A golden opportunity for ITI, Diploma and Graduate candidates from West Bengal and Sikkim as PowerGrid to Hire 270 Apprentices — selection purely on merit, with no written test or interview
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PowerGrid to Hire 270 Apprentices: Why It’s a Golden Opportunity
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, a central public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Power, has opened a fresh window for young job-seekers to gain hands-on work experience. The company’s Eastern Region Transmission System-2 division has released a notification for a one-year apprenticeship programme. Of the 270 vacancies announced nationwide, 19 seats have been earmarked for the training centre in West Bengal, with 2 additional seats reserved for Sikkim.
Candidates at the ITI, Diploma and Graduate level are all eligible to apply. The entire process is free of cost, and there is no written examination or interview — selection will be based solely on document verification and merit.
Vacancies in West Bengal by Category
| Category | Qualification | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Electrician | ITI | 6 |
| Electrical | Diploma | 8 |
| Civil | Diploma | 2 |
| Electrical | Graduate (BE/BTech) | 2 |
| Civil | Graduate (BE/BTech) | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
Sikkim’s training centre has 2 seats — one in Diploma (Electrical) and one in Graduate (Electrical).
Eligibility and Monthly Stipend
| Level | Minimum Educational Qualification | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| ITI | Passed ITI in the relevant trade | ₹13,500 |
| Diploma | Three-year diploma in the relevant discipline | ₹15,000 |
| Graduate | Four-year BE/BTech/BSc in the relevant field | ₹17,000 |
Other conditions:
- Applicants must be Indian citizens and at least 18 years of age.
- Only candidates who completed their course within the two years immediately preceding the application deadline (i.e., between 11 September 2024 and 10 September 2026) are eligible.
- Degrees or diplomas obtained through distance learning will not be accepted.
- Here’s the detailed Notice.
How to Apply — Step by Step
- Registration: Candidates must first register on the relevant portal based on their qualification — NAPS for ITI candidates and NATS for Diploma and Graduate candidates.
- Application submission: Using the registration number obtained, candidates must submit their application online on PowerGrid’s official website, www.powergrid.in.
- Selection process: There is no written test or interview — the final list will be prepared purely on merit and document verification.
Important Dates
- Online applications open: 25 August 2026
- Last date to apply: 10 September 2026
There is no application fee. Candidates are advised to carefully read the full recruitment notification on PowerGrid’s official website for complete details on eligibility, required documents and other terms and conditions.
(Note: Candidates should verify all conditions of the notification on PowerGrid’s official website before submitting their application, as dates or eligibility criteria may be updated at any time.)
