Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has released region-wise notifications for engagement of apprentices for the 2026-27 training cycle. Although some reports have mentioned 245 posts, the total of the training slots listed in the latest official regional advertisements is 270 across 10 POWERGRID establishments.
The online application window will open on August 25, 2026 and close on September 10, 2026. Eligible ITI, diploma and engineering graduates must first complete registration on the NAPS or NATS portal, depending on their qualification, and then submit the application through the POWERGRID recruitment system.
Latest Update on POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026
POWERGRID issued the regional apprentice advertisements on August 21, 2026. The recruitment is for a one-year apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Vacancies are available in Electrician, Electrical Diploma, Civil Diploma, Graduate Electrical and Graduate Civil categories.
The selection process does not include a written examination or interview. Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of merit, eligibility, document verification and the number of training slots available in the relevant region and state.
Key Highlights
- Recruiting organisation: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
- Recruitment: POWERGRID Apprentice Engagement 2026-27
- Notification date: August 21, 2026
- Total official training slots: 270 across 10 regional establishments
- Application start date: August 25, 2026
- Last date to apply: September 10, 2026
- Training duration: One year
- Eligible qualifications: ITI, diploma and full-time engineering degree
- Application fee: No fee
- Written examination or interview: Not conducted
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Regional notification date | August 21, 2026 |
| Online application begins | August 25, 2026 |
| Last date to submit the application | September 10, 2026 |
| Document verification | To be communicated to shortlisted candidates |
| Apprenticeship joining date | To be announced by the concerned POWERGRID establishment |
Why the Vacancy Count Is Being Reported Differently
The recruitment update has been described in some places as a 245-post drive. However, the official regional advertisements currently available on the POWERGRID website list the following training-slot totals:
| POWERGRID Establishment | States or Union Territories Covered | Total Training Slots |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Region-I | Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand | 35 |
| Northern Region-II | Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh and Ladakh | 24 |
| Northern Region-III | Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand | 25 |
| Eastern Region-I | Bihar and Jharkhand | 20 |
| Eastern Region-II | West Bengal and Sikkim | 21 |
| North Eastern Region | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura | 26 |
| Western Region-I | Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Goa | 27 |
| Western Region-II | Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat | 38 |
| Southern Region-I | Telangana and Andhra Pradesh | 22 |
| Southern Region-II | Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kerala | 32 |
| Total | 10 establishments | 270 |
The slots are described as provisional or tentative in the regional advertisements. The final number may vary according to the company’s requirement and reservation rules at the time of engagement. Candidates should therefore rely on the advertisement for the region and state they select.
POWERGRID Apprentice Vacancy by Trade
The recruitment covers five main apprenticeship categories. The availability of each trade differs from one region and state to another.
| Apprenticeship Trade | Required Qualification | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| ITI Electrician | Full-time ITI in the Electrician trade | ₹13,500 |
| Diploma Electrical | Full-time three-year diploma in Electrical Engineering | ₹15,000 |
| Diploma Civil | Full-time three-year diploma in Civil Engineering | ₹15,000 |
| Graduate Electrical | Full-time four-year B.E., B.Tech. or B.Sc. Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering | ₹17,500 |
| Graduate Civil | Full-time four-year B.E., B.Tech. or B.Sc. Engineering degree in Civil Engineering | ₹17,500 |
The stipend for diploma and graduate apprentices includes the applicable government Direct Benefit Transfer component under the NATS scheme. An additional payment of ₹2,500 per month may be provided if company accommodation is not provided or not availed, subject to the terms of the concerned regional notification.
Who Can Apply for POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment?
Applicants must satisfy the qualification, age, apprenticeship status, experience and medical fitness conditions prescribed in the regional advertisement.
Educational Qualification
- ITI candidates must hold a full-time Electrician trade qualification.
- Diploma candidates must hold a full-time, three-year diploma
