POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 270 Vacancies | Power Grid

Introduction

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna enterprise under the Ministry of Power, has announced the POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026. A total of 270 apprenticeship slots across ten regional establishments are available for a one‑year training period. Applications are accepted online from 25‑08‑2026 to 10‑09‑2026 with no application fee and no written test or interview.

Highlights

Post & Organization Details

• Organisation: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)
• Post: Apprentice (various trades)
• Apprenticeship Duration: One year
• Regions Covered: Northern Region‑I, II, III; Eastern Region‑I, II; North‑Eastern Region; Western Region‑I, II; Southern Region‑I, II

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have passed the final examination for the relevant trade between 11‑09‑2024 and 10‑09‑2026.
• Age: Minimum 18 years as of the application date. No maximum age limit specified.
• Educational Qualification: Must possess the qualification prescribed for the chosen trade (see table below).
• Medical fitness as per the Apprentices Act, 1961.
• Only full‑time regular qualifications are accepted; part‑time, correspondence, distance or online modes are not eligible.
• Applicants with more than 1 year of job experience or who are already undergoing any apprenticeship are ineligible.

Trade‑wise Qualification

Pay Scale & Salary

An additional allowance of ₹2,500 per month is payable if company accommodation is not provided or availed. The DBT portion is transferred under the NATS scheme to an Aadhaar‑seeded bank account.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for any category (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD).

Important Dates

Selection Process

1. Screening of applications on the basis of eligibility and prescribed trade qualification.
2. Ineligible or incomplete applications are rejected without intimation.
3. Reservation as per SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD is applied.
4. Document verification is conducted in a 1:5 ratio (candidates : slots) in merit order.
5. Shortlisted candidates receive an email for document verification; no TA/DA is provided.
6. Final merit list is prepared after successful verification.
7. Selected candidates must accept a tripartite apprenticeship contract.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official POWERGRID recruitment portal (link provided in the “Important Links” section).
2. Register using a valid email address and mobile number.
3. Fill in personal, educational and trade‑specific details.
4. Upload scanned copies of the following documents:
   • Passport‑size photograph (JPEG, ≤ 200 KB)
   • Signature (JPEG, ≤ 200 KB)
   • Marksheets & certificates for the relevant trade
   • Proof of age (DOB) – birth certificate, school leaving certificate, etc.
   • Category certificate (if applicable)
   • DBT‑enabled bank account details (Aadhaar‑linked)
5. Review the entered information carefully and submit the application before the last date.
6. After submission, note down the application reference number for future correspondence.

Important Links

FAQs

1. What is the last date to submit the application?
   The online application must be submitted on or before 10‑09‑2026.
2. Is there any application fee?
   No. The application fee is nil for all categories.
3. Can I apply for more than one region?
   No. Candidates are required to apply for only one region/state of their choice.
4. What documents are required for document verification?
   Photograph, signature, relevant qualification certificates, proof of age, category certificate (if applicable), and a DBT‑enabled bank account details.
5. Is there any written test or interview?
   No. Selection is based solely on eligibility, merit screening and document verification.