Registered Office: No.

82, Shakti Bhavan, Race Course Road, Bangalore 560 001

EPABX No: 080 - 22269930-37 Web Site: www.karnatakapower.com


Notification in Kannada version is also available, which can be opened with ACROBAT
READER Version 6.0 or higher. However the candidates are required to submit applications
online (through computer) in English only. Knowledge of Kannada at SSLC level is
compulsory for the candidates.


NO. A1F1C DAIE: 15.0.2011

kECkbIIMENI NOIIFICAIION

Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd., (KPCL) a Government of Karnataka Undertaking, established in the
year 1970, is a premier specialist and professionally managed power generation company. It does
Investigation, Design, Construction, Operation & Maintenance of Hydro, Thermal, Wind & Solar Power
Stations in and out of Karnataka. KPCL has established Solar Energy Projects in the Districts of Kolar,
Belgaum & Raichur. It has also taken up a thermal power project to establish 1600 MW Pit Head Thermal
Power Station in the State of Chhattisgarh. Winner of several prestigious awards for high performance, it
is in the forefront in providing energy security to the State of Karnataka through optimum generation from
existing plants and speedy commissioning of new plants.

With an installed capacity of 6000 MW and ongoing projects of about 1000 MW and projects to be started
of 6000 MW, KPCL is the main stay of the Karnataka grid and provides immense professional
opportunities for competent and qualified engineering personnel.


1. KPCL INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSTS
IN ITS POWER PROJECTS/STATIONS

Sl.
No
Post
Code
Post & prescribed
Qualification
Total
No. of
Posts
Cate-
gory
No.of
posts
Classification
1
A88|8TANT ENC|NEER (6|V|L}

BE (Civil) or AMIE in Civil Engineering .

Note: Candidates possessing
BE(Civil-Environment) or
BE(Civil-Transportation)
are not eligible.

35

SC

5 Woman-1, Rural-2
Ex-Serviceman-1,
ST 1 Rural-1
Cat:I 2 Rural-1
Cat:IIa 5 Woman-2,Rural-1,
Ex-Serviceman-1,
Cat:IIb 1 Rural-1
Cat:IIIa 1 Rural-1
Cat:IIIb 2 Rural-1
GM 18 Woman-6, Rural-4
Ex-Serviceman-2,
Kannada Medium Candidate-1
2
A88|8TANT ENC|NEER (ELE6TR|6AL}

BE (Electrical) or AMIE in Electrical
Engineering

69
SC

10 Woman-3, Rural-3
Ex-Serviceman-1,
ST 3 Woman-1, Rural-1
Cat:I 3 Woman-1, Rural-1
KARNATAKA POWER CORPORATION LIMITED
(A Govt. of Karnataka Undertaking)

Note: Twelve posts are reserved for

candidates possessing BE(Electronics)
OR BE(Electronics & Tele
Communication / Communication)
qualification
Cat:IIa 9 Woman-3, Rural-2, Ex-Serviceman-
1
Cat:IIb 2 Woman-1
Cat:IIIa

3 Woman-1, Rural-1
Cat:IIIb

4 Woman-1, Rural-1,
Ex-Serviceman-1
GM 35 Woman-10, Rural-9,
Physically Handicapped-1,
Ex-Serviceman-4,
Kannada Medium Candidate-2
3
A88|8TANT ENC|NEER (HE6hAN|6AL}

BE (Mechanical) or AMIE in Mechanical
Engineering

Note: Candidates possessing BE(Industrial
Production) or BE(Automobile)
are not eligible.
76
SC

11 Woman-4, Rural-3,
Ex-Serviceman-1
ST 3 Woman-1, Rural-1
Cat:I 3 Woman-1, Rural-1
Cat:IIa

11 Woman-4, Rural-3,
Ex-Serviceman-1
Cat:IIb 3 Woman-1, Rural-1
Cat:IIIa 3 Woman-1, Rural-1
Cat:IIIb

4 Woman-1, Rural-1,
Ex-Serviceman-1
GM 38 Woman-11, Rural-9
Physically Handicapped-1,
Ex-Serviceman-4,
Kannada Medium Candidate-2
4
JUN|0R ENC|NEER (6|V|L}

Three years 0|p|oma |n 6|v|| Eng|neer|ng


27
SC 5 Woman-2, Rural-1, Physically
Handicapped-1
Cat:I 1
Cat:IIa 5 Woman-2, Rural-1,Physically
Handicapped-1
Cat:IIb 1
Cat:IIIa

1
Cat:IIIb 1
GM 13 Woman-4, Rural-4,
Ex-Serviceman-1,
Kannada Medium Candidate-1
5
JUN|0R ENC|NEER (ELE6TR|6AL}

Three years Diploma in Electrical
Engineering

Note: Four posts are reserved for
candidates possessing Diploma in
Electronics or Electronics & Tele
Communications qualification.
39
SC

7 Woman-2, Rural-1,
Physically Handicapped-1,
Ex-Serviceman-1
ST 1 Woman-1
Cat:I 2 Rural-1
Cat:IIa

6 Woman-1, Rural-1
Physically Handicapped-1,
Ex-Serviceman-1
Cat:IIb 1 Rural-1
Cat:IIIa 1 Rural-1
Cat:IIIb 1
GM 20 Woman-6, Rural-5,
Ex-Serviceman-2,
Kannada Medium Candidate-1
6
JUN|0R ENC|NEER (HE6hAN|6AL}

Three years Diploma in Mechanical
Engineering

Note:1: Two posts are reserved for
candidates possessing Diploma in
Automobile Engineering qualification.

Note:2: Candidates possessing
Diploma in Machine Tool Tech or
Diploma in Heat Power Engg or
Diploma in Horological Engg or
Diploma in GTTC
Are not eligible.

46
SC

7 Woman-2, Rural-1
Physically Handicapped-1,
Ex-Serviceman-1
ST 1 Woman-1
Cat:I 2 Rural-1
Cat:IIa

8 Woman-3, Rural-1
Physically Handicapped-1,
Ex-Serviceman-1
Cat:IIb 2 Rural-1
Cat:IIIa 1 Rural-1
Cat:IIIb 2 Woman-1
GM 23 Woman-7, Rural-5,
Ex-Serviceman-3,
Kannada Medium Candidate-1

NOTE:- i. Candidates with disability of Blindness or Low vision are not eligible to apply.
ii. Candidate should have served in Defence to get the horizontal reservation
benefit available for Ex-Serviceman.


2. Steps for Submitting application
ONLY ONLINE (THROUGH COMPUTER) APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED. NO
APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH POST, PERSONAL DELIVERY,
COURIER OR ANY OTHER MODE.

a. Preparation before filling the online application form:
i. Download and print the entire notification along with application form
ii. Please read and fill up the application form manually (for your reference only);
iii. Application Fee: Rs.200/- (Rs.100/- for SC/ST candidates)
Mode of payment:
Candidates should remit the application fee in any branches of State Bank of India
only. The Karnataka Power Corporation Limited Current Account No.
00000031480010180 at State Bank of India, IFB, Residency Road, Bangalore.
[Please click here to get the proforma for reference]
In case of State Bank of India branch is not available, the candidates can remit
the application fee to the Karnataka Power Corporation Limited Current Account
No. 00000031480010180 with State Bank of India, IFB, Residency Road,
Bangalore, through any branches of State Bank Groups. [Please click here to get
the proforma for reference]
In case of non availability of SBI or State Bank groups, the candidates can remit
the application fee to the Karnataka Power Corporation Limited Current Account
No. 00000031480010180 with State Bank of India, IFB, Residency Road,
Bangalore, through NEFT No. SBIN0009077 to the beneficiary - Karnataka
Power Corporation Limited. After making payment, they should obtain the UTR
No. from the bank and indicate in the application form. [Please click here to get the
proforma for reference]
After payment, the details, such as, the amount, challan No., challan date, UTR No.
if payment is made through NEFT mode, Bank Name, Branch Name and the place
of the Bank should invariably be filled in the application.
iv. Before filling up the application online, keep ready all the certificates in support of age,
qualification & caste and also rural quota or Kannada Medium quota for claiming
reservation.
v. Ensure availability of Printer to print the entire downloaded document.
b. Submission Online:
i. Keep your filled up application reference copy (reference: 2 a. ii) & enter the
application form Online.
ii. Upon submission of the application through Web/Internet an acknowledgement with an
unique application number along with the copy of details filled up by the applicant will
appear on the screen. The applicant shall take two printouts (copies) of
the acknowledgement. He/she shall paste his/her recent passport size photo (not older
than six months) in both copies and affix his/her signature on the space provided in the
acknowledgement. Signing the acknowledgement is tantamount to signing the
application submitted through the web. The acknowledgement (two copies) shall be
handed over to the invigilator at the time of written test.

NOTE: Incomplete Online application will neither be accepted nor registered by
the computer system.
c. Last date for submission of online application: 10.10.2011 at 5.00 PM
3. Age Limit :
The candidate should have:
i. Born not before 10.10.1971 and not after 10.10.1993 for SC, ST & Cat.I
ii. Born not before 10.10.1973 and not after 10.10.1993 for Cat. IIa, IIb, IIIa & IIIb
iii. Born not before 10.10.1976 and not after 10.10.1993 for GM

In the case of Ex-Serviceman, relaxation in age equal to number of years of service rendered
in the Armed Forces will be given but not beyond 45 years of age as on 10.10.2011.

4. Pay Scales & Perquisites :
i. Pay Scale: (To be revised w.e.f.1.1.2011)
Asst. Engineer : Rs.8835-250-9085-300-10585-350-12335- 400-14735- 450-
17435-500-19935
Junior Engineer : Rs.6685-225-7585-250-9085-300-10585-350-12335-400-14735-
450-17435-500-18435
ii. Perquisites : Dearness Allowance, Remote Area Allowance, LTC to Home Town, Group Savings
Linked Insurance Scheme, Medical facilities, Pension [viz. superannuation pension,
retiring pension, invalid pension & family pension] & DCRG as per the rules of the
Corporation. Total emoluments currently at minimum of the scale is Rs.25248/- for
Asst. Engineers and Rs.19266/- for Junior Engineers.
5. Probation/Minimum Service/Postings :

i. Selected candidate will be on probation for one year and has to execute an agreement to
serve the Corporation for a minimum period of Ten years including the period of probation.
He/She will be posted only in project areas. He / She shall give an undertaking that he/she
will work in project areas and shall not seek posting to Bangalore for a minimum period of
ten years.
ii. After joining the KPCL Services, the candidate will not be allowed any kind of leave to proceed
for acquiring the higher education for a period of five years.

6. Selection procedure:

i. Written Test will be conducted at Bangalore.

ii. Eligible candidates will have to appear for Written Test in Technical subjects
(subject to passing Kannada Language Test referred in para 7 below) .

iii. Selection will be made based on the average marks obtained in the qualifying
examination (50%) and marks obtained in the written test (50%) duly following the
reservation of posts notified.

iv. Selection list will be published in the Web Site : www.karnatakapower.com

7. Kannada Language Test:
Candidates who have not studied Kannada as one of the subjects in SSLC or equivalent
examination or where medium of instruction is not Kannada in SSLC or equivalent
exam, they have to pass a Kannada Language Test. The Kannada Language Test will
be held prior to the technical written test on the same day. Those who pass the
Kannada Language test are only eligible to appear for Technical
Written Test.
8. Written Test:
A WRITTEN TEST OF TWO HOURS DURATION FOR 100 MARKS WILL BE
CONDUCTED TO TEST THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE CANDIDATES IN THE
RELEVANT TECHNICAL SUBJECTS. QUESTIONS WILL BE OBJECTIVE TYPE
WITH MULTIPLE CHOICE ANSWERS. THE CANDIDATES HAVE TO USE ONLY
BLACK BALL POINT PEN TO MARK ON THE OMR SHEET (OBJECTIVE MARK
RESPONSE SHEET)
i. Eligible candidates for attending the written test will be notified in the Web Site;
ii. Eligibility is determined as per the details furnished in the application. If, at any point of
time or at any stage of processing the recruitment or thereafter, it is found that the candidate
has given false information or the details given are found to be not true, he/she will not only
be disqualified for further stages of recruitment but also liable for appropriate legal action;

iii. If the number of applications received are large, the Corporation reserves its right to
limit the number of candidates to be considered for Written Test. Mere possession of
the qualification does not confer any right on the applicant to be called for Written
Test;

iv. The exact date, time & venue of the written test will be published in the Web Site;

v. Candidates shall bring the following documents at the time of attending the Written
Test:-

a) Two printouts (copies) of the acknowledgement, with the recent passport size photo (not
older than six months) affixed & duly signed. One of the copies will be returned to the
candidate;
b) Original Bank Challan [customer copy] alongwith a photocopy of it;
c) Relevant Caste/Discharge Certificate in respect of SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman candidate;

The candidate who fails to produce the above documents will not be allowed to appear
for the Written Test.
9. Disqualification from Employment/General
i. Applications submitted by candidates other than Indian Citizens will not be considered;
ii. Incomplete applications will be rejected;
iii. Canvassing in any manner will be a disqualification;
iv. Candidates will be disqualified for furnishing incorrect information whether with or without
knowledge of the candidate
v. Candidates who have appeared for the qualifying examination but whose results are not
likely to be declared before the last date fixed for submitting applications need not
apply;
vi. Interim enquiries on any matter connected with this recruitment will not be entertained;
vii. Any correspondence from KPCL to the candidates will be addressed to the correspondence
address given by the candidates in the application.
viii. KPCL reserves the right to cancel this recruitment in part or in full at any stage without
assigning any reason;
ix. Candidates are expected to know the criteria for claiming reservation under SC, ST,
Categories - I, IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB as well as norms for horizontal reservation under each
quota prevailing in Government of Karnataka as on the last date prescribed for submission of
application.

10. General Instructions:

Candidates are required to produce the following relevant original documents/ testimonials/
certificates/ records etc., in support of their age, qualification, reservation etc., for verification
only when called for.

a) University Degree Certificate / Institute Certificate (for AMIE)/Diploma Certificate;

b) SSLC Marks card or the Marks card of equivalent qualification in support of age;

c) Marks cards of all examinations (all years / all semesters) of BE/AMIE/Diploma;
d) Caste certificate as prescribed in GO No. SWD 132 SAD 97(1) dated 8.2.2000;
e) Rural certificate as prescribed in the GOs No. DPAR 08 SRR 2001 dated 13.2.2001
and GO No. DPAR 96 SRR 2005 dated 10.8.2005:
Candidates claiming reservation under rural quota should have studied from 1st to
10th Standard in rural areas. The Rural Study Certificate should be in the format
prescribed in GO as mentioned in (e) above, duly attested by the Head Master of
the School and countersigned by the concerned BEO.

f) Certificate for having studied in Kannada Medium from 1
st
standard to 10
th
standard
as prescribed in Govt. Notification No. DPAR 71 GPR 2001 dated 24.10.2002,
where claim is made for reservation under Kannada Medium category.

g) Certificate as prescribed in Govt. Official Memorandum No.DPAR 115 SRR 2005
Bangalore dated 19.11.2005 where claim is made for reservation under Physically
Handicapped category, should possess a medical certificate issued by the competent
medical authority to show physical defect or deformity.

h) Discharge Certificate for having served in Military/Defence/Armed Forces in respect of
Ex-Serviceman candidate.

i) One copy of the acknowledgement with recent passport size photo (not older than six
months) affixed and duly signed.

Candidate who fails to produce the above mentioned related documents will not be
considered for appointment.


Help Line service available from 10 AM to 5 PM on working
days only.

Landline - 080-22201820
Mobile - 9449598925
PROFORMA FOR PAYMENT OF FEE
[ for reference only]



APPLICATION FEE

Rs.200/-
[Rs.100/- for SC & ST candidates]


BENEFICARY

KARNATAKA POWER CORPORATION
LIMITED, BANGALORE 560001


BANK

STATE BANK OF INDIA


CURRENT ACCOUNT OF KPCL

00000031480010180


NEFT No.

SBIN0009077
[Eleven characters] First four characters
LETTERS & other seven characters
NUMBERS