POWERGRID and CTUIL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 (Advt CC/01/2026)
Domain: Power & Energy
Employment Type: Full time
Stage: Examination - Special Notices
Posted: 4 days ago
Location: CENTRAL
Closed: 11 May 2026
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Job Details
POWERGRID (a Maharatna PSU under Ministry of Power) invites applications for Non-Executive positions across Regions/Projects and for CTUIL: Diploma Trainee (Electrical/Civil/Survey), Junior Officer Trainee (HR/F&A) and Junior Technician Trainee (Survey). Engagement includes one year of training followed by absorption on regular cadre, subject to qualifying the prescribed selection steps and medical fitness. Recruitment is region-specific (no inter-region transfer entitlement).
- Level:
- central
- Other Information:
- Posting: Recruitment is region-specific; candidates joining such positions are not entitled for inter-region transfer request.
- NWRTS naming: Henceforth, Rajasthan Project shall be referred to as North Western Region Transmission System (NWRTS).
- Exam Centers:
- NR-I: Delhi (NCR), Jaipur, Dehradun
- Rajasthan Project: Jaipur
- NR-II: Jammu, Srinagar, Chandigarh
- NR-III: Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra
- SR-I: Hyderabad, Vijayawada
- SR-II: Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi
- ER-I: Patna, Ranchi
- ER-II: Kolkata, Siliguri
- NER: Shillong, Guwahati, Dibrugarh
- Odisha Project: Bhubaneswar, Rourkela, Cuttack
- Corporate Centre: Delhi (NCR)
Job Summary
Non-Executive recruitment for Diploma Trainee (Electrical/Civil/Survey), Junior Officer Trainee (HR/F&A) and Junior Technician Trainee (Survey) in POWERGRID and CTUIL under Advertisement No. CC/01/2026. Online registration 20.04.2026 to 11.05.2026.
Important Dates
Applications open · Opening date of online submission of application and online payment of application fee
Last date to apply · Closing date for online submission of applications and online payment of application fees
Cut-Off date for age
Cut-Off date for acquiring qualification
Fee Structure
Application Fee
- 1. DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT (HR)/JOT (F&A):
- Rs.300
- 2. JTT (Survey):
- Rs.200
- 3. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM:
- Exempted from fee payment
Payment Methods
- 1. Mode:
- Online Payment Gateway during the application period
Other Information
- 1. Payment instructions:
- https://www.powergrid.in/online-payment-application-fees
- 2. Fee refund:
- Fee once submitted is nonrefundable under any circumstance.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Diploma Trainee (Electrical) – Full Time Regular 3 Years Diploma in Electrical/Electrical (Power)/Electrical and Electronics/Power Systems Engineering/Power Engineering (Electrical) with minimum 70% marks for General/OBC(NCL)/EWS and pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD. | Required |
| Diploma Trainee (Civil) – Full Time Regular 3 Years Diploma in Civil Engineering with minimum 70% marks for General/OBC(NCL)/EWS and pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD. | Required |
| Diploma Trainee (Survey) – Full-Time Regular 3 Years Diploma in Survey Engineering OR Diploma in Civil Engineering (with Survey as a subject) with minimum 70% marks. | Required |
| Junior Officer Trainee (HR) – Three years full time Graduate Regular Degree BBA/BBM/BBS or equivalent from recognized Institute/University with not less than 60% marks for General/EWS/OBC(NCL) category. | Required |
| Junior Officer Trainee (F&A) – Inter CA/Inter CMA. | Required |
| Junior Technician Trainee (Survey) – Full-Time Regular Two Years ITI (Surveyor) from a recognized Technical Board/Institute. | Required |
2. Other Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher qualification not allowed (Diploma Trainee) | B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME etc. with or without Diploma is not allowed at application or joining. |
| Higher qualification not allowed (JOT-HR) | Post Graduate Degree/Diploma or equivalent higher education is not allowed. |
| Higher qualification not allowed (JOT-F&A) | Post Graduate Degree/PG Diploma/CA/CMA or equivalent higher education is not allowed. |
| Higher qualification not allowed (JTT-Survey) | Higher technical qualification like Diploma/B.E./B.Tech etc., with or without ITI, is not allowed. |
| Final year students | Final year/semester students expecting results by 15.07.2026 are provisionally eligible, subject to required aggregate marks. |
| JOT(HR) general graduation not acceptable | A general graduation degree (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com) without HR specialization is not acceptable; BBA/BBM/BBS is required; equivalency is at POWERGRID’s discretion. |
3. Experience Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience Range | N/A - N/A years |
4. Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | 18 - 27 years |
| Upper age limit | 27 years as on 11.05.2026. |
| OBC(NCL) relaxation | 3 years (for posts reserved for OBC-NCL). |
| SC/ST relaxation | 5 years (for posts reserved for SC/ST). |
| PwBD relaxation | 10 years for UR/EWS; 13 years for OBC(NCL); 15 years for SC/ST. |
| Ex-Servicemen relaxation | As per Govt. of India directives: period of service + 3 years, subject to conditions. |
| Victims of riots | As per Govt. of India directives. |
5. Citizenship
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Only Indian Nationals of age 18 years or above are eligible to apply. |
6. Other Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Region option | Apply for any one Region (or CTUIL) only; Region/CTUIL option cannot be changed. |
| Undertaking on higher qualification | Candidates must submit an undertaking that they do not possess disallowed higher qualifications; false declaration leads to rejection/termination. |
| Departmental/trainee status | Trainees/Apprentices/Interns working in POWERGRID are not considered departmental candidates. |
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Post Details
1. Diploma Trainee (Electrical) – DTE
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential Qualification: Full Time Regular 3 Years Diploma in Electrical/Electrical (Power)/Electrical & Electronics/Power Systems Engineering/Power Engineering (Electrical) with minimum 70% marks for General/OBC(NCL)/EWS; pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD.
- Higher qualification: B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME etc. with or without Diploma is not allowed.
Age Limitations:
- Upper age: 27 years as on 11.05.2026.
2. Diploma Trainee (Civil) – DTC
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential Qualification: Full Time Regular 3 Years Diploma in Civil Engineering with minimum 70% marks for General/OBC(NCL)/EWS; pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD.
- Higher qualification: B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME etc. with or without Diploma is not allowed.
Age Limitations:
- Upper age: 27 years as on 11.05.2026.
3. Diploma Trainee (Survey) – DTS
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential Qualification: Full-Time Regular 3 Years Diploma in Survey Engineering OR Diploma in Civil Engineering (with Survey as a subject) with minimum 70% marks.
- Higher qualification: B.E./B.Tech etc., with or without Diploma, is not allowed.
Age Limitations:
- Upper age: 27 years as on 11.05.2026.
4. Junior Officer Trainee (HR) – JOT (HR)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential Qualification: Three years full time Graduate Regular Degree – BBA/BBM/BBS or equivalent from recognized Institute/University with not less than 60% marks for General/EWS/OBC(NCL).
- Higher qualification: Post Graduate Degree/Diploma or equivalent higher education is not allowed.
Age Limitations:
- Upper age: 27 years as on 11.05.2026.
5. Junior Officer Trainee (F&A) – JOT (F&A)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential Qualification: Inter CA/Inter CMA.
- Higher qualification: Post Graduate Degree/PG Diploma/CA/CMA or equivalent higher education is not allowed.
Age Limitations:
- Upper age: 27 years as on 11.05.2026.
6. Junior Technician Trainee (Survey) – JTT (Survey)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential Qualification: Full-Time Regular Two Years ITI (Surveyor) from a recognized Technical Board/Institute.
- Higher qualification: Higher technical qualification like Diploma/B.E./B.Tech etc. with or without ITI is not allowed.
Age Limitations:
- Upper age: 27 years as on 11.05.2026.
Salary Details
> Salary Range: ₹21,000 - ₹1,17,500 Monthly
Other Information
- Pay scales: IDA pay scales: S0 Rs.24000-3%-108000; S1 Rs.25000-3%-117500; W2 Rs.21000-3%-72000; W3 Rs.21500-3%-74000.
Cut Off Marks
- 1. CBT qualifying (DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT-HR/JOT-F&A) Unreserved/EWS:
- Minimum 30% in each Part-I and Part-II separately and 40% in aggregate.
- 2. CBT qualifying (DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT-HR/JOT-F&A) Reserved:
- Minimum 25% in each Part-I and Part-II separately and 30% in aggregate.
- 3. CBT qualifying (JTT-Survey) Unreserved/EWS:
- Minimum 40% marks in aggregate.
- 4. CBT qualifying (JTT-Survey) Reserved:
- Minimum 30% marks in aggregate.
- 5. Qualifying marks in CST:
- 45% for Unreserved/EWS; 35% for reserved category candidates.
- 6. Qualifying marks in Trade Test:
- 40% for Unreserved/EWS; 30% for reserved category candidates.
How to Apply
- 1. Registration:
- Apply only through POWERGRID Online Registration System at http://www.powergrid.in → Career → Job Opportunities → Non-Executive Positions → “Recruitment of Non-Executive Posts 2026”.
- 2. Email/Mobile:
- Keep valid personal email ID (and alternate) and mobile number active for at least one year.
- 3. One-region rule:
- Apply for any one Region only (or CTUIL). Region/CTUIL option once submitted cannot be changed.
- 4. Edit window:
- Application can be edited/updated till the last date; no change allowed thereafter.
- 5. No hard copy:
- Do not send hard copy. Keep printout of submitted application for Document Verification.
- 6. Document upload:
- Upload legible scans of photo, signature, DOB proof, qualification certificates/mark-sheets (with CGPA conversion proof if applicable), NOC (if employed in Govt./PSU), category/PwBD/Ex-SM/riot victim certificates etc., in prescribed formats/sizes.
Exam Pattern
- 1. CBT structure:
- Objective type; 170 questions; Part-I: 120 (Technical/Professional); Part-II: 50 (Aptitude); 1 mark per question; 1/4 negative for wrong/multiple answers.
- 2. Duration:
- 2 hours (PwBD compensatory time as per GOI).
- 3. Aptitude topics:
- English vocabulary, verbal comprehension, quantitative aptitude, reasoning ability, data sufficiency & interpretation, numerical ability, General Awareness.
- 4. Empanelment ratio:
- Up to 1:5 (vacancies ≤3); 1:5 (for 4 vacancies → 5 candidates); 1:3 (for vacancies ≥5) for next stage/empanelment as applicable.
- 5. Merit:
- Final merit based on CBT marks only; CST/Trade Test is qualifying (no weightage).
Syllabus Details
- 1. Part-I (Technical/Professional):
- Discipline-specific questions for respective post/branch.
- 2. Part-II (Aptitude):
- English, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, data sufficiency/interpretation, numerical ability, general awareness.
Selection Process
- 1. DTE/DTC/DTS:
- Computer Based Test (100% weightage) and Pre-Employment Medical Examination.
- 2. JOT (HR)/(F&A):
- CBT (100% weightage) followed by Computer Skill Test (qualifying); Pre-Employment Medical Examination.
- 3. JTT (Survey):
- CBT (100% weightage) followed by Trade Test (qualifying); Pre-Employment Medical Examination.
- 4. Admit card:
- Download from application portal; not sent by post.
Admit Card Details
- 1. Availability:
- Admit Card to be downloaded from the application portal; produce Admit Card and original ID proof for CBT entry.
- 2. Notice-5 specific:
- For DTE/DTC region change window, exam centre preference remains unchanged and admit cards will reflect the originally preferred region; further recruitment process will follow the revised Region/Post ID, if opted.
- 3. Link status (Notice-6):
- Admit card download link has been made live and can be downloaded from the career page of POWERGRID website (Notice-6 dated 25.06.2026).
- 4. ID proof (Notice-6):
- Candidates must carry the original Government ID Proof as mentioned in the Admit Card for identity verification on the exam day.
Reservation Details
- 1. PwBD suitability:
- Posts identified suitable for PwBD sub-categories as per detailed table (DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT(HR)/JOT(F&A)/JTT(Survey)).
- 2. OBC(NCL) certificate:
- Based on income for FY 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 and issued on/after 01.04.2026 in prescribed GOI format for appointments under GOI.
- 3. EWS certificate:
- Income & Asset Certificate for FY 2025-26 issued on/after 01.04.2026; caste name must be clearly mentioned.
- 4. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/Riots victims:
- Reservation/relaxation/concession as per GOI; produce prescribed certificates from competent authority.
- 5. Horizontal reservations:
- PwBD and Ex-SM are horizontally reserved as indicated; interchangeable (I/C) rules apply where printed.
- 6. Relaxation applicability:
- Age and essential-qualification percentage relaxations apply only where the vacancy is reserved for that category; otherwise eligible candidates may apply under UR.
- 7. PwBD eligibility threshold:
- Only persons with permanent disability of not less than 40% are eligible for PwBD benefits.
- 8. Application count note (Notice-3):
- Horizontal Reservation Applications are counted in their respective categories also.
- 9. TA reimbursement eligibility (Notice-7):
- TA claim submission is applicable for eligible SC/ST/PwBD candidates as per the advertisement; follow Notice-7 for online submission procedure and timelines.
Document Requirements
- 1. Photo:
- Recent passport size color photo (white background), .jpg, max 50 KB.
- 2. Signature:
- .jpg, max 50 KB.
- 3. DOB proof:
- Matric/Birth Certificate (DOB mentioned), .pdf, max 3 MB.
- 4. Qualification docs:
- All certificates and mark-sheets (all semesters/years) in one PDF (with CGPA/OGPA/DGPA to % conversion proof if applicable), .pdf, max 10 MB.
- 5. NOC (if applicable):
- For Govt./PSU employees, upload No-Objection Certificate, .pdf, max 3 MB.
- 6. Category certificates:
- SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS certificates in prescribed GOI format, .pdf, max 3 MB each.
- 7. PwBD certificate:
- Prescribed GOI format, .pdf, max 3 MB.
- 8. Scribe documents:
- Scribe certificate (prescribed format) and scribe photo ID (if scribe availed), .pdf, max 3 MB each.
- 9. Ex-Servicemen:
- Discharge certificate/undertaking/proforma for employed officials, .pdf, max 3 MB.
- 10. Disabled Ex-Servicemen:
- Certificate of Fitness by Demobilization Board, .pdf, max 3 MB.
- 11. Dependents of Ex-Servicemen:
- Certificate for dependents of personnel killed/severely disabled in action, .pdf, max 3 MB.
- 12. Victims of riots:
- Domicile cum Age relaxation certificate, .pdf, max 1 MB.
- 13. TA claim (Notice-7) – TA form:
- Duly filled and signed TA Claim Form (downloaded from POWERGRID Standards & Formats).
- 14. TA claim (Notice-7) – Tickets:
- Clear digital copies (scan/photo) of to-and-fro journey tickets showing travel details and fare amount.
- 15. TA claim (Notice-7) – Category/Disability:
- Self-attested copy of category/disability certificate.
Important Instructions
- 1. Eligibility onus:
- Ensure eligibility and provide complete/legible documents; candidature is provisional at all stages.
- 2. No inter-region transfer:
- Recruitment is region-based; inter-region transfer requests are not entertained.
- 3. Age/qualification cut-off:
- All computations as on cut-off dates printed in the advertisement.
- 4. Travel reimbursement:
- Eligible SC/ST/PwBD candidates reimbursed sleeper class rail/bus fare for appearing in CBT, subject to conditions.
- 5. Medical standards:
- Appointment subject to POWERGRID medical fitness norms.
- 6. Legal jurisdiction:
- NCT of Delhi.
- 7. Test centre change after submission:
- Test centre preferences cannot be changed after application submission.
- 8. Immutability of personal details:
- Name/category/Date of Birth cannot be changed after submission of the application.
- 9. Portal maintenance window:
- POWERGRID website and recruitment portal will not be available from 12:00 AM to 01:00 AM (for 1 Hour) on 30th April 2026 due to routine network maintenance.
- 10. Application deadline unaffected:
- Closing date & time of the application window remains 11th May 2026 (23:59 hrs.).
- 11. Scrutiny status (Notice-3):
- Scrutiny of applications received is under process; applicants should visit the website regularly for updates.
- 12. Provisional eligibility status (Notice-4):
- Provisional eligibility status has been updated in Candidate Login; no document verification has been done at this stage and candidates must ensure they meet eligibility before CBT.
- 13. One-time region change window (Notice-5):
- Applicants of DTE/DTC may revise Region/Post ID to NR-I or NWRTS only from 24th June (10:00 am) to 26th June 2026 (11:59 pm); once exercised, reversion to the original region is not allowed; if no response, original region will be considered.
- 14. TA claim online only (Notice-7):
- Submit TA Claim Forms only through the online link on POWERGRID career page within the stipulated window; submissions through any other mode will not be entertained.
- 15. TA claim documents (Notice-7):
- Upload duly filled TA form, to-and-fro journey tickets and self-attested category/disability certificate; ensure documents are clear and legible showing travel details and fare amount.
- 16. No physical TA form (Notice-7):
- Physical TA Claim form is not to be submitted on 01.07.2026.
- 17. Objections via portal only (Notice-8):
- Objections must be submitted only through the POWERGRID Career Portal; objections through any other mode will not be entertained.
- 18. Who can object (Notice-8):
- Only candidates who appeared for the CBT on 01.07.2026 may raise objections during the scheduled window.
- 19. Post-CBT updates (Notice-11):
- All applicants who appeared for the CBT on 01.07.2026 are advised to visit POWERGRID career portal regularly for further updates (as per Notice-11).
- 20. Appeared counts (Notice-12):
- Region-wise and category-wise appeared counts for PwBD/ExSM/DExSM have been published; figures are based on self-declaration and subject to verification during Document Verification, if called.
Training Details
- 1. Training duration:
- One year for all posts.
- 2. Post-training absorption:
- DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT absorbed as Junior Engineer Gr-IV/Junior Officer Gr-IV (S1); JTT absorbed as Junior Technician (W3).
Bond or Service Agreement
- 1. DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT(HR)/JOT(F&A):
- Service bond for 3 years post training: Rs.2,50,000 (General/OBC(NCL)/EWS); Rs.1,25,000 (SC/ST/PwBD).
- 2. JTT (Survey):
- Service bond for 3 years post training: Rs.1,25,000 (General/OBC(NCL)/EWS); Rs.62,500 (SC/ST/PwBD).
Disqualification Criteria
- 1. Disallowed higher qualification:
- Possession/non-disclosure of disallowed higher qualifications at application/joining leads to rejection/termination.
- 2. False information:
- Candidature liable for cancellation at any stage for false/misleading information or document suppression.
Other Information
- 1. Notice reference (Notice-3):
- Ref: C/HR/Rectt./Notice-3, dated 14.05.2026.
- 2. CBT date per Notice-3:
- CBT is tentatively scheduled for 1st July 2026.
- 3. Notice reference (Notice-4):
- Ref: C/HR/Rectt./Notice-4, dated 16.06.2026.
- 4. Notice reference (Notice-5):
- Ref: C/HR/Rectt./Notice-5, dated 23.06.2026 – Revision in vacancies for DTE/DTC and one-time option to revise Region/Post ID between NR-I and NWRTS.
- 5. Notice reference (Notice-6):
- Ref: C/HR/Rectt./Notice-6, dated 25.06.2026 – Admit card download link made live; CBT on 1st July 2026.
- 6. Notice reference (Notice-7):
- Ref: C/HR/Rectt./Notice-7, dated 30.06.2026 – Online submission window for TA claims of eligible SC/ST/PwBD candidates from 06.07.2026 (10:00 am) to 15.07.2026 (11:59 pm).
- 7. Notice reference (Notice-8):
- Ref: C/HR/Rectt./Notice-8, dated 02.07.2026 – Objection Management Link for CBT active from 03.07.2026 (1700 hrs) to 05.07.2026 (1659 hrs).
- 8. Notice reference (Notice-9):
- Ref: C/HR/Rectt./Notice-9, dated 02.07.2026 – Post-wise count of candidates who appeared in the CBT held on 01.07.2026 published.
- 9. Notice reference (Notice-10):
- Ref: C/HR/Rectt./Notice-10, dated 31.07.2026 – Revised application counts for DTE and DTC after Region/Post ID revision; supersedes Notice-03 counts.
- 10. Notice reference (Notice-11):
- Ref: C/HR/Rectt./Notice-11, dated 31.07.2026 – Count of Region-wise & Category-wise candidates appeared in the CBT on 01.07.2026 published.
- 11. Notice reference (Notice-12):
- Ref: C/HR/Rectt./Notice-12, dated 14.08.2026 – Count of PwBD, ExSM and DExSM candidates appeared in the CBT on 01.07.2026, Region-wise/Category-wise, including CTUIL; based on self-declaration and subject to verification.
Contact Details
Email: recruitment@powergrid.in
Other Information
Website for updates: All updates will be on POWERGRID careers page; correspondences via registered email/SMS/candidate login.
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POWERGRID and CTUIL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 (Advt CC/01/2026)
Domain: Power & Energy
Employment Type: Full time
Stage: Examination - Special Notices
Posted: 4 days ago
Location: CENTRAL
Closed: 11 May 2026
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Job Details
POWERGRID (a Maharatna PSU under Ministry of Power) invites applications for Non-Executive positions across Regions/Projects and for CTUIL: Diploma Trainee (Electrical/Civil/Survey), Junior Officer Trainee (HR/F&A) and Junior Technician Trainee (Survey). Engagement includes one year of training followed by absorption on regular cadre, subject to qualifying the prescribed selection steps and medical fitness. Recruitment is region-specific (no inter-region transfer entitlement).
- Level:
- central
- Other Information:
- Posting: Recruitment is region-specific; candidates joining such positions are not entitled for inter-region transfer request.
- NWRTS naming: Henceforth, Rajasthan Project shall be referred to as North Western Region Transmission System (NWRTS).
- Exam Centers:
- NR-I: Delhi (NCR), Jaipur, Dehradun
- Rajasthan Project: Jaipur
- NR-II: Jammu, Srinagar, Chandigarh
- NR-III: Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra
- SR-I: Hyderabad, Vijayawada
- SR-II: Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi
- ER-I: Patna, Ranchi
- ER-II: Kolkata, Siliguri
- NER: Shillong, Guwahati, Dibrugarh
- Odisha Project: Bhubaneswar, Rourkela, Cuttack
- Corporate Centre: Delhi (NCR)
Job Summary
Non-Executive recruitment for Diploma Trainee (Electrical/Civil/Survey), Junior Officer Trainee (HR/F&A) and Junior Technician Trainee (Survey) in POWERGRID and CTUIL under Advertisement No. CC/01/2026. Online registration 20.04.2026 to 11.05.2026.
Important Dates
Applications open · Opening date of online submission of application and online payment of application fee
Last date to apply · Closing date for online submission of applications and online payment of application fees
Cut-Off date for age
Cut-Off date for acquiring qualification
Fee Structure
Application Fee
- 1. DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT (HR)/JOT (F&A):
- Rs.300
- 2. JTT (Survey):
- Rs.200
- 3. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM:
- Exempted from fee payment
Payment Methods
- 1. Mode:
- Online Payment Gateway during the application period
Other Information
- 1. Payment instructions:
- https://www.powergrid.in/online-payment-application-fees
- 2. Fee refund:
- Fee once submitted is nonrefundable under any circumstance.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Diploma Trainee (Electrical) – Full Time Regular 3 Years Diploma in Electrical/Electrical (Power)/Electrical and Electronics/Power Systems Engineering/Power Engineering (Electrical) with minimum 70% marks for General/OBC(NCL)/EWS and pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD. | Required |
| Diploma Trainee (Civil) – Full Time Regular 3 Years Diploma in Civil Engineering with minimum 70% marks for General/OBC(NCL)/EWS and pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD. | Required |
| Diploma Trainee (Survey) – Full-Time Regular 3 Years Diploma in Survey Engineering OR Diploma in Civil Engineering (with Survey as a subject) with minimum 70% marks. | Required |
| Junior Officer Trainee (HR) – Three years full time Graduate Regular Degree BBA/BBM/BBS or equivalent from recognized Institute/University with not less than 60% marks for General/EWS/OBC(NCL) category. | Required |
| Junior Officer Trainee (F&A) – Inter CA/Inter CMA. | Required |
| Junior Technician Trainee (Survey) – Full-Time Regular Two Years ITI (Surveyor) from a recognized Technical Board/Institute. | Required |
2. Other Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher qualification not allowed (Diploma Trainee) | B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME etc. with or without Diploma is not allowed at application or joining. |
| Higher qualification not allowed (JOT-HR) | Post Graduate Degree/Diploma or equivalent higher education is not allowed. |
| Higher qualification not allowed (JOT-F&A) | Post Graduate Degree/PG Diploma/CA/CMA or equivalent higher education is not allowed. |
| Higher qualification not allowed (JTT-Survey) | Higher technical qualification like Diploma/B.E./B.Tech etc., with or without ITI, is not allowed. |
| Final year students | Final year/semester students expecting results by 15.07.2026 are provisionally eligible, subject to required aggregate marks. |
| JOT(HR) general graduation not acceptable | A general graduation degree (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com) without HR specialization is not acceptable; BBA/BBM/BBS is required; equivalency is at POWERGRID’s discretion. |
3. Experience Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience Range | N/A - N/A years |
4. Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | 18 - 27 years |
| Upper age limit | 27 years as on 11.05.2026. |
| OBC(NCL) relaxation | 3 years (for posts reserved for OBC-NCL). |
| SC/ST relaxation | 5 years (for posts reserved for SC/ST). |
| PwBD relaxation | 10 years for UR/EWS; 13 years for OBC(NCL); 15 years for SC/ST. |
| Ex-Servicemen relaxation | As per Govt. of India directives: period of service + 3 years, subject to conditions. |
| Victims of riots | As per Govt. of India directives. |
5. Citizenship
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Only Indian Nationals of age 18 years or above are eligible to apply. |
6. Other Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Region option | Apply for any one Region (or CTUIL) only; Region/CTUIL option cannot be changed. |
| Undertaking on higher qualification | Candidates must submit an undertaking that they do not possess disallowed higher qualifications; false declaration leads to rejection/termination. |
| Departmental/trainee status | Trainees/Apprentices/Interns working in POWERGRID are not considered departmental candidates. |
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Post Details
1. Diploma Trainee (Electrical) – DTE
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential Qualification: Full Time Regular 3 Years Diploma in Electrical/Electrical (Power)/Electrical & Electronics/Power Systems Engineering/Power Engineering (Electrical) with minimum 70% marks for General/OBC(NCL)/EWS; pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD.
- Higher qualification: B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME etc. with or without Diploma is not allowed.
Age Limitations:
- Upper age: 27 years as on 11.05.2026.
2. Diploma Trainee (Civil) – DTC
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential Qualification: Full Time Regular 3 Years Diploma in Civil Engineering with minimum 70% marks for General/OBC(NCL)/EWS; pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD.
- Higher qualification: B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME etc. with or without Diploma is not allowed.
Age Limitations:
- Upper age: 27 years as on 11.05.2026.
3. Diploma Trainee (Survey) – DTS
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential Qualification: Full-Time Regular 3 Years Diploma in Survey Engineering OR Diploma in Civil Engineering (with Survey as a subject) with minimum 70% marks.
- Higher qualification: B.E./B.Tech etc., with or without Diploma, is not allowed.
Age Limitations:
- Upper age: 27 years as on 11.05.2026.
4. Junior Officer Trainee (HR) – JOT (HR)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential Qualification: Three years full time Graduate Regular Degree – BBA/BBM/BBS or equivalent from recognized Institute/University with not less than 60% marks for General/EWS/OBC(NCL).
- Higher qualification: Post Graduate Degree/Diploma or equivalent higher education is not allowed.
Age Limitations:
- Upper age: 27 years as on 11.05.2026.
5. Junior Officer Trainee (F&A) – JOT (F&A)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential Qualification: Inter CA/Inter CMA.
- Higher qualification: Post Graduate Degree/PG Diploma/CA/CMA or equivalent higher education is not allowed.
Age Limitations:
- Upper age: 27 years as on 11.05.2026.
6. Junior Technician Trainee (Survey) – JTT (Survey)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Essential Qualification: Full-Time Regular Two Years ITI (Surveyor) from a recognized Technical Board/Institute.
- Higher qualification: Higher technical qualification like Diploma/B.E./B.Tech etc. with or without ITI is not allowed.
Age Limitations:
- Upper age: 27 years as on 11.05.2026.
Salary Details
> Salary Range: ₹21,000 - ₹1,17,500 Monthly
Other Information
- Pay scales: IDA pay scales: S0 Rs.24000-3%-108000; S1 Rs.25000-3%-117500; W2 Rs.21000-3%-72000; W3 Rs.21500-3%-74000.
Cut Off Marks
- 1. CBT qualifying (DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT-HR/JOT-F&A) Unreserved/EWS:
- Minimum 30% in each Part-I and Part-II separately and 40% in aggregate.
- 2. CBT qualifying (DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT-HR/JOT-F&A) Reserved:
- Minimum 25% in each Part-I and Part-II separately and 30% in aggregate.
- 3. CBT qualifying (JTT-Survey) Unreserved/EWS:
- Minimum 40% marks in aggregate.
- 4. CBT qualifying (JTT-Survey) Reserved:
- Minimum 30% marks in aggregate.
- 5. Qualifying marks in CST:
- 45% for Unreserved/EWS; 35% for reserved category candidates.
- 6. Qualifying marks in Trade Test:
- 40% for Unreserved/EWS; 30% for reserved category candidates.
How to Apply
- 1. Registration:
- Apply only through POWERGRID Online Registration System at http://www.powergrid.in → Career → Job Opportunities → Non-Executive Positions → “Recruitment of Non-Executive Posts 2026”.
- 2. Email/Mobile:
- Keep valid personal email ID (and alternate) and mobile number active for at least one year.
- 3. One-region rule:
- Apply for any one Region only (or CTUIL). Region/CTUIL option once submitted cannot be changed.
- 4. Edit window:
- Application can be edited/updated till the last date; no change allowed thereafter.
- 5. No hard copy:
- Do not send hard copy. Keep printout of submitted application for Document Verification.
- 6. Document upload:
- Upload legible scans of photo, signature, DOB proof, qualification certificates/mark-sheets (with CGPA conversion proof if applicable), NOC (if employed in Govt./PSU), category/PwBD/Ex-SM/riot victim certificates etc., in prescribed formats/sizes.
Exam Pattern
- 1. CBT structure:
- Objective type; 170 questions; Part-I: 120 (Technical/Professional); Part-II: 50 (Aptitude); 1 mark per question; 1/4 negative for wrong/multiple answers.
- 2. Duration:
- 2 hours (PwBD compensatory time as per GOI).
- 3. Aptitude topics:
- English vocabulary, verbal comprehension, quantitative aptitude, reasoning ability, data sufficiency & interpretation, numerical ability, General Awareness.
- 4. Empanelment ratio:
- Up to 1:5 (vacancies ≤3); 1:5 (for 4 vacancies → 5 candidates); 1:3 (for vacancies ≥5) for next stage/empanelment as applicable.
- 5. Merit:
- Final merit based on CBT marks only; CST/Trade Test is qualifying (no weightage).
Syllabus Details
- 1. Part-I (Technical/Professional):
- Discipline-specific questions for respective post/branch.
- 2. Part-II (Aptitude):
- English, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, data sufficiency/interpretation, numerical ability, general awareness.
Selection Process
- 1. DTE/DTC/DTS:
- Computer Based Test (100% weightage) and Pre-Employment Medical Examination.
- 2. JOT (HR)/(F&A):
- CBT (100% weightage) followed by Computer Skill Test (qualifying); Pre-Employment Medical Examination.
- 3. JTT (Survey):
- CBT (100% weightage) followed by Trade Test (qualifying); Pre-Employment Medical Examination.
- 4. Admit card:
- Download from application portal; not sent by post.
Admit Card Details
- 1. Availability:
- Admit Card to be downloaded from the application portal; produce Admit Card and original ID proof for CBT entry.
- 2. Notice-5 specific:
- For DTE/DTC region change window, exam centre preference remains unchanged and admit cards will reflect the originally preferred region; further recruitment process will follow the revised Region/Post ID, if opted.
- 3. Link status (Notice-6):
- Admit card download link has been made live and can be downloaded from the career page of POWERGRID website (Notice-6 dated 25.06.2026).
- 4. ID proof (Notice-6):
- Candidates must carry the original Government ID Proof as mentioned in the Admit Card for identity verification on the exam day.
Reservation Details
- 1. PwBD suitability:
- Posts identified suitable for PwBD sub-categories as per detailed table (DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT(HR)/JOT(F&A)/JTT(Survey)).
- 2. OBC(NCL) certificate:
- Based on income for FY 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 and issued on/after 01.04.2026 in prescribed GOI format for appointments under GOI.
- 3. EWS certificate:
- Income & Asset Certificate for FY 2025-26 issued on/after 01.04.2026; caste name must be clearly mentioned.
- 4. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/Riots victims:
- Reservation/relaxation/concession as per GOI; produce prescribed certificates from competent authority.
- 5. Horizontal reservations:
- PwBD and Ex-SM are horizontally reserved as indicated; interchangeable (I/C) rules apply where printed.
- 6. Relaxation applicability:
- Age and essential-qualification percentage relaxations apply only where the vacancy is reserved for that category; otherwise eligible candidates may apply under UR.
- 7. PwBD eligibility threshold:
- Only persons with permanent disability of not less than 40% are eligible for PwBD benefits.
- 8. Application count note (Notice-3):
- Horizontal Reservation Applications are counted in their respective categories also.
- 9. TA reimbursement eligibility (Notice-7):
- TA claim submission is applicable for eligible SC/ST/PwBD candidates as per the advertisement; follow Notice-7 for online submission procedure and timelines.
Document Requirements
- 1. Photo:
- Recent passport size color photo (white background), .jpg, max 50 KB.
- 2. Signature:
- .jpg, max 50 KB.
- 3. DOB proof:
- Matric/Birth Certificate (DOB mentioned), .pdf, max 3 MB.
- 4. Qualification docs:
- All certificates and mark-sheets (all semesters/years) in one PDF (with CGPA/OGPA/DGPA to % conversion proof if applicable), .pdf, max 10 MB.
- 5. NOC (if applicable):
- For Govt./PSU employees, upload No-Objection Certificate, .pdf, max 3 MB.
- 6. Category certificates:
- SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS certificates in prescribed GOI format, .pdf, max 3 MB each.
- 7. PwBD certificate:
- Prescribed GOI format, .pdf, max 3 MB.
- 8. Scribe documents:
- Scribe certificate (prescribed format) and scribe photo ID (if scribe availed), .pdf, max 3 MB each.
- 9. Ex-Servicemen:
- Discharge certificate/undertaking/proforma for employed officials, .pdf, max 3 MB.
- 10. Disabled Ex-Servicemen:
- Certificate of Fitness by Demobilization Board, .pdf, max 3 MB.
- 11. Dependents of Ex-Servicemen:
- Certificate for dependents of personnel killed/severely disabled in action, .pdf, max 3 MB.
- 12. Victims of riots:
- Domicile cum Age relaxation certificate, .pdf, max 1 MB.
- 13. TA claim (Notice-7) – TA form:
- Duly filled and signed TA Claim Form (downloaded from POWERGRID Standards & Formats).
- 14. TA claim (Notice-7) – Tickets:
- Clear digital copies (scan/photo) of to-and-fro journey tickets showing travel details and fare amount.
- 15. TA claim (Notice-7) – Category/Disability:
- Self-attested copy of category/disability certificate.
Important Instructions
- 1. Eligibility onus:
- Ensure eligibility and provide complete/legible documents; candidature is provisional at all stages.
- 2. No inter-region transfer:
- Recruitment is region-based; inter-region transfer requests are not entertained.
- 3. Age/qualification cut-off:
- All computations as on cut-off dates printed in the advertisement.
- 4. Travel reimbursement:
- Eligible SC/ST/PwBD candidates reimbursed sleeper class rail/bus fare for appearing in CBT, subject to conditions.
- 5. Medical standards:
- Appointment subject to POWERGRID medical fitness norms.
- 6. Legal jurisdiction:
- NCT of Delhi.
- 7. Test centre change after submission:
- Test centre preferences cannot be changed after application submission.
- 8. Immutability of personal details:
- Name/category/Date of Birth cannot be changed after submission of the application.
- 9. Portal maintenance window:
- POWERGRID website and recruitment portal will not be available from 12:00 AM to 01:00 AM (for 1 Hour) on 30th April 2026 due to routine network maintenance.
- 10. Application deadline unaffected:
- Closing date & time of the application window remains 11th May 2026 (23:59 hrs.).
- 11. Scrutiny status (Notice-3):
- Scrutiny of applications received is under process; applicants should visit the website regularly for updates.
- 12. Provisional eligibility status (Notice-4):
- Provisional eligibility status has been updated in Candidate Login; no document verification has been done at this stage and candidates must ensure they meet eligibility before CBT.
- 13. One-time region change window (Notice-5):
- Applicants of DTE/DTC may revise Region/Post ID to NR-I or NWRTS only from 24th June (10:00 am) to 26th June 2026 (11:59 pm); once exercised, reversion to the original region is not allowed; if no response, original region will be considered.
- 14. TA claim online only (Notice-7):
- Submit TA Claim Forms only through the online link on POWERGRID career page within the stipulated window; submissions through any other mode will not be entertained.
- 15. TA claim documents (Notice-7):
- Upload duly filled TA form, to-and-fro journey tickets and self-attested category/disability certificate; ensure documents are clear and legible showing travel details and fare amount.
- 16. No physical TA form (Notice-7):
- Physical TA Claim form is not to be submitted on 01.07.2026.
- 17. Objections via portal only (Notice-8):
- Objections must be submitted only through the POWERGRID Career Portal; objections through any other mode will not be entertained.
- 18. Who can object (Notice-8):
- Only candidates who appeared for the CBT on 01.07.2026 may raise objections during the scheduled window.
- 19. Post-CBT updates (Notice-11):
- All applicants who appeared for the CBT on 01.07.2026 are advised to visit POWERGRID career portal regularly for further updates (as per Notice-11).
- 20. Appeared counts (Notice-12):
- Region-wise and category-wise appeared counts for PwBD/ExSM/DExSM have been published; figures are based on self-declaration and subject to verification during Document Verification, if called.
Training Details
- 1. Training duration:
- One year for all posts.
- 2. Post-training absorption:
- DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT absorbed as Junior Engineer Gr-IV/Junior Officer Gr-IV (S1); JTT absorbed as Junior Technician (W3).
Bond or Service Agreement
- 1. DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT(HR)/JOT(F&A):
- Service bond for 3 years post training: Rs.2,50,000 (General/OBC(NCL)/EWS); Rs.1,25,000 (SC/ST/PwBD).
- 2. JTT (Survey):
- Service bond for 3 years post training: Rs.1,25,000 (General/OBC(NCL)/EWS); Rs.62,500 (SC/ST/PwBD).
Disqualification Criteria
- 1. Disallowed higher qualification:
- Possession/non-disclosure of disallowed higher qualifications at application/joining leads to rejection/termination.
- 2. False information:
- Candidature liable for cancellation at any stage for false/misleading information or document suppression.
Other Information
- 1. Notice reference (Notice-3):
- Ref: C/HR/Rectt./Notice-3, dated 14.05.2026.
- 2. CBT date per Notice-3:
- CBT is tentatively scheduled for 1st July 2026.
- 3. Notice reference (Notice-4):
- Ref: C/HR/Rectt./Notice-4, dated 16.06.2026.
- 4. Notice reference (Notice-5):
- Ref: C/HR/Rectt./Notice-5, dated 23.06.2026 – Revision in vacancies for DTE/DTC and one-time option to revise Region/Post ID between NR-I and NWRTS.
- 5. Notice reference (Notice-6):
- Ref: C/HR/Rectt./Notice-6, dated 25.06.2026 – Admit card download link made live; CBT on 1st July 2026.
- 6. Notice reference (Notice-7):
- Ref: C/HR/Rectt./Notice-7, dated 30.06.2026 – Online submission window for TA claims of eligible SC/ST/PwBD candidates from 06.07.2026 (10:00 am) to 15.07.2026 (11:59 pm).
- 7. Notice reference (Notice-8):
- Ref: C/HR/Rectt./Notice-8, dated 02.07.2026 – Objection Management Link for CBT active from 03.07.2026 (1700 hrs) to 05.07.2026 (1659 hrs).
- 8. Notice reference (Notice-9):
- Ref: C/HR/Rectt./Notice-9, dated 02.07.2026 – Post-wise count of candidates who appeared in the CBT held on 01.07.2026 published.
- 9. Notice reference (Notice-10):
- Ref: C/HR/Rectt./Notice-10, dated 31.07.2026 – Revised application counts for DTE and DTC after Region/Post ID revision; supersedes Notice-03 counts.
- 10. Notice reference (Notice-11):
- Ref: C/HR/Rectt./Notice-11, dated 31.07.2026 – Count of Region-wise & Category-wise candidates appeared in the CBT on 01.07.2026 published.
- 11. Notice reference (Notice-12):
- Ref: C/HR/Rectt./Notice-12, dated 14.08.2026 – Count of PwBD, ExSM and DExSM candidates appeared in the CBT on 01.07.2026, Region-wise/Category-wise, including CTUIL; based on self-declaration and subject to verification.
Contact Details
Email: recruitment@powergrid.in
Other Information
Website for updates: All updates will be on POWERGRID careers page; correspondences via registered email/SMS/candidate login.
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