PGCIL Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee and Junior Technician Trainee 2026
Job Description
POWERGRID, a Maharatna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India, invites applications for Non-Executive Posts. The recruitment is for Diploma Trainee (Electrical/Civil/Survey), Junior Officer Trainee (HR/F&A), and Junior Technician Trainee (Survey). Vacancies exist for POWERGRID Corporate Centre and its Regions (NR-I, NR-II, NR-III, ER-I, ER-II, Odisha Project, NER, SR-I, SR-II, WR-I, WR-II, Rajasthan Project) as well as for Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of POWERGRID.
Selected candidates for DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT will undergo training for one year with a Basic Pay of Rs. 21,000/- (IDA) and on successful completion will be absorbed as Junior Engineer Gr-IV/Junior Officer Gr-IV in the pay scale of Rs. 25000-3%-117500/- (IDA). Candidates for JTT (Survey) will be placed in the pay scale of Rs. 21000-3%-72000/- (IDA) during training and absorbed as Junior Technician at W3 level in the pay scale of Rs. 21500-3%-74000/- (IDA). Postings are Region-specific and candidates are liable to serve anywhere in India or abroad.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
1. Selection Process Stages:
DTE/DTC/DTS: Written Test / Computer Based Test (CBT) - 100% weightage.
JOT (HR)/(F&A): Written Test / CBT (100% weightage) followed by Computer Skill Test (CST) - Qualifying in Nature.
JTT (Survey): Written Test / CBT (100% weightage) followed by Trade Test (TT) - Qualifying in Nature.
2. Written Test / Computer Based Test (CBT) Details:
Test Duration: 2 Hours (Compensatory time of 20 mins/hour allowed for eligible PwBD candidates).
Question Type: Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions).
Total Questions: 170 Questions (Each question carries 1 Mark).
Negative Marking: 1/4 Mark will be deducted for each wrong answer or multiple answers.
3. Syllabus / Question Paper Structure:
Part-I (Discipline Specific): 120 Questions
Technical Knowledge (TKT): For DTE/DTC/DTS/JTT(Survey) posts. Questions specific to Electrical, Civil, Survey Engineering or Surveyor Trade respectively.
Professional Knowledge (PKT): For JOT(HR)/JOT(F&A) posts. Questions specific to HR domain or Finance & Accounts domain.
Part-II (Aptitude Test): 50 Questions
English vocabulary, verbal comprehension, quantitative aptitude, reasoning ability, data sufficiency and interpretation, numerical ability, and General Awareness.
4. Qualifying Criteria (Written Test/CBT):
| Post(s) | Vacancy Type | Qualifying Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| DTE / DTC / DTS / JOT | Unreserved / EWS | Minimum 30% in each Part-I & Part-II separately AND Minimum 40% marks in Aggregate. |
| DTE / DTC / DTS / JOT | Reserved (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) | Minimum 25% in each Part-I & Part-II separately AND Minimum 30% marks in Aggregate. |
| JTT (Survey) | Unreserved / EWS | Minimum 40% marks in Aggregate. |
| JTT (Survey) | Reserved | Minimum 30% marks in Aggregate. |
5. Skill Test / Trade Test (Qualifying Nature):
Computer Skill Test (CST) - For JOT: Qualifying marks are 50% for Unreserved/EWS and 40% for Reserved category.
Trade Test - For JTT (Survey): Qualifying marks are 40% for Unreserved/EWS and 30% for Reserved category.
6. Empanelment:
Final merit list will be prepared based solely on the marks obtained in the Written Test/CBT (100% weightage). Qualifying in CST/Trade Test is mandatory to be considered for merit but carries no weightage.
Educational Qualification
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DTE (Diploma Trainee - Electrical) | Full Time Regular Three Years Diploma in Electrical Engineering from recognized Technical Board/Institute with minimum 70% marks for General/OBC(NCL)/EWS candidates and pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD. Higher technical qualification like B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME etc. with or without Diploma is not allowed. |
| 2 | DTC (Diploma Trainee - Civil) | Full Time Regular Three Years Diploma in Civil Engineering from recognized Technical Board/Institute with minimum 70% marks for General/OBC(NCL)/EWS Candidates and pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD. Higher technical qualification like B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME etc. with or without Diploma is not allowed. |
| 3 | DTS (Diploma Trainee - Survey) | Full-Time Regular Three Years Diploma in Survey Engineering OR Diploma in Civil Engineering (with survey as a subject) from recognized Technical Board/Institute having minimum 70% marks. Higher technical qualification like B.E./B.Tech etc. with or without Diploma is not allowed. |
| 4 | JOT (HR) | Three years full time Graduate Regular Degree – BBA/BBM/BBS or equivalent qualification from recognized Institute/University with not less than 60% marks for General/EWS/OBC(NCL) category candidates. Candidates with Post Graduate Degree/Diploma or equivalent higher education qualification shall not be allowed. |
| 5 | JOT (F&A) | Inter CA / Inter CMA. Candidates with Post Graduate Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/CA/CMA or equivalent higher education qualification shall not be allowed. |
| 6 | JTT (Survey) | Full-Time Regular Two Years ITI (Surveyor) from a recognized Technical Board/Institute. (Qualification should be recognized in India and from Govt approved ITIs/NCVT/SCVT). Higher technical qualification like Diploma/B.E./B.Tech etc. with or without ITI is not allowed. |
Note: Final Year/Semester students expecting results by 15.07.2026 are provisionally eligible, provided they obtain the requisite minimum % marks in aggregate of all semesters up to pre-final examination.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality: Only Indian Nationals of age 18 years or above.
Qualification Recognition: Essential qualification must be recognized in India and from a recognized Institution/Technical Board/University (UGC/DGT/AICTE/ICAI etc.).
Higher Qualification Restriction: As detailed in the Educational Qualification section, candidates possessing higher qualifications (e.g., B.Tech for Diploma posts; CA/CMA Final for Inter posts) at the time of application or joining are strictly not eligible. A mandatory undertaking must be submitted stating that the candidate does not possess such higher qualifications.
Marks Calculation: Percentage of marks shall be calculated based on the practice followed by the University/Board. If CGPA is awarded, equivalent percentage must be indicated; if no conversion scheme exists, the equivalence is established by dividing the candidate's CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying by 10. Marks will NOT be rounded off.
Provisional Candidature: Candidature is provisional at all stages and subject to meeting the prescribed criteria fully.
Category-wise Vacancies
Post-wise Vacancies
Post Details – Post Code & Eligibility
Post Details Section 2: Eastern Region Vacancies (ER-I, ER-II, Odisha)
| Region | Post | Total | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER-I | DTS | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| ER-I | JTT | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| ER-II | DTE | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - |
| ER-II | DTC | 4 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - |
| ER-II | DTS | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| ER-II | JTT | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Odisha | DTE | 20 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Odisha | DTC | 5 | 4 | 2 | - | 1 | - |
| Odisha | DTS | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Odisha | JOT(F&A) | 6 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Odisha | JTT | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
Post Details – Category-wise Distribution
Post Details Section 1: POWERGRID Corporate Centre Vacancies
| Post Name | Total | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTE | 52 | 25 | 5 | 11 | 2 | - | LD-1 |
| DTC | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | - | ID/MD-1 |
| JOT (F&A) | 10 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | HI-1, VI-1 |
| JTT (Survey) | 6 | 4 | 3 | - | 1 | - | - |
| CC Total | 73 |
Post Details – Posts & Eligibility
Post Details Section 4: Southern, Western & CTUIL Vacancies (SR-I, SR-II, WR-I, WR-II, CTUIL)
| Region | Post | Total | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR-I | DTE | 33 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| SR-I | DTC | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| SR-I | DTS | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| SR-I | JOT(HR) | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| SR-I | JTT | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| SR-II | DTE | 51 | 22 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 1 |
| SR-II | DTC | 12 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | - |
| SR-II | DTS | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| SR-II | JOT(F&A) | 15 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 2 | - |
| SR-II | JTT | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| WR-I | DTE | 54 | 23 | 5 | 15 | 6 | 5 |
| WR-I | DTC | 9 | 5 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| WR-I | JOT(HR) | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| WR-I | DTS | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| WR-I | JTT | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| WR-II | DTE | 82 | 37 | 9 | 21 | 10 | 4 |
| WR-II | DTC | 21 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 3 |
| WR-II | JOT(HR) | 5 | 3 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| WR-II | JOT(F&A) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| WR-II | JTT | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| CTUIL | DTE | 16 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| CTUIL | DTC | 6 | 5 | - | 1 | - | - |
| CTUIL | JOT(HR) | 4 | 3 | - | 1 | - | - |
| CTUIL | JOT(F&A) | 4 | 3 | - | 1 | - |
Division / Zone-wise Details
POWERGRID Corporate Centre : 73
Eastern Region-I (ER-I) : 2
Eastern Region-II (ER-II) : 16
Odisha Project : 34
North Eastern Region (NER) : 33
Northern Region-I (NR-I) : 92
Northern Region-II (NR-II) : 50
Northern Region-III (NR-III) : 45
Rajasthan Project : 42
Southern Region-I (SR-I) : 47
Southern Region-II (SR-II) : 81
Western Region-I (WR-I) : 67
Western Region-II (WR-II) : 110
CTUIL : 30
Application Fee
Mode: Online Payment Gateway.
For DTE/DTC/DTS/JOT (HR)/JOT (F&A): Rs. 300/-
For JTT (Survey): Rs. 200/-
Exemption: SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM candidates are exempted from payment of application fee.
Note: Fee is non-refundable.
Age Limit
Cut-Off Date: 11.05.2026
Minimum Age: 18 years (No upper age limit explicitly mentioned in this PDF text for UR category, but standard PGCIL norms apply. Refer to official portal if exact UR age is required; relaxation is clearly defined below).
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years (for posts reserved for respective category) |
| SC / ST | 5 years (for posts reserved for respective category) |
| PwBD | 10 years for UR/EWS; 13 years for OBC(NCL); 15 years for SC/ST |
| Ex-Servicemen | Period of service plus 3 years (subject to conditions) |
| Victims of Riots | As per Govt. of India directives |
Important Dates
| Sl. No. | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Opening date of online submission of application and online payment of application fee | 20.04.2026 (1700 hrs.) |
| 2. | Closing date for online submission of applications and online payment of application fees | 11.05.2026 (2359 hrs.) |
| 3. | Cut-Off date for Age | 11.05.2026 |
| 4. | Cut-Off date for acquiring Essential Qualification | 15.07.2026 |
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