Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
Contractual / Regular

POWERGRID NR-I Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 35 Graduate, Diploma & ITI Apprentice Slots

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Aug. 22, 2026
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
35 Training Slots (Northern Region-I: Delhi, Haryana, UP, Uttarakhand)
Pay Scale
₹13.5K - ₹17.5K / mo
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years as on 2026-09-10
Job Location
Delhi99Uttar Pradesh53+9 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 21, 2026

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Starts

Aug 25, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window25 Aug – 10 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Trade-wise essential educational qualifications and eligibility criteria under the Apprentices Act, 1961:
• Graduate Apprentice (Electrical / Civil): Full-time regular B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. (Engineering) in Electrical or Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute / University.
• Diploma Apprentice (Electrical / Civil): Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Electrical or Civil Engineering from a recognized Board of Technical Education.
• ITI Apprentice (Electrician): Full-time regular ITI in Electrician trade from a recognized NCVT / SCVT institution.
• Passing Year Window: Candidates must have passed out within two years prior to the application deadline (between 11.09.2024 and 10.09.2026). Candidates awaiting results, with prior apprenticeship, or with more than 1 year work experience are ineligible.
• Portal Enrollment: ITI applicants must enroll on the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) and Degree/Diploma applicants on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) before applying on powergrid.in.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The candidate must have completed a minimum of 18 years of age as on the closing date of application (10.09.2026).
• Reservation and relaxation for SC, ST, OBC(NCL), and PwBD candidates are applicable as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

NAPS / NATS Registration & Online Application Submission on powergrid.in by 10.09.2026

OnlineQualifying Only

Screening and Merit Ranking based on Aggregate Academic Percentage in Qualifying Exam

OnlineQualifying Only

Physical Document Verification (1:5 Ratio) & Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Examination

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection is based purely on academic merit with no written examination or interview:
• Candidates must first enroll on NAPS (for ITI: https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) or NATS (for Degree/Diploma: https://nats.education.gov.in) and obtain an enrollment number.
• Submit the online application at www.powergrid.in → Careers → Engagement of Apprentices by 10.09.2026.
• Shortlisting will be conducted in order of merit based on aggregate percentage in the qualifying examination in a 1:5 ratio for document verification.
• Selected candidates will be engaged for 1-year apprenticeship upon signing the tripartite contract on NATS/NAPS portal and medical fitness verification.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) is India's central transmission utility (CTU) and a premier Maharatna CPSE operating 400kV, 765kV, and ±800kV HVDC transmission lines and substations. Northern Region-I (NR-I) oversees critical power grid corridors across Delhi, Haryana, UP, and Uttarakhand. Apprentices receive intensive on-the-job training in Extra High Voltage (EHV) substation maintenance, power transformer testing, circuit breakers, GIS (Gas Insulated Substations), SCADA systems, transmission line patrolling, civil foundations, and electrical safety standards. Rigorous technical exposure with shared bachelor accommodation or ₹2,500/- HRA. Excellent technical stepping stone for appearing in PSU junior engineer / technician examinations (PGCIL, NTPC, NHPC, state transcos) and clearing technical interviews.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Exactly 1 year mandatory apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act 1961 (co-terminates upon 1 year completion with no permanent absorption claim) stationed at EHV substations / regional offices in Haryana, Delhi, UP, or Uttarakhand.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

1-year National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) award -> Eligibility for regular Junior Engineer / Junior Technician Trainee / Assistant Engineer recruitments across power sector PSUs (POWERGRID, POSOCO/Grid-India, DTL, HVPNL, UPPTCL) with bonus credit for PGCIL apprenticeship experience.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Mandatory NATS/NAPS Registration: Candidates must register on the NAPS portal (for ITI at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) or NATS portal (for Degree/Diploma at nats.education.gov.in) and complete 100% profile before applying on POWERGRID website.
  • 2-Year Passing Window Rule: Only candidates who have passed their qualifying examination between 11.09.2024 and 10.09.2026 are eligible. Candidates with pass-out dates prior to 11.09.2024 are ineligible.
  • Aadhaar Seeded DBT Bank Account: An active Aadhaar-seeded, DBT-enabled bank account is compulsory for receiving the central government DBT subsidy portion of the monthly stipend.
  • No Permanent Employment Guarantee: Completion of 1-year apprenticeship confers no right or claim for regular employment in POWERGRID.
  • Single Region/State Application: Candidates submitting multiple applications across regions/states/trades will be summarily rejected.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Haryana Training Slots16
  • Delhi Training Slots8
  • Uttar Pradesh Training Slots6
  • Uttarakhand Training Slots5
Total Vacancies35 Training Slots (Northern Region-I: Delhi, Haryana, UP, Uttarakhand)

Remuneration & Earnings Structure

Citizen Service Delivery Commission Model

Citizen Service Center / VLE Franchise Model: Earnings are determined by government-approved transaction fees and citizen service delivery commissions, not a fixed monthly salary.

Monthly statutory stipend payable under Apprentices Act 1961 / NATS / NAPS:
• Graduate Apprentice (Electrical / Civil): ₹17,500/- per month (includes Government DBT subsidy of ₹6,150/-).
• Diploma Apprentice (Electrical / Civil): ₹15,000/- per month (includes Government DBT subsidy of ₹5,450/-).
• ITI Apprentice (Electrician): ₹13,500/- per month.
• Additional Allowance: An additional payment of ₹2,500/- per month is paid if company accommodation is not provided or availed.

Monthly statutory stipend: Graduate Apprentice: ₹17,500/- p.m. (including DBT ₹6,150/-); Diploma Apprentice: ₹15,000/- p.m. (including DBT ₹5,450/-); ITI Apprentice: ₹13,500/- p.m. Additional payment of ₹2,500/- p.m. as HRA if company accommodation is not provided.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible candidates must follow a two-step application process:

  1. Step 1: Registration on NAPS/NATS Portal
    • For ITI (Electrician) apprentices: Register as a candidate/student on the NAPS website and complete/update your profile by uploading all required documents.
    • For Degree/Diploma in Engineering apprentices: Register as a candidate/student on the NATS website and complete/update your profile by uploading all required documents.
  2. Step 2: Apply on POWERGRID Website
    • After obtaining your NAPS/NATS registration/enrolment number, apply online through the official POWERGRID website: www.powergrid.in
    • Navigate to Careers → Engagement of Apprentices → Apply Online.
    • Applications must be submitted online only; no other mode will be accepted.
    • There is no application fee, written examination, or interview process for applicants.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is charged.

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POWERGRID NR-I has notified 35 training slots across Delhi (8), Haryana (16), Uttar Pradesh (6), and Uttarakhand (5) for ITI, Diploma, and Graduate Apprentices.

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