POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment Overview
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 270 Apprentice vacancies. Online applications start from 25th August 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official POWERGRID website. The last date to submit the application form is 10th September 2026.
| Company | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Apprentice (ITI-Electrician, Diploma Electrical, Diploma Civil, Graduate Electrical, Graduate Civil) |
| Regions Covered | NR-I (Faridabad), NR-II (Jammu), NR-III (Lucknow), ER-I (Patna), ER-II (Kolkata), NER (Shillong), WR-I (Nagpur), WR-II (Vadodara), SR-I (Secunderabad), SR-II (Bengaluru) |
| Total Posts | 270 |
| Pay Scale | ₹13,500 – ₹17,500 per month (Trade-wise) Note: For more details, Please refer the official website. |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years (No maximum age limit specified) |
| Qualification | ITI / Diploma / B.E./B.Tech in relevant trade (Full-time) |
| Apprenticeship Duration | 1 Year |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Start Date of Apply | 25/08/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 10/09/2026 |
| Application Fee | No fee mentioned |
| Website | https://www.powergrid.in/ |
POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment Vacancy Details
| Region | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Northern Region-I, Faridabad | 35 |
| Northern Region-II, Jammu | 24 |
| Northern Region-III, Lucknow | 25 |
| Eastern Region-I, Patna | 20 |
| Eastern Region-II, Kolkata | 21 |
| North Eastern Region, Shillong | 26 |
| Western Region-I, Nagpur | 27 |
| Western Region-II, Vadodara | 38 |
| Southern Region-I, Secunderabad | 22 |
| Southern Region-II, Bengaluru | 32 |
| Grand Total | 270 |
| Apprentice Trade | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| ITI – Electrician | 64 |
| Diploma (Civil) | 35 |
| Diploma (Electrical) | 122 |
| Graduate (Electrical) | 34 |
| Graduate (Civil) | 15 |
| Grand Total | 270 |
POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | Min. 18 Years Note: For more details, Please refer the official website. |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
Educational Qualification:
| Apprentice Trade | Qualification |
|---|---|
| ITI – Electrician | ITI in Electrician trade (full-time course) |
| Diploma (Civil) | Diploma in Civil Engineering (full-time, 3-year course) |
| Diploma (Electrical) | Diploma in Electrical Engineering (full-time, 3-year course) |
| Graduate (Electrical) | B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electrical Engineering (full-time, 4-year course) |
| Graduate (Civil) | B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Civil Engineering (full-time, 4-year course) - not notified in SR-I |
POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment Stipend
The monthly stipend structure is uniform across all 10 regions, subject to satisfactory performance and attendance.
- An additional ₹2,500 per month is payable if company accommodation is not provided or availed
- The DBT portion is provided by the Government of India under the NATS scheme, subject to an active Aadhaar-seeded, DBT-enabled bank account
- Apprentices are entitled to 12 days of Casual Leave (pro-rata) and 15 days of Medical Leave for the one-year duration, across all regions
| Apprentice Trade | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| ITI – Electrician | ₹13,500/- |
| Diploma (Civil) | ₹15,000/- (including DBT of ₹5,450) |
| Diploma (Electrical) | ₹15,000/- (including DBT of ₹5,450) |
| Graduate (Electrical) | ₹17,500/- (including DBT of ₹6,150) |
| Graduate (Civil) | ₹17,500/- (including DBT of ₹6,150) |
POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment Age Limit and Relaxation
Minimum age: Candidates must have completed 18 years of age at the time of application, across all regions. Applicants must be Indian citizens and at least 18 years old at the time of application. No maximum age limit or age relaxation details are specified in any of the 10 regional notifications
POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment Selection Process
- Screening of applications on the basis of eligibility and merit of marks
- Candidates shortlisted in the ratio of 1:5 for Document Verification
- Final merit list prepared after Document Verification
- No Written Examination or Interview
- Selected candidates will execute a tripartite apprenticeship contract on NATS/NAPS portal
POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 21/08/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 25/08/2026 |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 10/09/2026 |
| Qualifying result window | Candidates must have passed their final exam between 11/09/2024 and 10/09/2026 |
POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment How to Apply
- Step 1: Register on the NATS portal (for Diploma/Graduate) at nats.education.gov.in or NAPS portal (for ITI) at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and complete 100% profile.
- Step 2: Visit www.powergrid.in → Careers → Apprentices and click on Apply Online link.
- Step 3: Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and other details.
- Step 4: Upload scanned recent passport size colour photograph, signature, and required documents/certificates.
- Step 5: Submit the application
- Step 6: Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Link | Apply Here → |
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