PGCIL POWERGRID Recruitment 2026: The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has officially released the Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 Notification for multiple posts including Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee, and Junior Technician Trainee.
This is a golden opportunity for Diploma, Graduate, and ITI candidates looking for a stable government job in a Maharatna PSU.
📊 POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited |
| Advertisement No. | CC/01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 660+ Posts |
| Posts | DTE, DTC, DTS, JOT (HR/F&A), JTT |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Category | PSU Jobs |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 20 April 2026 |
| Last Date | 11 May 2026 |
| Age Cut-off | 11 May 2026 |
| Qualification Cut-off | 15 July 2026 |
📌 Post-wise Vacancy Details
| 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 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Qualification | Marks Required |
|---|---|---|
| DTE | Diploma Electrical | 70% |
| DTC | Diploma Civil | 70% |
| DTS | Diploma Survey/Civil | 70% |
| JOT (HR) | BBA/BBM/BBS | 60% |
| JOT (F&A) | Inter CA/CMA | NA |
| JTT | ITI Surveyor | Pass |
🎯 Age Limit
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 27 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per Govt Rules |
💰 Salary Structure
| Post | Training Salary | After Training | CTC |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTE / DTC / DTS / JOT | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000–1,17,500 | ₹12.7 LPA |
| JTT | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500–74,000 | ₹10.9 LPA |
💵 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General /OBC / EWS | ₹300 (₹200 for JTT) |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Ex-SM | Free |
📝 Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | CBT Exam |
| Stage 2 | Skill/Trade Test (Qualifying) |
| Stage 3 | Medical Test |
📘 CBT Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| Technical / Professional | 120 |
| Aptitude | 50 |
| Total | 170 |
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Negative Marking: 0.25
📍 Exam Centers (Major Cities)
| Region | Cities |
|---|---|
| North | Delhi, Jaipur |
| South | Chennai, Bangalore |
| West | Mumbai, Nagpur |
| East | Kolkata, Patna |
| Others | Guwahati, Hyderabad |
📄 How to Apply (Steps Table)
| Step | Process |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit Official Website |
| 2 | Go to Careers Section |
| 3 | Register/Login |
| 4 | Fill Form |
| 5 | Upload Documents |
| 6 | Pay Fee |
| 7 | Submit |
POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 Important Link
| FORM APPLY PROCESS | Click Here |
| APPLY LINK | Click Here |
| OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION | Click Here |
| OFFICIAL WEBSITE | Click Here |
| JOIN TELEGRAM PAGE | Click Here |
| MORE GOVT. JOBS | Click Here |
POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 Important 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.
