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 |
Total Vacancies | POWERGRID: 630 + 8* (backlog) |
Training Duration | One Year |
Age Limit | 27 years as on 11.05.2026 |
Application Mode | Online only |
Official Website |
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
Nationality: Only Indian Nationals of age 18 years or above are eligible to apply.
Diploma Trainee Posts (DTE / DTC / DTS)
Post Name | 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 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
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).
Final merit is based on CBT marks only (CST / Trade Test is only qualifying).
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.
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
Official Website: Click here