Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee & Junior Technician Trainee Recruitment 2026 at POWERGRID
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 638
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates must possess a Full Time Regular Three Years Diploma in relevant engineering disciplines (Electrical, Civil, Survey), a three-year full-time Graduate Regular Degree (BBA/BBM/BBS) or equivalent, or Inter CA/Inter CMA, or a Full-Time Regular Two Years ITI (Surveyor) from a recognized Technical Board/Institute. Minimum percentage marks apply for General/OBC (NCL)/EWS candidates, with pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD. Higher technical qualifications (B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME or Post Graduate degrees) are generally not allowed for respective trainee posts.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
POWERGRID, a 'Maharatna' Public Sector Enterprise, has announced a recruitment drive for Diploma Trainees, Junior Officer Trainees, and Junior Technician Trainees for 2026. This extensive recruitment aims to fill 638 vacancies across various regions and its subsidiary CTUIL, offering a significant opportunity for capable and committed Diploma, Graduate, and ITI holders to join a leading power transmission utility. Successful candidates will contribute to India's transformative journey towards achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, working on challenging assignments across the country.
- The recruitment drive is for both POWERGRID and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL).
- Candidates are advised to apply for only one region (POWERGRID or CTUIL) as vacancies are region-specific and not interlinked.
- The application process is entirely online, and no other means of application will be accepted.
- The cut-off date for age and qualification is 11.05.2026 and 15.07.2026 respectively.
- Higher technical qualifications like B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME are not allowed for Diploma Trainee posts, and Post Graduate degrees are not allowed for Junior Officer Trainee posts.
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Additional Salary Information
For Diploma Trainee (Electrical/Civil/Survey) and Junior Officer Trainee (HR/F&A) posts, selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of Rs.24000-3%-108000/- (IDA) at S0 level with a Basic Pay of Rs.24,000/- during training. Upon successful completion, they will be absorbed at S1 level in the pay scale of Rs.25000-3%-117500/- (IDA) with an annual CTC of approximately Rs. 12.7 Lakhs. For Junior Technician Trainee (Survey) posts, selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of Rs.21000-3%-72000/- (IDA) at W2 level with a Basic Pay of Rs.21,000/- during training. Upon successful completion, they will be absorbed at W3 level in the pay scale of Rs.21500-3%-74000/- (IDA) with an annual CTC of approximately Rs. 10.9 Lakhs. The compensation package includes Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance, Perquisites, Performance Related Pay, Company Quarters or HRA, and various other allowances and benefits.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Written Test / Computer Based Test (CBT) (100% weightage) for all posts.
Computer Skill Test (CST) for JOT-(HR)/(F&A) posts (qualifying in nature).
Trade Test for JTT (Survey) posts (qualifying in nature).
Pre-Employment Medical Examination.
Admission to CBT on production of Admit Card and Original ID Proof (Admit Card will not be sent by Post).
CBT will be objective type with 170 questions (120 Technical/Professional Knowledge, 50 Aptitude Test) carrying equal marks, with negative marking of ¼ per answer.
Final merit for DTE, DTC & DTS will be based on CBT marks (100% weightage).
Final merit for JOT-(HR)/(F&A) & JTT (Survey) will be based on CBT marks (100% weightage) subject to qualifying in CST/TT.
Application Fees
For DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT (HR)/JOT (F&A) posts: Rs.300/- For JTT (Survey) posts: Rs.200/- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM candidates are exempted from payment of application fee.
Reservation
Reservation/relaxation/concession for OBC (NCL)/EWS/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/DEx-SM/Victims of Riots will be as per Government of India directives.
Reservation is applicable for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) only, as per Govt. of India notification.
PwBD candidates must meet eligibility criteria for identified sub-categories.
EWS candidates must submit a valid EWS Certificate based on income for FY 2025-2026, issued on/after 01.04.2026.
OBC (NCL) candidates must submit a valid OBC (NCL) certificate based on income for FY 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026, issued on/after 01.04.2026, and provide a self-undertaking at Document Verification.
SC/ST candidates must submit relevant Caste Certificates in the prescribed GOI format.
How to Apply
- Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the POWERGRID website: http://www.powergrid.in.
- Navigate to 'Career Section' -> 'Job Opportunities' -> 'Non-Executive Positions' -> 'Recruitment of Non-Executive Posts 2026'.
- Candidates must have a valid E-mail ID, Alternate E-mail ID, and Mobile number for registration and future communication.
- Before applying, candidates should ensure they meet all eligibility criteria mentioned in the advertisement.
- Upload legible copies of required documents, including a recent passport-size color photograph and signature, as specified.
- Candidates working in Govt./PSU must submit a 'No Objection Certificate' or an undertaking at the time of application.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee online, if applicable, as per the category and post.
- Candidates are advised to apply well in advance of the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
The selection process consists of a Written Test / Computer Based Test (CBT) for all posts. For Junior Officer Trainee (HR/F&A), it is followed by a Computer Skill Test, and for Junior Technician Trainee (Survey), it is followed by a Trade Test. All tests carry 100% weightage, with CST/Trade Test being qualifying in nature.
Yes, age relaxation is provided as per Government of India directives: 3 years for OBC(NCL), 5 years for SC/ST, 10 years for PwBD (UR/EWS), 13 years for PwBD (OBC), and 15 years for PwBD (SC/ST). Ex-Servicemen and Victims of Riots also receive age relaxation as per government norms.
Candidates are advised to apply for only one region (POWERGRID or CTUIL) as the vacancies are region-specific and not interlinked. Once an option is made in the online application form, it cannot be changed. Applying for multiple regions or posts may lead to rejection of candidature for all posts.
