What are the application dates for PGCIL Recruitment 2026?

The application process for PGCIL Recruitment 2026 has started on 20 April 2026 (5 PM) and will end on 11 May 2026.

What is the age limit for PGCIL Recruitment?

The age limit is between 18 to 27 years as of the closing date of application, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories.

Is there negative marking in the PGCIL 2026 Exam?

Yes, there is negative marking is 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer in the computer-based test.

What is the salary of a PGCIL Diploma Trainee?

During the training period, trainees receive a stipend. Upon successful completion of training, they are appointed as Junior Engineer Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 1,17,500/- (CTC of Rs. 12.7 Lakhs).

How can I apply for the PGCIL DT Recruitment 2026?

Candidates will apply online for PGCIL Recruitment 2026 through this article or the official website from 20 April 2026 (5 PM).

PGCIL Exam Date 2026, Check Exam Schedule Here

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Power Grid Corporation of India Limited will announce the PGCIL Exam Date 2026 for various trainee posts on its official website. Candidates who have applied for the recruitment will be able to check the exam schedule and examination guidelines once officially released. The exam is expected to be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at various exam centres across India.

PGCIL DT Exam 2026

The PGCIL will release the Exam Date through the official exam date notice. It will contain important details such as exam timing, reporting time, shift details, and instructions for candidates. Applicants are advised to regularly visit the official website for the latest updates regarding the examination schedule and admit card release.

Candidates can download the official PGCIL Notification PDF using the direct link provided.

PGCIL Notification 2026 PDF

PGCIL DT Exam 2026: Important Dates

Events	Date
Notification Released	17 April 2026
Apply Online Start	20 April 2026 (5 PM)
Apply Online End	11 May 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	11 May 2026
Admit Card	To Be Notified
Exam Date	To Be Notified

PGCIL Vacancy Details

PGCIL has announced a total of 660 vacancies for the Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee, and Junior Technician Trainee posts. The detailed vacancy details are given in the table below.

Name of Posts	Total	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST
Diploma Trainee- Electrical/Civil	465	207	49	108	69	32
Diploma Trainee- Civil	104	57	8	21	15	3
Diploma Trainee Survey	3	3	0	0	0	0
Junior Officer Trainee (HR)	30	18	1	6	4	1
Junior Officer Trainee (F&A)	23	14	1	6	2	0
Junior Technician Trainee (Survey)	23	14	1	2	1	0

PGCIL Diploma Trainee (Electrical) Vacancy

Region	Total	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST
Corporate Centre	05	02	01	01	01	–
Eastern-I	10	04	01	03	02	–
Eastern-II	04	02	–	01	01	–
Odisha	20	08	02	04	3	03
North Eastern	30	14	03	06	01	06
Northern-I	75	33	07	19	14	02
Rajasthan	30	17	03	01	01	08
Northern-II	40	17	04	08	10	01
Northern-III	33	14	04	07	07	01
Southern-I	32	14	03	08	05	02
Southern-II	50	22	05	13	09	01
Western-I	54	23	05	15	06	05
Western-II	82	37	09	12	10	14

PGCIL Diploma Trainee (Civil) Vacancy

Region	Total	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST
Corporate Centre	02	02	–	–	–	–
Eastern-II	04	02	–	01	01	–
Odisha	04	02	–	01	01	–
North Eastern	02	01	–	–	01	–
Northern-I	17	09	01	03	04	–
Rajasthan	08	05	–	01	–	02
Northern-II	06	02	01	01	02	–
Northern-III	09	05	–	02	01	01
Southern-I	10	04	01	02	02	01
Southern-II	12	06	01	03	02	–
Western-I	09	05	–	02	01	01
Western-II	21	09	03	05	01	03

PGCIL Diploma Trainee (Survey) Vacancy

Region	Total	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST
Eastern Region-I	01	01	–	–	–	–
Eastern Region-II	01	01	–	–	–	–
Odisha Project	01	01	–	–	–	–

PGCIL Junior Officer Trainee (HR) Vacancy

Region	Total	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST
Corporate Centre	10	05	01	02	02	–
Rajasthan	08	05	–	01	–	02
Northern-II	02	0	–	01	01	–
Southern-I	02	02	–	–	–	–
Southern-II	01	0	–	–	01	–
Western-I	02	01	–	01	–	–
Western-II	05	03	–	01	–	01

PGCIL Junior Officer Trainee (F&A) Vacancy

Region	Total	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST
Corporate Centre	04	03	–	01	–	–
Southern-II	15	08	01	04	02	–
CTUIL	04	03	–	01	–	–

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PGCIL DT Eligibility Criteria 2026

It is crucial to ensure that you meet all the eligibility criteria before submitting your application. To help you understand the requirements, we have outlined the necessary criteria in the table below. Please review these conditions carefully to confirm your qualification before proceeding with the application process.

Educational Qualification

Name of Posts	Educational Qualification
Diploma Trainee (Electrical/Civil/Survey)	Diploma in Electrical/ Electrical (Power)/ Electrical and Electronics/ Power Systems Engineering/ Power Engineering (Electrical)/Civil Engineering/Survey Engineering
Junior Officer Trainee (HR)	Graduate Regular Degree in BBA/ BBM/ BBS or equivalent qualification (Candidates with Post Graduate Degree/Diploma or equivalent higher education qualification shall not be allowed to apply for the said post)
Junior Officer Trainee (F&A)	Inter CA/ Inter CMA (Candidates with Post Graduate Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma/ CA/ CMA or equivalent higher education qualification shall not be allowed to apply for the said post)
Junior Technician Trainee (Survey)	ITI / Diploma in Survey or related trade (Higher technical qualification like Diploma/B.E./B. Tech, etc., with or without ITI, is not allowed either at the time of application or at the time of joining)

Age Limit

Category	Age Limit
General / EWS	18 to 27 years
OBC (NCL)	30 years (27 + 3 years)
SC / ST	32 years (27 + 5 years)
PwBD (UR)	37 years
PwBD (OBC)	40 years
PwBD (SC/ST)	42 years
Ex-Servicemen	As per the Govt. norms

PGCIL Selection Process 2026

The selection process for the PGCIL will consist of various distinct phases. Candidates must successfully clear both rounds to be considered eligible for the position. Candidates must successfully pass a selection process to be eligible for the various positions. The PGCIL DT selection procedure includes:

Name of Posts	Selection Process
DTE/ DTC/DTS	Written Test/Computer-Based Test
JOT- (HR)/(F&A)	Written Test/Computer-Based Test, Computer Skill Test
JTT (Survey)	Written Test / Computer-Based Test, Trade Test

PGCIL Exam Pattern 2026

The PGCIL Trainee Exam Pattern is described in the table below

Name of Subjects	Number of Questions	Marks	Duration	Negative Marking
Technical Knowledge	120	120	2 hours	0.25
Apptitude Test (English vocabulary, verbal comprehension, quantitative aptitude, reasoning ability, data sufficiency and interpretation, numerical ability, and General Awareness)	50	50
Total	170	170

PGCIL Trade Test 2026

The Trade Test, if applicable, will only be qualifying in nature. Candidates from the Unreserved and EWS categories must score at least 40% marks to qualify, while candidates from reserved categories need a minimum of 30% marks, depending on the reservation rules for the post in the respective region.

PGCIL Trainee Salary Structure 2026

The PGCIL Salary includes more than just the basic pay. Employees also receive Dearness Allowance, various other allowances and perks, Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension, Leave Encashment, Group Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, and medical facilities for themselves and their families.

Posts	Period	Basic Pay	Pay Scale
DTE / DTC / DTS / JOT (HR) / JOT (F&A)	Training Period	Rs. 24,000/-	Rs. 24,000/- to Rs. 1,08,000/-
DTE / DTC / DTS / JOT (HR) / JOT (F&A)	After Training Period	Rs. 25,000/-	Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 1,17,500/- (CTC of Rs. 12.7 Lakhs)
JTT (Survey)	Training Period	Rs. 21,000/-	Rs. 21,000/- to Rs. 72,000/-
JTT (Survey)	After Training Period	Rs. 21,500/-	Rs. 21,500/- to Rs. 74,000/- (CTC of Rs. 10.9 Lakhs)

PGCIL Exam Centres List 2026

Candidates must select only one test centre from the region they are applying for. The allotment of the exam centre is subject to availability and the final decision of POWERGRID. The authority reserves the right to change or modify test centres at any stage.

Region	Exam Centres
NR-I	Delhi (NCR), Jaipur, Dehradun
NR-II	Jammu, Srinagar, Chandigarh
NR-III	Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra
Rajasthan Project	Jaipur
SR-I	Hyderabad, Vijayawada
SR-II	Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi
ER-I	Visakhapatnam, Patna, Ranchi
ER-II	Kolkata, Siliguri
WR-I	Nagpur, Mumbai, Raipur
WR-II	Vadodara, Bhopal, Indore
NER	Shillong, Guwahati, Dibrugarh
Odisha Project	Bhubaneswar, Rourkela, Cuttack
CC (Corporate Centre)	Delhi (NCR)