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Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation

4.3
based on 116 Reviews

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Company Summary

KPTCL manages power transmission across Karnataka, overseeing the construction and maintenance of high-voltage substations and lines in the region.

Overall Rating

4.3/5
based on 116 reviews
highly rated categories
7% above
industry average
highly rated categories
Highly rated for

Work-life balance, Company culture, Work satisfaction

highly rated categories
Critically rated for

Promotions

Work Policy
Work from office
Work from office
88% employees reported
Rotational Shift
Rotational Shift
43% employees reported
Flexible timing
Flexible timing
64% employees reported
Within city
Within city
56% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Office cab/shuttle
Office cab/shuttle
3 employees reported
Child care facility
Child care facility
2 employees reported
Cafeteria
Cafeteria
2 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
2 employees reported
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About Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation

Founded in1999 (26 yrs old)
India Employee Count10k-50k
Global Employee Count--
India HeadquartersBengaluru, India
Office Locations
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Websitekptcl.karnataka.gov.in
Primary Industry
Other Industries
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Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited is a registered company under the Companies Act, 1956 was incorporated on 28-7-1999 and is a company wholly owned by the Government of Karnataka with an authorised share capital of Rs. 2182.32 crores. KPTCL was formed on 1-8-1999 by carving out the Transmission and Distribution functions of the erstwhile Karnataka Electricity Board. KPTCL is headed by a Chairman and Managing Director at the Corporate office. He is assisted by four functional Directors. The Board of KPTCL consists of a maximum of twelve directors. Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited is mainly vested with the functions of Transmission of power in the entire State of Karnataka and also Construction of Stations & Transmission Lines and maintenance of 400/220/110/66 KV Sub-Stations. Many new lines and Sub-Stations were added & existing stations were modified in the Transmission network. It operates under a license issued by Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission. KPTCL has 5 No. of 400 Kv Station, 105 No. of 220 Kv Station, 423 No. of 110 Kv Station and 657 No. of 66 Kv Station. The Total Transmission Line in CKMs is 36858 as on 31.03.2019. Consequent to this the function of distribution of power has been totally separated from KPTCL. KPTCL is now vested with the responsibility of transmitting power all over the State and construction and maintenance of Stations and lines of 66KV and above. The four newly formed independent distribution companies, which were registered on 30/04/2002, are Bangalore Electricity Supply Company, Mangalore Electricity Supply Company, Hubli Electricity Supply Company and Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company. They have started functioning w.e.f.. 01/06/2002. These companies are incharge of distribution of power within their jurisdiction. The Fifth Distribution Company Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation limited is a company incorporated under the company act 1956 and is a successor entity to Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) and MESCOM in respect of Distribution and retail supply of Electric power for five districts. Its operation started from 01.04.2005 as per the GOK order E.N.08 P.N.R 2005/262. PCKL was incorporated on 20th August, 2007 under the Companies Act, 1956 and commenced its business operations with effect from 16th October, 2007. PCKL is responsible for capacity addition and procuring power on behalf of the ESCOMs from various sources including purchase of power through Energy Exchange, Banking (SWAP) as well bilateral transactions. PCKL also co-ordinates with other States and Central Government agencies on power related issues.
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Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ratings

based on 116 reviews

Overall Rating

4.3/5
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Category Ratings

4.2

Work-life balance

3.9

Company culture

3.8

Work satisfaction

3.7

Skill development

3.5

Salary

3.4

Job security

3.2

Promotions

Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 116 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation
based on 106 reviews
4.5
Rated by 22 Women
Rated 4.3 for Work-life balance and 4.0 for Job security
4.3
Rated by 84 Men
Rated 4.2 for Work-life balance and 3.9 for Company culture

Work Policy at Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation

based on 16 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
88%
Hybrid
12%

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Critically Rated for
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Primary Work Policy
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88% employees reported
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77% employees reported
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Rating by Women Employees
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Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Salaries

Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation salaries have received with an average score of 3.5 out of 5 by 116 employees.

Junior Engineer

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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Shift Engineer

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₹1.6 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

Assistant Engineer

(25 salaries)
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₹1.9 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Data Entry Operator

(16 salaries)
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₹1.7 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr

Junior Engineer Electrical

(10 salaries)
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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr

Electrical Engineer

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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr

Assistant Electrical Engineer

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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr

Substation Operator

(6 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹2.5 L/yr

Lineman

(5 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr

Junior Engineer 1

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₹1.2 L/yr - ₹3.1 L/yr

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Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation FAQs

When was Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation founded?
Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation was founded in 1999. The company has been operating for 26 years primarily in the Power sector.
Where is the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation headquarters located?
Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation is headquartered in Bengaluru.
How many employees does Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation have in India?
Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation currently has more than 10,000+ employees in India. Production, Manufacturing & Engineering department appears to have the highest employee count in Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation have good work-life balance?
Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation has a work-life balance rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 90% employees rated Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation good for career growth?
Career growth at Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.2. 10% employees rated Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation 3 or below, while 90% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation?
Working at Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for work life balance, company culture and work satisfaction. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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