PGCIL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026
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POWERGRID · Maharatna PSU · Advt. CC/01/2026
⚡ POWERGRID is a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India — one of India's largest transmission utilities operating 1,84,960 circuit kms of transmission lines. These are permanent absorption posts with IDA pay scales and competitive CTC of up to ₹12.7 Lakhs per annum after training.
⏳ Last date: 11 May 2026 (11:59 PM).
Applications open from 20 April 2026 at 5:00 PM.
📌 Basic Overview
📊 Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown
🗺️ Region-wise Vacancy Distribution (POWERGRID: 638 Posts)
📅 Important Dates
17 April 2026
NOTIFICATION RELEASED
20 Apr 2026 · 5:00 PM
APPLICATION OPENS
11 May 2026 · 11:59 PM
LAST DATE TO APPLY
11 May 2026
FEE PAYMENT LAST DATE
17 April 2026
ELIGIBILITY CUTOFF (QUAL.)
15 July 2026
FINAL YEAR RESULT DEADLINE
💳 Application Fee
🎓 Eligibility Criteria — Post-wise
🎓 Age Relaxation
OBC (NCL): +3 years · SC/ST: +5 years · PwBD (UR/EWS): +10 years · PwBD (OBC): +13 years · PwBD (SC/ST): +15 years · Ex-Servicemen: as per GOI rules.
📋 Final Year Students
Provisionally eligible if expecting results by 15 July 2026, provided minimum marks obtained in pre-final exams. Must submit proof at document verification.
📝 CBT Exam Pattern
Total: 170 Questions · 170 Marks
Duration: 2 Hours (120 min)
Negative Marking: −¼ (0.25) per wrong
Merit: CBT = 100% weightage
Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
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Computer Based Test (CBT) 100% Merit
Single-day exam across all regions simultaneously. 170 objective questions, 2 hours. Part I: 120 technical questions. Part II: 50 aptitude questions. Final merit prepared region-wise based only on CBT marks. Negative marking: −0.25 per wrong answer.Computer Skill Test (CST) Qualifying — JOT only
Only for JOT-HR and JOT-F&A posts. Qualifying nature — 50% for UR/EWS, 40% for reserved. Candidates called in ratio 1:5 (for 1–4 vacancies) and 1:3 (for 5+ vacancies). No merit weightage.
Trade Test Qualifying — JTT only
Only for JTT-Survey post. Qualifying in nature — 40% for UR/EWS, 30% for reserved. No merit weightage.
Document Verification Qualifying
Original certificates verified: Diploma/Degree marksheets, caste certificate (OBC NCL issued on/after 01.04.2025), DOB proof, photo ID. Final year candidates must produce final result proof.
Pre-Employment Medical Examination Qualifying
Physical and medical fitness as per POWERGRID norms. Must be declared medically fit for final absorption.
💰 Salary & CTC
DIPLOMA TRAINEE & JOT (DT / JOT)
Training Stipend: ₹24,000/month + IDA + HRA
~₹12.7 Lakhs/year
Post-absorption Pay Scale: ₹25,000 – 3% – ₹1,17,500 (IDA) at S1 level
JUNIOR TECHNICIAN TRAINEE (JTT)
Training Stipend: ₹21,000/month + IDA + HRA
~₹10.9 Lakhs/year
Post-absorption Pay Scale: ₹21,500 – 3% – ₹74,000 (IDA) at W3 level
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (IDA PAY SCALE)
Dearness Allowance (IDA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Medical Facilities
Group InsurancePension (NPS)
Performance Related Pay
Leave & Travel Concession
Subsidized Canteen
🧾How to Apply
Open Career Portal
Go to powergrid.in → Careers → Job Opportunities → Non-Executive Positions → CC/01/2026.
Register
New registration with valid email & mobile. Get unique Application ID.
Select Post & Region
Choose post (DTE/DTC/JOT etc.) and preferred region. Cannot change after submission.
Upload Documents
Photo & signature (JPG, max 50KB), DOB proof, all semester marksheets, caste cert (JPG/PDF).
Pay Fee & Submit
₹300 (DT/JOT) or ₹200 (JTT) via online gateway. Click Final Submit. Take printout.
⚠️ Critical Instructions
Diploma in Electrical: 70% marks mandatory for Gen/OBC/EWS. Below 70% = ineligible, application rejected at DV stage.
OBC (NCL) certificate must be issued on/after 01.04.2025. Older certificates not accepted.
Region selection is final — no inter-region transfer allowed after joining. Choose region based on where you can relocate.
JOT-HR requires BBA/BBM/BBS with minimum 60% marks— not just any graduation degree.
Legal jurisdiction for disputes: NCT of Delhi. Approach Delhi courts only if needed.
Applications can be edited/updated till the last date (11 May 2026) if needed before final submission.
JTT-Survey has lowest fee (₹200) and simpler CBT qualifying criteria. Good option if you have ITI Surveyor trade certificate.
Final year students eligible — get your college to issue a pre-final marksheet showing you meet the percentage criteria.
SC/ST/PwBD candidates reimbursed sleeper class travel fare for CBT — save your tickets and carry self-attested category cert.
🤔 Is This Job Worth It?
✅ Strong Reasons to Apply
• Maharatna PSU — highest prestige in PSU category, job security for life • CTC ₹12.7 Lakhs/year for Diploma holders — exceptional for non-engineer positions • 668 vacancies across pan-India — strong odds compared to most PSU drives • CBT-only merit — no interview, no bias, pure score-based selection • Training stipend ₹24,000/month + HRA from Day 1 • IDA pay scale — grows with inflation unlike government DA revision cycle
⚠️ Know Before Applying
• Strict 70% cutoff for Diploma posts — below 70% = cannot apply (Gen/OBC/EWS) • National competition — lakhs of applicants expected for 668 posts • Region-specific posting — cannot choose city within region after joining • JOT-HR requires specifically BBA/BBM/BBS — generic graduates ineligible • JOT-F&A requires Inter CA/CMA — not open to B.Com graduates • Technical CBT (120 Qs) requires depth in diploma discipline
Bottom Line
If you have a 70%+ Diploma in Electrical or Civil Engineering — this is the best PSU non-executive opportunity in 2026. ₹12.7L CTC, Maharatna stability, 668 seats, merit-only selection. Apply and prepare the CBT Part I (Technical) with full focus — that's where selections are won.
🔗 Important Links
Disclaimer: All data sourced from official POWERGRID notification (Advt. No. CC/01/2026 dated 17-04-2026) and cross-verified with multiple trusted government exam platforms. Total vacancies = 668 (POWERGRID 638 + CTUIL 30). Always verify final details at powergrid.in/en/job-opportunities. ResultDekho is not affiliated with POWERGRID or Ministry of Power. Last updated: 22 April 2026.
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