The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) is closing the online registration process for Diploma Trainee and other non-executive positions today, May 11, 2026. Candidates who have not yet applied can submit their applications through the official website, powergrid.in.
Vacancy Overview
The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 668 vacancies across multiple posts in different regions of the country. These vacancies are available in both Power Grid Corporation of India Limited and Central Transmission Utility of India Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of PGCIL.
The following posts are included:
- Diploma Trainee (Electrical)
- Diploma Trainee (Civil)
- Diploma Trainee (Survey)
- Junior Officer Trainee (Human Resources)
- Junior Officer Trainee (Finance and Accounts)
- Junior Technician Trainee (Survey)
Important Dates
- Notification release date: April 17, 2026
- Online application started: April 20, 2026
- Last date to apply: May 11, 2026
- Age limit cut-off date: May 11, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Diploma Trainee Posts
Candidates must have a full-time three-year diploma in relevant engineering disciplines such as Electrical, Civil, or Survey from a recognized institute.
Junior Officer Trainee (Human Resources)
Applicants should hold a graduate degree such as Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Business Management (BBM), or an equivalent qualification.
Junior Officer Trainee (Finance and Accounts)
Candidates must possess Intermediate Chartered Accountant (CA) or Intermediate Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) qualification.
Junior Technician Trainee (Survey)
Candidates need a two-year Industrial Training Institute (ITI) certificate in Surveyor trade.
Age Limit
The upper age limit is 27 years as of May 11, 2026. Reserved category candidates will receive age relaxation as per government norms.
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Written test or Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Computer skill test or trade test, wherever applicable
- Pre-employment medical examination
The written examination will consist of objective-type questions related to technical or professional knowledge along with aptitude-based questions.
Application Fee
The application fee is Rs 300 for Diploma Trainee and Junior Officer Trainee posts and Rs 200 for Junior Technician Trainee (Survey). Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and Ex-servicemen categories are exempted from paying the application fee.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website at powergrid.in.
- Click on the recruitment portal link.
- Register and fill out the application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
Applicants are advised to keep their registered email ID and mobile number active for future recruitment-related updates.
