POWERGRID Non-Executive Recruitment 2026

POWERGRID Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 is a major opportunity for diploma holders, graduates, and ITI candidates in the power transmission sector. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power, has announced 660 vacancies (630 under POWERGRID + 30 under CTUIL, including backlog) for Non-Executive Trainee posts across India. Applications opened today (20 April 2026 at 17:00 hrs) and will close on 11 May 2026.

Advertisement No. – CC/01/2026

Job Highlights

Parameter	Details
Organization	Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) – Maharatna PSU
Advertisement No.	CC/01/2026 (dated 17.04.2026)
Post Names	Diploma Trainee (Electrical – DTE / Civil – DTC / Survey – DTS) Junior Officer Trainee (HR – JOT(HR) / F&A – JOT(F&A)) Junior Technician Trainee (Survey – JTT(Survey))
Total Vacancies	660 (region/project-wise; includes 630 POWERGRID + 30 CTUIL)
Application Start Date	20 April 2026 (17:00 hrs)
Last Date to Apply	11 May 2026 (23:59 hrs)
Application Fee	₹300 (DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT posts) or ₹200 (JTT Survey) for UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen
Age Limit (as on 11.05.2026)	18–27 years (relaxations: OBC 3 yrs, SC/ST 5 yrs, PwBD up to 15 yrs, Ex-Servicemen as per GoI rules)
Selection Process	Computer-Based Test (CBT) + Computer Skill/Trade Test (qualifying) + Medical Examination
Training Period	1 year (with stipend)

Detailed Job Overview

This recruitment fills entry-level technical and administrative roles in POWERGRID’s regional offices and projects across India (Northern, Southern, Western, Eastern, North-Eastern Regions, etc.). Vacancies are region-specific and category-wise (UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, PwBD). Selected candidates will undergo one-year training and, upon successful completion, will be absorbed as Junior Engineer (Gr-IV) / Junior Officer (Gr-IV) or Junior Technician.

Educational Qualifications (full-time regular courses only; higher qualifications like B.Tech not allowed for most posts):

• Diploma Trainee (Electrical/Civil/Survey): 3-year Diploma in relevant discipline with minimum 70% marks (UR/OBC/EWS) or pass marks (SC/ST/PwBD).
• Junior Officer Trainee (HR): 3-year full-time Graduate Degree (BBA/BBM/BBS or equivalent) with 60% marks (UR/OBC/EWS).
• Junior Officer Trainee (F&A): Inter CA / Inter CMA.
• Junior Technician Trainee (Survey): 2-year ITI (Surveyor).

Salary & Benefits (IDA pay scale):

• During 1-year training:
  • Diploma Trainee / Junior Officer Trainee: ₹24,000 basic + IDA + HRA + perks (approx. CTC during training ~₹7–8 Lakhs p.a.).
  • Junior Technician Trainee: ₹21,000 basic + IDA + HRA + perks.
• After absorption:
  • Junior Engineer / Junior Officer (S1 level): ₹25,000–₹1,17,500 (annual CTC ~₹12.7 Lakhs).
  • Junior Technician (W3 level): ₹21,500–₹74,000 (annual CTC ~₹10.9 Lakhs).
• Additional perks: Dearness Allowance, Performance Related Pay, medical facilities, PF, gratuity, company quarters/HRA, loans, etc.

Selection Process:

1. Computer-Based Test (objective type, covering discipline-specific topics + reasoning/quantitative/aptitude).
2. Qualifying Computer Skill Test / Trade Test.
3. Document Verification & Pre-Medical Examination.