POWERGRID Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 270+ Posts, Eligibility & Last Date at Manabadi

India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna enterprise under the Ministry of Power, has published an official employment notification inviting eligible candidates for Apprenticeship Training (under the Apprentices Act, 1961) and the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS) for the 2026 batch. Candidates looking for hands-on corporate experience in India’s leading power transmission utility can check all the recruitment details below.

POWERGRID Notification 2026 Overview

Organization	Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)
Notification Type	1. Apprenticeship Training 2. Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS)
Duration	Apprenticeship: 1 Year PMIS: 9 Months
Qualification	ITI, Diploma, Degree (B.E./B.Tech/Graduation)
Selection Mode	Merit-based on qualifying exam marks (No Written Exam)
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	www.powergrid.in

Important Dates

Program	Application Start Date	Application Last Date
PM Internship Scheme (PMIS)	22 August 2026	05 September 2026
Apprenticeship Training (Apprentices Act)	25 August 2026	10 September 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

• Apprenticeship (Apprentices Act, 1961):
  • ITI Apprentices: Full-time regular ITI certificate in relevant trades.
  • Diploma Apprentices: 3-year full-time Diploma in Electrical, Civil, or related branches.
  • Graduate Apprentices: 4-year B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engineering) or equivalent non-technical graduate degrees.
  • Experience Limit: Candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship or have more than 1 year of formal work experience are not eligible.
• PM Internship Scheme (PMIS):
  • Candidates registered and meeting the central eligibility guidelines under the PM Internship scheme.

How to Apply

For Apprenticeship (Apprentices Act, 1961):

1. Register on the central apprenticeship portal first:
   • ITI Candidates: NAPS Portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in).
   • Diploma/Degree Candidates: NATS Portal (nats.education.gov.in).
2. Visit the official POWERGRID website at www.powergrid.in.
3. Navigate to the Careers section and open the Apprenticeship engagement portal.
4. Fill out the application form using your valid NAPS/NATS registration number and upload all required documents.
5. Submit the form before 10 September 2026.

For PM Internship Scheme (PMIS):

1. Visit the central PMIS portal directly at pminternship.mca.gov.in.
2. Complete candidate registration and profile setup.
3. Select POWERGRID internship opportunities and submit your application before 05 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Is there any written examination for the POWERGRID Apprenticeship 2026? No. The selection is strictly merit-based, calculated on the aggregate marks scored in your qualifying degree, diploma, or ITI certificate, followed by document verification. Q2: Is prior registration on NAPS or NATS mandatory? Yes. Candidates must have a valid NAPS or NATS registration number before applying on the POWERGRID careers portal. Applications submitted without portal pre-registration will be rejected. Q3: Can candidates in their final semester apply? No. Only candidates who have already completed their qualifying exam and have all provisional/final certificates are eligible. Q4: Does completing this apprenticeship guarantee a permanent job at POWERGRID? No. The engagement is strictly temporary for the stipulated period (1 year for Apprenticeship, 9 months for PMIS). It does not provide any right or claim to regular employment in POWERGRID.

Conculsion

The POWERGRID Apprenticeship and PM Internship Scheme offer fresh ITI holders, diploma graduates, and degree candidates structured industrial exposure and skill enhancement inside one of India’s premier Maharatna PSUs. Interested and eligible candidates are advised to complete their portal registrations early to avoid last-minute server delays and submit their applications well before the closing dates.