POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Apprenticeship Training

POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Apprenticeship Training

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Government of India enterprise, has released an official notification for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The apprenticeship training will be for a period of one year under Northern Region Transmission System-II (NR-II).

Eligible candidates can apply online for Graduate, Diploma and ITI apprenticeship trades.

POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

POWERGRID Apprentice Vacancy 2026

The vacancies are distributed across Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh and Ladakh.

Jammu & Kashmir – 8 Vacancies

• Graduate (Electrical): 1
• Graduate (Civil): 1
• Diploma (Electrical): 2
• Diploma (Civil): 2
• ITI (Electrician): 2

Total: 8 vacancies

Haryana – 2 Vacancies

• Diploma (Electrical): 1
• ITI (Electrician): 1

Total: 2 vacancies

Punjab – 9 Vacancies

• Graduate (Electrical): 1
• Graduate (Civil): 1
• Diploma (Electrical): 5
• Diploma (Civil): 2

Total: 9 vacancies

Himachal Pradesh – 2 Vacancies

• Diploma (Electrical): 2

Total: 2 vacancies

Chandigarh – 1 Vacancy

• ITI (Electrician): 1

Total: 1 vacancy

Ladakh – 2 Vacancies

• Diploma (Electrical): 1
• ITI (Electrician): 1

Total: 2 vacancies

Total Tentative Vacancies: 24

Note: The number of training slots is tentative and may vary according to POWERGRID's actual requirement and applicable reservation provisions.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the required full-time regular qualification from a recognized institute/university.

• ITI Electrician: Full-time ITI in Electrician Trade.
• Diploma Electrical: Full-time 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Diploma Civil: Full-time 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Graduate Electrical: Full-time 4-year B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electrical Engineering.
• Graduate Civil: Full-time 4-year B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) in Civil Engineering.

Part-time, correspondence, distance-learning and online-mode qualifications are not eligible as per the notification.

Age Limit and Eligibility

Candidates must have completed 18 years of age at the time of application.

Candidates must have passed their qualifying examination within two years from the closing date of application. The notification specifies the relevant qualification completion period as 11 September 2024 to 10 September 2026.

Candidates are not eligible if they:

• Are awaiting the final examination result.
• Have not completed 18 years of age.
• Have already undergone apprenticeship training in any organization for any duration.
• Have more than one year of job experience.

Monthly Stipend

The stipend for Diploma Apprentices includes DBT of ₹5,450, while Graduate Apprentices include DBT of ₹6,150 under the NATS scheme.

An additional ₹2,500 per month may be paid if company accommodation is not provided, subject to applicable conditions.

Documents Required

• Apprenticeship Registration/Enrolment Number under NATS/NAPS.
• Educational certificates and mark sheets.
• Matriculation certificate or other proof of age.
• SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD certificate, if applicable.
• Bank cancelled cheque or first page of passbook for DBT-enabled account.
• Recent passport-size colour photograph.
• Signature.

NAPS/NATS Registration

Before applying to POWERGRID, candidates must complete the required apprenticeship registration.

• ITI Electrician candidates: Register through the NAPS portal.
• Degree/Diploma candidates: Register through the NATS portal.

After obtaining the NAPS/NATS registration or enrolment number, candidates must complete the application on the official POWERGRID website.

Application Process

1. Complete registration on the applicable NAPS/NATS portal.
2. Upload the required educational and personal documents.
3. Obtain the NAPS/NATS registration or enrolment number.
4. Visit the official POWERGRID website.
5. Go to Careers → Engagement of Apprentices → Apply Online.
6. Complete the POWERGRID apprenticeship application form.
7. Upload/submit the required details and documents.
8. Review the application carefully.
9. Submit the application before the deadline.

There is no application fee, and no written examination or interview process is mentioned for the recruitment.

Selection Process

The selection will be based on merit according to the eligibility criteria and prescribed qualification for the respective trade.

Candidates will be shortlisted for document/certificate verification in a 1:5 ratio with respect to the available training slots.

After document verification, final merit-based engagement will be carried out through the apprenticeship contract process on the NATS/NAPS portal, along with the required medical certificate and police verification.

Apprenticeship Training

The total duration of apprenticeship training is one year from the date of joining.

Apprentices must maintain satisfactory performance and attendance. Poor performance or unauthorized absence may lead to termination of the apprenticeship.

The training location will depend on the availability of training facilities and POWERGRID's requirements. The company may also change the training location according to training or job-rotation requirements.

Tentative Training Locations

Jammu, Wagoora, New Wanpoh, Kishenpur, Samba, Chandigarh, Hamirpur, Nalagarh, Abullapur, Kaithal, Panchkula, Fatehabad, Moga, Malerkotla, Jalandhar, Patiala, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Kargil, Phyang, Drass and Khalste.

Important Dates

Important Points

• Apprenticeship duration is one year.
• Selection is based on merit.
• No application fee is required.
• Only eligible full-time qualifications are considered.
• Candidates should apply for only one region/state of their choice.
• Multiple applications or applications for more than one region/state/trade may lead to rejection.
• Completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee employment with POWERGRID.
• Apprentices cannot undertake a regular course/job during the apprenticeship tenure.

How to Apply for POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates should complete their NAPS/NATS registration and then submit the application through the official POWERGRID website between 25 August 2026 and 10 September 2026.

Official Website: POWERGRID Official Website

Apprenticeship Recruitment Page: Click Here to Apply

For Queries: apprentice_nr2@powergrid.in