POWERGRID Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 668 Non-Executive Vacancies.
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May 11, 2026 (23:59 Hours)
POWERGRID Recruitment 2026
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, has released a detailed advertisement for the recruitment of various Non-Executive Trainee positions. This is a massive opportunity for Diploma, ITI, and Degree holders to start a career with one of the world's largest transmission utilities.
Interested and eligible candidates may read this advertisement and apply online here against these Application notifications. All applicants are requested to bookmark this page for future updates .
POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 Detailed Overview
Particulars Details
Organization Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) & CTUIL
Advt. No. CC/01/2026
Post Names Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee (JOT), Junior Technician Trainee
Total Vacancies 668 Posts (POWERGRID: 638, CTUIL: 30)
Application Mode Online
Official Website powergrid.in
POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
The recruitment drive aims to fill 668 vacancies across various regions. This includes 638 .
| Post Name | Discipline | Vacancies |
| Diploma Trainee | Electrical (DTE) | 541 |
| Civil (DTC) | 110 | |
| Survey (DTS) | 3 | |
| Junior Officer Trainee | Human Resources (HR) | 34 |
| Finance & Accounts (F&A) | 19 | |
| Junior Technician Trainee | Survey (JTT) | 43 |
| Total | 668 |
# POWERGRID (Parent Company) 638
# CTUIL (Subsidiary) 30
# Grand Total 668
POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
* Diploma Trainee (Electrical/Civil/Survey): Full-time Regular 3-year Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline with minimum 70% marks (Pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD).
* Junior Officer Trainee (HR): Three-year full-time Graduate degree (BBA/BBM/BBS or equivalent) with minimum 60% marks.
* Junior Officer Trainee (F&A): Inter CA / Inter CMA.
* Junior Technician Trainee (Survey): ITI in Surveyor trade from a recognized Institute.
2. Age Limit (As on 11.05.2026)
* Maximum Age: 27 Years.
* Age Relaxation: * OBC (NCL): 3 years
* SC/ST: 5 years
* PwBD: 10 years (additional relaxation based on category)
POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 Salary & Pay Scale
Selected candidates will undergo one year of training. After successful completion, they will be absorbed into regular pay scales.
| Phase | Category / Level | Monthly Pay / Annual CTC |
| During Training (1 Year) | Diploma Trainee / JOT | ₹24,000 (Stipend) |
| During Training (1 Year) | Junior Technician Trainee | ₹21,000 (Stipend) |
| On Regularization | S1 Level Posts | ~ ₹12.7 Lakhs (Annual CTC) |
POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection is primarily based on performance in the Computer Based Test (CBT).
1. Written Test (CBT): 100% weightage for final merit.
2. Computer Skill Test (CST) / Trade Test: Qualifying in nature (only for specific posts like JOT and JTT).
3. Medical Examination: Final step before joining.
Exam Pattern: The CBT consists of two parts:
* Part-I (Technical/Professional Knowledge): 120 Questions.
* Part-II (Aptitude): 50 Questions (Vocabulary, Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, etc.).
POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category / Post | Fee Amount |
| Diploma Trainee & JOT | ₹300 |
| Junior Technician Trainee | ₹200 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-SM | Exempted (No Fee) |
POWERGRID Recruitment Document Upload
| Document Type | Format | Max Size | Key Requirement |
| Passport Photo | .jpg / .jpeg | 50 KB | Recent, clear background. |
| Signature | .jpg / .jpeg | 50 KB | Black or Blue ink only. |
| DOB Proof | .pdf | 3 MB | 10th Admit/Cert or Birth Cert. |
| Qualifications | .pdf | 10 MB | Merge all semesters into one file. |
| Category (Caste/EWS) | .pdf | 3 MB | Must be valid/current. |
| PwBD Certificate | .pdf | 3 MB | Legible scan of original. |
| Experience Cert | .pdf | 3 MB | Signed by competent authority. |
| NOC | .pdf | 3 MB | For current Govt/PSU employees. |
POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
# Starting date of submission of online application: April 20, 2026 (17:00 Hours)
# Last date of submission of online application: May 11, 2026 (23:59 Hours)
POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 How to Apply
Applicants need to visit official https://www.powergrid.in/en portal for submission of online application this scheme. One needs to follow below mentioned steps to apply online.
Step 1: Scroll down, go to Important Web Links section.
Step 2: Click on One-Time Registration link .
Step 3: A new webpage will be opened.
Step 4: Enter your details as required in the portal; and register yourself.
Step 5: After registration, Click on Online Application Form and Login.
Step 6: Enter all credentials and upload your documents as required in the portal.
Step 7: Finally click on "Submit" and take print out of your submitted application.
Step 1: Scroll down, go to Important Web Links section.
Step 2: Click on One-Time Registration link .
Step 3: A new webpage will be opened.
Step 4: Enter your details as required in the portal; and register yourself.
Step 5: After registration, Click on Online Application Form and Login.
Step 6: Enter all credentials and upload your documents as required in the portal.
Step 7: Finally click on "Submit" and take print out of your submitted application.
POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 web Link
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Disclaimer
Note to Applicants: This blog post is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute an official legal document. While we strive to keep the information accurate and up-to-date, recruitment rules and dates are subject to change by the issuing authority.
Recruitment Regional Vacancy Table (Major Regions)
| Region / Project | Jurisdiction (States Covered) | Total Vacancies |
| Western Region-II (WR-II) | Gujarat, parts of MP, UT of DNH & DD | 110 |
| Northern Region-I (NR-I) | Delhi, Rajasthan, parts of UP, Haryana, Uttarakhand | 92 |
| Southern Region-II (SR-II) | Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Puducherry | 81 |
| Northern Region-II (NR-II) | HP, Punjab, Haryana, J&K, Ladakh, Chandigarh | 50 |
| North Eastern Region (NER) | Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh | 33 |
| Odisha Project | Odisha | 32 |
| Corporate Centre | (Across India) | 21 |
| Total | 419 |
While specific numbers for all 668 posts vary by region, the approximate reservation percentages follow Government of India norms:
* SC / ST: Reserved based on regional population ratios and federal guidelines.
* OBC (NCL): Approximately 27% of posts.
* EWS: 10% of posts.
* PwBD: 4% horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
* Ex-SM: Horizontal reservation as per statutory rules.
POWERGRID Test exam city
| Region Code | Region Name | Test Centre Cities |
| CC | Corporate Centre | Delhi/NCR |
| ER-I | Eastern Region-I | Patna, Ranchi |
| ER-II | Eastern Region-II | Kolkata, Siliguri, Gangtok |
| NER | North Eastern | Guwahati, Shillong, Dibrugarh, Agartala, Imphal, Itanagar, Kohima |
| NR-I | Northern Region-I | Delhi/NCR, Jaipur, Dehradun |
| NR-II | Northern Region-II | Jammu, Srinagar, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Amritsar |
| NR-III | Northern Region-III | Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Kanpur |
| OP | Odisha Project | Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur |
| SR-I | Southern Region-I | Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam |
| SR-II | Southern Region-II | Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi, Madurai |
| WR-I | Western Region-I | Nagpur, Raipur, Pune |
| WR-II | Western Region-II | Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Rajkot |
POWERGRID Selection Process A to Z
Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)
All eligible candidates will first appear for an objective-type online test. This is the most critical stage.
* Total Marks: 170 Marks
* Total Questions: 170 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
* Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
* Marking Scheme:
* +1 Mark for every correct answer.
* -0.25 Marks (1/4th) for every wrong answer.
* Test Structure:
* Part-I (Technical/Professional Knowledge): 120 Questions (Based on your specific discipline like Electrical, Civil, HR, Finance, etc.)
* Part-II (Aptitude Test): 50 Questions (Covers Vocabulary, Verbal Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Data Sufficiency, and Interpretation).
Stage 2: Computer Skill Test / Trade Test (Qualifying)
Depending on the post you applied for, you may need to clear a practical test. This stage is Qualifying in nature only; marks obtained here will not be added to your final score.
* Junior Officer Trainee (HR & F&A): Must pass a Computer Skill Test (CST).
* Junior Technician Trainee (Survey): Must pass a Trade Test.
* Diploma Trainees: Generally no skill test is required unless specified in a regional notice; selection is based 100% on CBT marks.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical Exam
Candidates who clear the CBT (and the Skill/Trade test where applicable) will be called for document verification based on their rank in the merit list.
* Document Verification: You must produce all original certificates (Age, Qualification, Caste, etc.).
* Pre-Employment Medical Examination: Selected candidates must meet the physical fitness standards set by POWERGRID.
# Final Selection
The final offer of appointment is issued to candidates who:
1. Rank high enough in the CBT Merit List.
2. Qualify in the Skill/Trade Test (if applicable).
3. Are found Medically Fit.
4. Complete the Document Verification successfully.
POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 FAQ
What is the starting date of online application for POWERGRID Recruitment ?
The starting date of Sainik School Imphal Recruitment application submission is 280th April 2026.
What is the total number of available vacancies of POWERGRID Recruitment ?
The total number of vacancies under 668
What is the last date of online application?
The last date of POWERGRID Recruitment application submission is 11 May 2026.
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