PGCIL POWERGRID Non Executive Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 660 Junior Officer Trainee, Diploma Trainee & Junior Technician Trainee Posts
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has published the Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee & Junior Technician Trainee Notification 2026 in April 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 660 positions (630 for POWERGRID + 30 for CTUIL). Candidates within the age range of 18 to 27 years and holding a Diploma in Engineering / Graduate Degree (BBA/BBM/BBS) / Inter CA/CMA / ITI in relevant disciplines are eligible to apply online at powergrid.in. The application process will be active from 20th April 2026 to 11th May 2026, and candidates can easily access the notification PDF and apply link below.
POWERGRID Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee & Junior Technician Trainee Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID), a ‘Maharatna’ Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India has released the detailed advertisement (CC/01/2026) for Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee and Junior Technician Trainee posts (including vacancies for its subsidiary CTUIL). Candidates can download the official detailed advertisement from the POWERGRID website and check region-wise vacancies, eligibility, fee and application process before applying online.
POWERGRID Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee & Junior Technician Trainee Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | POWERGRID Corporation of India Limited (Maharatna PSU) & CTUIL (wholly owned subsidiary) |
| Recruitment Name | Non-Executive Posts Recruitment 2026 |
| Posts | Diploma Trainee (Electrical) – DTE Diploma Trainee (Civil) – DTC Diploma Trainee (Survey) – DTS Junior Officer Trainee (HR) – JOT (HR) Junior Officer Trainee (F&A) – JOT (F&A) Junior Technician Trainee (Survey) – JTT (Survey) |
| Total Vacancies | POWERGRID: 630 + 8* (backlog) CTUIL: 30 (Region / Project specific – not interlinked) |
| Training Duration | One Year |
| Age Limit | 27 years as on 11.05.2026 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | www.powergrid.in |
POWERGRID Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee & Junior Technician Trainee Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 17 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 20 April 2026 (17:00 Hours) |
| Last Date for Online Application | 11 May 2026 (23:59 Hours) |
| Last Date for Payment of Fee | 11 May 2026 (23:59 Hours) |
POWERGRID Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee & Junior Technician Trainee Vacancy 2026
A total of 660 vacancies have been announced (630 for POWERGRID + 30 for CTUIL) on region-wise basis across various Regions/Projects of POWERGRID and CTUIL.
POWERGRID Vacancy (630 Posts)
| Region/Project | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Corporate Centre | 21 |
| Eastern Region-I (ER-I) | 2 |
| Eastern Region-II (ER-II) | 16 |
| Odisha Project | 32 |
| North Eastern Region (NER) | 33 |
| Northern Region-I (NR-I) | 92 |
| Rajasthan Project | 42 |
| Northern Region-II (NR-II) | 50 |
| Northern Region-III (NR-III) | 45 |
| Southern Region-I (SR-I) | 47 |
| Southern Region-II (SR-II) | 81 |
| Western Region-I (WR-I) | 67 |
| Western Region-II (WR-II) | 110 |
CTUIL Vacancy (30 Posts)
| Post | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Diploma Trainee (Electrical) – DTE | 16 |
| Diploma Trainee (Civil) – DTC | 6 |
| Junior Officer Trainee (HR) – JOT (HR) | 4 |
| Junior Officer Trainee (F&A) – JOT (F&A) | 4 |
POWERGRID Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee & Junior Technician Trainee Eligibility Criteria 2026
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Nationality: Only Indian Nationals of age 18 years or above are eligible to apply.
Diploma Trainee Posts (DTE / DTC / DTS)
| Post Name | Educational 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. |
Junior Officer Trainee & Junior Technician Trainee Posts
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| 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 Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee & Junior Technician Trainee Age Limit 2026
- All Posts – 27 Years (Upper Age Limit as on 11-05-2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age (General) | 27 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years relaxation |
| SC / ST | 5 years relaxation |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 years relaxation |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years relaxation |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Govt. of India directives (period of service + 3 years, subject to conditions) |
POWERGRID Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee & Junior Technician Trainee Application Fee 2026
- For General / OBC (NCL) / EWS: ₹300/- (for DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT posts) or ₹200/- (for JTT Survey post)
- For SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: No fee (exempted)
POWERGRID Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee & Junior Technician Trainee Selection Process 2026
- Written Test / Computer Based Test (CBT) – 100% weightage (170 objective questions: 120 Technical/Professional Knowledge + 50 Aptitude)
- Computer Skill Test (CST) (for JOT HR / F&A) – Qualifying in nature
- Trade Test (TT) (for JTT Survey) – Qualifying in nature
Pre-Employment Medical Examination
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CBT Qualifying Criteria: Minimum 40% aggregate (UR/EWS) / 30% aggregate (reserved) with separate minimum in each part (for Diploma / JOT posts). For JTT: 40% (UR/EWS) / 30% (reserved).
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POWERGRID Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 Documents Required
Candidates must upload the following documents while applying online (and produce originals at Document Verification):
- Recent passport size colour photograph & signature
- Date of Birth proof (Matric / Birth Certificate)
- Qualification Certificates & all Mark Sheets (with CGPA to % conversion proof if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate (for Govt./PSU employees)
- Caste / EWS / PwBD Certificate (if applicable) in GOI format
- Scribe-related certificates (if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen certificates / Discharge Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile cum Age relaxation certificate for Riot Victims (if applicable)
How to Apply for POWERGRID Recruitment 2026
- Candidates must apply online only through https://www.powergrid.in → Career Section.
- Upload recent passport size photograph (50 KB), signature (50 KB) and all required documents in prescribed format.
- Pay application fee online (if applicable) through Payment Gateway.
- Candidates can edit/update application till the last date. No changes allowed after closing.
- Take printout of the submitted online application for future reference.
- Last date for submission of online application is 11 May 2026 (23:59 Hours).
POWERGRID Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee & Junior Technician Trainee Online Application Form
Eligible candidates who wish to apply for the POWERGRID Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee and Junior Technician Trainee posts can do so by submitting their application form online through the official POWERGRID website. The application process for the POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 is completely online, and candidates must ensure that they complete all steps before the deadline.
The online application process for the POWERGRID Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 will begin on 20 April 2026 at 5:00 PM through the POWERGRID career portal. Eligible candidates are encouraged to fill out the application form and upload the required documents including recent passport-sized photograph and signature in prescribed format.
Click Here to Apply Online for POWERGRID Non Executive Recruitment 2026
POWERGRID Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee & Junior Technician Trainee Remuneration 2026
Selected candidates shall undergo training for a period of one year. Pay during training & on successful completion of training is as given below.
| Pay Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Diploma Trainee / Junior Officer Trainee (during training – 1 year) | Pay scale Rs.24000-3%-108000/- (IDA) at S0 level with Basic Pay Rs.24,000/- + IDA, HRA and Perks @12% of Basic Pay |
| On absorption (after training) | Junior Engineer Gr-IV / Junior Officer Gr-IV at S1 level in pay scale Rs.25000-3%-117500/- (IDA) with annual CTC approx. Rs.12.7 Lakhs |
| Junior Technician Trainee (Survey) (during training – 1 year) | Pay scale Rs.21000-3%-72000/- (IDA) at W2 level with Basic Pay Rs.21,000/- + IDA, HRA and Perks @12% of Basic Pay |
| On absorption (after training) | Junior Technician at W3 level in pay scale Rs.21500-3%-74000/- (IDA) with annual CTC approx. Rs.10.9 Lakhs |
| Additional Benefits (on regularization) | Dearness Allowance, Perquisites & Allowance as per cafeteria approach, Performance Related Pay, Company Quarters or HRA, Reimbursement of conveyance, mobile, laptop, PF, Gratuity, Pension, Leave encashment, Group Insurance, Medical facilities, Loans & Advances etc. as per company rules |
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Read the detailed advertisement carefully before filling the online application.
- Upload legible copies of all required documents (photograph, signature, qualification certificates, caste/PwBD certificate etc.) in the prescribed size and format.
- Candidates working in Govt./PSU must upload NOC or undertaking at the time of application.
- Keep registered mobile number and email active till completion of the recruitment process.
- Application fee once paid will not be refunded.
- POWERGRID reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process without assigning any reason.
- Region-specific vacancies; no inter-region transfer request allowed after joining.
POWERGRID Non Executive Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Short Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is the starting date to apply for POWERGRID Recruitment 2026?
The online application process for POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 will start from 20 April 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for POWERGRID Non-Executive posts 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 11 May 2026.
Q3. How many vacancies are there in POWERGRID Non‑Executive Recruitment 2026?
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited and its subsidiary CTUIL have announced 660 vacancies – 630 + 8 backlog posts for POWERGRID and 30 posts for CTUIL for Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee and Junior Technician Trainee positions across various regions/projects.
Q4. What is the qualification required for POWERGRID Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have Graduate degree, Diploma in Engineering, or ITI in relevant disciplines depending on the post.
Q5. What is the selection process for POWERGRID Non-Executive Recruitment 2026?
The selection process includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Skill/Trade Test (if applicable), and Document Verification.
Q6. What is the age limit for POWERGRID Diploma Trainee, JOT and JTT Recruitment 2026?
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 27 years as on 11 May 2026 for General category candidates, with relaxations of 3 years for OBC‑NCL, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10/13/15 years for PwBD (UR/OBC‑NCL/SC‑ST), plus additional relaxation for Ex‑servicemen as per Government of India rules.
Q7. What is the application fee for POWERGRID Non‑Executive posts 2026?
Application fee is ₹300 for Diploma Trainee and Junior Officer Trainee posts and ₹200 for Junior Technician Trainee (Survey), applicable to General/OBC‑NCL/EWS candidates; SC/ST/PwBD/Ex‑servicemen are exempted from the fee.
Q8. What is the selection process and CBT pattern for POWERGRID Diploma Trainee, JOT & JTT 2026?
Selection is based primarily on a Computer Based Test (CBT) with 170 objective questions (about 120 Technical/Professional knowledge + 50 Aptitude/Reasoning/English/General Awareness), followed by Computer Skill Test for JOT and Trade Test for JTT, both qualifying in nature. Final merit is prepared only from CBT marks (for the relevant post); candidates must also clear the pre‑employment medical examination.
Q9. What is the advertisement number for this recruitment?
The advertisement number for POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 is CC/01/2026.
Q10. Where can I download the POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 notification PDF?
Candidates can download the official notification PDF from the POWERGRID official website under the careers section.