PGCIL Diploma Trainee recruitment 2026: Notification released for 668 posts; registration begins on April 20
PGCIL Diploma Trainee recruitment 2026: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has released the official notification for recruitment to Diploma Trainee and other posts. A total of 668 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment drive. Interested and eligible candidates will be able to apply online starting April 20 through the official website, powergrid.in.The recruitment will be conducted for multiple posts including Diploma Trainee (Electrical), Diploma Trainee (Civil), Diploma Trainee (Survey), Junior Officer Trainee (Human Resources), Junior Officer Trainee (Finance and Accounts), and Junior Technician Trainee (Survey). The vacancies are available across different regions of the country, according to the official notification.Read the detailed notification available here.The application process will be conducted in online mode only. Candidates are advised to read the detailed notification carefully before applying. Only one application per candidate will be accepted, and the selected candidates will be posted in different regions based on requirements.
PGCIL recruitment 2026: Important dates
Interested candidates should take a look at the key dates:
- Notification release date: April 17, 2026
- Online registration begins: April 20, 2026
- Last date to apply: May 11, 2026
- Age limit cut-off date: May 11, 2026
PGCIL recruitment 2026: Vacancy details
The recruitment drive aims to fill 668 posts, including vacancies in Power Grid Corporation of India Limited and Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of PGCIL.
PGCIL recruitment 2026: Eligibility criteria
Candidates applying for Diploma Trainee posts must have a full-time three-year diploma in relevant engineering disciplines such as Electrical, Civil, or Survey from a recognised institute.For Junior Officer Trainee (HR), candidates must hold a graduate degree such as Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Business Management (BBM), or equivalent qualification.For Junior Officer Trainee (Finance and Accounts), candidates should have Intermediate Chartered Accountant (CA) or Intermediate Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) qualification.For Junior Technician Trainee (Survey), candidates must have a two-year Industrial Training Institute (ITI) certificate in Surveyor trade.
PGCIL recruitment 2026: Age limit
The upper age limit for applicants is 27 years as of May 11, 2026. Age relaxation will be provided to reserved category candidates as per government norms.
PGCIL recruitment 2026: Selection process
The selection process will include:
- Written test or Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Computer skill test or trade test (where applicable)
- Pre-employment medical examination
The written test will include objective-type questions from technical or professional knowledge and aptitude sections.
PGCIL recruitment 2026: Application fee
The application fee is given below:
- Rs 300 for Diploma Trainee and Junior Officer Trainee posts
- Rs 200 for Junior Technician Trainee (Survey)
- SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and Ex-servicemen candidates are exempted from fee payment.
PGCIL recruitment 2026: Steps to apply
Candidates can follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official website at powergrid.in
- Go to Careers section
- Click on recruitment of non-executive posts 2026
- Register and fill the application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee
- Submit the form and download confirmation page
Candidates are advised to keep their email ID and mobile number active for future communication regarding the recruitment process.
