Power Grid Corporation of India Limited has been announced Apprentice vacancies. Online registration process will start from 25 August 2026 and the last date is 10 September 2026.
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, a Maharatna Company under the Ministry of Power, Government of India has released Powergrid Apprentice Recruitment 2026. A total of 270 vacancies announced in this recruitment under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Vacancies have been distributed for different regions as Northern Region I, II & III, Eastern Region I & II, North Eastern Region, Western Region I & II, and Southern Region I & II. Eligible candidates will apply online from 25 August 2026 to 10 September 2026 for one year apprenticeship. Candidates will pay no application fee for applying.
Candidates can go through official notification and read details
Powergrid Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
Organization Name: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)
Post Name: Apprentices
Mode of Application: Online
Probation Period: 1 year apprenticeship
Application Start Date: 25 August 2026
Last Date to Apply: 10 September 2026
Age Limit: Minimum 18 years
Important Dates for Powergrid Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates must keep track of all important dates while applying for Powergrid Apprentice
Event Date
Notification Out 21 August 2026
Application Opening Date 25 August 2026
Application Closing Date 10 Sept 2026
Vacancy Details for Powergrid Apprentice Recruitment 2026
A total of 270 vacancies announced for all states/UTs. Region wise it has been divided for 10 regions in India.Check details below:
| Region | Reference No | States/UTs | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Region-I, Faridabad | Apprenticeship/2026-27/NR-I/01 | Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Prades Uttarakhand | 35 |
| Northern Region-II, Jammu | NR2/HR/APPRENTICE/2026/01 | Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Ladakh | 24 |
| Northern Region-III, Lucknow | Apprenticeship/2026-27/NR-III/01 | Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand | 25 |
| Eastern Region-I, Patna | Apprenticeship/2026-27/ERTS-I/01 | Bihar, Jharkhand | 20 |
| Eastern Region-II, Kolkata | Apprenticeship/2026-27/ER-II/01 | West Bengal, Sikkim | 21 |
| Northern Region-II, Jammu | NR2/HR/APPRENTICE/2026/01 | Jammu Kashmir, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Ladakh | 24 |
| Western Region-I, Nagpur | Apprenticeship/2026-27/WR-I/01 | Maharashtra Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa | 27 |
| Western Region-II Vadodara | Apprenticeship/2026-27/WR-II/01 | Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat | 38 |
| Southern Region-I, Secunderabad | Apprenticeship/2026-27/SR-I/01 | Telangana, Andhra Pradesh | 22 |
| Southern Region-II, Bengaluru | Apprenticeship/2026-27/SR-II/01 | Karnataka, TamilNadu & Puducherry, Kerala | 32 |
Trade Wise Vacancy Details
| Apprenticeship Trade | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| ITI – Electrician | 64 |
| Diploma (Electrical) | 122 |
| Diploma (Civil) | 35 |
| Graduate (Electrical) | 34 |
| Graduate (Civil) | 15 |
| Total | 270 |
Eligibility Criteria for Powergrid Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates Educational Qualification varies according to the apprenticeship trade/discipline.
• Candidates must have passed their final examination within 2 years from the closing date of application.
• Candidate must be medically fit as per the provisions of the Apprentice Act, 1961
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Candidates are not eligible to apply for Powergrid
• Candidates whose final examination result is awaited are not eligible.
• Candidates who have already completed or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training in any organization are not eligible.
• Candidates having more than 1 year of job experience are not eligible
• Candidates who are not completed the 18 years of age.
Apprentice Educational Qualification
| Apprentice Trade | Qualifications |
|---|---|
| ITI (Electrician) | ITI in Electrician trade (full-time course) |
| Diploma (Civil) | Diploma in Civil Engineering (3 years course) |
Diploma (Electrical) | Diploma in Electrical (3 years course) |
| Graduate (Electrical) | B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc in Electrical (full-time, 4-year course) |
| Graduate (Civil) | B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Civil Engineering (full-time, 4-year course) - not notified |
Powergrid Required Age Limit
Candidates must be 18 years of age at the time of application submission. No more details about age relaxation have been specified in the notification.
Powergrid Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
There is no application fee, written examination or interview process for applicants of any category.
Powergrid Apprentice Recruitment Salary 2026
Selected candidates will undergo apprenticeship for one year duration. During training, candidates will get monthly attractive stipend trade wise until completion of the probation period.
| Podt | Stipend |
|---|---|
| ITI-Electrical | Rs. 13,500 |
| Diploma (Civil, Electrical) | ₹15,000 (including DBT of ₹5,450) |
| Graduate (Electrical, Civil) | ₹17,500 (including DBT of ₹6,150) |
Documents Required for Powergrid Apprentice Recruitment 2026
• Apprenticeship registration number under NAPS/NATS with 100% completed profile
• Scanned educational marksheets
• Age Proof (Matriculation Certificate, Aadhaar Card, Passport, etc.)
• SC/ST/OBC(NCL) caste certificate, if applicable
• Bank cancelled cheque or first page of passbook (DBT-enabled account)
• Recent colour passport-size photograph and signature
• Disability certificate in the prescribed format, if applicable
Selection Process for Powergrid Apprentice Recruitment 2026
• Based on qualification, eligibility requirements, documents will be screened.
• There is no interview or written examination process.
• Incomplete applications or submitted without proper documents will be rejected without any intimation.
• If any candidates found not eligible/ providing false information/ documents are not in order, will be disqualified.
• Candidates are called for document verification in a ratio of 1:5 against the notified training slots, in merit order
• Shortlisted candidates are informed through their registered email; no TA/DA is paid for attending document verification
• A final merit list will be prepared if candidates found suitable after document verification
• Selected candidates must accept a tripartite apprenticeship contract on the NATS/NAPS portal and submit a medical certificate and police verification.
Powergrid Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Process
Candidates should follow below steps for applying Powergrid Apprentice.
1. Visit NAPS for ITI (Electrician) at https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
2. Visit at NATS site for Degree/ Diploma in Engineering/Civil at https://nats.education.gov.in/
3. After registration at NAPS/NATS, visit at Powergrid site.
4. Fill all your personal and educational details on the application form.
5. Upload required documents.
6. Submit the application form and take a hardcopy.
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Powergrid Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is Powergrid Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Powergrid has been announced vacancies of 270 posts for 10 regions.
Q2. What is the number of vacancies announced?
There are 270 vacancies announced for 10 regions.
Q3. What is age limit required?
Candidates age must be 18 years.
Q4. What is the application fee for candidates?
There is no application fee for any candidates.
Q5. What is the probation period for Powergrid?
Selected candidates will undergo one year duration of apprenticeship.
Q6. What is the stipend amount for ITI-Electrical?
Candidates will get Rs. 13,500 for ITI-Electrical trade.