POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026: POWERGRID has announced 270 apprenticeship slots for ITI, Diploma and Graduate candidates across 10 regions.
Applications start on 25 August 2026 and close on 10 September 2026. There is no application fee, written exam or interview.
Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited |
| Post | Apprentice |
| Total Slots | 270 |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Starts | 25 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 10 September 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹0 |
| Selection | Merit Based |
| Job/Training Location | Across 10 POWERGRID Regions |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | 25 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 September 2026 |
| Exam Date | No Written Exam |
Vacancy Details – Region Wise
| POWERGRID Region | Location | Posts |
| Northern Region-I | Faridabad | 35 |
| Northern Region-II | Jammu | 24 |
| Northern Region-III | Lucknow | 25 |
| Eastern Region-I | Patna | 20 |
| Eastern Region-II | Kolkata | 21 |
| North Eastern Region | Shillong | 26 |
| Western Region-I | Nagpur | 27 |
| Western Region-II | Vadodara | 38 |
| Southern Region-I | Secunderabad | 22 |
| Southern Region-II | Bengaluru | 32 |
| Total | – | 270 |
State wise vaccancy:-
| Region | State | Total Posts |
| NR-I | Delhi | 8 |
| NR-I | Haryana | 16 |
| NR-I | Uttar Pradesh | 6 |
| NR-I | Uttarakhand | 5 |
| NR-Il | Jammu & Kashmir | 8 |
| NR-II | Haryana | 2 |
| NR-II | Punjab | 9 |
| NR-II | Himachal Pradesh | 2 |
| NR-II | Chandigarh | 1 |
| NR-II | Ladakh | 2 |
| NR-III | Uttar Pradesh | 23 |
| NR-III | Uttarakhand | 2 |
| ER-II | West Bengal | 19 |
| ER-II | Sikkim | 2 |
| NER | Arunachal Pradesh | 5 |
| NER | Assam | 12 |
| NER | Manipur | 3 |
| NER | Meghalaya | 1 |
| NER | Mizoram | 1 |
| NER | Nagaland | 2 |
| NER | Tripura | 2 |
| WR-I | Maharashtra | 12 |
| WR-I | Chhattisgarh | 10 |
| WR-I | Madhya Pradesh | 3 |
| WR-I | Goa | 2 |
| SR-I | Telangana | 8 |
| SR-I | Andhra Pradesh | 14 |
| WR-ll | Madhya Pradesh | 21 |
| WR-II | Gujarat | 17 |
| SR-ll | karnataka | 11 |
| SR-II | Tamil Nadu & Puducherry | 11 |
| SR-II | Kerala | 10 |
| ER-l | Bihar | 14 |
| ER-l | Jharkhand | 6 |
Trade-wise Vacancy:-
| Apprenticeship Trade | Total Posts (All Regions) |
| ITI – Electrician | 64 |
| Diploma (Electrical) | 122 |
| Diploma (Civil) | 35 |
| Graduate (Electrical) | 34 |
| Graduate (Civil) | 15 |
| Total | 270 |
Educational Qualification
| Trade | Qualification |
| ITI – Electrician | ITI in Electrician Trade |
| Diploma – Electrical | Full-time 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| Diploma – Civil | Full-time 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Graduate – Electrical | B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electrical Engineering |
| Graduate – Civil | B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Civil Engineering |
→ Qualification must be from a recognised institution and through a full-time regular course.
Age Limit
→ Minimum Age: 18 Years
→ Candidate must have completed 18 years at the time of application.
→ No upper age limit is specified in the regional apprenticeship advertisements.
Eligibility Conditions
→ Final qualification result must have been declared within two years before the application closing date.
→ Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible.
→ Candidate must not have completed or be undergoing apprenticeship training elsewhere.
→ Candidates having more than one year of job experience are not eligible.
→ Candidate must be medically fit under the Apprentices Act, 1961
Stipend / Salary
| Apprenticeship | Monthly Stipend |
| ITI – Electrician | ₹13,500 |
| Diploma – Electrical | ₹15,000 |
| Diploma – Civil | ₹15,000 |
| Graduate – Electrical | ₹17,500 |
| Graduate – Civil | ₹17,500 |
→ Candidates who do not get or use company accommodation may receive an additional ₹2,500 per month, subject to the applicable regional rules.
Application Fee
→ All Candidates: ₹0
→ No application fee is require
Selection Process
Application Screening → Merit List → Document Verification → Medical Fitness → Apprenticeship Engagement
→ No written examination
→ No interview
→ Selection is based on the prescribed merit/eligibility conditions.
Exam Pattern
There is no written examination for POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
→ No CBT
→ No written test
→ No interview
→ Candidates are shortlisted through the prescribed merit-based process.
Apprenticeship Duration & Important Condition
→ Training period: 1 Year
→ This is an apprenticeship training opportunity, not a regular POWERGRID job.
→ Completion of apprenticeship does not give any automatic right to employment in POWERGRID.
How to Apply
1.→ Register on NAPS for ITI candidates or NATS for Diploma/Degree candidates.
2.→ Complete your profile and upload the required documents.
3→ Visit the official POWERGRID apprenticeship page.
4.→ Select your preferred region/state/trade.
5.→ Fill in the application details.
6.→ Submit the form online.
7.→ Save the application confirmation.
Important: Candidates should apply for only one region/state/trade. Multiple applications can lead to rejection.
Documents Required
→ ITI/Diploma/Degree certificate and marksheets
→ Aadhaar/valid ID proof
→ NAPS/NATS registration details
→ Photograph and signature
→ Category certificate, if applicable
→ Bank details as required for stipend/DBT
→ Other documents mentioned in the regional advertisement
Important Links –
| particular | link |
| POWERGRID Apprentice Official Page | Click here |
| POWERGRID Official Website | Click here |
| NAPS Registration – ITI Candidates | Click here |
| NATS Registration – Diploma/Degree Candidates | Click here |
| POWERGRID Apprentice Application | Click here |
Important Note
JobFikar has prepared this article using the latest information available on the official POWERGRID apprenticeship page. Candidates should check the region-specific detailed advertisement before applying because eligibility, vacancy distribution and other conditions can vary by region. POWERGRID has clearly stated that apprenticeship completion does not create a right to regular employment in the company.