Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has released a notification on its official website for the POWERGRID Non-Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 (through its wholly owned subsidiary CTUIL). This direct recruitment drive will be conducted to fill 668 Non-Executive Trainee vacancies (Diploma Trainee – Electrical/Civil/Survey, Junior Officer Trainee – HR/F&A and Junior Technician Trainee – Survey) across various regions. The POWERGRID online application form has started on 20 April 2026, and eligible candidates can apply until 11 May 2026. Candidates must check the complete details regarding eligibility, age limits, pay scales, qualifications, and the application process for the POWERGRID Trainee Posts Recruitment 2026 provided below.
POWERGRID Non-Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026
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Post Name |
Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee & Junior Technician Trainee |
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| Total Vacancies |
668 Posts |
| Age Limit |
27 years as on 11/05/2026 (relaxations applicable) |
| Salary |
During Training: ₹24,000 (S0) / ₹21,000 (W2) + IDA, HRA & Perks |
| Minimum Qualification |
3-Year Diploma / ITI / Graduate Degree (post-wise) with minimum prescribed marks |
| Application Fee |
₹300 (DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT) | ₹200 (JTT) | Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM |
| Selection Process |
Written Test / CBT (100% weightage) + Skill/Trade Test (qualifying) |
| Job Location |
Various Locations across India (Region-wise) |
| Last Date |
11 May 2026 |
✅ POWERGRID Non-Executive Trainee Region-wise Vacancies 2026:
| Region / Project | DTE | DTC | DTS | JOT (HR) | JOT (F&A) | JTT (Survey) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWERGRID CORPORATE CENTRE | 5 | 2 | – | – | 10 | 4 | 21 |
| EASTERN REGION-I | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | 2 |
| EASTERN REGION-II | 10 | 4 | 1 | – | – | 1 | 16 |
| ODISHA PROJECT | 20 | 4 | 1 | – | 5+1* | 1 | 31+1* |
| NORTH EASTERN REGION | 30 | 2 | – | – | – | 1 | 33 |
| NORTHERN REGION-I | 75 | 17 | – | – | – | – | 92 |
| RAJASTHAN PROJECT | 30 | 8 | 1 | 2 | – | 1 | 42 |
| NORTHERN REGION-II | 40 | 6 | 1 | 2* | – | 1 | 48+2* |
| NORTHERN REGION-III | 33 | 9+1* | 1 | – | – | 1 | 44+1* |
| SOUTHERN REGION-I | 32+1* | 10 | 1 | 2 | – | 1 | 46+1* |
| SOUTHERN REGION-II | 50+1* | 12 | 1 | 1* | 15 | 1 | 79+2* |
| WESTERN REGION-I | 54 | 9 | 1 | 2 | – | 1 | 67 |
| WESTERN REGION-II | 82 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 1* | 1 | 109+1* |
| POWERGRID GRAND TOTAL | 630 + 8* | ||||||
| CTUIL (Subsidiary) | 16 | 6 | – | 4 | 4 | – | 30 |
| OVERALL GRAND TOTAL | 668 Posts | ||||||
* denotes CTUIL vacancies
✅ POWERGRID Non-Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
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Age Limit (as on 11.05.2026): Maximum 27 years. Age relaxation as per POWERGRID / Govt. of India rules.
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Qualification & Experience (Post-wise):
→ Diploma Trainee (Electrical) / (Civil) / (Survey): Full Time Regular 3-Year Diploma in relevant discipline with minimum 70% marks (Gen/OBC/EWS) or pass marks (SC/ST/PwBD). Higher qualification (B.E./B.Tech etc.) not allowed.
→ Junior Officer Trainee (HR): 3-Year full time Graduate Degree (BBA/BBM/BBS or equivalent) with minimum 60% marks (Gen/EWS/OBC). Higher PG qualification not allowed.
→ Junior Officer Trainee (F&A): Inter CA / Inter CMA. Higher qualification not allowed.
→ Junior Technician Trainee (Survey): Full Time Regular 2-Year ITI (Surveyor). Higher qualification not allowed.
✅ POWERGRID Non-Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Selection Process:
The selection will be made on the basis of following stages:-
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Written Test / Computer Based Test (100% weightage) for all posts
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Computer Skill Test (qualifying) – for JOT (HR)/(F&A)
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Trade Test (qualifying) – for JTT (Survey)
✅ POWERGRID Non-Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Application Fee:
- DTE / DTC / DTS / JOT (HR) / JOT (F&A): ₹300/-
- JTT (Survey): ₹200/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-SM: Exempted
- Payment Mode: Online only through POWERGRID recruitment portal.
✅ Important Dates:
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Opening Date for Online Registration |
20 April 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
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Last Date for Online Registration |
11 May 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
✅ Important Links:
| POWERGRID Non-Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Detailed Notification PDF | Notification PDF |
| Apply Online for POWERGRID Trainee Jobs 2026 | Apply Online |
| Latest All India Government Jobs 2026 | All Govt Jobs |
| Join WhatsApp Govt Jobs Alert India | Join WhatsApp |
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✅ How to Apply POWERGRID Non-Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026:
Eligible & Interested candidates must apply online only through the POWERGRID recruitment portal.
➢ Step 1: Visit the official POWERGRID website http://www.powergrid.in → Career Section → Job Opportunities → Non-Executive Positions.
➢ Step 2: Register / login using valid credentials and fill the online application form carefully with all required details.
➢ Step 3: Upload scanned copies of Photograph, Signature and required documents.
➢ Step 4: Pay the prescribed application fee online (if applicable).
➢ Step 5: Submit the form on or before 11 May 2026 (23:59 hrs) and take a printout of the finally submitted application form for future reference.
Note: Higher technical qualifications (B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech etc.) are strictly not allowed for Diploma/ITI posts. Candidates can apply for multiple posts but must submit separate applications. Only online applications will be accepted. Keep the registration number safe for future login and admit card download.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in POWERGRID Non-Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
668 Non-Executive Trainee posts (POWERGRID + CTUIL).
What is the last date to apply for POWERGRID Trainee Recruitment 2026?
11 May 2026 (23:59 hrs).
What is the application fee for POWERGRID Trainee Recruitment 2026?
₹300 (DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT) | ₹200 (JTT Survey) | Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM.
What is the selection process for POWERGRID Non-Executive Trainee 2026?
Written Test / CBT (100% weightage) + Skill/Trade Test (qualifying in nature).
What is the age limit for POWERGRID Trainee Recruitment 2026?
Maximum 27 years as on 11.05.2026 (relaxations applicable).
What are the important dates for POWERGRID Non-Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
Online Registration: 20 April 2026 to 11 May 2026.
