PGCIL Diploma Trainee Admit Card 2026
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)630 vacancies
Official Notification (PDF)
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POWERGRID, a Maharatna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Power, invited applications under Advertisement No. CC/01/2026 for Diploma Trainee (Electrical), Diploma Trainee (Civil), Diploma Trainee (Survey), Junior Officer Trainee (HR), Junior Officer Trainee (F&A) and Junior Technician Trainee (Survey), including vacancies in its subsidiary CTUIL. Vacancies are notified region-wise and are not interlinked, and a candidate may apply for only one region: the advertisement totals 630 posts plus 8 backlog posts across POWERGRID and 30 posts in CTUIL. Online applications ran from 20 April 2026 to 11 May 2026, age is reckoned as 27 years on 11 May 2026 and the qualification must be acquired by 15 July 2026; the fee is Rs 300 (Rs 200 for JTT Survey), with SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates exempt. Selection is by a 170-question computer based test of 2 hours with one-fourth negative marking carrying 100% weightage, followed by a qualifying Computer Skill Test or Trade Test where applicable and a pre-employment medical examination, and selected candidates train for one year at a basic pay of Rs 24,000 per month against a three-year service bond.
Important Dates
Application Fee
Age Limit
Age Limits As On 11 May 2026.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | vacancies |
|---|---|
| Diploma Trainee (Electrical) - DTE | Region-wise |
| Diploma Trainee (Civil) - DTC | Region-wise |
| Diploma Trainee (Survey) - DTS | Region-wise |
| Junior Officer Trainee (HR) - JOT (HR) | Region-wise |
| Junior Officer Trainee (F&A) - JOT (F&A) | Region-wise |
| Junior Technician Trainee (Survey) - JTT (Survey) | Region-wise |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which posts does POWERGRID Advertisement CC/01/2026 cover?
Six posts: Diploma Trainee (Electrical) - DTE, Diploma Trainee (Civil) - DTC, Diploma Trainee (Survey) - DTS, Junior Officer Trainee (HR), Junior Officer Trainee (F&A) and Junior Technician Trainee (Survey) - JTT (Survey). POWERGRID is also recruiting on behalf of its wholly owned subsidiary, Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL).
How many vacancies are there?
Vacancies are notified region-wise and are not interlinked, and a candidate may apply for only one region or for CTUIL. The advertisement's totals are 630 posts plus 8 backlog posts across POWERGRID's Corporate Centre, regions and projects, and 30 posts in CTUIL. It publishes no post-wise grand total.
What is the age limit for PGCIL Diploma Trainee 2026?
The upper age limit is 27 years as on 11 May 2026, and only Indian nationals aged 18 years or above may apply. Relaxation in the upper age limit is 3 years for OBC (NCL) and 5 years for SC/ST against posts reserved for those categories, 10 years for PwBD in UR/EWS (13 years for OBC-NCL and 15 years for SC/ST), and for Ex-Servicemen the period spent in service plus three years.
What is the application fee?
Rs 300 for DTE, DTC, DTS, JOT (HR) and JOT (F&A), and Rs 200 for JTT (Survey), paid online through the payment gateway during the application period. SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt. The fee is non-refundable even if the candidature is rejected.
What is the exam pattern for the PGCIL CBT?
The computer based test has 170 objective questions in 2 hours: Part-I has 120 questions on technical knowledge (or professional knowledge for the JOT posts) and Part-II has 50 aptitude questions. Each question carries 1 mark and one-fourth mark is deducted for a wrong or multiple answer. Qualifying marks are 30% in each part and 40% in aggregate for unreserved and EWS vacancies, and 25% in each part and 30% in aggregate for reserved vacancies.
What is the selection process?
The written test / CBT carries 100% weightage in the final merit. A Computer Skill Test applies only to JOT (HR) and JOT (F&A) and a Trade Test only to JTT (Survey); both are qualifying and carry no marks in the merit. Appointment is subject to a pre-employment medical examination as per POWERGRID's norms.
What is the pay and is there a service bond?
Trainees are paid a basic pay of Rs 24,000 per month during one year of training (Rs 21,000 for JTT Survey), and on successful completion are absorbed at an annual CTC of about Rs 12.7 lakhs (about Rs 10.9 lakhs for JTT Survey). Selected candidates must execute a three-year service bond of Rs 2,50,000 for General/OBC (NCL)/EWS and Rs 1,25,000 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates (Rs 1,25,000 and Rs 62,500 respectively for JTT Survey).
When is the PGCIL Diploma Trainee exam and when was the admit card released?
POWERGRID scheduled the computer based test for 01 July 2026 and released the admit card on 25 June 2026 through separate notices on its career section. Candidates download the admit card from the application portal using their enrollment number, registration number or date of birth; it is not sent by post.
What is the last date to apply for PGCIL Diploma Trainee Admit Card 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 11 May 2026 (2359 hrs). Applications received after this date are not considered.
When did the online application form for PGCIL Diploma Trainee Admit Card 2026 open?
The online application window opened on 20 April 2026 (1700 hrs). Eligible candidates can apply through the official portal until the last date.
What is the educational qualification required for PGCIL Diploma Trainee Admit Card 2026?
Candidates must have Diploma or ITI or Graduate. Refer to the official notification for post-wise eligibility details.
When is the exam for PGCIL Diploma Trainee Admit Card 2026?
The exam is scheduled for 01 July 2026. Admit cards are released closer to the exam date.