PGCIL Diploma Trainee recruitment 2026: Registration begins today for 668 posts; check eligibility and steps to apply
PGCIL Diploma Trainee recruitment 2026 registration PGCIL recruitment 2026: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) will start the registration process for Diploma Trainee and other posts under the PGCIL recruitment today, April 20, 2026 at 5 PM. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from April 20, 2026 through the official website, powergrid.in.The recruitment drive aims to fill 668 vacancies across various posts. These include Diploma Trainee (Electrical), Diploma Trainee (Civil), Diploma Trainee (Survey), Junior Officer Trainee (Human Resources), Junior Officer Trainee (Finance and Accounts), and Junior Technician Trainee (Survey).The vacancies are available in different regions across the country. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. Only one application per candidate will be accepted.PGCIL recruitment 2026: Important datesApplicants should be aware of the key dates.Notification release date: April 17, 2026Online registration begins: April 20, 2026 (5 PM)Last date to apply: May 11, 2026Age limit cut-off date: May 11, 2026PGCIL recruitment 2026: Vacancy detailsA total of 668 posts will be filled through this recruitment drive. The vacancies include posts in Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) and Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of PGCIL.PGCIL recruitment 2026: Eligibility criteriaDiploma TraineeCandidates must have a full-time three-year diploma in relevant engineering disciplines such as Electrical, Civil, or Survey from a recognised institute.Junior Officer Trainee (Human Resources)Candidates must have a graduate degree such as Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Business Management (BBM), or equivalent qualification.Junior Officer Trainee (Finance and Accounts)Candidates must have Intermediate Chartered Accountant (CA) or Intermediate Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) qualification.Junior Technician Trainee (Survey)Candidates must have a two-year Industrial Training Institute (ITI) certificate in Surveyor trade.PGCIL recruitment 2026: Age limitThe upper age limit is 27 years as of May 11, 2026. Age relaxation will be given to reserved category candidates as per government rules.PGCIL recruitment 2026: Selection processThe selection process includes the following stages:Written test or Computer Based Test (CBT)Computer skill test or trade test (if applicable)Pre-employment medical examinationThe written exam will include objective-type questions based on technical or professional knowledge and aptitude.PGCIL recruitment 2026: Application feeRs 300 for Diploma Trainee and Junior Officer Trainee postsRs 200 for Junior Technician Trainee (Survey)SC, ST, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and Ex-servicemen candidates are exempted from fee paymentSteps to apply for PGCIL recruitment 2026Candidates can follow these steps to apply:Visit the official website powergrid.inGo to the Careers sectionClick on recruitment of non-executive posts 2026Register and fill the application formUpload required documentsPay the application feeSubmit and download confirmation pageCandidates are advised to keep their registered email ID and mobile number active for updates related to the recruitment process.
