POWERGRID Trainee Recruitment Overview
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 660 Trainee vacancies. Online applications start from 20th April 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official POWERGRID website. The last date to submit the application form is 11th May 2026.
| Company | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Trainee |
| Advertisement No. | CC/01/2026 |
| Total Posts | 660 |
| Pay Scale | DTE/DTC/ DTS/ JOT (HR)/ JOT (F&A): Rs.24000-3%-108000/- (IDA) at
S0 level with a Basic Pay of Rs.24,000/-, IDA, HRA and Perks @ 12% of Basic Pay per month
during training period. JTT (Survey): Rs.21000-3%-72000/- (IDA) at W2 level with a Basic Pay of Rs.21,000/-, IDA, HRA and Perks @ 12% of Basic Pay per month during training period. Note: For more details, Please refer the official website. |
| Age Limit | 27 years (as on 11/05/2026) |
| Qualification | Graduates / Diploma Holders / ITI Holders (As per post) |
| Job Location | Anwhere in India |
| Start Date of Apply | 20/04/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 11/05/2026 |
| Application Fee | GEN/EWS/OBC: For DTE/DTC/ DTS/JOT (HR)/JOT (F&A) Posts Rs.300/- and For JTT(Survey) Post Rs.200/- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM: Exempted |
| Website | https://www.powergrid.in/ |
POWERGRID Trainee Recruitment Vacancy Details
| Region | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Corporate Center (CC) | 21 |
| Eastern Region-1 (ER-I) | 02 |
| Eastern Region-II (ER-II) | 16 |
| Odisha Project | 30 |
| Northern Eastern Region (NER) | 33 |
| Northern Region-I (NR-I) | 92 |
| Rajasthan Project (Raj Proj) | 42 |
| Northern Region-II (NR-II) | 48 |
| Northern Region-III (NR-III) | 44 |
| Southern Region-I (SR-I) | 46 |
| Southern Region-II (SR-II) | 79 |
| Wester Region-I (SR-I) | 67 |
| Wester Region-II (SR-II) | 109 |
| CTUIL | 30 |
| Total | 660 |
POWERGRID Trainee Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 27 Years (as on 11/05/2026) Note: For more details, Please refer the official website. |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
Educational Qualification:
| Apprentice Trade | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Diploma Trainee (Electrical) - DTE | Full Time Regular Three Years Diploma in relevant discipline of engineering - Electrical/ Electrical (Power)/ Electrical and Electronics/ Power Systems Engineering/ Power Engineering (Electrical), from recognized Technical Board/Institute with minimum 70% marks for General/ OBC (NCL)/ EWS Candidates and pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD. Higher technical qualification like B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME etc. with or without Diploma is not allowed. |
| Diploma Trainee (Civil) - DTC | Full Time Regular Three Years Diploma in Civil Engineering from recognized Technical Board/Institute with minimum 70% marks for General/ OBC (NCL)/ EWS Candidates and pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD. Higher technical qualification like B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME etc. with or without Diploma is not allowed. |
| Diploma Trainee (Survey) - DTS | Full-Time Regular Three Years Diploma in Survey Engineering OR Diploma in Civil Engineering (with survey as a subject) from recognized Technical Board / Institute having minimum 70% marks. Higher technical qualification like B.E./B.Tech etc. with or without Diploma, is not allowed either at the time of application or at the time of joining. |
| Junior Officer Trainee (HR) - JOT (HR) | Three years full time Graduate Regular Degree - BBA/ BBM/ BBS or equivalent qualification from recognized Institute/ University with not less than 60% marks for General/ EWS/ OBC (NCL) category candidates. Candidates with Post Graduate Degree/Diploma or equivalent higher education qualification shall not be allowed to apply. |
| Junior Officer Trainee (F&A) - JOT (F&A) | Inter CA/ Inter CMA. Candidates with Post Graduate Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma/ CA/ CMA or equivalent higher education qualification shall not be allowed to apply. |
| Junior Technician Trainee (Survey) - JTT (Survey) | Full-Time Regular Two Years ITI (Surveyor) from a recognized Technical Board/ Institute. Higher technical qualification like Diploma/B.E./B.Tech etc. with or without ITI is not allowed. |
POWERGRID Trainee Recruitment Age Limit and Relaxation
27 Years (Upper Age Limit as on 11-05-2026)
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Govt. of India directives (period of service + 3 years, subject to conditions) |
POWERGRID Trainee Recruitment Selection Process
- Written Test / Computer Based Test
- Computer Skill Test (for JOT HR / F&A)
- Trade Test (for JTT Survey)
- Appointment Letter
- Medical Examination
POWERGRID Trainee Recruitment Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 17/04/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 20/04/2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 11/05/2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date of Fee Payment | 11/05/2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Cut-Off date for age | 11/05/2026 |
| Cut-Off date for acquiring qualification | 15/07/2026 |
POWERGRID Trainee Recruitment How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit the official website www.powergrid.in → Career → Job Opportunities → Non-Executive Positions
- Step 2: Register using valid email and mobile number
- Step 3: Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational, experience, and category details.
- Step 4: Upload recent passport size photograph (50 KB), signature (50 KB) and all required documents in prescribed format.
- Step 5: Review all entries carefully
- Step 6: Pay application fee online (if applicable) through Payment Gateway.
- Step 7: Submit the application
- Step 8: Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
POWERGRID Trainee Recruitment Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Link | Apply Here → |
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