POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has been announced for 270 training slots across 10 regional establishments. Eligible ITI, Diploma and Engineering graduates can apply online from 25 August to 10 September 2026. There is no application fee, written examination or interview.

📄 Overview

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has released the POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for engagement of apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 270 apprenticeship training slots are available across 10 regional establishments. The apprenticeship duration is one year and applications will be accepted online from 25 August 2026 to 10 September 2026. The recruitment covers ITI Electrician, Diploma Electrical, Diploma Civil, Graduate Electrical and Graduate Civil trades. Selection will be based on merit and document verification, with no written examination or interview.

📅 Important Dates

🤝 Vacancy Details

The POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers 270 apprenticeship training slots across 10 regional establishments. Candidates can apply for only one region/state of their choice. The region-wise and trade-wise vacancy distribution is given below.

Trade-wise total: ITI Electrician – 64 posts, Diploma Electrical – 122 posts, Diploma Civil – 35 posts, Graduate Electrical – 34 posts and Graduate Civil – 15 posts.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is assessed as on the closing date of application, 10 September 2026. Candidates must possess the required full-time qualification for the selected apprenticeship trade and must have passed the final examination within the specified two-year period.

• The final examination must have been passed between 11 September 2024 and 10 September 2026.
• The qualification must be from a recognized institute or university.
• Part-time, correspondence, distance and online mode qualifications are not accepted.
• The candidate must be medically fit as per the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961.
• The date of declaration of result must be available on the marksheet or supported by a certificate from the institute.
• The final or consolidated marksheet must mention the percentage of marks, or a Percentage Conversion Letter must be submitted.
• Candidates awaiting their final examination result are not eligible.
• Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training in any organization are not eligible.
• Candidates with more than one year of job experience are not eligible.

🔞 Age Limit

💸 Application Fee

🎯 Selection Process

POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026 does not involve a written examination or interview. Selection is based on merit, eligibility and document verification for the notified region and trade.

• Applications are screened in merit order according to the qualification prescribed for the selected trade and region.
• Eligible candidates are shortlisted for document verification in a 1:5 ratio against the notified training slots, in merit order.
• Shortlisted candidates are informed through their registered email address.
• A final merit list is prepared from candidates found suitable after document verification.
• Selected candidates must accept the tripartite apprenticeship contract through the NATS/NAPS portal.
• Medical certificate and police verification are required before engagement.
• Reservation for SC, ST, OBC(NCL) and PwBD candidates is applied as per the applicable apprenticeship rules.

📄 Required Documents

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling the online application form:

• Completed NAPS/NATS apprenticeship registration or enrolment profile and number
• Educational certificates and marksheets
• Proof of age such as Matriculation Certificate, Aadhaar Card or Passport
• SC/ST or latest OBC(NCL) caste certificate, wherever applicable
• Bank cancelled cheque or first page of passbook for DBT-enabled account
• Recent colour passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Disability certificate/UDID card in the prescribed format, wherever applicable

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✍️ How to Apply

Eligible applicants must complete the required apprenticeship registration before submitting the POWERGRID application. ITI Electrician candidates should use NAPS, while eligible Degree/Diploma Engineering candidates should use NATS as applicable.

1. Register as a candidate/student on NAPS for ITI Electrician or NATS for Degree/Diploma Engineering candidates.
2. Complete or update the apprenticeship profile and upload the required documents.
3. Obtain the NAPS/NATS registration or enrolment number before applying to POWERGRID.
4. Visit the official POWERGRID website and open Careers → Engagement of Apprentices → Apply Online.
5. Select only one region/state and the applicable apprenticeship trade.
6. Enter the required personal, educational and apprenticeship registration details.
7. Upload the required documents in the prescribed manner.
8. Review all details carefully and submit the application before 10 September 2026.
9. Keep a copy of the submitted application and registration details for future reference.

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