The Himachal Pradesh government has approved the recruitment of more than 2,600 youth in the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL).
The move aims to address staff shortages and strengthen electricity services across the state.
This is the first time in the recent past that the government-owned company that such a large-scale recruitment drive will take place. The appointments include 1,602 Bijli Upbhogta Mitras and 1,000 T-Mates.
A government spokesperson informed on Sunday that the decision was taken to fill vacant field posts and ensure uninterrupted power supply to consumers.
Currently, HPSEBL has 4,009 sanctioned posts of T-Mates, out of which 3,049 are vacant, affecting operations and service delivery, he added.
“The Bijli Upbhokta Mitras will be engaged by an authorized government agency. Eligible candidates must have passed Matriculation and hold an ITI certificate in Electrical or Wireman trade from a recognized institution. The age limit for applicants has been fixed at 18 to 30 years.
He emphasized that field staff are the backbone of HPSEBL, playing a crucial role in maintaining power supply, repairing damaged infrastructure, and restoring electricity during disasters.
Strengthening this workforce, he said, will significantly benefit consumers.
Chief Minister Sukhu reiterated the government’s commitment to employment generation. “In the last two and a half years, 23,191 youth have been employed in the government sector alone. Going forward, new avenues of employment and self-employment will be created to benefit the youth of the state,” he said.