Power Grid Corporation of India Limited has released the official notification for Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for Northern Region – I (NR-I). Eligible ITI, Diploma, and Graduate candidates can apply online from 02 March 2026 to 11 March 2026.

This is a golden opportunity for engineering and ITI pass-outs looking to gain one year of hands-on training experience in a prestigious Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power, Government of India.

? POWERGRID NR-I Apprenticeship 2025-26 – Overview

• Organization: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
• Region: Northern Region – I (NR-I)
• Advertisement No: Apprenticeship/2025-26/NR-I/02
• Total Vacancies: 93
• Training Duration: 1 Year
• Application Mode: Online Only
• Application Start Date: 02.03.2026
• Last Date to Apply: 11.03.2026
• Selection Process: Merit-Based (No Exam / No Interview)

? State-wise Vacancy Details (Total – 93 Posts)

? Haryana – NR-I (24 Posts)

? Uttar Pradesh – NR-I (2 Posts)

? Rajasthan – NR-I (27 Posts)

? Rajasthan Projects (40 Posts)

?? Note: Training slots are provisional and may vary as per company requirements and reservation rules under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

? Educational Qualification & Stipend

? Additional ?2,500 will be paid if company accommodation is not provided.

? Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must:

• Be Indian citizens
• Be 18 years or above
• Have passed the required qualification between 12.03.2024 and 11.03.2026
• Possess full-time regular degree/diploma
• Have Aadhaar-seeded DBT enabled bank account
• Be registered on:
  • National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (For ITI candidates)
  • National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (For Diploma/Graduate candidates)

? Not Eligible If:

• Awaiting final results
• Already completed apprenticeship
• More than 1 year job experience
• Applying for multiple regions/trades

? Tentative Training Locations

Haryana

Bahadurgarh, Ballabgarh, Bhiwani, Gurgaon, Hissar, Jind, Kurukshetra, Manesar, Sonipat, Siwani, Narnaul

Rajasthan (NR-I & Projects)

Ajmer, Bassi, Barmer, Bhadla, Jaipur, Kota, Neemrana, Sikar, Udaipur, Sirohi, Bikaner, Nagaur, Ramgarh and more.

Uttar Pradesh

Bagpat, Meerut, Saharanpur, Dadri, Mandola

Apprentices may be assigned anywhere within the respective state based on company requirements.

? Application Process – Step by Step

Step 1:

Register and complete profile on:

• NAPS (For ITI)
• NATS (For Diploma/Graduate)

Step 2:

Apply online through POWERGRID website:
www.powergrid.in ? Careers ? Engagement of Apprentices ? Apply Online

?? No offline applications accepted.

? Selection Process

• No Written Exam
• No Interview
• Merit-based shortlisting
• Document verification (1:5 ratio)
• Final selection based on qualification marks
• Signing of tripartite contract on NATS/NAPS portal
• Medical & Police Verification mandatory

? Required Documents

• NATS/NAPS Registration Number
• Educational Certificates
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Aadhaar Card
• DBT Enabled Bank Account Proof
• Passport Size Photo & Signature

?? Important Terms

• Training duration: 1 Year
• No claim for permanent employment
• Stipend subject to attendance & performance
• Confidentiality and company code must be followed
• Apprentices cannot pursue regular job/course during training

? Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 02 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 11 March 2026

? For Queries: apprentice_nr1@powergrid.in

Download Powergrid Official Notification

? Why Apply for POWERGRID Apprenticeship?

? Training in Maharatna PSU
? Good monthly stipend
? Real-time industry exposure
? No exam stress
? Skill enhancement opportunity

? Apply Now

Interested candidates should visit the official website of POWERGRID and complete the online application before 11 March 2026.

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