criteria for JE Civil

• Educational Qualification
  • Candidates are urged to have a completed diploma – of three years – in Civil Engineering, as given by Pravidhik Shiksha Parishad, UP or any other equivalent diploma is acceptable, in its place.
  • If any candidate has completed the diploma, not through physical classroom education, but through distance learning, then he or she will not be considered eligible for the exam and the subsequent recruitment.
  • Also, candidates should compulsorily be equipped in Hindi.
• Age Limit
  • Candidates who essentially belong in the age group of 18 to 40 years can confidently apply for the examination. There is no relaxation in the group’s limit, unless the candidate belongs to SC, ST, OBC and Ex-Servicemen categories – for them the upper age limit can be relaxed.

UPPCL JE 2020 Application Process

The selection is based only on the test conducted, i.e. CBT, computer-based test. The candidates then have to appear for the examination, with the qualified ones of the lot will have to come back in for document verification. The ones who are then qualified yet again are then subjected to undergo a training program for a period as decided by UPPCL. The selection procedure is elaborated right down below.

How to apply for UPPCL JE 2020?

Candidates that wish to appear for the UPPCL JE are supposed to fill up an application form that will be available on the official website.

1. After opening the official website, click on the ‘Vacancy/Results’ options. A new webpage will open, where there will be an option of APPLY ONLINE FOR THE POST OF ‘JUNIOR ENGINEER (TRAINEE)’.
2. The UPPCL Recruitment Examination page will appear, from where you will have to select the ‘New User Registration’ option. The form opening after that will demand your details from you, including personal details, including full name, parents’ names, mobile number and Email ID.
3. Click on the submit button, after which there will be an application number appearing on the page – it is important. Then ‘Go to Application Form’ button.
4. The Application form will cost Rs. 1000/- for General, EWS and OBC categories, while SC, ST (Domicile UP) will have to pay up Rs. 700/-.

UPPCL JE 2020 Admit Card

The admit card is a big deal for the UPPCL examination, which will be issued to the candidates after their application procedure is completed. This admit card will get them in CBT, as it will be checked by the examination authority at the center. The admit card can be downloaded from the candidates’ account, after logging in with the required credentials.

The important dates that need to be remembered for UPPCL JE 2020-

UPPCL JE 2020 Examination centers

Listed below are the places around the state of Uttar Pradesh where the exam is conducted. Candidates are supposed to appear in their respective centers to take their CBT examination.

UPPCL JE 2020 Syllabus

Electrical Engineer Syllabus

General Knowledge/ Awareness Syllabus

Reasoning Syllabus

General Hindi Syllabus

UPPCL JE 2020 Exam pattern

The examination conducted is a computer-based examination, which carries around 200 marks. The questions will be carrying 1 mark each, with every wrong answer will have 1/4thof marks deducted. The formula of the calculation of the marks will be –

Total Marks =No. of correct answers x 1 – no. of the wrong answers x 0.25

UPPCL JE 2020 Result

While the first part of the selection process is CBT examination, the second part will be the document verification. The dates are postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was going to be conducted in May, but now is going to be conducted in July.

The ones who have qualified for the document verification stage are to be available for the appointment process, which will take place on 6th July, 2020.The results will be declared online, and that too in a PDF format, displaying the list of qualified candidates. These ultimately selected candidates will be chosen not just on their eligibility and skills, but also after keeping in mind the available vacancies.

UPPCL JE 2020 Vacancy

As for the UPPCL JE vacancies, for the year 2019-20 UPPCL JE recruitment, are mentioned right down below -

The UPPCL JE examination is an amazing one, where candidates are keen on getting in. Their responsibilities are diverse, with an annual pay of 6 to 7 lakhs, i.e. more or less 45,000/- is paid per month. There are also perks and facilities, such as medical and loan privileges as well as insurance, provident fund and gratuity. It is a rewarding job that is for sure.