POWERGRID Recruitment 2026: Apply Now for 100+ Trainee Vacancies Across Multiple Regions

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Power, has released multiple notifications for the engagement of Apprentices for a one-year duration. Promising and energetic candidates from various technical backgrounds including ITI, Diploma, and Graduate Engineering can apply online for positions in the Northern, Southern, and Western regions.

The application window is brief, starting from March 2, 2026, and closing on March 11, 2026.

Recruitment Overview

  • Organization: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)

  • Post Name: Apprentice Trainee (ITI/Diploma/Graduate)

  • Total Vacancies: 100+ (Varies by Region)

  • Training Duration: One Year

  • Application Mode: Online

  • Closing Date: March 11, 2026Regional Vacancy Distribution

Candidates are advised to apply for only one region of their choice.

1. Northern Region-I (NR-I)

Covers states like Haryana, Rajasthan, and parts of Uttar Pradesh.

  • Trades: ITI Electrician, Diploma (Electrical/Civil), Graduate (Electrical/Civil).

2. Southern Region-II (SR-II)

Positions available in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

  • Trades: Diploma (Electrical), Graduate (Civil), ITI Electrician.

3. Western Region-I (WR-I)

Engagement for Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh.

  • Trades: Graduate (Civil/Electrical), Diploma (Civil/Electrical), ITI Electrician.

4.Western Region-II (WR-II)

Vacancies in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.

  • Trades: ITI, Diploma, Graduate Engineers, plus HR Executive, CSR Executive, and Rajbhasha Assistant (Gujarat only).

Eligibility Criteria

  • Age Limit: Minimum 18 years at the time of application.

  • Educational Timing: Candidates must have completed their degree/diploma within two years of the closing date (i.e., between March 12, 2024, and March 11, 2026).

  • Exclusions: Those awaiting final results, having job experience over one year, or who have already undergone apprenticeship are not eligible.

Stipend Details

Trade Type Monthly Stipend Additional Allowance*
ITI Electrician

₹13,500

₹2,500

Diploma Engineers

₹15,000

₹2,500

Graduate Engineers / Executives

₹17,500

₹2,500

*Additional allowance of ₹2,500 is provided only if company accommodation is not available/availed.

How to Apply

  1. Register on Portals: * Graduate/Diploma: Register at the NATS Portal.

    • ITI/Others: Register at the NAPS Portal.

  2. Portal Profile: Ensure your profile is 100% complete before applying.

  3. POWERGRID Website: Visit the official careers page and submit the online application using your NATS/NAPS registration number.

Important Links

  • NATS Portal (Degree/Diploma Engineering): Click here

  • NAPS Portal (ITI/HR/CSR/Rajbhasha): Click here

  • Official Notification PDF (Southern Region-II): Click here

  • Official Notification PDF (Northern Region –I): Click here

  • Official Notification PDF (Western Region – I): Click here

  • Official Notification PDF (Western Region – II): Click here

  • Official Website: Click here