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The Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID), a ‘Maharatna’ Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, has released the PGCIL Recruitment 2026 on the official website. There are 660 vacancies available for Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee, and Junior Technician Trainee roles. The application process will start on 20 April 2026 (5 PM) on its official portal, and the last date to apply is 11 May 2026. Those interested should read this article to get complete details about how to apply, the eligibility criteria, and other important information.
PGCIL Recruitment 2026 Notification
Power Grid Corporation of India has announced the PGCIL Recruitment Notification. Interested candidates should read the complete notification. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for important details such as the application deadline, number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, and more. Candidates can download the official PGCIL Notification PDF using the direct link provided.
PGCIL Recruitment Important Dates
Notification Release Date: 17 April 2026
Apply Online Start: 20 April 2026 (5 PM)
Last Date to Apply Online: 11 May 2026
Last Date for Payment of Fee: 11 May 2026
PGCIL Vacancy 2026
PGCIL POWERGRID has announced fresh openings for the Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee, and Junior Technician Trainee. A total of 660 vacancies have been announced. Candidates can check the details from 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 | – | – |
PGCIL DT Eligibility Criteria
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 Online Application Link
The PGCIL Recruitment 2026 application process will be open only through the official website at www.powergrid.in from 20 April 2026 (5 PM). Candidates must complete the application form by attaching all required details and relevant documents, including proof of age, educational certificates, category certificate (if applicable), and Aadhaar cards. To make it easier, a direct link to the application form will be provided. The registration window will remain open today until 11 May 2026.
How to Apply Online for PGCIL Recruitment 2026?
To apply online for PGCIL recruitment, candidates must follow these steps:
- Visit the official Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) website at www.powergrid.in.
- Register yourself through your personal Email ID and your personal details.
- Fill in the required documents, such as a photograph, a signature, a marksheet, and the details mentioned in the application form.
- Submit the application fee through debit card, credit card, internet banking, cash card, wallet, etc.
- Take a printout of the application form for future reference.
Documents Required for PGCIL Recruitment
- Credit Card/Debit card/Net Banking Details (if fee is applicable),
- Scanned image of recent coloured Photograph (JPEG/JPG format, size 50 KB)
- Scanned image of Signature (in blue or black ink) (JPEG/JPG format, size 50 KB)
- Certificate of Date of Birth Proof (issued by Municipality, etc., or Matriculation/High School / SSC Certificate)
- Matriculation Certificate;
- Senior Secondary Certificate;
- Graduation Certificate;
- GATE Score Card
- Post-Graduation Certificate (If any)
- Essential qualification: Certificate, which makes him/her eligible to apply for the post, along with the marksheet
- CGPA conversion certification (if applicable)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS) (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate (Minimum 40% permanent disability) (if applicable)
- Experience Certificate (if any)
- NOC (if applicable)
- Age relaxation certificate (if applicable)
PGCIL Application Fees
| Posts | Application Fee |
| DTE / DTC / DTS / JOT (HR) / JOT (F&A) | Rs. 300/- |
| JTT (Survey) | Rs. 200/- |
PGCIL Selection Process
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 Recruitment 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
The PGCIL 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 Salary Structure
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/- |
| 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/- |
| After Training Period | Rs. 21,500/- | Rs. 21,500/- to Rs. 74,000/- (CTC of Rs. 10.9 Lakhs) |
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