Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
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POWERGRID NRTS-II Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 24 ITI, Diploma & Graduate Posts

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Aug. 22, 2026
Graduate Apprentice (Electrical)Graduate Apprentice (Civil)Diploma Apprentice (Electrical)Diploma Apprentice (Civil)ITI Apprentice (Electrician)

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Graduate259
B.Tech193
Diploma108
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
24 Posts
Pay Scale
₹13.5K - ₹17.5K / mo
Age Limit
18 years or above at the time of application
Job Location
Haryana29Punjab15+10 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

Educational Eligibility (Full-Time Regular Courses Passed between 11.09.2024 and 10.09.2026):
• Graduate Apprentice (Electrical / Civil): 4-year B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. (Engineering) in Electrical or Civil Engineering from a recognized Institute/University.
• Diploma Apprentice (Electrical / Civil): 3-year Diploma in Electrical or Civil Engineering from a recognized Technical Board/University.
• ITI Apprentice (Electrician): ITI in Electrician trade from a recognized Institute.
• Exclusions: Candidates awaiting final results, with prior apprenticeship training, or having more than 1 year of job experience are ineligible.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must have completed a minimum of 18 years of age as on the closing date of application (10.09.2026). No specific upper age limit is prescribed in the notification.

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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.

Screening & Shortlisting based on Qualifying Academic Examination Merit Percentage

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Document Verification in 1:5 Ratio, Medical Fitness & Police Verification

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The selection process comprises:
1. Academic Merit Screening: Applications are screened and ranked strictly on the basis of percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying degree, diploma, or ITI course.
2. Document Verification (1:5 Ratio): Shortlisted candidates are invited in order of merit in a 1:5 ratio for document verification. There is no written test or interview.
3. Contract Signing: Final engagement is formalized upon signing the tripartite apprenticeship contract on the NATS/NAPS portal, submitting medical fitness, and police 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.

Technical field apprentice training across transmission infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, and Ladakh under Northern Region-II. Apprentices learn 400kV/765kV EHV substation operations, GIS bay maintenance, transmission line tower inspection in hilly terrain, relay testing, and switchyard safety under experienced POWERGRID engineers. Mandatory maintenance of weekly work diaries evaluated on the NATS/NAPS portal.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Strictly 1 year duration under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Cannot be extended. Concludes with a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) and confers no right or claim to regular absorption in POWERGRID.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Training internship; does not have promotion ladder. However, completion certificate provides weightage and satisfies eligibility requirements for regular PSU junior technician / diploma engineer trainee (DTT/JTT) exams in POWERGRID, NTPC, NHPC, and state electricity boards.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • 2-Year Passing Window Restriction: Only candidates who passed their degree, diploma, or ITI course between 11.09.2024 and 10.09.2026 are eligible.
  • Single Region Selection Rule: Candidates must apply for only one region/state/trade. Submitting applications for multiple regions/trades will result in summary rejection.
  • Mandatory NAPS / NATS Registration: Prior registration on the NAPS portal (for ITI) or NATS portal (for Diploma/Degree) with 100% completed profile is compulsory before submitting the POWERGRID application.
  • Aadhaar-Bank DBT Seeding: Selected apprentices must possess an active Aadhaar-seeded bank account enabled for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to receive the Government of India stipend component.

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

  • Jammu & Kashmir (Graduate Electrical)1 (UR-1)
  • Jammu & Kashmir (Graduate Civil)1 (UR-1)
  • Jammu & Kashmir (Diploma Electrical)2 (ST-1, UR-1)
  • Jammu & Kashmir (Diploma Civil)2 (OBC-1, UR-1)
  • Jammu & Kashmir (ITI Electrician)2 (SC-1, OBC-1)
  • Haryana (Diploma Electrical)1 (OBC-1)
  • Haryana (ITI Electrician)1 (UR-1)
  • Punjab (Graduate Electrical)1 (UR-1)
  • Punjab (Graduate Civil)1 (UR-1)
  • Punjab (Diploma Electrical)5 (SC-2, OBC-1, UR-2, incl 1 PwBD)
  • Punjab (Diploma Civil)2 (OBC-1, UR-1)
  • Himachal Pradesh (Diploma Electrical)2 (SC-1, UR-1)
  • Chandigarh (ITI Electrician)1 (UR-1)
  • Ladakh (Diploma Electrical)1 (ST-1)
  • Ladakh (ITI Electrician)1 (UR-1)
Total Vacancies24 Posts

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.

Apprenticeship Stipend Details:
• ITI Apprentice (Electrician): ₹13,500/- per month.
• Diploma Apprentice (Electrical / Civil): ₹15,000/- per month (includes ₹5,450/- Government DBT).
• Graduate Apprentice (Electrical / Civil): ₹17,500/- per month (includes ₹6,150/- Government DBT).
• Additional ₹2,500/- per month HRA is provided if company accommodation is not availed.

Monthly stipend as per Apprenticeship rules: ₹13,500/- for ITI; ₹15,000/- for Diploma (including ₹5,450 DBT); ₹17,500/- for Graduate Engineers (including ₹6,150 DBT). Additional ₹2,500/- per month HRA 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

Interested candidates must follow a two-step application process:

  1. Step 1: Register on NAPS/NATS Portals
    • For ITI (Electrician) trade: Register on NAPS at https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
    • For Degree/Diploma in Engineering/Civil trades: Register on NATS at https://nats.education.gov.in/
    • Complete and update your profile by uploading all required documents.
  2. Step 2: Apply on POWERGRID Website
    • After obtaining the NAPS/NATS registration/enrolment number, candidates should apply on the official POWERGRID website.
    • Visit www.powergrid.in, navigate to "Careers > Engagement of Apprentices > Apply Online".
    • Applications must be submitted online only through the official POWERGRID website. No other mode of application will be accepted.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. There is no application fee for any candidate.

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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.

Candidates must hold a full-time regular ITI in Electrician Trade, a 3-year Diploma in Electrical/Civil Engineering, or a 4-year B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electrical/Civil Engineering from a recognized institute. The qualifying examination must have been completed within two years of the closing date (between 11 September 2024 and 10 September 2026).

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