EOI – PMKVY 4.0 – Power Sector

Quick Overview

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, has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE). This EOI invites proposals from eligible power sector industry partners for skill development interventions under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0.

2. Objective

The primary objective is to identify industry-driven proposals that address the demand for skilled and certified manpower across the power value chain. This includes generation (thermal, hydro, renewable), transmission, distribution, and emerging areas like smart metering, rooftop solar, energy storage, and EV charging infrastructure. A key focus is certifying the large uncertified field workforce in DISCOMs, TRANSCOs, and their contractors to ensure safe working practices in line with CEA Safety Regulations, 2023.

3. Key Dates

• Publication Date: 29th October, 2026
• Last Date for Submission: 14th November, 2026

4. Scope of Work

Proposals can be submitted under two components:

• Short-Term Training (STT): Skill training of eligible candidates in notified power sector job roles with linkage to employment.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Assessment, recognition, and certification of existing regular and contractual workforce.

Key Requirements:

• Must be backed by demonstrated industry demand.
• Must name the utility/establishment/contractor associated with the intervention.
• Must detail training infrastructure and OJT facilities (for STT) or candidate identification and assessment arrangements (for RPL).
• Must provide district-wise proposals specifying State, District, location, job role, intervention type, and target.
• Must attach Letters of Intent (LOIs) from industry partners.
• All interventions must map to PSSC qualifications approved under PMKVY 4.0.
• Must demonstrate implementation capacity, safety compliance, and regulatory compliance.

5. Eligibility of Training Partners

The following entities may submit proposals directly:

• Distribution Utilities: State DISCOMs, private/JV DISCOMs, power departments.
• Generation Companies: Central/State GENCOs, IPPs, hydro and renewable developers.
• Transmission Companies: Central/State TRANSCOs, private transmission licensees.
• CPSUs and PSUs: Power sector CPSUs and State PSUs, including training institutes.
• EPC Contractors and Vendors: Turnkey contractors, O&M agencies, smart meter AMISPs.
• OEMs and Manufacturers: Electrical equipment, meter, cable, transformer, 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 LOIs from industry partners.

6. Selection Criteria

PSSC will scrutinize proposals based on:

• Suitability of the proposal.
• Demonstrated industry demand and geographical requirements.
• Eligibility of the intervention, industry partner, job role, and implementation arrangements.
• Compliance with PMKVY 4.0 guidelines.
• PSSC will forward/recommend suitable proposals to MSDE/NSDC for consideration.
• Allocation of targets is subject to approval, availability of funds, and priorities of MSDE/NSDC.

7. Empanelment Procedure

This EOI does not constitute an empanelment. It is a call for proposals. PSSC will compile and recommend proposals to MSDE/NSDC. Final approval and target allocation rest with the competent authority.

8. Eligible Beneficiaries

• Existing regular and contractual workforce (for RPL).
• Fresh youth, ITI pass-outs, women, etc. (for STT).
• A large share of the uncertified field workforce in DISCOMs, TRANSCOs, and their contractors.

9. Total Target to be Trained

The document does not specify a total target. Targets are tentative and to be proposed by applicants in the Demand Template (Annexure 2) for training/certification till February 2027, subject to approval.

10. Job Roles or Course or Focus Area

Only PSSC qualifications/job roles approved under PMKVY 4.0 are eligible. Indicative priority areas include:

• Distribution: Line maintenance (LT/HT), distribution substation operation, consumer metering, 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.

Applicants must indicate if each job role is Regular or Futuristic.

11. Duration

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

12. Funding and Payment Conditions

• Applicants must submit a budget as per Common Cost Norms.
• The budget includes Total Project Cost, CSR/Industry Contribution, Fee from Candidates, and Fund Request from MSDE under PMKVY [A – (B + C)].
• No financial commitment is made by PSSC. Funding is subject to formal authorization and terms communicated by the competent authority.
• Applicants must not incur expenditure or mobilize candidates until formal approval is received.

13. Mode of Submission and Address

• Mode: Email submission.
• Email Address: bd@psscindia.org
• Subject Line: “EOI – PMKVY 4.0 – <Organisation Name>”
• Format: Proposal Template (Word) and Demand Template (Excel), with LOIs.
• Contact for Queries: Mr. Bishwajeet Singh (7209217357) and Mr. Ashwani Singh (7007686633).

14. Other Terms and Conditions

• No Guarantee: Submission does not guarantee approval, sanction, or allocation of targets.
• No Contractual Commitment: The EOI is not a contract or work order. PSSC is not responsible for any costs incurred by applicants.
• Compliance: All proposals must comply with PMKVY 4.0 guidelines, qualification packs, Common Cost Norms, and monitoring mechanisms (including Skill India Digital Hub).
• Safety: Practical training and on-site RPL must follow electrical safety norms, including PPE and permit-to-work systems.
• Right to Amend: PSSC reserves the right to amend, extend, suspend, or withdraw the EOI.

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