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PGCIL Diploma Trainee Recruitment 2026: 668 Vacancies Announced; Online Applications Open April 20

By SkillCouncils News Desk
April 18, 2026
In a significant employment opportunity for diploma holders and young professionals across India, the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has officially released its Recruitment Notification 2026 for 668 non-executive positions, including Diploma Trainees and Junior Officer Trainees. The online application process will commence on April 20, 2026, via the official website powergrid.in.
This large-scale recruitment drive also includes vacancies under the Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of PGCIL, further expanding opportunities in India’s power transmission sector.
🔍 Key Highlights
  1. Total Vacancies: 668 posts
  2. Application Mode: Online only
  3. Start Date: April 20, 2026
  4. Last Date: May 11, 2026
  5. Official Website: powergrid.in
📅 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release
April 17, 2026
Online Application Start
April 20, 2026
Last Date to Apply
May 11, 2026
Age Cut-off Date
May 11, 2026
📌 Post-wise Recruitment Details
The recruitment drive covers multiple technical and administrative roles:
  1. Diploma Trainee (Electrical)
  2. Diploma Trainee (Civil)
  3. Diploma Trainee (Survey)
  4. Junior Officer Trainee (HR)
  5. Junior Officer Trainee (Finance & Accounts)
  6. Junior Technician Trainee (Survey)
These positions are distributed across various regions of India, with postings based on organizational requirements.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
For Diploma Trainee Posts
  1. Full-time 3-year Diploma in:
    1. Electrical Engineering
    2. Civil Engineering
    3. Survey or related disciplines
For Junior Officer Trainee (HR)
  1. Graduation in:
    1. BBA / BBM or equivalent qualification
For Junior Officer Trainee (Finance & Accounts)
  1. Intermediate CA or CMA qualification
For Junior Technician Trainee (Survey)
  1. 2-year ITI certificate in Surveyor trade
🎯 Age Limit
  1. Maximum Age: 27 years (as on May 11, 2026)
  2. Relaxation: Applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen as per Government norms
🧪 Selection Process
The recruitment process will be conducted in multiple stages:
  1. Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Examination
  2. Skill Test / Trade Test (as applicable)
  3. Pre-employment Medical Examination
The CBT will consist of objective-type questions covering:
  1. Technical/Professional Knowledge
  2. Aptitude and reasoning
💰 Application Fee
Category
Fee
Diploma Trainee / JOT
₹300
Junior Technician Trainee
₹200
SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen
Exempted
📝 How to Apply
Candidates can follow these steps:
  1. Visit powergrid.in
  2. Navigate to the Careers section
  3. Click on “Recruitment of Non-Executive Posts 2026”
  4. Register with valid email and mobile number
  5. Fill in the application form carefully
  6. Upload required documents
  7. Pay application fee (if applicable)
  8. Submit and download confirmation page
📢 Advisory for Candidates
Applicants are strongly advised to:
  1. Carefully read the official notification before applying
  2. Submit only one application (multiple applications may lead to rejection)
  3. Keep their email ID and mobile number active for updates
📊 Skill Sector Perspective
This recruitment drive is particularly significant for India’s skill development ecosystem, as it opens structured career pathways for:
  1. Diploma engineers
  2. ITI-certified candidates
  3. Commerce and management graduates
With PGCIL being a Maharatna PSU, the opportunity aligns well with national goals under Skill India and employment generation in core infrastructure sectors.
🧭 SkillCouncils Insight
The PGCIL recruitment 2026 reflects a growing demand for technically skilled manpower in power transmission and infrastructure, making it an important opportunity for training providers, polytechnic institutions, and ITIs to align their programs with industry requirements.
Organizations involved in skill training and placement initiatives should actively guide eligible candidates to leverage such high-quality government employment opportunities.

For detailed notification and updates, candidates should regularly visit the official website. 





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