PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 245 Posts; Check Apply Online, Eligibility & Other Details
PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The PGCIL has announced a total of 245 vacancies across its various regions for the recruitment of Apprentice. The notification was released on 21 August and the candidates can download the region-wise notification from this article. Also check the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria and other details.
Key Points
- PGCIL Apprentice applications open 25 August 2026, closing 10 September 2026.
- 245 Apprentice vacancies announced across Northern, Eastern, Western & Southern regions.
- Recruitment for ITI, Diploma, and Graduate trades is merit-based, no exam/interview.
PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has released the notification for the recruitment of Apprentice in Northern, Eastern, North Eastern, Western, and Southern regions across the country. The application process will commence from 25 August 2026 and will close on 10 September. The candidates can apply through the official website at powergrid.in. The Apprentice positions have been announced in various trades including ITI - Electrician, Diploma (Civil), Diploma (Electrical), Graduate (Electrical), and Graduate (Civil). To apply for the Apprentice recruitment, the candidates must have a NAPS/NATS portal registration number. The selected candidates will have to undergo a one year Apprenticeship program.
PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Highlights
PGCIL has announced a good number of vacancies for the recruitment of Apprentice under the Apprentice Act, 1961. The number of vacancies announced are 245 across nine regions. Check the highlights in the recruitment below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruitment Authority | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| No. of Posts | 245 |
| Notification Release Date | 21 August 2026 |
| Registration Dates | 25 August to 10 September 2026 |
| Official Website | powergrid.in |
PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification
Interested candidates should download the PGCIL Apprentice notification and read it carefully to know the eligibility criteria, stipend, application process, and other details. The direct link to download the region-wise notification has been provided here.
| Region/ Establishment | Covering States | Notification Link |
| Northern Region - I, Faridabad | Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand | |
| Northern Region - II, Jammu | Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh Region | |
| Northern Region - III, Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand | |
| Eastern Region - I, Patna | Bihar, Jharkhand | |
| Eastern Region - II, Kolkata | West Bengal, Sikkim | |
| North Eastern Region, Shillong | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura | |
| Western Region – I, Nagpur | Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa | |
| Western Region - II, Vadodara | Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh | |
| Southern Region - I, Hyderabad | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana | |
| Southern Region - II, Bangalore | Karnataka, Tamilnadu & Puducherry ,Kerala |
PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Link
The application process for the PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment will begin from 25 August onwards and will last on 10 September 2026. Once the link becomes active on the official website, it will be provided here for the convenience of the candidates.
PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The candidates applying for various Apprentice Trades should meet the following eligibility criteria:
| S.No. | Apprenticeship Trade | Qualification (Govt. recognized Degree/Diploma / Certificate) |
| 1. | Electrician | ITI in Electrician Trade (Full-Time course) |
| 2. | Diploma (Electrical) | Full Time (3 years course) - Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| 3. | Diploma (Civil) | Full Time (3 years course) - Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| 4. | Graduate (Electrical) | Full Time (4 years course) - B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electrical Engineering |
| 5. | Graduate (Civil) | Full Time (4 years course) - B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Sc.(Engg.) in Civil Engineering |
PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
A merit list will be prepared based on the candidates reported for document verification process and found suitable as per the eligibility criteria. There is no written examination or interview for this recruitment. The recruitment is entirely based on merit.
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