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 started 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 for complete details on how to apply, eligibility criteria, and other important information.
PGCIL Recruitment 2026 Notification
Power Grid Corporation of India has announced the PGCIL Diploma Trainee Recruitment Notification. Interested candidates should read the complete notification. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for important details, including the application deadline, the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, the selection process, and more. Candidates can download the official PGCIL Notification PDF using the direct link provided.
PGCIL Notification 2026 PDF
PGCIL Recruitment 2026: Overview
PGCIL DT Recruitment2026: 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 Recruitment 2026 Posts
| Post Name |
Short Form |
| Diploma Trainee (Electrical) |
DTE |
| Diploma Trainee (Civil) |
DTC |
| Diploma Trainee (Survey) |
DTS |
| Junior Officer Trainee (HR) |
JOT (HR) |
| Junior Officer Trainee (F&A) |
JOT (F&A) |
| Junior Technician Trainee (Survey) |
JTT (Survey) |
PGCIL Vacancy Details 2026
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 |
– |
– |
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 Apply Online Link 2026
The PGCIL DT Apply Online link is available on the official website at www.powergrid.in. 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 has been provided. The registration window will remain open until 11 May 2026.
PGCIL Recruitment Apply Online Link
How to Apply Online for PGCIL Recruitment 2026?
To apply online for PGCIL Recruitment 2026, candidates must follow these steps:
- Visit the official 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 2026
- Recent passport-size photograph & Signature
- Educational Documents, such as Matriculation & Senior Secondary Certificates
- Graduation Certificate & Marksheet
- Post-Graduation Certificate (if applicable)
- Date of Birth proof
- Category & Other Certificates, such as PwBD Certificate, Experience Certificate, No Objection Certificate & Age Relaxation Certificate
PGCIL Application Fees 2026
| Posts |
Application Fee |
| DTE / DTC / DTS / JOT (HR) / JOT (F&A) |
Rs. 300/- |
| JTT (Survey) |
Rs. 200/- |
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/- |
| 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) |
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) |
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