POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for one-year apprenticeship training in various ITI, Diploma and Graduate trades across different regions of POWERGRID. The online application window will open on 25 August 2026 and close on 10 September 2026. The 10 detailed regional advertisements currently linked by POWERGRID together list 270 tentative training slots. POWERGRID has also listed Corporate Center, Odisha Projects and North Western Region on its central apprenticeship page, but no detailed 2026–27 advertisement is currently linked for these three establishments; therefore, their vacancies are not included in the 270 figure.
This article covers the POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026 vacancy details, region-wise and state-wise training slots, eligibility, stipend, application fee, selection process, documents required and the complete application process.
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Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)
Recruitment
POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Apprenticeship Year
2026–27
Training Duration
1 Year
Total Training Slots (Tentative)
270*
Trades
ITI, Diploma and Graduate
Application Mode
Online
Application Start Date
25 August 2026
Last Date
10 September 2026
Minimum Age
18 Years
Application Fee
No Fee
Written Examination
No
Interview
No
Selection
Merit + Document Verification
Official Website
powergrid.in
*The 270 figure is the total of the training slots stated in the 10 detailed regional advertisements currently linked on POWERGRID’s central apprenticeship page. The central page also lists Corporate Center, Odisha Projects and North Western Region without a linked detailed advertisement.
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POWERGRID’s central apprenticeship page specifies 25 August 2026 as the opening date and 10 September 2026 as the closing date. The regional detailed advertisements are dated 21 August 2026.
The training slots are described by POWERGRID as provisional/tentative and may vary according to the company’s actual requirement and reservation provisions at the time of engagement.
The state-wise figures above are taken from the training-slot tables in the corresponding regional advertisements.
POWERGRID Apprentice Vacancy by Trade
Across the 10 detailed advertisements, the training slots cover five main trade groups:
Apprenticeship Trade
Training Slots
ITI Electrician
64
Diploma Electrical
122
Diploma Civil
35
Graduate Electrical
33
Graduate Civil
16
Total
270
Diploma Electrical Apprentice
Diploma Electrical is the largest individual apprenticeship trade in the currently available regional advertisements, with 122 training slots across the 10 regions.
Candidates need a full-time, government-recognized Diploma in Electrical Engineering where the relevant regional advertisement provides the trade. The monthly stipend specified in the regional advertisements is ₹15,000, including the stated Government of India DBT component of ₹5,450.
ITI Electrician Apprentice
The ITI Electrician trade has 64 training slots across the currently available regional advertisements.
Candidates need an ITI qualification in the Electrician trade. The specified monthly stipend is ₹13,500.
Diploma Civil Apprentice
The Diploma Civil trade has 35 training slots across the 10 detailed advertisements.
The required qualification is a full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution/university. The monthly stipend is ₹15,000, including the stated DBT component of ₹5,450.
Graduate Electrical Apprentice
The Graduate Electrical trade has 33 training slots.
The qualification specified in the advertisements is B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engineering) in Electrical Engineering through the required full-time course. The monthly stipend is ₹17,500, including the stated DBT component of ₹6,150.
Graduate Civil Apprentice
The Graduate Civil trade has 16 training slots.
The qualification specified is B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engineering) in Civil Engineering through the required full-time course. The monthly stipend is ₹17,500, including the stated DBT component of ₹6,150.
Candidates must satisfy the educational, age, apprenticeship-experience and other conditions specified in the applicable regional advertisement.
Educational Qualification
Trade
Required Qualification
ITI Electrician
ITI in Electrician Trade
Diploma Electrical
Full-time Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Diploma Civil
Full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering
Graduate Electrical
B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engineering) in Electrical Engineering
Graduate Civil
B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engineering) in Civil Engineering
The exact trade availability varies by region and state, so candidates must check the applicable regional vacancy table before applying.
Passing-Year Requirement
Candidates must have passed the relevant final examination within two years from the closing date of application.
For the current application window ending on 10 September 2026, the NR-I advertisement specifically states the qualifying passing period as 11 September 2024 to 10 September 2026.
Age Limit
Candidates must have completed 18 years of age at the time of application.
POWERGRID does not provide a separate upper-age figure on the central apprenticeship page. The regional advertisements instead specify eligibility based on qualification, recent passing status, apprenticeship experience and other conditions.
Other Eligibility Conditions
Candidates are not eligible if:
They are awaiting their final examination result.
They have not completed 18 years of age.
They have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training in any organization for any duration.
They have more than one year of job experience.
Their qualification does not meet the applicable trade requirement.
Their required qualification was obtained through a mode not accepted by the applicable regional notification.
The detailed advertisements also require the relevant qualification to be a full-time regular qualification from a recognized institution/university; the NR-I notification specifically excludes part-time, correspondence, distance and online qualifications.
Important: Apply for Only One Region/State/Trade
POWERGRID advises candidates to apply for only one region/state of their choice.
Candidates submitting multiple applications or applying for more than one region/state/trade will not be considered, and their applications may be summarily rejected.
POWERGRID Apprentice Application Fee
There is no application fee for POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
POWERGRID’s central apprenticeship page clearly states that there is no application fee, written examination or interview process for applicants.
POWERGRID Apprentice Stipend 2026
POWERGRID apprenticeship is a training engagement, so the correct term is stipend, not regular employee salary.
Trade
Monthly Stipend
ITI Electrician
₹13,500
Diploma Electrical
₹15,000
Diploma Civil
₹15,000
Graduate Electrical
₹17,500
Graduate Civil
₹17,500
The regional advertisements state that an additional ₹2,500 per month may be paid where company accommodation is not provided/availed.
For Diploma apprentices, the advertisements show a Government of India DBT component of ₹5,450, while the Graduate apprenticeship stipend includes a DBT component of ₹6,150.
POWERGRID Apprentice Selection Process 2026
There is no written examination and no interview for this apprenticeship recruitment.
POWERGRID states that applications are screened in merit order according to the eligibility criteria, applicable qualification and available training slots. Candidates may be called for document verification in a 1:5 ratio against the notified/available training slots. A merit list is then prepared from candidates who report for document verification and are found suitable.
Candidates selected for engagement must accept the applicable apprenticeship contract on the NATS/NAPS portal and submit the required medical certificate and police verification documents.
Is There Any Exam for POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No. There is no written examination or interview.
Selection is based on merit and subsequent document verification rather than a written competitive examination.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the required documents ready before submitting the POWERGRID application.
The regional advertisements specify documents including:
NAPS/NATS registration or enrolment number
Educational certificates
Educational mark sheets
Proof of age
SC/ST/OBC-NCL certificate, where applicable
Bank cancelled cheque or first page of passbook
Recent passport-size photograph
Signature
Disability certificate, where applicable
Percentage conversion certificate/letter where required
Supporting document showing the final-result declaration date where the date is not mentioned on the mark sheet
Candidates should also ensure that their NAPS/NATS profile is completed/updated as required before applying.
How to Apply for POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026
POWERGRID has prescribed a two-step application process. Candidates must first complete their NAPS/NATS registration and then submit the apprenticeship application through the POWERGRID website.
Degree/Diploma Engineering: Register on the NATS portal and complete/update the profile by uploading the required documents.
Candidates interested in other apprenticeship opportunities can also check the latest Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026 and other apprenticeship notifications available on GovtJobDeck.
Step 2: Apply Online on POWERGRID
After obtaining the NAPS/NATS registration or enrolment number, apply through the POWERGRID website → Careers → Engagement of Apprentices → Apply Online. POWERGRID states that applications will be accepted online only; no other mode of application will be accepted.
Candidates should apply for only one region/state of their choice. Applications for more than one region/state/trade will not be considered and may be rejected.
Application Dates: 25 August 2026 to 10 September 2026.
POWERGRID Apprentice Important Links – Apply Online & Region-Wise Notifications
POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 270 टेंटेटिव ट्रेनिंग स्लॉट के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन
पावर ग्रिड कॉरपोरेशन ऑफ इंडिया लिमिटेड (POWERGRID) ने वित्तीय वर्ष 2026-27 के लिए अप्रेंटिस भर्ती की अधिसूचना जारी की है। वर्तमान में POWERGRID की वेबसाइट पर उपलब्ध 10 विस्तृत क्षेत्रीय विज्ञापनों में कुल 270 टेंटेटिव ट्रेनिंग स्लॉट दिए गए हैं। ऑनलाइन आवेदन 25 अगस्त 2026 से 10 सितंबर 2026 तक किए जा सकते हैं।
कौन आवेदन कर सकता है? 18 वर्ष या उससे अधिक आयु वाले उम्मीदवार संबंधित ट्रेड के अनुसार ITI Electrician, Diploma Electrical/Civil या Graduate Electrical/Civil योग्यता के साथ आवेदन कर सकते हैं। संबंधित योग्यता आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि से दो वर्ष के भीतर प्राप्त की गई होनी चाहिए। अंतिम परिणाम की प्रतीक्षा कर रहे उम्मीदवार और पहले से अप्रेंटिसशिप कर चुके उम्मीदवार पात्र नहीं हैं। उम्मीदवार को केवल एक क्षेत्र/राज्य/ट्रेड के लिए आवेदन करना चाहिए।
स्टाइपेंड और चयन: ITI Electrician के लिए ₹13,500, Diploma ट्रेड के लिए ₹15,000 और Graduate ट्रेड के लिए ₹17,500 प्रति माह स्टाइपेंड दिया जाएगा। लागू शर्तों के अनुसार कंपनी आवास उपलब्ध न होने पर अतिरिक्त ₹2,500 प्रति माह का भुगतान किया जा सकता है। चयन में कोई लिखित परीक्षा या इंटरव्यू नहीं होगा। उम्मीदवारों की शॉर्टलिस्टिंग मेरिट के आधार पर होगी, जिसके बाद डॉक्यूमेंट वेरिफिकेशन और अन्य अप्रेंटिसशिप औपचारिकताएं पूरी की जाएंगी।
आवेदन कैसे करें? ITI उम्मीदवारों को NAPS और Diploma/Degree Engineering उम्मीदवारों को NATS पोर्टल पर आवश्यक पंजीकरण/प्रोफाइल पूरा करना होगा। इसके बाद POWERGRID की आधिकारिक वेबसाइट पर जाकर संबंधित क्षेत्र और ट्रेड के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन करना होगा। आवेदन करने से पहले संबंधित क्षेत्रीय विज्ञापन में अपनी योग्यता, राज्य, ट्रेड और अन्य पात्रता शर्तों की जांच करें। आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 10 सितंबर 2026 है।
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Apprenticeship in POWERGRID : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 10 September 2026. The application window opens on 25 August 2026.
How many vacancies are there in POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The 10 detailed regional advertisements currently linked on POWERGRID’s official apprenticeship page contain 270 tentative training slots. Three establishments listed on the central page—Corporate Center, Odisha Projects and North Western Region—do not currently have a detailed advertisement link displayed there, so their vacancies are not included in the 270 figure.
What is the POWERGRID Apprentice stipend?
The monthly stipend is ₹13,500 for ITI Electrician, ₹15,000 for Diploma apprentices and ₹17,500 for Graduate apprentices. An additional ₹2,500 may be paid where company accommodation is not provided/availed.
Is there an exam for POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No. POWERGRID states that there is no written examination or interview for applicants. Selection is based on merit followed by document verification and other engagement requirements.
What is the age limit for POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have completed 18 years of age at the time of application.
Can final-year students apply for POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No. Candidates awaiting their final examination results at the time of application are not eligible.
Can candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship apply?
No. Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training in any organization for any duration are not eligible.
Can candidates with work experience apply?
Candidates having more than one year of job experience are not eligible under the stated conditions.
Can I apply for more than one POWERGRID region?
No. POWERGRID advises candidates to apply for only one region/state of their choice. Multiple applications or applications for more than one region/state/trade will not be considered.
Is there any application fee?
No. POWERGRID has stated that there is no application fee for the apprenticeship application.
What is the duration of POWERGRID apprenticeship?
The apprenticeship training duration is one year from the date of joining. The regional advertisements state that the apprenticeship ends after completion of the one-year duration and cannot be extended.
Is POWERGRID apprenticeship a permanent job?
No. Completion of the apprenticeship does not give the apprentice a claim to employment with POWERGRID. The official notification specifically states that an apprentice shall have no claim for employment with POWERGRID after completion/undergoing of the apprenticeship programme.
Which portal is required before applying to POWERGRID?
ITI Electrician candidates are directed to register on NAPS, while Degree/Diploma Engineering candidates are directed to register on NATS before applying through the POWERGRID website.
When will the POWERGRID Apprentice application start?
The online application process will start on 25 August 2026.
Final Note
POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a one-year apprenticeship opportunity, not a regular permanent POWERGRID recruitment. Candidates should select their region and trade carefully because POWERGRID does not consider multiple applications for different regions, states or trades. Before submitting the form, candidates should also verify the detailed advertisement applicable to their chosen region because the available trades, vacancies and reservation details vary by state and region.
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