{"id":32921,"date":"2026-04-19T10:30:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T05:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.madeeasy.in\/?p=32921"},"modified":"2026-04-18T18:26:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T12:56:32","slug":"powergrid-recruitment-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/blog\/powergrid-recruitment-2026","title":{"rendered":"POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 Notification Out | Apply Online"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are looking for a stable PSU career after a Diploma, ITI, BBA\/BBM\/BBS, or Inter CA\/CMA, the latest POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 is one of the strongest opportunities this year. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited has released an advertisement. No. CC\/01\/2026 for multiple non-executive posts in POWERGRID and CTUIL. The notification covers the Diploma Trainee (Electrical\/Civil\/Survey), Junior Officer Trainee (HR\/F&A), and Junior Technician Trainee (Survey) roles, offering attractive pay, allowances, and long-term growth in the power sector.<\/span><\/p>\n

What makes this recruitment especially attractive is the combination of high vacancy count, PSU salary structure, one-year training, and a clear CBT-based selection process. Candidates selected for Diploma Trainee and Junior Officer Trainee roles can get an approximate annual CTC of \u20b912.7 lakh after regularization, while Junior Technician Trainee candidates can get around \u20b910.9 lakh annually.<\/span><\/p>\n

POWERGRID<\/b> Recruitment 2026 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n

Here is the most important information at a glance:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Particulars<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Organization<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) + CTUIL<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advertisement No.<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

CC\/01\/2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Total Vacancies<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

668<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Posts<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee, Junior Technician Trainee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Application Mode<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Online<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Start Date<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

20 April 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Last Date to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

11 May 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Upper Age Limit<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

27 years<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Selection Process<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

CBT \/ Written Test, plus qualifying skill\/trade test where applicable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Official Website<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

www.powergrid.in<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

This is a region-based recruitment, and candidates can apply for only one region because the exam for all regions will be conducted on the same day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Important Dates<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Event<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Date<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Online application starts<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

20 April 2026, 5:00 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Last date to apply<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

11 May 2026, 11:59 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Cut-off date for age<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

11 May 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cut-off date for acquiring the qualification<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

15 July 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Do not wait for the last date. Since this is a major PSU recruitment, heavy traffic near the deadline is always possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

POWERGRID<\/b> Vacancy Details 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n

The notification announces vacancies in both POWERGRID and CTUIL. The total count comes to 668 posts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Post-wise Vacancy Breakup<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Post<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

POWERGRID<\/strong><\/td>\nCTUIL<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Total<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Diploma Trainee (Electrical)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

478<\/span><\/td>\n16<\/span><\/td>\n494<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diploma Trainee (Civil)<\/strong><\/td>\n91<\/span><\/td>\n6<\/span><\/td>\n\n

97<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Diploma Trainee (Survey)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

8<\/span><\/td>\n0<\/span><\/td>\n8<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Junior Officer Trainee (HR)<\/strong><\/td>\n15<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span><\/td>\n\n

19<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Junior Officer Trainee (F&A)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

29<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span><\/td>\n33<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Junior Technician Trainee (Survey)<\/strong><\/td>\n9<\/span><\/td>\n0<\/span><\/td>\n\n

9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Grand Total<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

638<\/span><\/td>\n30<\/span><\/td>\n\n

668<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

The broader category-wise distribution for POWERGRID also includes reserved seats and backlog positions. As summarized in the notification, the POWERGRID total includes vacancies across the UR, OBC (NCL), EWS, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-SM, and DEx-SM categories, making it a major national-level opportunity for eligible candidates.<\/span><\/p>\n

Salary, Pay Scale, and Benefits<\/b><\/h2>\n

One of the biggest highlights of this recruitment is the salary package. During training, selected candidates receive basic pay plus IDA, HRA, and perks. After successful completion of training, they are absorbed into regular posts with higher pay scales and strong PSU benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n

Salary Structure<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Post Group<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Training Pay Scale<\/strong><\/td>\nBasic Pay During Training<\/strong><\/td>\nAfter Training<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Approx. Annual CTC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Diploma Trainee \/ Junior Officer Trainee<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\u20b924,000\u20133%\u20131,08,000 (S0)<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b924,000<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b925,000\u20133%\u20131,17,500 (S1)<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b912.7 lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Junior Technician Trainee (Survey)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20b921,000\u20133%\u201372,000 (W2)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20b921,000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20b921,500\u20133%\u201374,000 (W3)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\u20b910.9 lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Apart from salary, regular employees are eligible for major benefits such as DA, HRA\/company quarters, performance-related pay, PF, gratuity, pension, leave encashment, insurance, medical facilities, conveyance reimbursement, mobile\/laptop reimbursement, and even loans\/advances, including house building advance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eligibility Criteria for POWERGRID Recruitment 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n

Candidates must check the post-specific educational qualification carefully because this notification clearly states that higher qualifications are not allowed for certain posts. That means you should not assume a higher degree automatically makes you eligible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Educational Qualification<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Post<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Required Qualification<\/strong><\/td>\nMinimum Marks<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Important Condition<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Diploma Trainee (Electrical)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Full-time 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n70%<\/span><\/td>\nBE\/B.Tech. not allowed<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diploma Trainee (Civil)<\/strong><\/td>\nFull-time 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n70%<\/span><\/td>\n\n

BE\/B.Tech. not allowed<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Diploma Trainee (Survey)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Full-time Diploma in Survey \/ related discipline as per the notification<\/span><\/td>\n70%<\/span><\/td>\nHigher technical qualification not allowed if specified<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Junior Officer Trainee (HR)<\/strong><\/td>\n3-year Graduate degree like BBA\/BBM\/BBS<\/span><\/td>\n60%<\/span><\/td>\n\n

PG degree not allowed<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Junior Officer Trainee (F&A)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Inter CA \/ Inter CMA<\/span><\/td>\nAs per the notification<\/span><\/td>\nCA\/CMA final or PG not allowed where restricted<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Junior Technician Trainee (Survey)<\/strong><\/td>\n2-year ITI in Surveyor trade<\/span><\/td>\nAs per the notification<\/span><\/td>\n\n

Diploma\/BE not allowed<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

For SC\/ST\/PwBD candidates, pass marks are acceptable in place of the general minimum percentage requirement in the relevant posts where the notification allows such relaxation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Age Limit and Relaxation<\/b><\/h2>\n

The upper age limit is 27 years as of 11 May 2026. Age relaxation is available as per Government norms.<\/span><\/p>\n

Age Relaxation<\/span><\/p>\n