POWERGRID Non Executive Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 668 Posts

Published: 5:37 am | 24 April 2026

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a prestigious ‘Maharatna’ Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has officially released its Non-Executive Recruitment Notification 2026 (Advertisement No. CC/01/2026) dated 17 April 2026.

POWERGRID is one of the world’s largest power transmission utilities, operating approximately 1,84,960 circuit kilometres of transmission lines and 291 sub-stations while wheeling nearly 50% of India’s total generated power. The organisation also manages around 1,00,000 km of telecom network across India. With a gross turnover of ₹45,792.32 crore and a Profit After Tax of ₹15,521.44 crore in FY 2024–25, POWERGRID continues to be a financially strong and career-rewarding public sector employer.

This recruitment drive invites applications for multiple non-executive posts including Diploma Trainee (Electrical), Diploma Trainee (Civil), Diploma Trainee (Survey), Junior Officer Trainee (HR), Junior Officer Trainee (F&A), and Junior Technician Trainee (Survey) across various regions and Corporate Centre. Vacancies also exist for CTUIL (Central Transmission Utility of India Limited), a wholly owned subsidiary of POWERGRID. A total of 660+ vacancies are available. Online applications open on 20 April 2026 and close on 11 May 2026. Read this article carefully to understand eligibility, vacancies, pay, and how to apply.

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POWERGRID Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online for 668 Posts

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Important Dates

⇒ Application Start Date: 20 April 2026 (5:00 PM)
⇒ Last Date to Apply: 11 May 2026 (11:59 PM)
⇒ Fee Payment Last Date: 11 May 2026 (11:59 PM)
⇒ Cut-Off Date for Age: 11 May 2026
⇒ Cut-Off Date for Qualification: 15 July 2026
⇒ Note: Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website www.powergrid.in for updates and any changes to the schedule.

Application Fee

⇒ SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: Exempted (No Fee)
⇒ DTE / DTC / DTS / JOT (HR) / JOT (F&A): ₹300/-
⇒ JTT (Survey): ₹200/-
⇒ Fee is Non-Refundable
⇒ Payment Mode: Online Payment Gateway only
⇒ Payment Instructions: Visit https://www.powergrid.in/online-payment-application-fees

Age Limit (As on 11 May 2026)

⇒ Maximum Age (All Posts): 27 years
⇒ OBC (NCL) Relaxation: +3 years (for reserved posts)
⇒ SC / ST Relaxation: +5 years (for reserved posts)
⇒ PwBD – UR / EWS: +10 years
⇒ PwBD – OBC (NCL): +13 years
⇒ PwBD – SC / ST: +15 years
⇒ Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt. of India directives (period of service + 3 years)
⇒ Victims of Riots: As per Govt. of India directives

Total Posts & Selection Process

⇒ Total Vacancies (POWERGRID): 630 + 8 Backlog = 638 Posts
⇒ Total Vacancies (CTUIL): 30 Posts
⇒ Grand Total: 660+ Posts
⇒ Selection Process:

Written Test / Computer Based Test (CBT) – 100% Weightage
Computer Skill Test (CST) – for JOT (HR) & JOT (F&A) [Qualifying]
Trade Test – for JTT (Survey) [Qualifying]
Pre-Employment Medical Examination

Total Vacancies — Category-wise Breakdown (POWERGRID)

A grand total of 630+ vacancies (POWERGRID) and 30 vacancies (CTUIL) have been notified across all posts and categories:

Category	POWERGRID Vacancies	CTUIL Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)	302	19
EWS	56	1
OBC (NCL)	126 + 4 Backlog	7
SC	90 + 2 Backlog	2
ST	56 + 2 Backlog	1
PwBD (Horizontal)	51	2
Ex-Servicemen (Horizontal)	58	3
Disabled Ex-SM (Horizontal)	21	1
Grand Total	630 + 8 Backlog	30

Note: Vacancies are region-specific and are not interlinked with each other. A separate merit list will be prepared for each region and post.

Post / Discipline-wise Vacancy Breakdown (Region-wise)

The post-wise and region-wise vacancy summary is as follows (Major Regions):

Region / Unit	DTE	DTC	DTS	JOT (HR)	JOT (F&A)	JTT (Survey)	Total
Corporate Centre (CC)	5	2	—	—	10	4	21
Eastern Region – I (ER-I)	—	—	1	—	—	1	2
Eastern Region – II (ER-II)	10	4	1	—	—	1	16
Odisha Project	20	4	1	—	5+1*	1	31+1*
North Eastern Region (NER)	30	2	—	—	—	1	33
Northern Region – I (NR-I)	75	17	—	—	—	—	92
Rajasthan Project	30	8	1	2	—	1	42
Northern Region – II (NR-II)	40	6	1	2*	—	1	48+2*
Northern Region – III (NR-III)	33	9+1*	1	—	—	1	44+1*
Southern Region – I (SR-I)	32+1*	10	1	2	—	1	46+1*
Southern Region – II (SR-II)	50+1*	12	1	1*	15	1	79+2*
Western Region – I (WR-I)	54	9	1	2	—	1	67
Western Region – II (WR-II)	82	21	—	5	1*	1	109+1*
CTUIL	16	6	—	4	4	—	30

* Backlog Vacancies

Eligibility Criteria — POWERGRID Non-Executive Recruitment 2026

⇒ Nationality: Indian Nationals only (minimum age 18 years)⇒ DTE – Diploma Trainee (Electrical):

Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Electrical / Electrical (Power) / Electrical and Electronics / Power Systems Engineering / Power Engineering (Electrical) from a recognised Technical Board/Institute
Minimum 70% marks for General / OBC (NCL) / EWS; pass marks for SC / ST / PwBD
Higher qualifications like B.Tech / BE / M.Tech are NOT allowed

⇒ DTC – Diploma Trainee (Civil):

Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognised Technical Board/Institute
Minimum 70% marks for General / OBC (NCL) / EWS; pass marks for SC / ST / PwBD
Higher qualifications like B.Tech / BE / M.Tech are NOT allowed

⇒ DTS – Diploma Trainee (Survey):

Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Survey Engineering OR Diploma in Civil Engineering (with Survey as a subject)
Minimum 70% marks (for all categories)
Higher qualifications like B.E. / B.Tech are NOT allowed

⇒ JOT (HR) – Junior Officer Trainee (Human Resources):

3-year full-time regular Graduate Degree in BBA / BBM / BBS or equivalent from a recognised University/Institute
Minimum 60% marks for General / EWS / OBC (NCL)
Post Graduate Degree / Diploma holders are NOT eligible

⇒ JOT (F&A) – Junior Officer Trainee (Finance & Accounts):

Inter CA (ICAI) or Inter CMA (ICMAI) qualified
Candidates holding CA / CMA / Post Graduate qualifications are NOT eligible

⇒ JTT (Survey) – Junior Technician Trainee (Survey):

Full-time regular 2-year ITI (Surveyor trade) from a recognised Technical Board / Institute (Govt. approved ITI / NCVET / SCVT)
Higher qualifications like Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech are NOT allowed

⇒ Important Note on Marks:

Marks will not be rounded off for eligibility determination
Final Year/Semester students whose results are expected by 15 July 2026 are provisionally eligible
Percentage based on CGPA must be mentioned as per University/Board norms; a conversion certificate will be required

Selection Process — Exam Pattern & Cut-off

Stage	Applicable Posts	Details
Written Test / CBT	All Posts	Objective type, 170 questions, 2 hours duration, 100% weightage in final merit
Computer Skill Test (CST)	JOT (HR), JOT (F&A)	Qualifying in nature; 50% for UR/EWS, 40% for reserved categories
Trade Test (TT)	JTT (Survey)	Qualifying in nature; 40% for UR/EWS, 30% for reserved categories
Pre-Employment Medical	All Posts	As per POWERGRID norms; details at www.powergrid.in

CBT Question Paper Structure

Section	Questions	Content
Part-I: Technical / Professional Knowledge	120	Discipline-specific technical questions (DTE/DTC/DTS/JTT) or Professional Knowledge (JOT HR/F&A)
Part-II: Aptitude Test	50	English vocabulary, verbal comprehension, quantitative aptitude, reasoning, data interpretation, numerical ability, General Awareness
Total	170	Each question carries 1 mark; ¼ mark deducted for wrong/multiple answers

Qualifying Cut-off Marks in CBT

Post	Vacancy Type	Part-I Minimum	Part-II Minimum	Aggregate Minimum
DTE / DTC / DTS / JOT (HR) / JOT (F&A)	UR / EWS	30%	30%	40%
DTE / DTC / DTS / JOT (HR) / JOT (F&A)	Reserved	25%	25%	30%
JTT (Survey)	UR / EWS	—	—	40%
JTT (Survey)	Reserved	—	—	30%

Tie-Breaking Rule: In case of equal marks, candidates will be ranked in chronological order of date of birth — the eldest candidate will be ranked higher.

Salary / Pay Scale / Stipend & Benefits

Pay During Training Period

Post	Pay Level	Basic Pay (Training)	Pay Scale	Additional Allowances
DTE / DTC / DTS / JOT (HR) / JOT (F&A)	S0	₹24,000/- per month	₹24,000 – 3% – ₹1,08,000 (IDA)	IDA + HRA + Perks @ 12% of Basic Pay
JTT (Survey)	W2	₹21,000/- per month	₹21,000 – 3% – ₹72,000 (IDA)	IDA + HRA + Perks @ 12% of Basic Pay

Pay After Successful Completion of Training

Post	Designation	Pay Level	Pay Scale	Annual CTC (Approx.)
DTE / DTC / DTS / JOT (HR) / JOT (F&A)	Junior Engineer Gr-IV / Junior Officer Gr-IV	S1	₹25,000 – 3% – ₹1,17,500 (IDA)	₹12.7 Lakhs approx.
JTT (Survey)	Junior Technician	W3	₹21,500 – 3% – ₹74,000 (IDA)	₹10.9 Lakhs approx.

Additional Benefits & Perks (Post Regularisation)

Dearness Allowance (DA) as per IDA pattern
Perquisites and Allowances on cafeteria approach
Performance Related Pay (PRP)
Company Quarters or House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Monthly conveyance and mobile reimbursement
Laptop provision
Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension & Leave Encashment
Group Insurance & Group Personal Accident Insurance
House Building Advance & other Short/Long-term Loans
Medical facilities for self and dependents

Training Details

⇒ Training Duration: 1 year (mandatory for all selected candidates)
⇒ Pay During Training: As mentioned in the pay scale table above (at S0 / W2 level)
⇒ Absorption: Upon successful completion of training, candidates will be regularised into corresponding permanent grade (S1 / W3)
⇒ Note: Recruitment is on a regional basis. Candidates joining regional posts are not entitled to inter-region transfer requests. However, management may post them anywhere in India or abroad at its discretion.

Service Agreement Bond

Category	DTE / DTC / DTS / JOT (HR) / JOT (F&A)	JTT (Survey)
General / OBC (NCL) / EWS	₹2,50,000/-	₹1,25,000/-
SC / ST / PwBD	₹1,25,000/-	₹62,500/-

Note: Selected candidates must serve POWERGRID for a minimum of 3 years after successful completion of training. Failure to do so will attract the above bond amount.

Documents Required (Upload at Application Stage)

Document	Format	Max Size
Recent passport-size colour photograph (white background)	.jpg	50 KB
Signature (in Blue / Black ink)	.jpg	50 KB
Date of Birth Proof (Matric / Birth Certificate)	.pdf	3 MB
All Qualification Certificates & Mark Sheets (all years/semesters in one PDF)	.pdf	10 MB
Caste Certificate / EWS Certificate (if applicable)	.pdf	3 MB
PwBD Certificate (if applicable)	.pdf	3 MB
Scribe Certificate / Scribe Photo ID (if applicable)	.pdf	3 MB
Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate & related documents (if applicable)	.pdf	3 MB
No-Objection Certificate (if currently employed in Govt./PSU)	.pdf	3 MB
Domicile cum Age Relaxation Certificate for Riot Victims (if applicable)	.pdf	1 MB

Note: All documents must be clearly legible. Mobile phone scans that are blurry or password-protected will not be accepted. Hard copies need not be sent to POWERGRID.

How to Apply — Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Read the Advertisement Thoroughly
Go through the complete official notification at www.powergrid.in before proceeding. Confirm that you meet all eligibility conditions.

Step 2: Prepare Your Documents
Scan your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and all required certificates in the specified formats and sizes as mentioned in the Documents section above.

Step 3: Visit the Official POWERGRID Website
Go to www.powergrid.in → Career Section → Job Opportunities → Non-Executive Positions → “Recruitment of Non-Executive Posts 2026”.

Step 4: Register Online
Click on the online application link. Ensure you have a valid personal email ID and active mobile number before starting registration. Keep your Application ID, email ID, and mobile number active for at least one year.

Step 5: Select Region / CTUIL Carefully
Choose only one Region or CTUIL to apply. Once submitted, the Region/CTUIL choice cannot be changed under any circumstances.

Step 6: Fill the Application Form
Enter your personal, educational, and category details accurately. Fill in your percentage of marks as per your institution’s norms (without rounding off).

Step 7: Select Test Centre
Choose a test centre from the list available for your applied region only.

Step 8: Upload Documents
Upload all required documents in the prescribed format and within the size limits as specified.

Step 9: Pay Application Fee
Pay the applicable fee (₹300 for most posts; ₹200 for JTT Survey; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM) through the online payment gateway.

Step 10: Submit and Download
Review all entries using the preview option, submit the application, and take a printout for future reference. This printout is required at Document Verification.

Important Links

Apply Online	Click Here (www.powergrid.in → Career Section)
Download Official Notification	Click Here
Application Fee Payment Instructions	Click Here
POWERGRID Official Website	www.powergrid.in
Medical Fitness Standards	Career Section → Health Standards
Query / Help Email	recruitment@powergrid.in

POWERGRID Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 — FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for POWERGRID Non-Executive Recruitment 2026?
⇒ The last date for online application submission and fee payment is 11 May 2026 (11:59 PM).

Q2. What is the total number of vacancies in this recruitment?
⇒ A total of 638 vacancies for POWERGRID (including 8 backlog) and 30 vacancies for CTUIL, making it over 660+ posts in all.

Q3. Can I apply for more than one region?
⇒ No. Candidates can apply for only one Region or CTUIL. The CBT is conducted on a single day for all regions, so multiple applications are not permitted. The Region/CTUIL option once selected cannot be changed.

Q4. Is there negative marking in the Written Test / CBT?
⇒ Yes. ¼ mark (0.25 marks) is deducted for every wrong or multiple answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.

Q5. Can candidates who hold a B.Tech / BE degree apply for Diploma Trainee posts?
⇒ No. Candidates possessing higher technical qualifications like B.Tech / BE / M.Tech are not eligible to apply for Diploma Trainee posts either at the time of application or joining.

Q6. What is the minimum marks required for DTE/DTC/DTS posts?
⇒ Minimum 70% marks in the relevant Diploma for General / OBC (NCL) / EWS candidates. SC / ST / PwBD candidates need only pass marks.

Q7. Will selected candidates be transferred between regions?
⇒ Candidates joining regional posts are not entitled to request inter-region transfers. However, management may post them anywhere in India or abroad as required.

Q8. Is there a service bond for selected candidates?
⇒ Yes. Selected candidates must serve POWERGRID for a minimum of 3 years after completing training. The bond amount ranges from ₹62,500 to ₹2,50,000 depending on the post and category.

Q9. Are final year students eligible to apply?
⇒ Yes. Final year / semester students who expect their results by 15 July 2026 are provisionally eligible, provided they secure the requisite minimum percentage in all semesters up to pre-final examination.

Q10. What is the approximate CTC offered after training completion?
⇒ For DTE / DTC / DTS / JOT posts: approximately ₹12.7 Lakhs per annum. For JTT (Survey): approximately ₹10.9 Lakhs per annum.

POWERGRID Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 — Conclusion

The POWERGRID Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 is an outstanding opportunity for Diploma holders, ITI pass-outs, and graduate-level candidates to build a stable and rewarding career with one of India’s most prestigious Maharatna PSUs. With 660+ vacancies across the country, a competitive annual CTC of up to ₹12.7 Lakhs, and an unmatched benefits package including housing, pension, medical, and performance pay, this recruitment offers long-term career growth and job security. Interested and eligible candidates must apply online at www.powergrid.in before 11 May 2026. Do not wait until the last day — apply early to avoid technical rush.

Disclaimer: This article is based solely on the official POWERGRID Advertisement No. CC/01/2026 dated 17 April 2026. All data on vacancies, eligibility, pay scales, and dates has been sourced directly from the official notification. Candidates are advised to visit www.powergrid.in for the latest updates and to verify all details before applying. This website is not affiliated with POWERGRID or any government body.