POWERGRID PGCIL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 for 660 Diploma Trainees

POWERGRID PGCIL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026: The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), a Maharatna Public Sector Enterprise, has released the Advertisement No. CC/01/2026 for PGCIL Non-Executive Recruitment drive, aims to fill a total of 660 vacancies for the posts of Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee, and Junior Technician Trainee across PGCIL and its wholly-owned subsidiary, CTUIL. Eligible and aspiring candidates can submit their online applications from 20th April 2026 to 11th May 2026 through the official POWERGRID career portal.

PGCIL Diploma Trainee Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

PGCIL Non-Executive Vacancy Details

POWERGRID has announced 660 vacancies for various Non-Executive positions. Of these, 630 vacancies are designated for POWERGRID projects, distributed region-wise across India, while the remaining 30 positions are allocated exclusively to its subsidiary, CTUIL.

POWERGRID Region-Wise Vacancies (630 Posts)

CTUIL Post-Wise Vacancies (30 Posts)

CTUIL positions are centralized and not distributed by region. Here is the post-wise breakdown for these 30 vacancies:

Education Details

Candidates must possess the following minimum educational qualifications from recognized boards or universities to be eligible:

• Diploma Trainee (Electrical/Civil/Survey): A full-time 3-year regular Diploma in the respective engineering discipline (Electrical/Electrical & Electronics, Civil, or Survey Engineering) with a minimum of 70% marks for General/OBC/EWS (Pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD).

• Junior Officer Trainee (HR): A 3-year full-time Graduate Degree (BBA, BBM, or BBS) with at least 60% marks.

• Junior Officer Trainee (F&A): Must have passed Inter CA or Inter CMA.

• Junior Technician Trainee (Survey): A full-time 2-year ITI certificate in the Surveyor trade.

Salary

Selected candidates will be offered a highly competitive remuneration package. Upon successful completion of the one-year training period:

• Diploma Trainee (DT) & Junior Officer Trainee (JOT): Absorbed at the S1 level as Junior Engineer/Officer Gr-IV in the pay scale of Rs. 25,000 – 3% – Rs. 1,17,500/- (IDA). The estimated annual CTC is approximately Rs. 12.7 Lakhs.

• Junior Technician Trainee (JTT): Absorbed at the W3 level as Junior Technician in the pay scale of Rs. 21,500 – 3% – Rs. 74,000/- (IDA). The estimated annual CTC is approximately Rs. 10.9 Lakhs.

Age Limit

To apply for the PGCIL Non-Executive vacancies, candidates must meet the following age limits as of the cut-off date (11th May 2026):

• Minimum Age: 18 Years

• Maximum Age: 27 Years (for General and EWS candidates)

  (Note: Upper age relaxation applies to reserved categories as per government norms: 3 years for OBC-NCL, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 to 15 years for PwBD candidates).

Selection Process

The selection methodology for the PGCIL Non-Executive Recruitment includes the following transparent stages:

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT): A 2-hour examination comprising 170 objective-type questions (120 from Technical/Professional knowledge and 50 from Aptitude). There is a negative marking of 1/4th mark for every wrong answer.

2. Computer Skill Test / Trade Test: This stage is qualifying in nature and is specifically applicable to JOT (HR/F&A) and JTT (Survey) candidates.

3. Medical Examination: Pre-employment medical fitness evaluation as per standard POWERGRID medical protocols.

Application Fee

The category-wise application fee required to successfully submit the online form is detailed below. The payment must be made online, and it is non-refundable.

• General / OBC (NCL) / EWS (For DT & JOT posts): Rs. 300/-

• General / OBC (NCL) / EWS (For JTT Survey post): Rs. 200/-

• SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: Exempted from paying any fee.

How to Apply

Follow these step-by-step instructions to successfully submit your application:

• Visit the official PGCIL website at www.powergrid.in.
• Navigate to the “Career Section” from the top menu and click on “Job Opportunities”.
• Select the “Non-Executive Positions” tab and click on the specific link titled “Recruitment of Non-Executive Posts 2026”.
• Download and read the official Detailed Advertisement completely to verify your eligibility.
• Click on the “Apply Online” button and complete the initial registration using a valid email ID and an active mobile number.
• Log in with your new credentials and fill in the application form accurately with personal, academic, and category details.
• Upload clear scanned copies of your passport-size photograph, signature, and other required educational/caste certificates.
• Proceed to pay the application fee via the online payment gateway (Credit Card, Debit Card, or Internet Banking).
• Finally, review your application and hit submit before the 11th May 2026 deadline. Download the final confirmation page and print it for future reference.

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