PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 245 Vacancies, Apply Online, Eligibility and Selection Process

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has released the PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 245 apprentice vacancies across its Northern, Eastern, North Eastern, Western and Southern regions. The notification was released on August 21, 2026.

The application process will begin on August 25, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their forms until September 10, 2026 through the official PGCIL website, powergrid.in. The recruitment covers ITI, Diploma and Graduate apprenticeship trades.

PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Highlights

Candidates can check the key details of the recruitment before proceeding with the application.

PGCIL Apprentice Notification 2026 

PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification was released on August 21, 2026. Candidates should read the applicable regional notification carefully before submitting the application. The notification contains information related to eligibility, available trades, registration requirements, apprenticeship duration, stipend and selection procedure.

Since the recruitment is being conducted region-wise, candidates should also check the specific notification applicable to their preferred region.

PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should note these dates carefully:

PGCIL Apprentice Vacancy 2026

The PGCIL Apprentice Vacancy 2026 includes opportunities in different technical trades across nine regions. Candidates can apply for the trade corresponding to their educational qualification.

The vacancies include positions for:

• ITI Electrician

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering

• Diploma in Civil Engineering

• Graduate in Electrical Engineering

• Graduate in Civil Engineering

The detailed region-wise vacancy distribution is available in the respective PGCIL recruitment notifications.

PGCIL Apprentice Apply Online 2026 Link

PGCIL Apprentice 2026 Online Application  process will start on August 25, 2026.

Candidates must complete the required registration on the appropriate apprenticeship portal before applying to PGCIL. Once the application link becomes active, candidates can submit their details through the official PGCIL recruitment portal.

PGCIL Apprentice Apply Online 2026: Available from August 25, 2026

Candidates are advised not to wait until the last day of registration because incomplete applications may not be considered.

PGCIL Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026

The eligibility requirements differ according to the apprenticeship trade. Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification from a recognised institution.

Candidates must check the relevant regional notification for complete eligibility conditions before applying.

NAPS and NATS Registration for PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment

Registration on the applicable apprenticeship portal is an important requirement for the recruitment.

Candidates applying for ITI apprenticeship positions need the required registration through NAPS, while Graduate and Diploma candidates are required to complete registration through NATS.

Candidates should ensure that their apprenticeship portal registration details are correct before submitting the PGCIL application.

PGCIL Apprentice Selection Process 2026

There is no written examination or interview for the PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

Selection will be based on merit among candidates who fulfil the prescribed eligibility conditions and complete the required document verification process.

The selection process can be broadly understood as:

Application → Merit List → Document Verification → Apprenticeship Joining

Candidates shortlisted for document verification must produce the required original documents to establish their eligibility.

Candidates should complete their registration and application within the prescribed timeline.