PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notice Out: Online Form Available for 270 ITI, Diploma and Graduate Vacancies

• POWERGRID has announced 270 one-year Apprentice training slots for ITI Electrician, Diploma and Graduate Engineering candidates.
• Online applications are open from August 25 to September 10, 2026, with no application fee and a minimum age of 18 years.
• Monthly stipends range from ₹13,500–₹17,500, with selection based on merit followed by verification.

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has announced 270 Apprentice training slots across nine regional advertisements covering different states and Union Territories. The PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 includes opportunities for ITI Electricians and Diploma and Graduate candidates in Electrical and Civil Engineering.

The regional apprenticeship advertisements were issued on August 21, 2026, while online registration will begin on August 25. Candidates can submit applications until September 10, 2026. The apprenticeship will run for one year under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and no application fee has been specified for any category.

Candidates need to register through NAPS for the ITI Electrician trade or NATS for Diploma and Graduate Engineering trades before completing the POWERGRID application. Applicants should also note that their final qualifying examination result must have been declared within two years before the closing date, subject to the conditions prescribed in the applicable regional advertisement.

PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification

POWERGRID, a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Power, is conducting the apprenticeship engagement through separate regional advertisements.

POWERGRID Apprentice Vacancy 2026

Diploma Electrical has the largest allocation in the recruitment with 111 positions, followed by 56 ITI Electrician vacancies.

Region-Wise PGCIL Apprentice Vacancies

The 270 apprenticeship slots are spread across nine regional advertisements. Western Region-II has the highest allocation with 38 positions, followed by Northern Region-I with 35.

Candidates should use the advertisement applicable to their chosen region/state when checking the detailed allocation and eligibility requirements.

Educational Qualification

Qualification requirements depend on the apprenticeship trade.

For ITI Electrician positions, candidates must possess an ITI qualification in the Electrician trade. Diploma apprenticeships require a Diploma in Electrical or Civil Engineering, as applicable.

Graduate Electrical and Civil Apprentice candidates should possess BE, B.Tech or B.Sc. Engineering in the corresponding engineering discipline.

A significant eligibility condition is the recency of the qualification. The final result for the qualifying ITI, Diploma or Degree must have been declared within two years before the application closing date, subject to the detailed conditions of the advertisement.

Age Limit

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

The regional advertisements do not specify a general upper age limit in the recruitment details. Other age-related conditions will be governed by the applicable apprenticeship rules.

PGCIL Apprentice Stipend 2026

The monthly stipend varies according to the level of qualification.

Graduate Engineering apprentices will therefore receive the highest listed monthly stipend of ₹17,500, while ITI Electrician apprentices will receive ₹13,500 per month.

The engagement is for apprenticeship training, and the stipend should not be treated as a regular POWERGRID employee salary or pay scale.

Application Fee

No application fee is required for the advertised apprenticeship engagement.

Selection Process

POWERGRID Apprentice selection will be merit-based rather than through a conventional recruitment examination.

The process includes merit-based shortlisting followed by verification of certificates and other eligibility requirements. Candidates proceeding through the selection process may also have to complete medical and police verification requirements before the apprenticeship contract is finalized.

The stated stages include:

1. Merit-Based Shortlisting
2. Document/Certificate Verification
3. Final Merit List
4. Medical Certificate
5. Police Verification
6. Apprenticeship Contract through NATS/NAPS

Candidates should keep their original qualification, identity, category and apprenticeship registration documents available for verification.

Important Dates

Candidates should complete both the relevant NATS/NAPS registration and POWERGRID application within the prescribed period.

NATS and NAPS Registration Requirement

The apprenticeship registration portal depends on the candidate’s qualification.

Candidates should complete their profile on the appropriate apprenticeship portal and obtain their registration/enrolment number before proceeding with the POWERGRID application.

How to Apply for PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Applications must be submitted online, but candidates first need to complete the appropriate apprenticeship portal registration.

1. ITI Electrician candidates should register through NAPS, while Diploma and Graduate Engineering candidates should register through NATS.
2. Complete the NAPS/NATS profile with the required personal, educational and other information.
3. Upload the necessary documents and obtain the applicable registration or enrolment number.
4. Visit the POWERGRID apprenticeship recruitment page.
5. Select the appropriate region, state and apprenticeship trade.
6. Complete the POWERGRID online application using accurate qualification and NAPS/NATS registration details.
7. Upload the prescribed educational, identity, category/PwBD and bank documents.
8. Review the region and trade carefully before submitting the form, as candidates are advised to apply for only one region/state/trade.
9. Submit the application by September 10, 2026.
10. Save a copy of the submitted form and apprenticeship registration details for the selection process.

Important Links

Candidates should select their regional advertisement carefully because the 270 vacancies are distributed across nine POWERGRID regions. They should also verify the two-year qualification-result condition before applying and remember that the one-year apprenticeship does not confer a right to regular employment with POWERGRID.