POWERGRID Non-Executive Recruitment 2026

POWERGRID Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 has opened one of this year’s largest PSU hiring drives, with Power Grid Corporation of India Limited and its subsidiary CTUIL together announcing 660 vacancies across Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee, and Junior Technician Trainee posts. If you’re a Diploma, Graduate, or ITI holder looking for a stable Maharatna PSU career, here’s everything you need to know.

About POWERGRID

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, responsible for the country’s inter-state electricity transmission network. POWERGRID Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 falls under Advertisement No. CC/01/2026, covering positions across POWERGRID and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL).

Job Overview

Vacancy Details

POWERGRID Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 has announced 660 vacancies, distributed region-wise across various Regions and Projects. The largest share — 481+2 backlog posts — is for Diploma Trainee (Electrical/Electrical Power/Electrical & Electronics/Power Systems Engineering), with the remaining spread across other Diploma Trainee streams, Junior Officer Trainee, and Junior Technician Trainee (Survey) posts. Category-wise reservation covers UR, OBC (NCL), EWS, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and Dependents of Ex-Servicemen.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Requirements vary by post under POWERGRID Non-Executive Recruitment 2026:

• Diploma Trainee posts: Full-Time Regular 3-Year Diploma in relevant Engineering disciplines (Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Power Systems, Civil, or Survey-related fields)
• Junior Officer Trainee (HR/F&A): Graduate Degree (BBA/BBM/BBS) or Inter CA/CMA
• Junior Technician Trainee (Survey): ITI in relevant trade

Important exclusion: Candidates holding a B.Tech, B.E., M.Tech, or M.E. degree are not eligible to apply for DTE, DTC, or DTS posts — even if they also separately hold a qualifying Diploma. This rule applies both at the time of application and at the time of joining.

Nationality

Only Indian Nationals aged 18 years or above are eligible.

Age Limit

The upper age limit for POWERGRID Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 is 27 years as on 11 May 2026 for General/EWS candidates. Age relaxation applies as follows: OBC (NCL) — 3 years, SC/ST — 5 years, PwBD — 10 years (additional on top of category relaxation, where applicable), and as per Government directives for Ex-Servicemen.

Application Fee

The fee, once paid, is non-refundable.

Selection Process

POWERGRID Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 follows a purely merit-based, no-interview process:

1. Written Test / Computer-Based Test (CBT) — Carries 100% weightage for final selection. 170 objective questions over 2 hours: 120 questions on Technical/Professional Knowledge, 50 on Aptitude. Each question carries 1 mark, with negative marking of ¼ mark for wrong or multiple answers.
2. Computer Skill Test (CST) — Applicable only for JOT (HR) and JOT (F&A) posts; qualifying in nature only.
3. Trade Test (TT) — Applicable only for JTT (Survey) post; qualifying in nature only.
4. Pre-Employment Medical Examination

Minimum qualifying marks for General/EWS candidates are 30% in each part separately, plus 40% in aggregate. There is no interview stage — your CBT score is what determines selection, subject to qualifying the CST/TT and medical examination.

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Visit the official POWERGRID website at powergrid.in and navigate to Career → Job Opportunities → Non-Executive Positions.
2. Click on “POWERGRID Non-Executive Recruitment 2026” and complete new registration with your name, email ID, and mobile number.
3. Log in and fill in the application form carefully with accurate personal and educational details.
4. Select only ONE region of POWERGRID or CTUIL — applying for multiple regions is not permitted.
5. Upload legible scanned copies of your photograph, signature, qualification certificates, and category/PwBD certificate (if applicable) in the prescribed size and format.
6. Candidates currently working in Government/PSU must upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC) or undertaking at the time of application.
7. Pay the applicable application fee online.
8. Review the complete form, submit, and download a copy for your records.

Documents Required

• Diploma/Degree/ITI certificate and mark sheets, as applicable to the post
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
• PwBD certificate, if claiming reservation
• NOC or undertaking, for candidates currently employed in Government/PSU
• Valid photo ID proof
• Recent passport-size photograph and signature in the specified format

Who Should Apply

POWERGRID Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 is an excellent fit for Diploma holders, BBA/BBM/BBS graduates, Inter CA/CMA candidates, and ITI holders looking for a genuinely stable, well-compensated PSU career. It’s particularly worth considering for candidates from Assam and the Northeast interested in the power/energy sector, since POWERGRID operates region-wise across the country and vacancies exist across multiple Regions — though note that once you apply for a region, inter-region transfer requests are not entertained after joining.

How to Increase Your Chances of Selection

• Since the CBT carries 100% weightage with no interview stage, prioritize the Technical/Professional Knowledge section (120 of 170 questions) — this is where your domain fundamentals matter most.
• Practice under strict timing, since 170 questions in 2 hours leaves little room for slow, careful reading during the actual exam.
• Be mindful of the negative marking (¼ mark per wrong or multiple answer) — avoid guessing on questions you’re genuinely unsure about.
• Confirm your specific qualification aligns exactly with your target post before applying, especially the B.Tech/B.E. exclusion rule for Diploma Trainee posts — this is a hard disqualifier, not a minor technicality.

Common Mistakes to Avoid While Applying

• Applying for a Diploma Trainee post while holding a B.Tech, B.E., M.Tech, or M.E. degree — this leads to disqualification even if you separately hold a valid Diploma.
• Selecting more than one region across your application, which is explicitly not permitted.
• Falling for fake recruitment advertisements or fraudulent interview call letters demanding payment — POWERGRID has publicly warned that it never asks candidates to deposit money for facilitating selection or employment, and all genuine communication comes only through official post or official email IDs.
• Working in a Government/PSU role and forgetting to upload the required NOC at the time of application.
• Waiting until close to 11 May 2026 to apply, risking heavy last-minute portal traffic that’s common with major PSU recruitments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How many vacancies are there under POWERGRID Non-Executive Recruitment 2026?
660 vacancies — 630+8 backlog for POWERGRID and 30 for CTUIL.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?
11 May 2026, 11:59 PM.

Q3. Is there an interview in the selection process?
No, final selection is based 100% on CBT marks, subject to qualifying the Computer Skill Test/Trade Test (where applicable) and the medical examination.

Q4. Can B.Tech/B.E. holders apply for Diploma Trainee posts?
No, candidates holding a B.Tech, B.E., M.Tech, or M.E. degree are not eligible for DTE, DTC, or DTS posts, even with a valid Diploma.

Q5. What is the approximate salary after training?
Approximately ₹12.7 lakhs per annum CTC for DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT posts, and around ₹10.9 lakhs per annum for JTT (Survey), after successful completion of the one-year training period.

Q6. When is the CBT scheduled?
1 July 2026.

Q7. Are fake POWERGRID recruitment ads a real concern?
Yes — POWERGRID has officially warned that fraudulent job ads and fake interview letters circulate in its name, asking candidates for money. Always apply only through powergrid.in.

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Disclaimer

The information provided in this article is based on the official POWERGRID notification (Advt. No. CC/01/2026) and verified sources at the time of writing. AssamJobUpdate.com does not guarantee real-time accuracy of vacancy numbers or dates, as POWERGRID reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process without prior notice. Candidates are strongly advised to cross-check all details from the official POWERGRID website before applying.

Powrel Prakash

Prakash Powrel is the Founder & Editor of Assam Job Update. He is dedicated to helping students and job seekers across Assam and Northeast India by publishing Government Jobs, Private Jobs, Admissions, Results, Scholarships, and Career updates based on official notifications and trusted sources.