POWERGRID Recruitment 2026: POWERGRID (A Maharatna PSU) has released the official recruitment notification CC/01/2026 for 660+ posts including Diploma Trainee (Electrical/Civil/Survey), Junior Officer Trainee (HR/F&A), and Junior Technician Trainee (Survey). Salary up to ₹12.7 LPA. Application fee ₹300. Last date to apply online: 11 May 2026. Apply online only through Powergrid Careers.
Job Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) |
| Ministry/Department | Ministry of Power, Govt. of India |
| Post Name(s) | 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 | 660+ |
| Pay Scale/Salary | ₹24,000–₹1,08,000 (IDA) during training |
| Job Category | Group C/Non-Executive |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Fee | ₹300 (DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT) |
| Job Location | Pan India (Region-specific postings) |
| Official Website | www.powergrid.in |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 May 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
Salary Details – POWERGRID Recruitment 2026
| Post | During Training (Basic Pay) | Pay Scale After Training | Annual CTC (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTE / DTC / DTS / JOT (HR) / JOT (F&A) | ₹24,000/month | S1 Level: ₹25,000–₹1,17,500 (IDA) | ₹12.7 Lakhs |
| JTT (Survey) | ₹21,000/month | W3 Level: ₹21,500–₹74,000 (IDA) | ₹10.9 Lakhs |
Additional benefits after regularization include: Dearness Allowance (IDA), HRA or Company Quarters, Performance Related Pay, Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension, Leave Encashment, Group Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance, House Building Advance, Medical Facilities for self and dependents, Mobile & Laptop reimbursement, Monthly Conveyance reimbursement.
POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee Details
| Category | Fee (DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT) | Fee (JTT-Survey) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹300 | ₹200 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-SM | NIL (Exempted) | NIL (Exempted) |
Fee is non-refundable. Payment must be made online through POWERGRID’s payment gateway during the application window.
Important Dates – POWERGRID Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 17 April 2026 |
| Application Portal Opens | 20 April 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11 May 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Cut-Off Date for Age Calculation | 11 May 2026 |
| Cut-Off Date for Qualification | 15 July 2026 |
| Admit Card / CBT Exam Date | To Be Notified |
| Result Date | To Be Notified |
POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details – Post-wise & Category-wise
POWERGRID – Region-wise Total Vacancies
| Region / Unit | DTE | DTC | DTS | JOT (HR) | JOT (F&A) | JTT (Survey) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Centre (CC) | 5 | 2 | – | – | 10 | 4 | 21 |
| Eastern Region-I (ER-I) | – | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | 2 |
| Eastern Region-II (ER-II) | 10 | 4 | 1 | – | – | 1 | 16 |
| Odisha Project | 20 | 4 | 1 | – | 5+1* | 1 | 31+1* |
| North Eastern Region (NER) | 30 | 2 | – | – | – | 1 | 33 |
| Northern Region-I (NR-I) | 75 | 17 | – | – | – | – | 92 |
| Rajasthan Project | 30 | 8 | 1 | 2 | – | 1 | 42 |
| Northern Region-II (NR-II) | 40 | 6 | 1 | 2* | – | 1 | 48+2* |
| Northern Region-III (NR-III) | 33 | 9+1* | 1 | – | – | 1 | 44+1* |
| Southern Region-I (SR-I) | 32+1* | 10 | 1 | 2 | – | 1 | 46+1* |
| Southern Region-II (SR-II) | 50+1* | 12 | 1 | 1* | 15 | 1 | 79+2* |
| Western Region-I (WR-I) | 54 | 9 | 1 | 2 | – | 1 | 67 |
| Western Region-II (WR-II) | 82 | 21 | – | 5 | 1* | 1 | 109+1* |
| POWERGRID Grand Total | 630+8* |
CTUIL Vacancies
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | PwBD | Ex-SM | DEx-SM | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE (558) | 8 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1-HI | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| DTC (559) | 5 | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – | 6 |
| JOT (HR) (560) | 3 | – | 1 | – | – | 1-VI | – | – | 4 |
| JOT (F&A) (561) | 3 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 4 |
| CTUIL Total | 19 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 30 |
*Backlog vacancies
Age Limit – POWERGRID Recruitment 2026
| Post | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| All Posts | 27 years as on 11 May 2026 |
Age Relaxation (as per Govt. of India directives)
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) | +3 years (for reserved posts only) |
| SC / ST | +5 years (for reserved posts only) |
| PwBD – UR/EWS | +10 years |
| PwBD – OBC (NCL) | +13 years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | +15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Period of service + 3 years, subject to conditions |
| Victims of Riots | As per Govt. of India directives |
Minimum age: 18 years. Only Indian Nationals are eligible.
Eligibility Criteria/Educational Qualification
1. Diploma Trainee – Electrical (DTE)
Essential:
- Full-time Regular 3-year Diploma in: Electrical / Electrical (Power) / Electrical & Electronics / Power Systems Engineering / Power Engineering (Electrical)
- From a recognized Technical Board/Institute
- Minimum 70% marks for General/OBC (NCL)/EWS candidates
- Pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates
- Candidates with B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME (with or without Diploma) are NOT eligible
2. Diploma Trainee – Civil (DTC)
Essential:
- Full-time Regular 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering
- From a recognized Technical Board/Institute
- Minimum 70% marks for General/OBC (NCL)/EWS
- Pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD
- B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME holders are NOT eligible
3. Diploma Trainee – Survey (DTS)
Essential:
- Full-time Regular 3-year Diploma in Survey Engineering OR Diploma in Civil Engineering (with Survey as a subject)
- Minimum 70% marks (all categories)
- B.E./B.Tech holders (with or without Diploma) are NOT eligible at application or joining
4. Junior Officer Trainee – HR (JOT-HR)
Essential:
- 3-year full-time Regular Graduate Degree: BBA / BBM / BBS or equivalent
- From a recognized Institute/University
- Minimum 60% marks for General/EWS/OBC (NCL)
- Candidates with Post Graduate Degree/Diploma or equivalent higher qualification are NOT eligible
5. Junior Officer Trainee – F&A (JOT-F&A)
Essential:
- Inter CA / Inter CMA (cleared)
- Candidates with CA/CMA final, Post Graduate Degree/Diploma are NOT eligible
6. Junior Technician Trainee – Survey (JTT-Survey)
Essential:
- Full-time Regular 2-year ITI (Surveyor) from a recognized Technical Board/Institute
- Must be from Govt.-approved ITIs / NCVET / SCVT recognized institutes
- Diploma/B.E./B.Tech holders (with or without ITI) are NOT eligible
Final Year/Semester students expecting results by 15 July 2026 may apply provisionally, provided they secure required marks up to pre-final examination.
POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
- Written Test/Computer Based Test (CBT) – 100% weightage for all posts
- Computer Skill Test (CST) – Qualifying in nature (for JOT-HR and JOT-F&A only)
- Trade Test (TT) – Qualifying in nature (for JTT-Survey only)
- Pre-Employment Medical Examination – As per POWERGRID norms
CBT Structure:
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 hours (Compensatory time for PwBD as per GOI) |
| Part-I | 120 Questions – Technical Knowledge Test (DTE/DTC/DTS/JTT) OR Professional Knowledge Test (JOT-HR/F&A) |
| Part-II | 50 Questions – Aptitude Test (English, Verbal, Quant, Reasoning, GA) |
| Total Questions | 170 Questions |
| Marks per Question | 1 mark each |
| Negative Marking | ¼ mark deducted per wrong/multiple answer |
CBT Qualifying Criteria:
| Vacancy Type | Part-I Min | Part-II Min | Aggregate Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS (DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT) | 30% | 30% | 40% |
| Reserved (DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT) | 25% | 25% | 30% |
| UR / EWS (JTT-Survey) | – | – | 40% |
| Reserved (JTT-Survey) | – | – | 30% |
CST Qualifying Marks:
- UR/EWS: 50% | Reserved Category: 40%
Trade Test Qualifying Marks:
- UR/EWS: 40% | Reserved Category: 30%
SC/ST/PwBD candidates are reimbursed Sleeper Class rail/bus fare for CBT travel on production of tickets and category certificate.
How to Apply – Step-by-Step
- Visit the official POWERGRID website: www.powergrid.in
- Navigate to: Career Section → Job Opportunities → Non-Executive Positions → “Recruitment of Non-Executive Posts 2026”
- Register with a valid personal Email ID, Alternate Email ID, and Mobile Number
- Fill in the online application form carefully – select only ONE Region (cannot be changed later)
- Upload all required documents in the specified format and size
- Pay the application fee online through the POWERGRID payment gateway (if applicable)
- Submit the application before 11 May 2026 (23:59 hrs)
- Take a printout of the submitted application – required at Document Verification
- Keep your Application ID, Email ID, and Mobile Number active for at least one year
Candidates applying for POWERGRID can only apply for one region. CBT for all regions is held on a single day. No hard copy submission required.
Required Documents Checklist
| Sr. No. | Document | Max Size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recent passport-size colour photo (white background) | 50 KB | .jpg |
| 2 | Signature (Blue/Black ink) | 50 KB | .jpg |
| 3 | Date of Birth Proof (Matric / Birth Certificate) | 3 MB | |
| 4 | Qualification Certificate + Mark Sheets (all years/semesters) + CGPA conversion proof (if applicable) | 10 MB | |
| 5 | No Objection Certificate (Govt./PSU employees only) | 3 MB | |
| 6 | Caste / EWS Certificate in GOI-prescribed format (if applicable) | 3 MB | |
| 7 | PwBD Disability Certificate in GOI-prescribed format (if applicable) | 3 MB | |
| 8 | Physical Limitation Certificate for Scribe (PwBD/PwD, if applicable) | 3 MB | |
| 9 | Scribe Photo ID Proof (if applicable) | 3 MB | |
| 10 | Ex-Serviceman Discharge Certificate, Undertaking & Certificate Proforma (if applicable) | 3 MB | |
| 11 | Fitness Certificate from Demobilization Board – Disabled Ex-Servicemen (if applicable) | 3 MB | |
| 12 | Certificate for Dependents of Defence Personnel killed/severely disabled in action (if applicable) | 3 MB | |
| 13 | Domicile cum Age Relaxation Certificate – Riot Victims (if applicable) | 1 MB |
Important Instructions/General Conditions
- Candidates must apply for only one region – region once selected cannot be changed
- CBT of all regions is conducted on a single day – do not apply to multiple regions
- Candidates joining regional posts are not entitled for inter-region transfer
- Candidates may be posted anywhere in India or abroad at management’s discretion
- Application fee is non-refundable regardless of rejection or withdrawal
- At the time of application AND joining, candidates must not possess higher qualification than prescribed (B.Tech/BE/M.Tech for DT posts; PG Degree/Diploma for JOT-HR; CA/CMA Final for JOT-F&A; Diploma/BE/B.Tech for JTT-Survey)
- Trainees/Apprentices/Interns working in POWERGRID are not considered departmental candidates
- Candidates working in Govt./PSU must submit NOC or prescribed undertaking
- OBC (NCL) certificate must be based on income for FY 2023–24, 2024–25 and 2025–26, issued on or after 01.04.2026
- EWS certificate must be based on FY 2025–26 income, issued on or after 01.04.2026
- Marks in essential qualification will not be rounded off for determining eligibility
- CGPA/Grade conversions must follow the institution’s certified method
- Legal jurisdiction: NCT of Delhi in case of any dispute
- POWERGRID reserves the right to cancel/modify/restrict the recruitment process at any stage without notice
- Do not upload password-protected or illegible documents – mobile phone scans must be clearly readable
Important Links
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Now | Click Here |
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FAQs – POWERGRID Recruitment 2026
What is the last date for POWERGRID Recruitment 2026?
As per the official notification CC/01/2026, the last date to submit the online application for POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 is 11 May 2026 (23:59 hrs). The application portal opened on 20 April 2026.
How many vacancies are there in POWERGRID Recruitment 2026?
According to the official recruitment notification, there are a total of 660+ vacancies – 630+8* backlog vacancies in POWERGRID and 30 vacancies in CTUIL – across posts including Diploma Trainee (Electrical, Civil, Survey), Junior Officer Trainee (HR, F&A), and Junior Technician Trainee (Survey).
What is the salary for POWERGRID Diploma Trainee posts?
As mentioned in the recruitment notification, the POWERGRID Diploma Trainee salary during training is a basic pay of ₹24,000/month (S0 Level, IDA scale). After successful completion of training, candidates are absorbed at S1 level with an annual CTC of approximately ₹12.7 Lakhs. Additional benefits include DA, HRA, PF, Gratuity, and Medical facilities.
What is the qualification required for POWERGRID Diploma Trainee Recruitment 2026?
For the Diploma Trainee (Electrical) post, candidates must hold a full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Electrical/Electrical (Power)/Electrical & Electronics/Power Systems Engineering with a minimum of 70% marks (General/OBC/EWS). For DTC, a 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering with 70% is required. Candidates with B.Tech/BE degrees are not eligible as per the official notification.
What is the selection process for POWERGRID Recruitment 2026?
As per the official notification, the power grid recruitment for diploma and officer trainee posts involves: (1) Written Test/CBT with 170 questions carrying 100% weightage, (2) Computer Skill Test (for JOT-HR/F&A — qualifying), (3) Trade Test (for JTT-Survey — qualifying), and (4) Pre-Employment Medical Examination. There is negative marking of ¼ mark per wrong answer.
Is there any application fee for POWERGRID Recruitment 2026?
The application fee for POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 is ₹300 for General/OBC/EWS candidates (DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT posts) and ₹200 for JTT-Survey post. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates are fully exempted from application fee. Fee is non-refundable and payable online only.
How to apply for POWERGRID Diploma Trainee Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must apply online only at www.powergrid.in → Career Section → Job Opportunities → Non-Executive Positions → Recruitment of Non-Executive Posts 2026. No offline/hard copy applications are accepted. Candidates must apply for only one region, as the CBT is held on a single day for all regions. Last date: 11 May 2026.
Can candidates from other states apply for POWERGRID Recruitment 2026?
Yes, candidates from all states can apply for POWERGRID Diploma Trainee and Junior Officer Trainee Recruitment 2026. However, vacancies are region-specific, and candidates must select one region to apply. After joining, candidates are not entitled to inter-region transfer but may be posted anywhere in India or abroad.
What is the age relaxation for OBC/SC/ST candidates in POWERGRID Recruitment 2026?
As per the official notification, age relaxation in POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 is: OBC (NCL) – 3 years, SC/ST – 5 years (for reserved posts), PwBD – 10 years (UR/EWS), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST). The upper age limit is 27 years as on 11 May 2026 for all posts.
Is there a service bond requirement in POWERGRID Recruitment 2026?
Yes. As mentioned in the official notification, selected candidates must execute a service agreement bond of ₹2,50,000 (General/OBC/EWS) or ₹1,25,000 (SC/ST/PwBD) for DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT posts, binding them to serve for a minimum of 3 years after completing training. For JTT-Survey, the bond amount is ₹1,25,000 (General/OBC/EWS) and ₹62,500 (SC/ST/PwBD).
Source: Official Advertisement No. CC/01/2026 dated 17 April 2026 | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) | Ministry of Power, Government of India
