Overview
POWERGRID Corporation of India Limited (Maharatna PSU) & CTUIL (wholly owned subsidiary) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Diploma Trainee (Electrical) - DTE Diploma Trainee (Civil) - DTC Diploma Trainee (Survey) - DTS Junior Officer Trainee (HR) - JOT (HR) Junior Officer Trainee (F&A) - JOT (F&A) Junior Technician Trainee (Survey) - JTT (Survey) (POWERGRID: 630 + 8* (backlog) CTUIL: 30 (Region / Project specific - not interlinked) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- POWERGRID Corporation of India Limited (Maharatna PSU) & CTUIL (wholly owned subsidiary)
- Qualification
- • Nationality: Only Indian Nationals of age 18 years or above are eligible to apply. Diploma Trainee Posts (DTE / DTC / DTS) Post Name: Educational Qualification Diploma Trainee (Electrical) - DTE: 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. Diploma Trainee (Civil) - DTC: Full Time Regular Three Years Diploma in Civil Engineering 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. Diploma Trainee (Survey) - DTS: Full-Time Regular Three Years Diploma in Survey Engineering OR Diploma in Civil Engineering (with survey as a subject) from recognized Technical Board / Institute having minimum 70% marks. Higher technical qualification like B.E./B.Tech etc. with or without Diploma is not allowed. Junior Officer Trainee & Junior Technician Trainee Posts Post Name: Educational Qualification Junior Officer Trainee (HR) - JOT (HR): Three years full time Graduate Regular Degree - BBA/ BBM/ BBS or equivalent qualification from …
- Vacancies
- POWERGRID: 630 + 8* (backlog) CTUIL: 30 (Region / Project specific - not interlinked)
- Posted
- 17 April 2026
- Last date to apply
- 11 May 2026 (23:59 Hours)
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 17 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 20 April 2026 (17:00 Hours) |
| Last Date for Online Application | 11 May 2026 (23:59 Hours) |
| Last Date for Payment of Fee | 11 May 2026 (23:59 Hours) |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Diploma Trainee (Electrical) - DTE | 16 |
| Diploma Trainee (Civil) - DTC | 6 |
| Junior Officer Trainee (HR) - JOT (HR) | 4 |
| Junior Officer Trainee (F&A) - JOT (F&A) | 4 |
Important Links
Eligibility
• Nationality: Only Indian Nationals of age 18 years or above are eligible to apply. Diploma Trainee Posts (DTE / DTC / DTS) Post Name: Educational Qualification Diploma Trainee (Electrical) - DTE: 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. Diploma Trainee (Civil) - DTC: Full Time Regular Three Years Diploma in Civil Engineering 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. Diploma Trainee (Survey) - DTS: Full-Time Regular Three Years Diploma in Survey Engineering OR Diploma in Civil Engineering (with survey as a subject) from recognized Technical Board / Institute having minimum 70% marks. Higher technical qualification like B.E./B.Tech etc. with or without Diploma is not allowed. Junior Officer Trainee & Junior Technician Trainee Posts Post Name: Educational Qualification Junior Officer Trainee (HR) - JOT (HR): Three years full time Graduate Regular Degree - BBA/ BBM/ BBS or equivalent qualification from …
Age Limit
• All Posts - 27 Years (Upper Age Limit as on 11-05-2026) Category: Age Limit Minimum Age: 18 years Maximum Age (General): 27 years OBC (NCL): 3 years relaxation SC / ST: 5 years relaxation PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years relaxation PwBD (OBC-NCL): 13 years relaxation PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years relaxation Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt. of India directives (period of service + 3 years, subject to conditions)
Application Fee
• For General / OBC (NCL) / EWS: ₹300/- (for DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT posts) or ₹200/- (for JTT Survey post) • For SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: No fee (exempted)
Selection Process
• Written Test / Computer Based Test (CBT) - 100% weightage (170 objective questions: 120 Technical/Professional Knowledge + 50 Aptitude) • Computer Skill Test (CST) (for JOT HR / F&A) - Qualifying in nature • Trade Test (TT) (for JTT Survey) - Qualifying in nature Pre-Employment Medical Examination • CBT Qualifying Criteria: Minimum 40% aggregate (UR/EWS) / 30% aggregate (reserved) with separate minimum in each part (for Diploma / JOT posts). For JTT: 40% (UR/EWS) / 30% (reserved). Final merit is based on CBT marks only (CST / Trade Test is only qualifying).
How to Apply
• Candidates must apply online only through https://www.powergrid.in → Career Section. • Upload recent passport size photograph (50 KB), signature (50 KB) and all required documents in prescribed format. • Pay application fee online (if applicable) through Payment Gateway. • Candidates can edit/update application till the last date. No changes allowed after closing. • Take printout of the submitted online application for future reference. • Last date for submission of online application is 11 May 2026 (23:59 Hours).
Required Documents
Candidates must upload the following documents while applying online (and produce originals at Document Verification): • Recent passport size colour photograph & signature • Date of Birth proof (Matric / Birth Certificate) • Qualification Certificates & all Mark Sheets (with CGPA to % conversion proof if applicable) • No Objection Certificate (for Govt./PSU employees) • Caste / EWS / PwBD Certificate (if applicable) in GOI format • Scribe-related certificates (if applicable) • Ex-Servicemen certificates / Discharge Certificate (if applicable) • Domicile cum Age relaxation certificate for Riot Victims (if applicable)
Important Instructions
• Read the detailed advertisement carefully before filling the online application. • Upload legible copies of all required documents (photograph, signature, qualification certificates, caste/PwBD certificate etc.) in the prescribed size and format. • Candidates working in Govt./PSU must upload NOC or undertaking at the time of application. • Keep registered mobile number and email active till completion of the recruitment process. • Application fee once paid will not be refunded. • POWERGRID reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process without assigning any reason. • Region-specific vacancies; no inter-region transfer request allowed after joining.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for PGCIL POWERGRID Non Executive Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 660 Junior Officer Trainee, Diploma Trainee & Junior Technician Trainee Posts?
Notification Date: 17 April 2026; Online Application Start Date: 20 April 2026 (17:00 Hours); Last Date for Online Application: 11 May 2026 (23:59 Hours); Last Date for Payment of Fee: 11 May 2026 (23:59 Hours)
What is the application fee?
• For General / OBC (NCL) / EWS: ₹300/- (for DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT posts) or ₹200/- (for JTT Survey post) • For SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: No fee (exempted)
What is the age limit?
27 years as on 11.05.2026
What is the selection process?
• Written Test / Computer Based Test (CBT) - 100% weightage (170 objective questions: 120 Technical/Professional Knowledge + 50 Aptitude) • Computer Skill Test (CST) (for JOT HR / F&A) - Qualifying in nature • Trade Test (TT) (for JTT Survey) - Qualifying in nature Pre-Employment Medical Examination • CBT Qualifying Criteria: Minimum 40% aggregate (UR/EWS) / 30% aggregate (reserved) with separate minimum in each part (for Diploma / JOT posts). For JTT: 40% (UR/EWS) / 30% (reserved). Final merit is based on CBT marks only (CST / Trade Test is only qualifying).