PGCIL Recruitment 2026: Hiring Diploma Trainee Across India

careerlive.in; India; On-site; INR 390,600 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) is hiring Diploma Trainees for Electrical and Civil Engineering roles across India. The position offers a salary range of ₹35,000 – ₹40,000 during training and up to ₹50,000 afterward, with over 600 vacancies available. Responsibilities include assisting in project execution, supporting maintenance, and ensuring compliance. Applicants should have a Diploma in Electrical or Civil Engineering. The job is a government position with online application mode expected to start in April 2026.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical or Civil Engineering required.
• Basic technical and field knowledge required.
• Ability to work in team and on site.

Responsibilities

• Assist in electrical/civil project execution.
• Support maintenance and operations activities.
• Work under supervision in transmission projects.
• Ensure safety and compliance standards.
• Handle technical documentation and reporting.

Skills

Electrical Knowledge

Civil Engineering Basics

Technical Understanding

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Diploma in Electrical / Civil Engineering

Job description

Diploma Trainee (Electrical / Civil)

Post Name: Diploma Trainee (Electrical / Civil)

Job Location: All India (Karnataka – South Region Zone)

Recruitment Board: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)

Department: Electrical / Civil Engineering

Job ID: Not Mentioned

Available Vacancies: 600+

Salary: ₹35,000 – ₹40,000 (Training) | Up to ₹50,000 (After Training)

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Electrical / Civil Engineering

Experience:

• Not Mentioned

Job Type: Government Job

Work Mode: On-site

Working Hours: As per company norms

Application Mode: Online

Gender Requirement: Both Male & Female

Application Start Date: 20 April 2026

Application Last Date: May 2026 (Expected)

Selection Process: CBT (Online Exam), Merit (Exam-based), GATE + Interview (for higher roles)

Official Notification: Not Yet Released

Official Website: https://www.powergrid.in

Key Skills:

• Electrical Knowledge
• Civil Engineering Basics
• Technical Understanding
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in electrical/civil project execution
• Support maintenance and operations activities
• Work under supervision in transmission projects
• Ensure safety and compliance standards
• Handle technical documentation and reporting

Additional Requirements:

• ITI / Diploma / Degree candidates eligible for different roles
• Willingness to work across India
• Basic technical and field knowledge required
• Ability to work in team and site conditions

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