PMKVY 4.0 Power Sector EOI: Skill Development Tenders & RFP

1. Introduction

The Power Sector Skill Council (PSSC), a not-for-profit organisation promoted by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), and IEEMA under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI). This EOI invites proposals from eligible power sector industry partners for skill development interventions under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0. The primary goal is to address the demand for skilled and certified manpower across the entire power value chain, including generation (thermal, hydro, and renewable), transmission, distribution, and emerging areas such as smart metering, rooftop solar, energy storage, and EV charging infrastructure.

2. Objective

The primary objective of this EOI is to identify industry-driven proposals that can effectively implement Short-Term Training (STT) and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for the power sector workforce. A significant focus is on certifying the large uncertified field workforce in DISCOMs, TRANSCOs, and their contractors to ensure safe working practices in line with the CEA (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2023, and to reduce electrical accidents.

3. Key Dates

• Publication Date: 29th October, 2026
• Last Date for Submission: 14th November, 2026
• Pre-Bid Query Deadline: Not explicitly mentioned in the document.

4. EMD (Earnest Money Deposit)

There is no mention of an EMD in this EOI. The document explicitly states in Section 8 that it does not constitute a financial commitment, and applicants bear their own proposal preparation costs.

5. Tender Fees

There is no tender fee mentioned in the document. Section 8 states that applicants shall bear their own proposal preparation costs.

6. Scope of Work

The scope of work involves two main components:

• Short-Term Training (STT): Skill training of eligible candidates in notified and applicable power sector job roles, with linkage to employment in utilities, contractors, EPCs, and OEMs. This includes indicating training infrastructure (accredited centres, utility training institutes, CoEs, industry premises) with practical/OJT facilities.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Assessment, recognition, and certification of the existing regular and contractual workforce who have acquired skills through work experience. This includes specifying candidate identification, mobilisation, orientation, assessment, and certification arrangements, including RPL at the workplace (e.g., circle/division/sub-station or project site).
• Proposals must be district-wise, specifying State, District, training/assessment location, job role, intervention (STT/RPL), and proposed target for each line item.
• Must demonstrate capacity for infrastructure, certified trainers, candidate mobilisation, industry coordination, placement/employment linkage, and compliance with monitoring and reporting requirements (including Skill India Digital Hub).
• Must ensure safety compliance (PPE, permit-to-work systems, supervision by authorised personnel) and regulatory compliance with PMKVY 4.0 guidelines.

7. Eligibility of Training Partners

The following entities may submit proposals directly:

• Distribution Utilities: State DISCOMs, private and JV DISCOMs, power departments of States/UTs.
• Generation Companies: Central and State GENCOs, IPPs, hydro and renewable energy developers.
• Transmission Companies: Central and State TRANSCOs, private transmission licensees.
• CPSUs and PSUs: Power sector CPSUs and State PSUs, including their training institutes.
• EPC Contractors and Vendors: Turnkey contractors, line/substation contractors, O&M agencies, smart meter AMISPs.
• OEMs and Manufacturers: Electrical equipment, meter, cable, transformer, and EV charging OEMs.
• Training Ecosystem: CoEs, power training institutes, ITIs/NSTIs, and training partners with PSSC-accredited centres, backed by industry LOIs.
• Note: Applicants that are not themselves employers must attach Letters of Intent (LOIs) from the industry partners whose demand the proposal is based on.

8. Selection Criteria

Proposals will be scrutinised by PSSC based on the following criteria:

• Demonstrated industry demand for skilled manpower (STT) or a clearly established need to certify existing workers (RPL).
• Naming of the utility, establishment, contractor, OEM, or cluster associated with the intervention, along with a Single Point of Contact (SPOC).
• Adequate training and implementation arrangements (accredited centres, trainer availability, safety arrangements).
• District-wise proposal details (State, District, job role, target).
• Attached demand evidence (LOIs, workforce details).
• Mapping to PSSC qualifications/job roles approved under PMKVY 4.0.
• Demonstrated implementation capacity.
• Safety and regulatory compliance.

9. Empanelment Procedure

Submission of an EOI does not constitute approval or empanelment. PSSC will scrutinise the proposals and, if found suitable, compile and recommend them to MSDE/NSDC or the relevant competent authority for consideration. Allocation of targets is subject to approval and directions of MSDE/NSDC, availability of approved targets and budgetary allocation, eligibility of the intervention, and demonstrated industry demand. Final decisions rest with the competent authority.

10. Eligible Beneficiaries

The target population and beneficiaries include existing regular and contractual workforce, fresh youth, ITI pass-outs, and women, depending on the intervention (RPL or STT). The exact numbers are to be proposed by the applicant in the Demand Template.

11. Total Target to be Trained

The total target is not specified in the EOI. Applicants are required to propose their own tentative targets in the Demand Template (Annexure 2) for training/certification until February 2027. The document includes an indicative table (Page 12) showing suggested targets per job role (ranging from 60 to 600 candidates), but these are indicative only.

12. Job Roles or Course or Focus Area

All interventions must be mapped to PSSC qualifications/job roles approved and notified under PMKVY 4.0. Priority areas include:

• Distribution: Line maintenance (LT/HT), distribution substation operation, consumer metering and smart meter installation, billing and revenue field operations.
• Transmission: Transmission line and tower erection, EHV substation operation and maintenance.
• Generation: Thermal, hydro, and renewable plant operation and maintenance support roles.
• Emerging Areas: Rooftop solar O&M, battery energy storage, EV charging infrastructure, smart grid field roles (preferred mode: STT Futuristic).
• Applicants must indicate whether each job role is Regular or Futuristic, as per PMKVY 4.0 classification. A detailed list with QP codes is available in Annexure 5 (examples include Power Generation Pipe Fitter, Distribution Network Lineman, EV Charging Station Technician, Smart Grid Technician, etc.).

13. Duration

The proposal duration is to be proposed by the applicant, with a batch-wise schedule extending till February 2027.

14. Funding and Payment Conditions

• The EOI does not constitute a financial commitment or guarantee of business.
• Applicants must submit a budget breakup as per Common Cost Norms, including Total Project Cost, CSR/Industry Contribution (if any), Fees from Candidates (if proposed), and the Fund Request from MSDE under PMKVY [A – (B + C)].
• Any activity under PMKVY 4.0 shall be undertaken only after formal authorisation and as per terms communicated by the competent authority. PSSC is not responsible for any expenditure, liability, mobilisation, infrastructure, or recruitment cost incurred by an applicant in anticipation of approval.

15. Mode of Submission and Address

• Mode: Email submission of the completed Proposal Template (Word) and Demand Template (Excel), along with supporting documents including LOIs.
• Email: bd@psscindia.org
• Subject Line: “EOI – PMKVY 4.0 – <Organisation Name>”
• Contact for Queries:
  • Mr. Bishwajeet Singh, Manager – BD; Mob.: 7209217357; E: bishwajeet.singh@psscindia.org
  • Mr. Ashwani Singh, Technical Officer; Mob.: 7007686633; E: ashwani@psscindia.org

16. Other Terms and Conditions

• No Guarantee: Submission of a proposal does not guarantee approval or allocation of PMKVY 4.0 targets.
• No Contractual Commitment: This EOI does not constitute a contract, work order, sanction, financial commitment, or assurance of business by PSSC.
• Right to Amend: PSSC reserves the right to seek clarification, request additional information, recommend, modify, consolidate, defer, decline to forward any proposal, or amend/extend/suspend/withdraw/modify this EOI.
• Compliance: All proposals and subsequent implementation shall remain subject to prevailing PMKVY 4.0 guidelines, qualification packs, Common Cost Norms, operational procedures, and monitoring mechanisms prescribed by MSDE/NSDC.
• Safety: Practical training and on-site RPL must follow applicable electrical safety norms, including use of PPE, permit-to-work systems, and supervision by authorised personnel.

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