PGCIL Non Executive Jobs 2026 – Apply Online for 660 Posts

Key Highlights

Organisation	Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) & CTUIL
Advertisement No.	CC/01/2026
Post Names	Diploma Trainee (Electrical/Civil/Survey), Junior Officer Trainee (HR/F&A), Junior Technician Trainee (Survey)
Total Vacancies	660 (POWERGRID: 638 incl. 8 backlog; CTUIL: 30; see breakdown below)
Age Limit	18–27 years as on 11 May 2026
Qualification	Diploma / Graduation / Inter CA/CMA / ITI (post-specific)
Application Mode	Online only via powergrid.in
Application Start	20 April 2026 (5:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply	11 May 2026 (23:59 hrs)
Application Fee	₹300 (DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT posts); ₹200 (JTT Survey); SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM: Nil
Pay During Training	Basic Pay ₹21,000/month (W2 level) + IDA, HRA, Perks
Official Website	www.powergrid.in

Vacancy / Openings Details

A total of 660 vacancies have been announced under Advertisement No. CC/01/2026. Of these, 630 regular posts and 8 backlog posts are for POWERGRID, and 30 posts are for its wholly owned subsidiary Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL). The post-wise breakdown, as reported consistently across secondary sources referencing the official notification, is as follows:

Diploma Trainee – Electrical (DTE): 465 posts (POWERGRID, all regions)
Diploma Trainee – Civil (DTC): 104 posts
Diploma Trainee – Survey (DTS): 3 posts
Junior Officer Trainee – HR (JOT-HR): 30 posts
Junior Officer Trainee – F&A (JOT-F&A): 23 posts
Junior Technician Trainee – Survey (JTT): 23 posts
CTUIL posts (DTE/DTC/JOT-HR/JOT-F&A): 30 posts

Vacancies are distributed region-wise and project-wise. Candidates may apply for one region only. Inter-region transfer requests will not be entertained after joining, as noted in the official advertisement.

Eligibility

Educational Qualification

Diploma Trainee (Electrical/Civil/Survey): Full-time, regular three-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline (Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Power Systems, Civil, or Survey) from a recognized institute. Minimum marks threshold is mentioned in the official notification PDF. Final-year/semester students expecting results by 15 July 2026 may apply provisionally.
Junior Officer Trainee – HR: Full-time regular graduation (BBA/BBM/BBS or equivalent) with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized university.
Junior Officer Trainee – F&A: Inter CA or Inter CMA (passed).
Junior Technician Trainee – Survey: ITI in the Surveyor trade from a recognized institution.

Candidates possessing a higher qualification than what is prescribed for the post are not eligible for certain posts. An undertaking to this effect must be submitted with the application. Refer to the official notification for the exact minimum marks requirements per discipline.

Age Limit

Minimum: 18 years
Maximum: 27 years as on 11 May 2026 (for General/UR category)

Age relaxation as per Government of India rules:

OBC-NCL: 3 years
SC/ST: 5 years
PwBD (UR): 10 years
PwBD (OBC-NCL): 13 years
PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
Ex-Servicemen: As per GOI directives

Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.

Salary / Pay and Benefits

Selected candidates undergo a one-year training period before regularisation. The pay structure as stated in the official notification is:

During Training (DT/JOT posts): Basic Pay of ₹21,000 per month at W2 level, plus IDA, HRA, and Perks at 12% of basic pay.
After Training – DT/JOT: Absorbed as Junior Engineer Gr-IV / Junior Officer Gr-IV at S1 level. Pay scale: ₹25,000–3%–₹1,17,500 (IDA pattern). Approximate annual CTC: ₹12.7 lakhs.
During Training (JTT – Survey): Basic Pay of ₹21,000 per month at W2 level.
After Training – JTT: Absorbed as Junior Technician at W3 level. Pay scale: ₹21,500–3%–₹74,000 (IDA pattern). Approximate annual CTC: ₹10.9 lakhs.

Additional benefits, allowances, and perquisites beyond the figures above are not detailed in publicly available sources; candidates should refer to the full notification PDF for the complete compensation structure.

Selection Process

The selection for all non-executive posts follows a multi-stage process:

Stage 1 – Computer Based Test (CBT): 100% weightage. Duration: 2 hours. Total 170 objective questions comprising Part-I (120 Technical/Professional Knowledge questions) and Part-II (50 Aptitude questions). Each question carries 1 mark. Negative marking of ¼ mark applies for each wrong or multiple answer. Compensatory time is provided to PwBD candidates as per GOI directives. Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS – 30% in each part separately and 40% aggregate; Reserved categories – 25% in each part separately and 30% aggregate.
Stage 2 – Computer Skill Test (CST) / Trade Test: Applicable to JOT (HR) and JOT (F&A) posts (CST) and JTT Survey (Trade Test). Qualifying in nature; does not carry marks for merit ranking.
Stage 3 – Pre-Employment Medical Examination: Candidates shortlisted after CBT/Skill Test must appear for a medical examination. Fitness criteria are as per POWERGRID norms stated in the notification.
Stage 4 – Document Verification: Conducted for candidates who clear all prior stages.

Exam date has not been announced as of 18 April 2026. POWERGRID has stated it will be communicated separately.

Important Dates

Notification Release Date	17 April 2026
Online Application Start	20 April 2026 (5:00 PM onwards)
Last Date to Apply Online	11 May 2026 (23:59 hrs)
Provisional eligibility (final year results)	Results must be available by 15 July 2026
CBT / Exam Date	Not yet announced

Application Fee

General / OBC-NCL / EWS (DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT posts): ₹300
General / OBC-NCL / EWS (JTT Survey post): ₹200
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: Nil (exempted)

Fee is payable online only and is non-refundable under any circumstances, as stated in the official advertisement.

How to Apply

Visit the official POWERGRID website: www.powergrid.in
Navigate to Career → Job Opportunities → Non-Executive Positions.
Click on “Recruitment of Non-Executive Posts 2026” (Advertisement No. CC/01/2026).
Download and read the detailed notification PDF before proceeding.
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number. Add [email protected] to your address book to avoid missing email communication. Use the subject format “Recruitment of <Post Name> – <Post ID>” for any email queries.
Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and category details.
Upload required documents in the prescribed size and format (photograph, signature, qualification certificates, caste certificate, PwBD certificate if applicable).
Candidates working in Government or PSU organisations must upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC) or undertaking at the time of application.
Pay the application fee online through the available payment gateway.
Submit the form before 11 May 2026 at 23:59 hrs. Download and keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Documents Required

Recent passport-sized photograph (as per prescribed format and size)
Scanned signature
Educational qualification certificates (Diploma/Degree/ITI marksheets and certificates)
Date of birth proof (10th certificate or equivalent)
Category certificate (OBC-NCL / SC / ST / EWS) in Government of India prescribed format, if applicable
PwBD certificate, if applicable
Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate, if applicable
NOC or undertaking (for candidates employed in Govt./PSU)

The official notification PDF contains the exact file size limits and format requirements for each document. Uploading illegible or incorrectly formatted documents may lead to rejection.

Offer / Notice Verification and Scam Warning

POWERGRID has issued an official advisory stating that it has not authorised any third party, agency, or individual to conduct recruitment on its behalf. All recruitment applications are hosted exclusively on www.powergrid.in; no other website, portal, or social media channel is an authorised channel for applications or official communication.

POWERGRID does not recruit based on submitted biodata or CVs, and does not offer out-of-turn employment. Fake interview call letters and appointment letters using POWERGRID’s name and logo have been circulated in the past. Candidates are warned not to make any payment to individuals or agencies claiming to facilitate selection.

All genuine communication from POWERGRID is sent via official email IDs only. If you receive any offer letter or interview call that requires you to pay money to a bank account, treat it as fraudulent. Verify any document by checking only www.powergrid.in under the Career section.

Official Links

Note: The notification PDF and apply link are accessible from within the Career → Job Opportunities → Non-Executive Positions section of the official website. Direct PDF URLs are not linked here to avoid linking to third-party reuploads.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many vacancies are there in POWERGRID Non Executive Recruitment 2026?

A total of 660 vacancies have been announced under Advertisement No. CC/01/2026 — 638 posts (630 regular + 8 backlog) for POWERGRID and 30 posts for its subsidiary CTUIL — across Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee, and Junior Technician Trainee positions.

2. What is the last date to apply for POWERGRID Non Executive Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 11 May 2026 at 23:59 hours. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be accepted.

3. Can final-year Diploma or Graduation students apply?

Yes. Final-year or final-semester students who expect to obtain their results by 15 July 2026 may apply provisionally. They must fulfil the minimum marks requirement at the time of document verification.

4. Is there a negative marking in the POWERGRID CBT 2026?

Yes. A deduction of ¼ mark is applied for each wrong answer or where multiple options are marked. Candidates must plan their attempt accordingly.

5. What is the salary after completing training at POWERGRID?

After successful completion of the one-year training, Diploma Trainees and Junior Officer Trainees are absorbed at S1 level with a pay scale of ₹25,000–3%–₹1,17,500 (IDA pattern) and an approximate annual CTC of ₹12.7 lakhs. Junior Technician Trainees are absorbed at W3 level with a pay scale of ₹21,500–3%–₹74,000 (IDA pattern) and an approximate annual CTC of ₹10.9 lakhs.

6. Can candidates apply for more than one region?

No. Vacancies are region-specific, and candidates may apply for one region only. As stated in the official advertisement, no inter-region transfer requests will be entertained after joining.