NORTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION COMPANY OF A.P. Ltd.

CORPORATE OFFICE :: WARANGAL - 506 004.

NOTIFICATION

RECRUITMENT OF BACKLOG VACANCIES

PARA-1:- APNPDCL invites applications from the eligible candidates on

regular basis for filling up of BACKLOG vacancies for the following posts:-

Table (i):-
BC PH- PH- PH-
Name of SC ST
A B C D E VH HH OH Total
the post
G W G W G W G W G W G W G W G W G W G W
AE(Electl.) 1 1 2
AE(Civil) 1 1 2
Sub-Engineer
Warangal 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 10
Karimnagar 1 1 1 1 4
Khammam 2 1 3
Nizamabad 2 1 3
Adilabad 1 1 1 1 4
LDC-Cum-
Comp. Optr.
Warangal 2 6 2 5 1 1 1 1 19
Karimnagar 1 2 1 1 5
Khammam 1 1 2 1 1 1 7
Nizamabad 1 1 1 1 1 1 6
Adilabad 1 1 1 1 4

(G- General, W-Women)

PARA-2(i):- The AE(Elecl.) & AE(Civil) posts proposed to be filled up (i.e., Local
& Open competition vacancies) are indicated below. 70% of the vacancies will
be reserved for local candidates under APNPDCL jurisdiction. The remaining 30%
shall be filled by open competition wherein the local and non-local candidates
can compete as shown below:-

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Table(ii):-

70% of 30% of
Post Vacancies for Vacancies for Total
local candidates Open competition
AE(Elecl.) 01 01 02
AE(Civil) 01 01 02
The Jurisdiction of APNPDCL is declared as the local area i.e., the areas
covered by the Districts of Warangal, Karimnagar, Khammam, Adilabad &
Nizamabad.

2(ii):-
The Sub-Engineer & LDC-Cum-Computer Operator posts proposed to be filled up
(i.e., Local & Open competition vacancies) are indicated below. 80% of the
vacancies will be reserved for local candidates under concerned districts
jurisdiction. The remaining 20% shall be filled by open competition wherein the
local and non-local candidates can compete as shown below:-

Table(iii):-
80% of 20% of
District/Circle vacancies for local vacancies for Total
candidates Open competition
Post Sub-Er. LDC Sub-Er. LDC Sub-Er. LDC
Warangal 8 15 2 4 10 19
Karimnagar 3 4 1 1 4 5
Khammam 2 6 1 1 3 7
Nizamabad 2 5 1 1 3 6
Adilabad 3 3 1 1 4 4

DEFINITION OF LOCAL CANDIDATE:-

i) “LOCAL CANDIDATE” means who has studied for the maximum period out
of seven years immediately preceding the passing of the qualifying
examination or X class which ever is lower in the concerned local area.

ii) Where the periods of his residence in two or more local areas are equal
such local area where he has resided last in such equal periods will be
considered.

iii) In case where visually handicapped and hearing handicapped persons

studied in the special schools meant for them, the native place of the
parents of such visually handicapped and hearing handicapped person
will be the local area.

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 PARA-3: ELIGIBILITY:-

Table(iv):-
Sl. Name of the Age as Educational qualifications
Scale of Pay
No. post on 30-11-2010 (Acquired on or before 30-11-2010).
23115-955- Not below B.E/B.Tech/AMIE/Electrical & Electronic
Assistant 25025-1115- 18 Yrs. and Engineering or equivalent qualification in
1.
Engineer(Elecl.) 30600-1280- above 34 the similar discipline from any recognized
35720. Yrs. (*) University in India.
23115-955-25025- B.E/B.Tech/AMIE/Civil or equivalent
Assistant
2. 1115-30600-1280- -do- qualification in the similar discipline from
Engineer(Civil)
35720. any recognized University in India.
Diploma in Electrical & Electronic
11545-485-13000-
Engineering or equivalent qualification in
3. Sub-Engineer 650-16250-800- -do-
the similar discipline from any recognized
20250-955-23115.
University in India.
BA, B.SC or B.Com of any University in
India established or incorporated by or
under a Central Act., Provincial Act., or a
LDC-Cum- 10520-325-12145- State Act., or any equivalent
4. Computer 400-14145-485- -do- qualification with certificate course in
Operator 16570-590-19520. Computer Application/ Office
Automation (Ms-Office) offered by the
institutions recognized by the
Government of Andhra Pradesh.
(*)Upper age Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/BC and 10 Years for PH candidates will be permitted.

PARA-4: HOW TO APPLY:-

1. The applicants are required to go through the detailed notification and

decide themselves as to their eligibility for this recruitment carefully before
applying and enter their particulars completely online.

2. Candidates are required to retain a copy of application form with

Reference ID for future reference.

3. Candidates have to submit application only through online mode well in

advance of the last date to avoid last day rush.

4. Hand written/typed/Photostat copies/printed application form will not be

entertained by APNPDCL by post or in person.

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APPLICATION FEE:-
Each applicant must pay Rs. 150/- (Rupees One hundred and Fifty Only) towards
Application Processing Fee.

Mode of Payment of Fee:
The Applicant should pay the prescribed Fee
as per the notification in any one of the A.P.
Online centers and obtain Fee paid receipt
with Journal Number (12 digit) in the first
instance. Applicants can also pay the fee
through AP Online portal.

Submission of Application: After payment of fee i.e. on or before 03-01-

2011, the candidate has to logon to the
website www.apnpdcl.in and at
CAREERS on home page click on APPLY
ONLINE link or directly visit
http://apnorthernpower.cgg.gov.in to view the
detailed notification, User Guide and
Application Form. The applicants have to
invariably fill all the relevant fields in the
Application. Immediately on submission of
application, the Applicant will get an
acknowledgement in the form of a
downloadable .pdf document.

Starting and last date

of submission of application:
Starting date for Payment of Fee and
Application submission is 20.12.2010. Last date
for payment of Fee at AP Online Centres is
05:00 PM of 03.01.2011 Last date for On-line
submission of Application is 07:00 P.M. of
05.01.2011. The above dates may change as
per sole discretion of APNPDCL. The APNPDCL
reserves the right to cancel the notification/
Recruitment process at any stage without
assigning any reasons.

Para-5:- DETAILS OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION:-

a) Syllabus: Syllabus will be available on website on or after 31-12-2010.

b) Hall Tickets: The hall tickets will be made available for download from the
website, seven days prior to the date of written examination. Hall tickets
will not be sent to the candidates by post.

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c) Date of examination: The written examination will be held on 23.01.2011.

i) From 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon for the post of

LDC-Cum-Computer Operator.

ii) From 02:30 P.M. to 04:30 P.M. for the posts of

Asst. Engineer(Electrical) & (Civil) and Sub-Engineer.

d) Examination Centers: The written examination will be held at different

centers located only in Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Address of Test
Centre will be given in the Hall-Ticket.

Para-6:- SELECTION PROCEDURE

I) The selection of the candidates for appointment to the above

posts will be made 100% on written examination to be conducted
by a 3rd party agency/ university.

II) Only those who qualify in the written examination by being ranked
high, community wise will be called in 1:1 ratio for verification of
following original certificates:-

CANDIDATES CALLED FOR VERIFICATION OF CERTIFICATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO

FURNISH DOCUMENTARY PROOF IN EVIDENCE OF THE FOLLOWING AS AND WHEN
CALLED FOR:-

Age: Proof of age as recorded in SSC certificate or equivalent.

Qualification: Provisional/Convocation certificate of prescribed qualification or

equivalent qualification from any recognized University in India.

Mark Sheet: Aggregate marks obtained in the prescribed qualification or in

equivalent qualification from any recognized University in India.

Study Certificate: Study Certificate issued by Headmaster/Residential Certificate

issued by the officer of the Revenue Department not below the rank of Tahsildar
in independent charge of Mandal as the case may be.

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Community: Permanent Community certificate issued by concerned Tahsildar on
or after 01-04-2010 or original caste certificate issued by revenue officer not less
than the rank of Tahsildar in respect of SC/ST/BC candidates clearly indicating
the sub-Caste and group.

PH Certificate: With 40% and above disability issued by District Medical Board
indicating the nature of disability.

Any other documents as requested at a later date.

The minimum qualifying marks in the written test for the above selection process
shall be as follows:-

BC - 35%; SC/ST - 30% or as per rules.

IV) Mere securing minimum qualifying marks will not vest any right to a candidate
for being called for verification of original certificates.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING FILLING UP OF APPLICATIONS:-

I. Instructions for scanning of photograph with signature.

Photo width= 3.5cm

Photo Height= 4.5cm
Signature Space = 1.5 cm

1. Paste the Photo on any white paper as per the above required
dimensions. Sign in the Signature Space provided. Ensure that the
signature is within the box.

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2. Scan the above required size containing photograph and signature.
Please do not scan the complete page.

3. The entire image (of size 3.5 cm by 6.0 cm) consisting of the photo along
with the signature is required to be scanned and stored in *.jpg format on
local machine.

4. Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more that 50 KB.

5. If the size of the file is more than 50 KB, then adjust the settings of the
scanner such as the dpi resolution, no. of colours etc., during the process
of scanning.
6. The candidate has to sign in full in the box provided. Since the signature is
proof of identity, it must be genuine and in full; initials are not sufficient.
Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS is not permitted.

7. The signature must be signed only by the candidate and not by any other
person.

8. The signature will be used to put on the Hall Ticket and wherever
necessary. If the candidate’s signature on the answer script, at the time of
the examination, does not match the signature on the Hall Ticket, the
candidate will be disqualified.

Sample Photo and Signature:-

e.g. the Technical Specifications of the sample scanned image shown above
are:-

• Size of the file < 50 KB

• Dpi setting = 200 dpi
• True Colour

The candidate has to upload his/her Photo with Signature in the prescribed
format by clicking on the browse button at the time of submission of application
form.

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NOTE:-

1. APNPDCL is not responsible, for any discrepancy in submitting the Applications

through Online. The applicants are therefore, advised to strictly follow the
instructions and User guide in their own interest.

2. Applicant must compulsorily fill-up all relevant fields of application and submit
application through website only.

3. Incomplete/incorrect application form will be summarily rejected. APNPDCL

under any circumstances will not entertain the information if any furnished by the
candidate subsequently. Applicants should be careful in filling-up of the
application form at the time of submission. If any lapse is detected during the
scrutiny, the candidature will be rejected even though he/she comes through
the final stage of recruitment process or even at a later stage.

4. Before payment of fee, submission of application form, the candidates should

carefully ensure his/her eligibility for this notification. No relevant column of the
application form should be left blank; otherwise application form will not be
accepted.

5. The applications received online in the prescribed proforma available in the

website and within the time shall only be considered and the APNPDCL will not
be held responsible for any kind of discrepancy.

6. Applicants must compulsorily upload his/her own scanned photo with

signature in jpg format only.

Para-7:- INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES AT THE TIME OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION:-

1. The test is of two hours duration. The date and time are indicated on the
Hall ticket. Candidates should reach the test center in time. Candidates
will be allowed in the examination hall half an hour before the scheduled
starting time. Candidates will not be allowed into the examination hall
after the test has started and will not be permitted to leave examination
hall before the closure of test time under any circumstances.

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2. The candidate should make arrangements for attending the written
examination in greater Hyderabad at their own expenditure.

3. The test will be of objective type with multiple-choice questions with only
one answer being correct among the four alternatives suggested.

4. A separate O M R (Optical mark Reader) answer sheet will be provided to

the candidates. The candidate has to indicate his response to each
question by darkening the appropriate bubble with a HB Pencil.

5. The candidate has to bring a good quality HB Pencil, eraser, sharpener

and blue/black pen or ball point pen to the examination hall.

6. The candidate has to follow meticulously all the instructions given on the
question paper booklet and OMR Answer Sheet, else his answer sheet
may not be valued.

7. Usage of Calculators/mathematical tables is not permitted. Candidates

should not bring cell phones or any other electronic gadgets to the
examination hall.

Note: Admission for written test or calling to furnish documentary proof

does not confer any right for appointment.

PARA-8: TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:

1. Remuneration: The selected candidates will be appointed to a regular

time scale of pay with other usual allowances as per the rules in vogue.
(Pl. see at Pg. No. 2 _ Para. No. 3).

2. Training-cum-probation: the candidates appointed to the post shall be

placed on training-cum-probation for a period of 2 years. During the
period of training-cum-probation they will be paid the minimum of the
Pay Scale along with admissible allowances.

3. Place of posting: The candidates appointed shall be required to work at

places wherever necessary in concerned districts/APNPDCL.

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4. Execution of Bond: The candidates appointed will be required to execute a
Bond (on non-judicial stamp paper worth Rs. 110/- (Rupees One hundred and
ten only) at the time of joining, to serve APNPDCL for a minimum of 5 years).
During the above bond period the candidates should deposit their original
educational qualifications, date of birth and community certificates etc., with
APNPDCL. The certificates so deposited with APNPDCL shall not be returned
during the above bond period. The candidate who leaves the APNPDCL service
without serving a minimum period of 5 years shall have to pay a sum of
Rs. 60,000/- (Rupees Sixty thousand only) by way of liquidated damages to the
company. If the candidate leaves within 2 years period, he/she shall refund the
emoluments received by him/her plus Rs. 30,000/- by way of liquidated
damages.

vii. THE DECISION OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE/APNPDCL IS FINAL: The decision

of the APNPDCLtd., in all aspects and all respects pertaining to the application
and its acceptance or rejection, as the case may be, is final. Company also
reserves its right to alter and modify the conditions laid down in the notification
for conducting various stages up to selection, duly intimating details thereof to
all concerned, as warranted by any unforeseen circumstances arising during the
course of this process, or as deemed necessary by the company at any stage.

CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER (HRD)

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