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HPSEBL to Recruit Over 2,600 Youth to Strengthen Power Infrastructure in Himachal.<\/h1>\n

\nMassive Employment Drive Underway; 1,602 Bijli Upbhogta Mitras and 1,000 T-Mates to Be Appointed.<\/h2>\n

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Shimla:<\/p>\n

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In a historic move to strengthen the power infrastructure and service delivery in Himachal Pradesh, the State Government has approved the recruitment of over 2,600 youth in the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL). This includes the engagement of 1,602 Bijli Upbhogta Mitras and 1,000 T-Mates, marking one of the largest-ever recruitment drives in the history of the state-run power utility.<\/p>\n

The decision, taken under the leadership of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, aims to address the acute shortage of field staff and ensure the provision of efficient, reliable, and uninterrupted electricity services to consumers across the state.<\/p>\n

A Strategic Move to Address Staffing Gaps
\nA government spokesperson revealed that of the 4,009 sanctioned posts of T-Mates in HPSEBL, 3,049 positions remain vacant, significantly hampering field operations, maintenance, and service restoration\u2014especially during natural disasters or technical failures.<\/p>\n

To bridge this gap swiftly, the government has decided to engage 1,602 Bijli Upbhogta Mitras on a temporary basis against the vacant T-Mate posts, in addition to initiating the regular recruitment of 1,000 new T-Mates.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe field staff are the backbone of HPSEBL. They are the first responders during storms, floods, or any disruptions in power supply. Strengthening this workforce will significantly improve electricity services, especially in remote and disaster-prone areas,\u201d the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

Eligibility Criteria and Recruitment Process
\nThe recruitment of Bijli Upbhogta Mitras will be carried out by an authorized government agency. Key eligibility conditions include:<\/p>\n

Educational Qualification: Matriculation with an ITI certificate in Electrical or Wireman trade from a recognized institution.
\nAge Limit: Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years of age.
\nThe government is expected to notify the recruitment details and application process shortly.<\/p>\n

Boost to Employment and Service Delivery
\nChief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while commenting on the decision, stated: \u201cOur government is committed to creating meaningful employment opportunities for the youth. This recruitment drive is not just about strengthening HPSEBL; it\u2019s about empowering thousands of families through jobs and improving essential services for every citizen.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that in the last two and a half years, the government has provided employment to over 23,000 youth in the public sector alone. More such initiatives are on the anvil to promote both employment and self-employment across various sectors in the state.<\/p>\n

Strategic Importance of the Recruitment
\nThis recruitment initiative aligns with the government\u2019s broader vision of building a resilient, responsive, and citizen-centric power supply system. The appointment of Bijli Upbhogta Mitras at the circle level will not only expedite maintenance work but will also ensure direct community engagement and faster grievance redressal.<\/p>\n

The spokesperson emphasized that the upgradation of human resources in HPSEBL will play a critical role in:<\/p>\n

Reducing outage durations
\nImproving billing and metering services
\nEnhancing rural electrification
\nResponding swiftly to infrastructure damage during emergencies<\/p>\n

By combining employment generation with infrastructure enhancement, this move is expected to be a game-changer for the power sector in Himachal Pradesh and a big step toward building a stronger, more service-oriented public utility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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