PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 26 Posts in North Eastern Region
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has invited online applications for Apprentice positions in its North Eastern Region (NER). A total of 26 apprenticeship seats are available across different trades and disciplines.
Candidates with ITI, Diploma, B.E./B.Tech. or B.Sc. (Engineering) qualifications can apply for the relevant apprenticeship category. The apprenticeship training will be for one year.
The online application process will begin on 25 August 2026, and eligible candidates must complete their applications by 10 September 2026.
📌 PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Seats | 270 Posts |
| NER Seats | 26 Posts |
| Qualification | ITI / Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Engg.) |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Start Date | 25 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 10 September 2026 |
| Job/Training Region | North Eastern Region |
🔌 PGCIL Apprentice Vacancy Details
Post Name: Apprentice
Total Apprenticeship Seats: 270
North Eastern Region: 26 seats
The available apprenticeship opportunities cover ITI, Diploma and Graduate Engineering categories.
📍 Training Locations in Assam
Apprentices may be placed at various PGCIL locations in Assam, including:
- Guwahati
- Bongaigaon
- Salakati
- Biswanath Chariali
- Umrangso
- Kathalguri
- Haflong
- Badarpur
- Silchar
- Mariani
- Balipara
- Misa
Training Duration: 1 year
🗺️ State-wise PGCIL NER Apprentice Seats
| State | Seats |
|---|---|
| Arunachal Pradesh | 5 |
| Assam | 12 |
| Manipur | 3 |
| Meghalaya | 1 |
| Mizoram | 1 |
| Nagaland | 2 |
| Tripura | 2 |
| Total | 26 |
💰 Monthly Stipend
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend according to their apprenticeship category.
| Apprentice Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹17,500 |
| Diploma Apprentice | ₹15,000 |
| ITI Apprentice | ₹13,500 |
Additional Benefit: Candidates may receive an additional ₹2,500 if company accommodation is not provided, subject to the applicable conditions.
🎓 Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the required full-time, regular qualification from a recognised institute or university.
Diploma Apprentice – Electrical
Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Diploma Apprentice – Civil
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Graduate Apprentice – Electrical
B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Engineering) in Electrical Engineering
Graduate Apprentice – Civil
B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. (Engineering) in Civil Engineering
ITI Apprentice – Electrician
ITI in Electrician trade from a recognised institution.
Important: Qualifications obtained through part-time, correspondence, distance-learning or online modes are not eligible where the notification requires a full-time regular qualification.
🎯 Qualification Passing-Year Requirement
Applicants should have completed their qualifying examination within two years before the closing date of the application.
For this recruitment, the qualifying examination result should have been declared between:
11 September 2024 and 10 September 2026
The date of result declaration should be clearly mentioned on the relevant marksheet.
⚠️ Who Cannot Apply?
Candidates will not be eligible for the apprenticeship if they:
- Have not completed 18 years of age.
- Are still waiting for their final examination results.
- Have already undergone apprenticeship training in any organisation, even for a period.
- Have more than one year of work experience.
- Do not possess the required qualification within the specified period.
🧾 Registration on NAPS/NATS
Before applying on the PGCIL portal, eligible candidates need to complete the appropriate apprenticeship registration.
For ITI Candidates
Candidates applying for the ITI Electrician apprenticeship should register on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal.
For Diploma & Engineering Candidates
Candidates applying with Diploma or Engineering qualifications should register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal.
Applicants should complete their profiles and upload the required documents before proceeding with the PGCIL application.
💻 How to Apply for PGCIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Complete the required registration on the NAPS or NATS portal, depending on the apprenticeship category.
- Obtain your NAPS/NATS registration or enrolment number.
- Visit the official PGCIL recruitment portal.
- Find the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Click on the Online Registration option.
- Complete the registration process with the required details.
- Log in and open the Online Application Form.
- Enter your personal, educational and other required information.
- Upload the necessary certificates and documents.
- Carefully review all information before final submission.
- Submit the application within the prescribed deadline.
- Download or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Web-Links of POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment
| Online Application Form | 25/08/2026 |
| Online Registration | NATS | NAPS |
| Official Notification | NER | Other Regions |
| Official Website | Click Here |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 25 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 September 2026 |
💡 Important Points for Applicants
- PGCIL is offering 26 apprenticeship seats in the North Eastern Region.
- Assam has the highest number of NER seats with 12 vacancies.
- The apprenticeship period is one year.
- There is no application fee.
- ITI, Diploma and Engineering candidates can apply for their respective trades/disciplines.
- Candidates must complete the required NAPS/NATS registration before applying to PGCIL.
- Only eligible candidates meeting the prescribed qualification and experience conditions should apply.
- Keep the submitted application and registration details safely for future use.
📧 Contact for Queries
For queries related to the PGCIL NER apprenticeship recruitment, candidates can contact:
Email: apprentice_ner@powergrid.in
🔗 Important Links
Online Application: Visit the official PGCIL recruitment portal and complete the application through the prescribed online process.
NAPS Portal: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
NATS Portal: nats.education.gov.in
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