POWERGRID recruitment 2026 - 660+ vacancies for Diploma Trainee, JOT and JTT posts

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has released its Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 notification. Under advertisement number CC/01/2026, a total of 660+ vacancies have been announced for Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee (JOT), and Junior Technician Trainee (JTT) posts across all major regions of India. The last date to apply online is 11 May 2026.

Important dates

Important: POWERGRID portals experience heavy traffic near the deadline. Apply at least 3–4 days early to avoid technical failures or payment issues.

Posts and vacancies

For the complete region-wise vacancy breakdown: Download Official Notification PDF — CC/01/2026

Educational qualification

Critical: Candidates holding B.Tech, B.E., M.Tech, or M.E. degrees are strictly ineligible for Diploma Trainee posts — even if they also hold a diploma. Full members (final level) of CA/CMA are not eligible for JOT (F&A).

Age limit (as on 11 May 2026)

Application fee

Payment: Online only — Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI. Fee is non-refundable under all circumstances.

Salary

During training (1 year):

• DTE / DTC / DTS / JOT: Basic Pay ₹25,000 + IDA + HRA + Perks @ 12%

• JTT (Survey): Basic Pay ₹20,000 + IDA + HRA + Perks

After regularization:

• DTE / DTC / DTS / JOT: Pay Scale ₹25,000 – ₹1,17,500 | CTC approximately ₹12.7 LPA

• JTT (Survey): Pay Scale ₹22,000 – ₹98,000 | CTC approximately ₹10.9 LPA

Additional benefits: DA, HRA or company quarters, medical for self and family, PF, gratuity, pension, leave encashment, performance-related pay, conveyance reimbursement, mobile/laptop reimbursement, and house building advance.

Selection process

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT) — 170 questions, Objective MCQ | 100% weightage for final merit

   • Technical questions: 120

   • General Aptitude: 50

   • Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer

   • Qualifying marks: General/EWS — 40% aggregate | SC/ST/OBC/PwBD — 30% aggregate

2. Computer Skill Test — only for JOT posts (qualifying in nature only)

3. Trade Test — only for JTT Survey (qualifying in nature only)

4. Document Verification

5. Pre-Employment Medical Examination

Final merit is based entirely on CBT performance.

How to apply — step by step

1. Go to the official POWERGRID PRAVESH portal: https://www.powergrid.in/index.php/hi/job-opportunities

2. Register with a valid Email ID and Mobile Number — keep these active for at least 1 year

3. Log in and fill the Online Application Form carefully

4. Select only one region — this cannot be changed after submission

5. Upload Photo (JPEG, max 50 KB), Signature (JPEG, max 50 KB) and required documents

6. Pay the application fee online

7. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference

Direct Apply Link: https://www.powergrid.in/index.php/hi/job-opportunities

Official Notification PDF: Visit www.powergrid.in → Careers → Job Opportunities → Non-Executive Posts 2026

Documents required

• 10th certificate (as Date of Birth proof)

• Diploma / Degree / ITI certificate and all year marksheets

• Category certificate (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS) — if applicable

• OBC-NCL certificate: must be based on income for FY 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 — issued on or after 01 April 2026

• Aadhaar card

• Photograph and signature in prescribed format and size

Who should NOT apply

• B.Tech / B.E. / M.Tech / M.E. degree holders — strictly ineligible for Diploma Trainee posts

• Final year diploma students whose results will not be declared by 15 July 2026

• General / OBC candidates with less than 70% marks in their diploma (for DTE/DTC/DTS posts)

• Candidates expecting inter-region transfer after joining — not permitted under this recruitment

POWERGRID is one of India's most financially stable and strategically important Maharatna PSUs. A career here means job security, strong salary growth, and a direct role in powering India's national transmission grid. This is one of the best PSU opportunities for diploma and ITI holders in 2026. Do not miss the 11 May 2026 deadline.

Official website: www.powergrid.in

Download notification PDF: www.powergrid.in → Careers section → Non-Executive Recruitment 2026

Frequently asked questions

Can a B.Tech graduate apply for the Diploma Trainee post?

No. Candidates holding B Tech and M Tech or any higher technical qualification are strictly not eligible for Diploma Trainee (DTE/DTC/DTS) posts — even if they also possess a diploma. Only candidates with a 3-year full-time regular diploma in the relevant discipline may apply.

Can I apply for more than one post?

Yes, but each post requires a separate application form and a separate fee payment. For each post, you must choose only one region — this selection is final and cannot be changed after submission. The CBT is conducted on a single day for all regions simultaneously.

What is the OBC-NCL certificate requirement?

The OBC-NCL certificate must be based on income for financial years 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26, and must have been issued on or after 01 April 2026. Older certificates will not be accepted.