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⚠️ Short Information: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) — a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India — has released the PGCIL Diploma Trainee (DT), Junior Officer Trainee (JOT) & Junior Technician Trainee (JTT) Admit Card 2026 under Advt. No. CC/01/2026 for 660 vacancies (POWERGRID + CTUIL). The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is scheduled for 01 July 2026 in a single shift at centres across India. Eligible candidates can download their hall ticket from powergrid.in using their Application ID and Password.
| 📅 Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Event | Date |
| Application Begin | 20 April 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11 May 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date Fee Payment | 11 May 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Region / Exam Centre Preference Change Window | 24 June 2026 (10:00 AM) – 26 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Admit Card Released | 25 June 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | 01 July 2026 (Single Shift) |
| Qualification Cut-off Date (Diploma Result) | 15 July 2026 |
| Result Date | To Be Announced |
| 💳 Application Fee | |
|---|---|
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC (NCL) / EWS — DT (Electrical/Civil/Survey) & JOT (HR/F&A) | ₹300/- |
| General / OBC (NCL) / EWS — JTT (Survey) | ₹200/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen — All Posts | NIL (Exempted) |
| Payment Mode | Online only — Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI. Fee is non-refundable. |
| Note | SC/ST/PwBD candidates will be reimbursed Sleeper class rail/bus fare for appearing in CBT on production of tickets and self-attested category certificate. |
| 🎂 Age Limit (as on 11 May 2026 — application closing date) | |
|---|---|
| Criteria | Age |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age (General / EWS) | 27 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Relaxation | +3 Years (Max Age: 30 Years) |
| SC / ST Relaxation | +5 Years (Max Age: 32 Years) |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) Relaxation | +10 Years (Max Age: 37 Years) |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) Relaxation | +13 Years (Max Age: 40 Years) |
| PwBD (SC/ST) Relaxation | +15 Years (Max Age: 42 Years) |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Govt. of India directives |
| 📋 Vacancy Details — PGCIL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. CC/01/2026) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Name | Vacancies | Eligibility | Pay Scale (IDA) |
| Diploma Trainee — Electrical (DTE) | As per Notification (Major share of 598 DT posts) |
Full-time 3-year Diploma in Electrical / Electrical (Power) / Electrical & Electronics / Power Systems / Power Engineering (Electrical) with min. 70% marks (UR/OBC/EWS) or Pass marks (SC/ST/PwBD). B.Tech/BE not allowed. | Training: ₹24,000-3%-1,08,000/- (S0) After Training (S1): ₹25,000-3%-1,17,500/- CTC ~₹12.7 LPA |
| Diploma Trainee — Civil (DTC) | As per Notification | Full-time 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering with min. 70% marks (UR/OBC/EWS) or Pass marks (SC/ST/PwBD). B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME not allowed. | Training: ₹24,000-3%-1,08,000/- (S0) After Training (S1): ₹25,000-3%-1,17,500/- CTC ~₹12.7 LPA |
| Diploma Trainee — Survey (DTS) | As per Notification | Diploma in Civil Engineering (with Survey as a subject) with min. 70% marks. B.E./B.Tech not allowed. | Training: ₹24,000-3%-1,08,000/- (S0) After Training (S1): ₹25,000-3%-1,17,500/- |
| Junior Officer Trainee — HR (JOT-HR) | 30 Posts (incl. CTUIL) |
3-year full-time Graduate Degree in BBA / BBM / BBS or equivalent with min. 60% marks (UR/OBC/EWS). Post Graduate Degree/Diploma not allowed. | Training: ₹24,000-3%-1,08,000/- (S0) After Training (S1): ₹25,000-3%-1,17,500/- CTC ~₹12.7 LPA |
| Junior Officer Trainee — Finance & Accounts (JOT-F&A) | 23 Posts (incl. CTUIL) |
Inter CA (CA Foundation cleared) or Inter CMA (CMA Foundation cleared) from ICAI / ICMAI. CA/CMA/PG not allowed. | Training: ₹24,000-3%-1,08,000/- (S0) After Training (S1): ₹25,000-3%-1,17,500/- CTC ~₹12.7 LPA |
| Junior Technician Trainee — Survey (JTT-Survey) | 23 Posts | ITI in Surveyor Trade from a recognized institution. Diploma/B.E./B.Tech not allowed. | Training: ₹21,000-3%-72,000/- (W2) After Training (W3): ₹21,500-3%-74,000/- CTC ~₹10.9 LPA |
| Total | 660 Posts (630 POWERGRID + 30 CTUIL; includes backlog vacancies) | ||
| 🔗 Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Description | Link |
| Download Admit Card 2026 | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Download Syllabus PDF | Click Here |
| Official POWERGRID / PGCIL Website | Click Here |
⚠️ All details are informational only. Always verify from the powergrid.in before applying.
❓ PGCIL DT / JOT / JTT Admit Card & Recruitment 2026 — FAQ
Advt. No.: CC/01/2026 | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) | Maharatna PSU — Ministry of Power, Govt. of India
Q1. What is PGCIL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026?
- Diploma Trainee — Electrical (DTE)
- Diploma Trainee — Civil (DTC)
- Diploma Trainee — Survey (DTS)
- Junior Officer Trainee — HR (JOT-HR)
- Junior Officer Trainee — Finance & Accounts (JOT-F&A)
- Junior Technician Trainee — Survey (JTT-Survey)
Vacancies are distributed region-wise across various POWERGRID regions and projects across India. Some vacancies are backlog posts.
Q2. When was the PGCIL Admit Card 2026 released and where can I download it?
- Visit www.powergrid.in
- Go to: Career → Job Opportunities → Openings → Recruitment of Non-Executive Posts 2026 Advt No. CC/01/2026
- Click on the Admit Card / Hall Ticket download link
- Enter your Application ID and Password (also sent to registered mobile/email)
- Enter the Captcha code and log in
- Download your admit card PDF and take a clear printout
⚠️ POWERGRID does not send admit cards by post. Candidates must download and print from the official website only. Keep multiple printed copies ready.
Q3. What is the PGCIL CBT Exam Date, Time, and Mode 2026?
- Exam Date: 01 July 2026 (Wednesday)
- Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) — Online Objective Type
- Shift: Single Shift (timing as per admit card)
- Exam Centres: Various centres across India (region-wise, as allotted)
Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card and a valid original photo ID to gain entry into the examination hall. Candidates are advised to reach the exam centre well before the reporting time mentioned on their admit card.
Q4. What details are printed on the PGCIL Admit Card 2026?
- Candidate's Name and Application ID / Roll Number
- Post Applied For and Region
- Exam Date, Shift, and Reporting Time
- Exam Centre Name and Full Address
- Candidate's Photograph and Signature
- Category and PwBD status (if applicable)
- Important exam-day instructions and prohibited items list
⚠️ If any detail on the admit card is incorrect, contact POWERGRID immediately via the official recruitment query email before exam day.
Q5. What documents must I carry to the PGCIL CBT Exam Hall?
- Printed PGCIL Admit Card 2026 — mandatory; no entry without it
- Valid Original Photo ID Proof — Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving Licence
- Passport-size photographs (if specified in the admit card instructions)
- SC/ST/PwBD candidates: Self-attested category certificate (for TA reimbursement on sleeper class train/bus tickets)
🚫 Prohibited Items: Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, electronic gadgets, geometry boxes, and valuable jewelry are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall. Violation may lead to disqualification.
Q6. What was the Region / Exam Centre Preference Change Window for PGCIL 2026?
- This was a one-time option — once a candidate selected a new region, they could not revert to the original choice
- While candidates could change region or Post ID, their exam centre preference remained unchanged
- This window is now closed. Final exam centre allotment is as per the admit card.
Q7. What is the total vacancy for PGCIL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Vacancies |
| Diploma Trainee — Electrical (DTE) | As per Notification (major share of 598 DT posts) |
| Diploma Trainee — Civil (DTC) | As per Notification (~104 posts) |
| Diploma Trainee — Survey (DTS) | As per Notification (~3 posts) |
| Junior Officer Trainee — HR (JOT-HR) | 30 Posts (incl. CTUIL) |
| Junior Officer Trainee — F&A (JOT-F&A) | 23 Posts (incl. CTUIL) |
| Junior Technician Trainee — Survey (JTT) | 23 Posts |
| Total | 660 Posts |
Over 29,000 candidates applied for 660 vacancies — an average competition of ~52 candidates per seat. The competition is highest in the Civil stream (~80 per seat).
Q8. What is the educational eligibility for each PGCIL post?
| Post | Minimum Qualification |
| DTE (Electrical) | 3-year Diploma in Electrical / Electrical (Power) / Electrical & Electronics / Power Systems / Power Engineering (Electrical) — min. 70% (UR/OBC/EWS), Pass marks (SC/ST/PwBD). B.Tech/BE not allowed. |
| DTC (Civil) | 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering — min. 70% (UR/OBC/EWS), Pass marks (SC/ST/PwBD). B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME not allowed. |
| DTS (Survey) | Diploma in Civil Engineering (with Survey as a subject) — min. 70% marks. B.E./B.Tech not allowed. |
| JOT-HR | 3-year full-time BBA / BBM / BBS or equivalent degree — min. 60% marks (UR/OBC/EWS). PG Degree/Diploma not allowed. |
| JOT-F&A | Inter CA (CA Foundation cleared) from ICAI OR Inter CMA (CMA Foundation cleared) from ICMAI. CA/CMA final or PG not allowed. |
| JTT-Survey | ITI in Surveyor Trade from a recognized institution. Diploma/B.E./B.Tech not allowed. |
Final year / semester students expecting results by 15 July 2026 are provisionally eligible, provided they obtain the requisite minimum marks in pre-final examinations.
Q9. What is the age limit for PGCIL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Age Limit |
| Minimum Age (All) | 18 Years |
| General / EWS | Max 27 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | Max 30 Years (+3 Years) |
| SC / ST | Max 32 Years (+5 Years) |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | Max 37 Years (+10 Years) |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | Max 40 Years (+13 Years) |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | Max 42 Years (+15 Years) |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Govt. of India directives |
Q10. What is the application fee for PGCIL 2026?
| Post / Category | Fee |
| General / OBC(NCL) / EWS — DT & JOT Posts | ₹300/- |
| General / OBC(NCL) / EWS — JTT (Survey) | ₹200/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen — All Posts | NIL (Exempted) |
Fee is paid online only (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI) and is non-refundable. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are also entitled to reimbursement of Sleeper class rail/bus fare for appearing in CBT on submission of tickets and self-attested category certificate.
Q11. What is the PGCIL CBT Exam Pattern 2026?
| Aspect | Details |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) — Online Objective (MCQ) |
| Total Questions | 170 Questions |
| Part I — Technical / Professional Knowledge | 120 Questions (Discipline-specific) |
| Part II — Aptitude Test | 50 Questions (Reasoning, Maths, English, General Awareness) |
| Total Marks | 170 Marks (1 mark per question) |
| Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Negative Marking | −0.25 marks per wrong answer |
| CBT Weightage in Final Merit | 100% (CBT score only determines final merit) |
Qualifying Marks (DT/JOT/DTS posts): UR/EWS — min. 30% in each of Part I & II separately AND min. 40% aggregate. Reserved categories — min. 25% in each part AND min. 30% aggregate. For JTT: min. 40% aggregate (UR/EWS) / 30% (reserved).
Q12. What is the selection process for PGCIL Non-Executive Posts 2026?
- Stage 1 — Computer-Based Test (CBT): 170 objective questions (120 Technical + 50 Aptitude) for 2 hours. CBT carries 100% weightage for final merit. Negative marking of −0.25 per wrong answer applies.
- Stage 2 — Skill Test / Trade Test (wherever applicable — Qualifying only):
- JOT (HR / F&A) → Computer Skill Test (CST) — qualifying in nature
- JTT (Survey) → Trade Test (TT) — qualifying in nature
- DTE / DTC / DTS → No skill/trade test
- Stage 3 — Pre-Employment Medical Examination: Final appointment is subject to clearing POWERGRID's medical fitness standards.
Document Verification of original certificates is conducted at POWERGRID's regional office at the appropriate stage.
Q13. What is the salary / pay scale for PGCIL DT, JOT, and JTT posts 2026?
| Stage | DT / JOT Posts | JTT (Survey) |
| During Training (1 year) | Basic Pay ₹24,000/- (S0 level) + IDA + HRA + Perks @12% | Basic Pay ₹21,000/- (W2 level) + IDA + HRA |
| Pay Scale (Training) | ₹24,000-3%-1,08,000/- (IDA) | ₹21,000-3%-72,000/- (IDA) |
| After Training (Regular) | Junior Engineer / Officer Gr-IV (S1 level) — Pay Scale ₹25,000-3%-1,17,500/- | Junior Technician (W3 level) — Pay Scale ₹21,500-3%-74,000/- |
| Annual CTC (approx.) | ~₹12.7 LPA | ~₹10.9 LPA |
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates receive: Dearness Allowance (IDA), HRA, Perks & Allowances, Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension (NPS), Leave Encashment, Group Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, and Medical Facilities for self and family.
Q14. Is there a service bond for PGCIL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026?
| Post | UR / OBC / EWS | SC / ST / PwBD |
| DT / JOT Posts | ₹2,50,000/- | ₹1,25,000/- |
| JTT (Survey) | ₹1,25,000/- | ₹62,500/- |
If a candidate resigns or leaves before completing the minimum 3-year service period post-training, the bond amount is recoverable as per the terms of the service agreement.
Q15. Are higher qualifications like B.Tech / BE / CA allowed for PGCIL DT posts?
- DTE / DTC / DTS: Candidates possessing B.Tech / BE / M.Tech / ME (with or without Diploma) are NOT eligible to apply.
- JOT-HR: Candidates with Post Graduate Degree / Diploma or equivalent higher qualification are NOT eligible.
- JOT-F&A: Candidates who have cleared CA/CMA final or hold a PG Degree/Diploma in Finance/Accounts are NOT eligible.
- JTT-Survey: Candidates holding a Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech are NOT eligible.
This restriction applies at both the time of application and at the time of joining. Candidates found to possess higher qualifications at any stage will be disqualified.
Q16. What is the official website for PGCIL Admit Card 2026 and recruitment queries?
- Official POWERGRID Website: www.powergrid.in
- Careers Section Path: powergrid.in → Career → Job Opportunities → Openings → CC/01/2026
- Recruitment Query Email: powergridrecruit@powergrid.in (Subject: Recruitment of <Post Name> – <Post ID> <Region>)
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⚠️ All details are informational only. Always verify from the powergrid.in before applying.