Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) Apprentice Notification 2026 has been released on 02 March 2026 on the official website www.powergrid.in. A total of 188 vacancies have been announced through the POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
Candidates with a minimum age of 18 years who have ITI / Diploma / Graduate Degree / MBA / MSW / BA (Full-time) are eligible to apply for these Apprentice (Multiple Trades) vacancies. The online application process for POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026 started on 02 March 2026 and will remain open until 11 March 2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.
POWERGRID Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Overview
POWERGRID Apprentices Vacancy 2026 Details
1. Western Region-II (WR-II) - Madhya Pradesh & Gujarat
2. Northern Region-I (NR-I) - Haryana, UP & Rajasthan
3. Southern Region-II (SR-II) - Karnataka & Tamil Nadu
4. Western Region-I (WR-I) - Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh & MP
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian citizen
- Age: Minimum 18 years old at the time of application
- Educational Qualification: Full-time regular degree/diploma/ITI certificate from recognized government institute/university
- Part-time/correspondence/distance education/online mode NOT eligible
- Must possess qualification with required specialization
- Percentage marks should be mentioned in final/consolidated mark sheet
- Passed Out Period: Candidates should have passed within 2 years from closing date (12.03.2024 to 11.03.2026)
- Date of result declaration should be clearly mentioned in mark sheet
- Medical Fitness: Must be medically fit as per Apprentice Act, 1961 provisions
- Job Experience: Should not have more than 1 year job experience
NOT Eligible to Apply:
- Candidates awaiting results of final examination
- Candidates not completed 18 years of age
- Candidates who have undergone or are undergoing apprenticeship training in any organization for any duration
- Candidates with job experience of more than 1 year
Monthly Stipend
Age Limit
- Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.
Application Fee
- Application Fee: Nil (No fee for any category)
- Payment Mode: Not applicable
Important Dates
Selection Process
- Stage 1: Shortlisting based on eligibility criteria and prescribed qualifications
- Stage 2: Document verification (candidates called in 1:5 ratio to training slots in merit order)
- Stage 3: Merit list preparation based on document verification
- Stage 4: Engagement in merit order after:
- Accepting tri-partite apprenticeship contract on NATS/NAPS website
- Submission of medical certificate in prescribed format
- Police verification by candidates
- Important Notes:
- No written examination or interview
- Incomplete or ineligible applications will be summarily rejected without intimation
- No TA/DA for document verification process
- Shortlisted candidates will be communicated through registered email
- Reservation applicable for SC/ST/OBC(NCL) as per Apprentices Act 1961
How to Apply
Step 1: Register on NATS/NAPS Portal
- For ITI (Electrician): Register on NAPS at https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
- For Degree/Diploma in Engineering: Register on NATS at https://nats.education.gov.in/
- For HR Executive/CSR Executive/Rajbhasha Assistant: Register on NAPS at https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
- Complete/update profile by uploading all required documents (100% profile completion mandatory)
- Obtain NAPS/NATS registration/enrolment number
Step 2: Apply on POWERGRID Website
- Website: www.powergrid.in
- Navigation: Careers → Engagement of Apprentices → Apply Online
- Direct Link: https://www.powergrid.in/en/rolling-advertisement-for-enagagement-of-apprentices
- Application Mode: Online ONLY through official POWERGRID website
- Important: No other mode of application will be accepted
Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted online through official POWERGRID website only
- No application fee required
- No written examination or interview process
- Candidates must ensure they fulfill all eligibility criteria before applying
- Incomplete applications or applications without proper documents will be summarily rejected without intimation
- Apply for ONLY ONE region/state of choice
- Multiple applications for more than one region/state/trade will be summarily rejected
- If found not eligible/providing false information/documents not in order - disqualified at any stage
- Keep NAPS/NATS registration number ready before applying on POWERGRID website
POWERGRID Apprentices Important Links
