| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| • Notification Release Date: 21/08/2026 • Online Application Start Date: 25/08/2026 • Last Date to Apply Online: 10/09/2026 | • UR / Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PWD / ESM / Female: Nil • Mode of Payment: Online |
| Age Limit Details |
| • Age Limit: 18 years or above at the time of application • Candidates must be 18 years or above at the time of application. • The notification does not specify an upper age limit . Age-related eligibility will be governed by the applicable apprenticeship rules. • Age relaxation extra as per rules. |
| Vacancy Details – Total: 245 Training Slots | ||
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| ITI – Electrician | 56 | ITI in Electrician Trade |
| Diploma (Electrical) | 111 | Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| Diploma (Civil) | 33 | Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Graduate (Electrical) | 32 | B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electrical Engineering |
| Graduate (Civil) | 13 | B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Civil Engineering |
| Total | 245 | — |
| Quick Overview |
| • Department Name: Ministry of Power, Government of India • Post Name: Apprentice Trainee – ITI, Diploma & Graduate Trades |
| Region-Wise Vacancy Details |
| Region | States/ UTs Covered | Post |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Region-I | Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand | 35 |
| Northern Region-II | Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh | 24 |
| Eastern Region-I | Bihar, Jharkhand | 20 |
| Eastern Region-II | West Bengal, Sikkim | 21 |
| North Eastern Region | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura | 26 |
| Western Region-I | Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa | 27 |
| Western Region-II | Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat | 38 |
| Southern Region-I | Telangana, Andhra Pradesh | 22 |
| Southern Region-II | Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Puducherry, Kerala | 32 |
| Total | 9 Detailed Regional Advertisements | 245 |
| PGCIL Apprentice Stipend 2026 |
| Apprenticeship Trade | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| ITI – Electrician | Rs. 13,500/- |
| Diploma (Electrical) | Rs. 15,000/- |
| Diploma (Civil) | Rs. 15,000/- |
| Graduate (Electrical) | Rs. 17,500/- |
| Graduate (Civil) | Rs. 17,500/- |
| PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process |
| The selection process for PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages: • Merit-Based Shortlisting • Document/Certificate Verification • Final Merit List • Medical Certificate • Police Verification • Apprenticeship Contract on NATS/NAPS |
| How to Apply for PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
| • Register on NAPS if applying for ITI – Electrician. • Register on NATS if applying for a Diploma or Degree Engineering trade. • Complete and update the NAPS/NATS profile with the required details and documents. • Obtain the NAPS/NATS registration or enrolment number. • Visit the POWERGRID Apprenticeship Page. • Select the applicable region/state/trade and complete the POWERGRID online application. • Upload the required educational, identity, caste/PwBD and bank documents. • Submit the application before 10.09.2026. • Keep the submitted application and registration details for future reference. POWERGRID specifically states that applications must be submitted through its official website and that no other mode of application will be accepted. |
| Some Useful Important Links | |
| PDF – NR-I | Click Here |
| PDF – NR-II | Click Here |
| PDF – ER-I | Click Here |
| PDF – ER-II | Click Here |
| PDF – NER | Click Here |
| PDF – WR-I | Click Here |
| PDF – WR-II | Click Here |
| PDF – SR-I | Click Here |
| PDF – SR-II | Click Here |
| Online Form Link (NAPS) | Click Here |
| Online Form Link (NATS) | Click Here |
| Power Grid Corporation of India Limited Official Website | Click Here |