PFI Senior Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Power Foundation of India (PFI) has one regular, full-time opening for a Sr. Associate – Technology, Digital & AI at its office in New Delhi. Applications close today, 29 October 2026, at 1800 hrs. You need a technology degree with an MBA or M.Tech, at least 5 years of software, data analytics and visualisation experience, and at least 2 years in the power sector. The upper age limit is 35 years.

PFI Sr. Associate – Technology, Digital & AI Recruitment 2026 Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee or the selection process.

About PFI

The Power Foundation of India is a think-tank and policy advocacy body. It is registered as a Society under the aegis of the Ministry of Power (Government of India) and is promoted by leading power sector CPSUs. It works on policy advocacy, capacity building, research, knowledge dissemination and sectoral development for the Indian power sector, from its office at B-28, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi 110016.

PFI Sr. Associate – Technology, Digital & AI Vacancy Details 2026

PFI's policy says the size of the increase depends on your qualifications, relevant experience, competencies and overall suitability for the position. You will also be entitled to PF, gratuity, medical/insurance coverage and other applicable benefits under PFI's rules, policies and terms and conditions, as they apply from time to time.

Role and Key Responsibilities

This post supports digital development and architecture, data-driven analysis, digital transformation and evidence-based decision-making, along with data support for policy advocacy in the power sector. The Sr. Associate will run and periodically improve PFI's digital assets, including its energy dashboard. The role also covers supporting the move to open-source technology, building the architecture for digitalisation, producing analysis with power-system modelling tools, and carrying out applications, pilots and proof-of-concept (PoC) projects. The post reports to the Head - DA.

• Data engineering, analysis and the energy dashboard: oversee the dashboard's day-to-day working, data preparation, refresh cycles and performance, and coordinate automatic periodic updates and enhancements.
• Digital initiatives and AI: build applications, pilots and PoCs for digital and AI use cases, turn business needs into functional requirements, test outputs, track issues and support deployment.
• Power-system modelling and analytics: use open-source modelling tools for resource adequacy, demand and generation forecasting, and record assumptions, scenarios, limitations and findings.
• Power-sector data flows: map data from field-level or source systems through state and regional aggregation to national dashboards, and find gaps, inconsistencies and delays.
• Regulatory and institutional context: track central and state-level regulatory processes, orders and data-reporting requirements.
• Power-sector snapshots: prepare monthly snapshots using validated datasets, charts and indicators.
• Open-source migration: plan and support moving the existing dashboard to open-source technology, covering requirements, data/model migration, testing, documentation, deployment and user acceptance.
• Data-based articles, news and insights: write items on the power sector from credible sources and verified data.
• Research, visualisation and reporting: produce visualisations, briefing notes, reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Stakeholder coordination and documentation: work with data providers, domain experts and technology teams, and keep records of data definitions, methodologies, release cycles and dashboard changes.
• Other assignments: give application, analytical, digital and cross-functional support, and take on other related work as assigned.

Deliverables

• Digital applications, pilots, PoCs and identified AI use-case pilots, delivered to the agreed scope, timelines and acceptance criteria.
• A reliable dashboard: availability, data accuracy, timely refreshes and completion of agreed enhancements.
• Modelling inputs, forecasts and resource-adequacy analysis for policy advocacy that are high quality, reproducible and on time.
• Monthly power snapshots and daily data-based news on time.
• Progress on the open-source migration against approved milestones, with sound testing, documentation and handover.
• Data gaps and reporting bottlenecks identified and resolved or escalated.
• Relevant central and state-level developments reflected in outputs.
• Responsive stakeholder support and good documentation.

PFI Sr. Associate – Technology, Digital & AI Eligibility 2026

Age Limit

The maximum age is 35 years, counted as on the closing date of application (29 October 2026). The competent authority may relax the age limit at its discretion for exceptional candidates.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a closely related discipline, supplemented by an MBA or M.Tech in a relevant field.
• Substantial experience in IT-enabled software development, data analytics and visualization for at least 5 years.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Power Sector.
• Relevant qualifications should be from a recognized university or institution.

Desirable

Candidates with experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI), or with AI certification from recognised government institutions, will be given preference.

Experience and Desired Profile

• 5-8 years of relevant post-qualification experience in digital development, data analytics, dashboard development/management including migration, digital solutions or IT-enabled power-sector work. Power-sector experience is mandatory.
• Hands-on experience with data analysis, data visualisation, dashboard tools and application development or implementation.
• Strong knowledge of IoT systems and real-time data processing.
• Expertise in Big data technologies such as Spark, Hadoop and related technologies.
• Exposure to open-source tools for data engineering, analytics, visualisation or power-system modelling.
• Understanding of the Indian power sector, including central and state-level institutions and regulatory processes (highly desirable).
• Knowledge of digital tools in the power sector, open-source software, migration and IT architecture.
• Experience in forecasting, resource adequacy, power-system planning or related analytical work (an advantage).

Technical and Domain Competencies

• Data analytics and visualisation: turning complex datasets into clear indicators, charts and decision-ready insights.
• Dashboard design, maintenance, quality assurance and iterative enhancement.
• Working knowledge of relevant programming, the MERN framework, databases, APIs, data processing and open-source visualisation technologies.
• Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch and NLP.
• Familiarity with open-source power-system modelling tools for resource adequacy and forecasting, or the ability to learn and apply them quickly.
• Working knowledge of AI-based solutions in the power sector.
• Data quality management, validation, reconciliation, metadata and documentation.
• The ability to interpret power-sector datasets and explain findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong written communication for daily data-based news, monthly snapshots, reports and presentations.
• Planning, coordination, problem-solving and delivery within defined timelines.

Check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions for this post.

Important Dates

Service Conditions

The appointment is regular and full-time, based in New Delhi. It depends on satisfactory verification of credentials and on meeting the organisation's service rules. Compensation and benefits follow PFI's rules and policies.

How to Apply for PFI Sr. Associate – Technology, Digital & AI Recruitment 2026

1. Go to the Power Foundation of India website, www.powerfoundation.org.in, and open the "Careers" link.
2. Get the prescribed application format and the details given there.
3. Fill in the application completely in the prescribed format.
4. Submit it by 1800 hrs on 29 October 2026.

Incomplete applications will be rejected summarily, as will applications from candidates who lack the required qualification or experience.

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