Diploma Trainee (Electrical) – POWERGRID
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 479
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹24,000 - ₹108,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Full Time Regular Three Years Diploma in relevant discipline of engineering - Electrical/ Electrical (Power)/ Electrical and Electronics/ Power Systems Engineering/ Power Engineering (Electrical), from recognized Technical Board/Institute with minimum 70% marks for General/ OBC (NCL)/ EWS Candidates and pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD. Higher technical qualification like B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME etc. with or without Diploma is not allowed.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior work experience required for this post.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
POWERGRID is recruiting 5 Diploma Trainee (Electrical) for its Corporate Centre, offering a competitive pay scale starting at ₹24,000 per month during training, with absorption into the S1 level pay scale of ₹25,000-3%-₹1,17,500/- (IDA) upon successful completion. Candidates with a Full Time Regular Three Years Diploma in Electrical Engineering are eligible to apply for this prestigious government role, which promises excellent career growth and comprehensive benefits.
- The maximum age limit for this post is 27 years as on May 11, 2026.
- Application fees are ₹300 for General/OBC/EWS candidates, while SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM candidates are exempted.
- The selection process involves a Written Test/Computer Based Test (CBT) with 100% weightage.
- Upon regularization, the compensation package includes Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance, Perquisites, HRA, and other benefits.
- Candidates will be required to execute a service agreement bond for a minimum period of three years after training.
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Additional Salary Information
Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of ₹24,000-3%-₹1,08,000/- (IDA) at S0 level with a Basic Pay of ₹24,000/-, plus IDA, HRA and Perks @ 12% of Basic Pay per month during training period.
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
UR: 2 EWS: 1 OBC (NCL): 1 SC: 1 PwBD#: 1-LD Ex-SM#: 1
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 salary for Diploma Trainee (Electrical) is ₹24,000 per month during training, with a pay scale of ₹24,000-3%-₹1,08,000/- (IDA).
Candidates must possess a Full Time Regular Three Years Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related disciplines from a recognized Technical Board/Institute with a minimum of 70% marks for General/OBC (NCL)/EWS candidates, and pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD.
There are 5 vacancies for Diploma Trainee (Electrical) in the Corporate Centre.
