POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification released. Apply online for ITI Electrician, Diploma and Graduate Apprentice posts. Check eligibility, stipend, vacancies and last date to apply.
POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has released a new notification for the Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the year 2025-26. Eligible candidates can apply online for various apprentice trades such as ITI Electrician, Diploma Engineering, Graduate Engineering, HR Executive, CSR Executive, and Rajbhasha Assistant.
POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The apprenticeship training will be conducted for one year at different POWERGRID locations across India. Candidates will be selected based on merit without any written exam or interview.
POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Post Title | POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
|---|---|
| Organization | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 02 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 March 2026 |
| Selection Method | Merit Based |
| Official Website | www.powergrid.in |
POWERGRID Apprentice Vacancy 2026 Details
| Region / Establishement | Vacancy |
| Western Region – II, Vadodara (Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh) | 55 |
| Southern Region – II, Bangalore (Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Kerala) | 15 |
| Western Region – I, Nagpur (Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa) | 25 |
| Northern Region – I, Faridabad (Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand) | 93 |
Eligibility Criteria for POWERGRID Apprentice
Education Qualification
| Trade | Qualification |
| ITI Electrician | ITI in Electrician Trade (Full-Time course) |
| Diploma (Electrical) | Full Time (3 years course) – Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| Diploma (Civil) | Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Graduate (Electrical) | B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electrical Engineering |
| Graduate (Civil) | B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Civil Engineering |
| HR Executive | MBA (HR) / Post Graduate Diploma in Personal Management / Personal Management & Industrial Relations or equivalent |
| CSR Executive | Master’s in social work (MSW) or Rural Development/ Management or equivalent |
| Rajbhasha Assistant | B.A. (Hindi) with proficient knowledge of English language |
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
Candidates are not eligible to apply for the apprenticeship in any of the following cases : Awaiting the results of their final examination. Undergone or undergoing apprenticeship training in any organization for any duration. Job experience of more than 1 year.
Salary (Monthly Stipend)
| Trade | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| ITI Apprentice | ₹13,500 |
| Diploma Apprentice | ₹15,000 |
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹17,500 |
| HR / CSR / Rajbhasha | ₹17,500 |
Required Documents
Candidates must upload the following documents while applying online:
- NATS / NAPS Registration Number
- Educational certificates and mark sheets
- Proof of age (10th certificate / Aadhaar)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar linked bank account details
- Passport size photograph
- Signature
Selection Process for POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The selection of candidates will be done through the following stages :
- Screening of applications
- Merit list based on academic marks
- Document verification
- Signing of apprenticeship contract
There will be no written examination or interview.
How to Apply POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Interested candidates who fulfil the above-mentioned eligibility criteria may submit their application as below.
Step 1 :
Candidates should first register themselves (as a candidate/student) on the website of
- NAPS for HR Executive/ CSR Executive/ Business Development Executive/PR Assistant/ Rajbhasha Assistant / Library Professional Assistant / ITI (Electrician) at https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in or
- NATS for Degree/ Diploma in Engineering at https://nats.education.gov.in/ and complete/update their profile by uploading all the required documents.
Step 2 :
After getting the NAPS/NATS registration/enrolment number, candidates should apply on the POWERGRID website as per the following details :
Go to www.powergrid.in → Careers→ Engagement of Apprentices → Apply Online
Applications must be submitted online through the official POWERGRID website only. No other mode of application will be accepted. There is no application fee, written examination or interview process for applicants.
Conclusion
The POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026 provides a great opportunity for ITI, Diploma and Engineering graduates to gain practical experience in India’s leading power transmission company. Since there is no exam and no application fee, eligible candidates should apply before 11 March 2026 to secure a training opportunity with POWERGRID.