Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a 'Maharatna' PSU, has announced a massive recruitment drive for 2026. This is a golden opportunity for Diploma holders, Graduates, and ITI certified candidates to join one of India’s largest power transmission companies.
With a total of 660 vacancies (including its subsidiary CTUIL), this recruitment covers roles like Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee, and Junior Technician Trainee across various regions.
📅 Important Dates
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Notification Released: April 17, 2026
Online Application Starts: April 20, 2026 (17:00 Hrs)
Last Date to Apply: May 11, 2026 (23:59 Hrs)
Last Date for Fee Payment: May 11, 2026
🏢 Vacancy Details
The recruitment is spread across POWERGRID regions and CTUIL:
POWERGRID: 630 Posts + 8 Backlog
CTUIL: 30 Posts
Key Positions:
Diploma Trainee (Electrical/Civil/Survey)
Junior Officer Trainee (HR/F&A)
Junior Technician Trainee (Survey)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, ensure you meet the following requirements as of May 11, 2026:
Post Name | Qualification Required |
Diploma Trainee | 3-Year Regular Diploma in relevant Engineering (70% marks for Gen/OBC/EWS). Higher degrees like B.Tech are not allowed. |
Jr. Officer Trainee (HR) | BBA / BBM / BBS or equivalent (60% marks). |
Jr. Officer Trainee (F&A) | Inter CA / Inter CMA. |
Jr. Tech Trainee (Survey) | ITI (Surveyor) from a recognized institute. |
Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 27 years. Age relaxations apply for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwBD (10-15 years) as per Government rules.
💸 Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: ₹300 (₹200 for JTT Survey).
SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM: NIL (Exempted).
🎯 Selection Process & Salary
Selection is based on a Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of 170 objective questions (120 Technical + 50 Aptitude). For HR and Technician roles, a qualifying Skill/Trade Test will also be conducted.
Remuneration:
Stipend during 1-year training: ₹21,000 – ₹24,000 + allowances.
Post-Regularization CTC: Approximately ₹10.9 Lakhs to ₹12.7 Lakhs per annum, including perks like HRA, medical facilities, and performance-related pay.
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