PGCIL Non Executive Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 668 Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer & Junior Technician Posts

PGCIL Non Executive Recruitment 2026: Complete Guide for 668 Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer & Junior Technician Posts

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID / PGCIL) — a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power, Government of India — has released Advertisement No. CC/01/2026 dated 17 April 2026 inviting online applications from Indian nationals for 668 Non-Executive posts across POWERGRID (638 posts) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) (30 posts). Vacancies cover six post types: Diploma Trainee (Electrical / Civil / Survey), Junior Officer Trainee (HR / F&A), and Junior Technician Trainee (Survey). These are premium PSU jobs with CTC up to ₹12.7 Lakhs/annum for Diploma/Junior Officer posts and ₹10.9 Lakhs/annum for Junior Technician posts.

Online applications are open from 20 April 2026 (17:00 hrs) to 11 May 2026 (23:59 hrs) on the POWERGRID Careers portal. Selection is through a single-day Computer Based Test (CBT) held on the same date across all Regions and CTUIL, with a qualifying Computer Skill Test (for JOT posts) or Trade Test (for JTT-Survey). Candidates selected will undergo 1-year training at a regional office of their chosen Region and will serve at the POWERGRID or CTUIL location they applied for. This article covers every detail — post-wise vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern, pay, bond and step-by-step how to apply.

Key Highlights — PGCIL Non Executive Recruitment 2026

POWERGRID is India’s largest Electric Power Transmission Utility, transmitting about 50% of the total power generated in India through its network of 177,000+ ckm of transmission lines and 280+ sub-stations. The Corporation is recognized for its best-in-class HR practices — ET Edge named POWERGRID the “Best Organization for Women 2026”. These Non-Executive trainee posts offer a fast-tracked career in the power sector and are among the most sought-after diploma engineering government jobs nationwide. A good opportunity also opens for ITI-qualified candidates via the JTT-Survey posts.

• Organisation: Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) + Central Transmission Utility of India Ltd. (CTUIL)
• Advertisement No.: CC/01/2026 dated 17.04.2026
• Total Vacancies: 668 (POWERGRID: 638 + CTUIL: 30)
• Post Types: Diploma Trainee (Electrical / Civil / Survey), Junior Officer Trainee (HR / F&A), Junior Technician Trainee (Survey)
• Pay Scale: ₹24,000–₹1,08,000 (S0 level, training) → ₹25,000–₹1,17,500 (S1 level, post-training) for Diploma/JOT; ₹21,000–₹72,000 (W2) → ₹21,500–₹74,000 (W3) for JTT
• Annual CTC: ~₹12.7 Lakhs (Diploma/JOT) / ~₹10.9 Lakhs (JTT)
• Age Limit: 27 years as on 11.05.2026
• Application Fee: ₹300 (Diploma/JOT); ₹200 (JTT); SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM exempt
• Selection: CBT + qualifying Skill Test / Trade Test + Medical
• Application Window: 20 April 2026 – 11 May 2026
• Apply Mode: Online only at https://www.powergrid.in/

PGCIL Non Executive Recruitment 2026 Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

POWERGRID has allotted vacancies on a regional basis — candidates must choose ONE Region or CTUIL and cannot change later. Final merit is compiled region-wise.

POWERGRID Region-Wise Totals (638 posts): Corporate Centre 21 • ER-I 2 • ER-II 16 • Odisha 32 • NER 33 • NR-I 92 • Rajasthan 42 • NR-II 50 • NR-III 45 • SR-I 47 • SR-II 81 • WR-I 67 • WR-II 110. CTUIL: 30 posts.

Vacancies include Backlog posts (marked * in the PDF). Horizontal reservation is applicable to PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Dependents of Ex-Servicemen.

Eligibility Criteria — PGCIL Non Executive Recruitment 2026

Educational Qualification (Post-Wise)

• Diploma Trainee (Electrical — DTE): 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 with minimum 70% marks (Gen/OBC-NCL/EWS) or pass marks (SC/ST/PwBD). B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME with or without Diploma is NOT allowed.
• Diploma Trainee (Civil — DTC): Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering with minimum 70% / pass marks as above. Higher qualifications not allowed.
• Diploma Trainee (Survey — DTS): Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Survey Engineering OR Diploma in Civil Engineering with survey as a subject with minimum 70% / pass marks. BE/B.Tech not allowed.
• Junior Officer Trainee (HR): 3-year full-time regular Graduate Degree — BBA / BBM / BBS or equivalent with minimum 60% marks (Gen/EWS/OBC-NCL). PG Degree/Diploma or equivalent higher qualification NOT allowed.
• Junior Officer Trainee (F&A): Inter CA / Inter CMA. PG Degree/Diploma/CA/CMA or equivalent higher qualification NOT allowed.
• Junior Technician Trainee (Survey): Full-time regular 2-year ITI (Surveyor) from a Govt-approved / NCVT / SCVT recognised ITI. Diploma/BE/B.Tech not allowed.

Cut-off date for qualification: 15 July 2026 (final-year/semester students whose results are declared by this date are provisionally eligible). Candidates also benefit from graduate government jobs listings for JOT-HR specifically.

Age Limit (as on 11.05.2026)

Upper Age Limit: 27 years (Indian nationals only). Minimum age: 18 years.

Salary & Allowances — PGCIL Non Executive 2026

During 1-year Training:

Monthly emoluments during training = Basic Pay + IDA (Industrial DA) + HRA + Perks @ 12% of Basic.

Post-Training (On Regularization):

• DTE / DTC / DTS → Junior Engineer Gr-IV at S1: ₹25,000–3%–₹1,17,500 (IDA) — Annual CTC approx. ₹12.7 Lakhs
• JOT-HR / JOT-F&A → Junior Officer Gr-IV at S1: ₹25,000–3%–₹1,17,500 (IDA) — Annual CTC approx. ₹12.7 Lakhs
• JTT-Survey → Junior Technician at W3: ₹21,500–3%–₹74,000 (IDA) — Annual CTC approx. ₹10.9 Lakhs

Additional benefits: Dearness Allowance (IDA), HRA or Company Quarters, Performance Related Pay (PRP), Perquisites & Allowances under cafeteria approach, conveyance reimbursement, mobile, laptop, Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension, Leave encashment, Group Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance, House Building Advance and medical facilities.

Service Bond

Selected candidates must execute a Service Bond to serve POWERGRID for a minimum of 3 years post-training:

What is the Selection Process for PGCIL Non Executive Recruitment 2026?

Selection is a single-day pan-India affair:

1. Online Application on POWERGRID Careers portal — submit by 11 May 2026
2. Computer Based Test (CBT) — 170 questions, 2 hours, objective type (see pattern below)
3. Computer Skill Test (CST) — qualifying (for JOT-HR / JOT-F&A only); 50% for UR/EWS, 40% for reserved
4. Trade Test — qualifying (for JTT-Survey only); 40% for UR/EWS, 30% for reserved
5. Pre-Employment Medical Examination as per POWERGRID Norms

Final merit is based on CBT marks only. CST and Trade Test are purely qualifying in nature and carry no merit weightage. Candidates shortlisted for CST/Trade Test are called in the ratio of 1:5 (for 1–4 vacancies) and 1:3 (for 5+ vacancies).

What is the Exam Pattern & Syllabus for PGCIL Non Executive 2026?

CBT Pattern (single-day, pan-India, online):

• Duration: 2 hours (PwD/PwBD get compensatory time per GoI norms)
• Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted for wrong / multiple answers
• Qualifying Marks (DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT-HR/JOT-F&A): UR/EWS — 30% in each Part AND 40% aggregate; Reserved — 25% in each Part AND 30% aggregate
• Qualifying Marks (JTT-Survey): UR/EWS — 40% aggregate; Reserved — 30% aggregate

Part I tests discipline-specific technical / professional knowledge; Part II tests general aptitude (English vocabulary, verbal comprehension, quantitative aptitude, reasoning, data sufficiency & interpretation, numerical ability, General Awareness).

How to Apply for PGCIL Non Executive Recruitment 2026?

Applications are online only via POWERGRID Careers portal. No hard copy needs to be sent. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the POWERGRID official website — https://www.powergrid.in/
2. Navigate to Careers → Job Opportunities → Non-Executive Positions → ‘Recruitment of Non-Executive Posts 2026’
3. Click on ‘New Registration’ — keep a valid Email, Alternate Email and Mobile number ready (active for at least 1 year)
4. Choose ONE Region (or CTUIL) and ONE Post (region/post cannot be changed later)
5. Fill all fields — Personal details, Educational details, Work details (if any), Category details
6. Upload documents as per specs (Photo, Signature, DOB proof, Qualification marksheets in a single PDF, Caste/EWS/PwBD certificate if applicable, NOC for Govt/PSU employees)
7. Pay the application fee online via Payment Gateway — ₹300 (Diploma/JOT) or ₹200 (JTT). SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM are exempt
8. Click ‘Final Submit’ and take printout for your records
9. Edit/update application till the last date (11 May 2026) if needed
10. Watch your registered email for CBT Admit Card notification closer to the exam date

Refer to engineering government job notifications section on GovtJobsAlert for similar PSU trainee drives.

Application Fee & Important Dates

Application Fee:

Fee is payable online via POWERGRID Payment Gateway and is non-refundable.

Important Dates:

Essential Links

• Download Official Notification PDF
• POWERGRID Official Careers Portal
• PSU Government Jobs
• Diploma Engineering Government Jobs
• Engineering (B.Tech/B.E.) Government Jobs
• ITI Government Jobs