Fresh update, 25 August 2026: POWERGRID has opened online applications for its one-year apprenticeship training programme across multiple regions in India. The official POWERGRID notice was published on 24 August and confirms that applications open on 25 August 2026 and close on 10 September 2026.
This is apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. POWERGRID explicitly states that completing the programme does not create a claim to permanent employment.
POWERGRID Apprentice 2026 overview
| Organisation | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) |
|---|---|
| Opportunity | One-year apprenticeship training |
| Application opens | 25 August 2026 |
| Last date | 10 September 2026 |
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Application fee | No application fee |
| Selection | No written examination or interview stated by POWERGRID |
Who can apply?
POWERGRID says applicants must hold the qualification specified for the relevant trade and must have passed their final examination within two years before the application closing date. Candidates awaiting final results, candidates below 18, those already undergoing or having completed apprenticeship training, and candidates with more than one year of job experience are not eligible under the stated conditions.
Regions covered
The programme covers POWERGRID establishments across North Western, Northern, Eastern, North Eastern, Odisha, Western and Southern regions, including states such as Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Candidates should check the region-specific detailed advertisement before selecting a trade.
How to apply
- Check the detailed advertisement for your POWERGRID region and trade.
- ITI Electrician candidates should complete the required NAPS registration; eligible degree/diploma candidates should complete NATS registration.
- Keep the apprenticeship registration/enrolment details and documents ready.
- Use POWERGRID’s official apprenticeship application link and submit only one region/state/trade application.
- Save the submitted application details for future reference.
Important Links
| Apply Online | POWERGRID Apprentice Portal |
|---|---|
| Official Notification / Region Advertisements | View Official POWERGRID Details |
| NATS | NATS Portal |
| NAPS | Apprenticeship India |
Related JobNotifie resources
Also review our apprenticeship jobs guide and government jobs updates for related opportunities.
FAQs
When does POWERGRID Apprentice 2026 registration start?
The official application window opens on 25 August 2026.
What is the last date?
POWERGRID states 10 September 2026 as the closing date.
Is there an application fee?
No application fee is stated on the official apprenticeship page.
Is there a written exam?
POWERGRID states that there is no written examination or interview process for applicants to this apprenticeship programme.
Does apprenticeship guarantee a POWERGRID job?
No. POWERGRID explicitly states that apprenticeship does not create a claim for employment after completion.
Disclaimer
JobNotifie provides this summary for career-information purposes. Region-wise trades, qualifications, stipend and all controlling conditions must be verified in the relevant official POWERGRID advertisement before applying.