Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has announced the Apprentices Recruitment 2026 inviting online applications for 188 apprentice positions. Candidates looking for apprenticeship opportunities in a Government of India Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) can apply through the official POWERGRID portal before the deadline.
Recruitment Summary
Organisation: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
Post: Apprentice
Total Vacancies: 188
Application Mode: Online
Job Type: Apprenticeship Training
Official Website: powergrid.in
Last Date to Apply: 31 March 2026
Category-Wise Vacancies
The 188 apprentice vacancies include openings for various disciplines such as:
Electrical
Civil
Electronics
Computer/IT/Instrumentation
Secretarial Assistant
Other relevant trade apprentices
The detailed breakup of vacancies will be available in the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications:
To be eligible, candidates must have completed one of the following:
Degree Apprentices: Full-time regular degree (B.E./B.Tech) from a recognized university with required minimum marks.
Diploma Apprentices: Full-time three-year diploma from a recognized institute with the required minimum percentage.
Trade Apprentices: ITI in relevant trades recognized by NCVT.
Specific qualification requirements and minimum percentage criteria will be specified in the official notification.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 27 years
Relaxation in upper age limit will be provided for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per Government of India norms.
Stipend
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as per the applicable rules of the Apprenticeship Act and POWERGRID training policy.
Selection Process
Selection will be made based on merit list prepared from the percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualification. There is no written examination or interview. Final selection is subject to:
Document verification
Medical fitness
In case of equal marks, the candidate with higher marks in the preceding examination or older age may be preferred.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should apply online through the official POWERGRID website:
Visit the apprenticeship section on powergrid.in.
Register or log in with valid details.
Complete the online application form with correct personal and educational information.
Upload required documents (photograph, signature, certificates) in the prescribed format.
Submit the form before the closing date.
Take a printout of the application for future reference.
Important Dates
Online Application Start Date: 1 March 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 31 March 2026
Applicants are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying to ensure they meet all eligibility conditions and understand the selection and application process.