Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
Contractual / Regular

POWERGRID NR-III Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 25 Apprentice Posts

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Aug. 22, 2026
ITI Electrician ApprenticeDiploma (Electrical) ApprenticeDiploma (Civil) ApprenticeGraduate (Electrical) ApprenticeGraduate (Civil) Apprentice

Required Qualification

Graduate259
B.Tech193
Diploma in Engineering42
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
25
Pay Scale
₹13.5K - ₹17.5K / mo
Age Limit
Not less than 18 years
Job Location
Uttar Pradesh53Uttarakhand31+6 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 21, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 25, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

4

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

• ITI Electrician (08 Slots): Full-time regular ITI in Electrician Trade (06 in UP, 02 in Uttarakhand).
• Diploma Apprentice (13 Slots): 3-year regular Diploma in Electrical Engineering (11 slots) or Civil Engineering (02 slots).
• Graduate Apprentice (04 Slots): 4-year regular B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electrical Engineering (02 slots) or Civil Engineering (02 slots).
• Passing Year Mandate: Only candidates who passed their qualifying examination between September 11, 2024, and September 10, 2026, are eligible.
• Ineligibility: Result-awaited candidates, candidates with prior apprenticeship, or those with more than 1 year of work experience are not eligible.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must have completed a minimum of 18 years of age as on the closing date (10.09.2026). Standard relaxation in age and reservation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD as per the Apprentices Act, 1961.

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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.

Academic Merit Screening (Qualifying Examination Percentage)

OnlineQualifying Only

Document Verification in 1:5 Ratio

OfflineQualifying Only

Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness & Execution of Apprenticeship Contract

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection is formulated strictly on the basis of academic merit (percentage of marks obtained in ITI / Diploma / B.Tech). There is no written examination or interview. Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification in order of merit in a 1:5 ratio, followed by contract registration on NATS/NAPS and medical examination.

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), a Maharatna CPSE, manages bulk transmission of electricity across India. In Northern Region-III (Lucknow HQ), apprentices are attached to extra-high-voltage (EHV) 400kV/765kV substations and HVDC converter stations across Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Trainees gain hands-on technical exposure to power transformer maintenance, gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), circuit breakers, protection relays, transmission line maintenance, and substation civil works. Work emphasizes strict adherence to grid safety protocols and electrical clearances.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Strictly one (1) year under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Non-extendable. Training locations are assigned across substation clusters in Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow, Agra, Kanpur, Varanasi, Bareilly, etc.) and Uttarakhand (Pithoragarh, Sitarganj). Apprenticeship terminates automatically after 12 months with no provision for absorption into regular employment.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Fixed monthly stipend: ₹13,500/- for ITI, ₹15,000/- for Diploma, and ₹17,500/- for Graduate Apprentices (+ ₹2,500/- in lieu of accommodation). Successful completion awards the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC), which provides vital competitive advantage and eligibility for Junior Technician Trainee (JTT) and Diploma Trainee (DT) recruitments in POWERGRID and state power corporations.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Mandatory Portal Enrolment: Candidates must register and obtain an enrolment number on NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) for ITI or NATS (nats.education.gov.in) for Diploma/Degree before applying on the POWERGRID website.
  • Strict Passing Window: Only candidates who passed their qualifying examination between September 11, 2024, and September 10, 2026, are eligible; earlier graduates cannot apply.
  • Single Application Restriction: Applying for more than one region, state, or trade will lead to summary rejection of all submitted applications.
  • Aadhaar-Seeded Bank Account: Candidates must possess an active, Aadhaar-seeded bank account enabled for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to receive the government stipend share.

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

  • UR15
  • OBC6
  • SC4
Total Vacancies25

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly statutory stipend under the Apprentices Act: ₹13,500/- for ITI, ₹15,000/- for Diploma, and ₹17,500/- for Graduate Apprentices (+ ₹2,500/- allowance in lieu of accommodation).

Monthly stipend: ITI Electrician: ₹13,500/-; Diploma Apprentice: ₹15,000/- (including ₹5,450 DBT); Graduate Apprentice: ₹17,500/- (including ₹6,150 DBT). An additional allowance of ₹2,500/- per month is paid 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

Step 1: Registration on NAPS/NATS portals
  • Candidates for ITI (Electrician) must register on https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
  • Candidates for Degree/Diploma in Engineering must register on https://nats.education.gov.in/.
  • Complete and update your profile by uploading all required documents.
Step 2: Apply on POWERGRID Website
  • After obtaining the NAPS/NATS registration/enrolment number, candidates should apply online through the official POWERGRID website.
  • Go to www.powergrid.in → Careers → Engagement of Apprentices → Apply Online.
  • Applications must be submitted online only. No other mode of application will be accepted.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is charged by POWERGRID for apprenticeship engagement (Nil for all categories).

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The online application window on the official POWERGRID website (powergrid.in) is active from August 25, 2026, to September 10, 2026.

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