PGCIL DT Exam Date 2026 Released: Official Schedule & Eligibility Updates
The PGCIL DT Exam Date 2026 has been officially released for 660 various posts. The CBT is scheduled to be held on 01 July 2026. Candidates can check the exam syllabus, pattern, and other crucial details below.
PGCIL DT Exam Date 2026 Out
The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has officially announced the exam date for the Diploma Trainee recruitment. The CBT for these positions will take place on 01 July 2026. The official notice provides comprehensive information regarding exam timings, reporting procedures, shift details, and essential candidate guidelines. Aspirants should monitor the official PGCIL website regularly for the latest exam schedule updates and admit card availability.
Candidates can download the official PGCIL recruitment notification PDF via the direct link provided below.
Download PGCIL Notification 2026 PDF
PGCIL DT Exam 2026: Important Dates
| Events | Date |
| Notification Released | 17 April 2026 |
| Apply Online Start | 20 April 2026 (5 PM) |
| Apply Online End | 11 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 11 May 2026 |
| Exam Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Admit Card | To Be Notified |
PGCIL Vacancy Details
PGCIL has announced 660 total vacancies for Diploma Trainee, Junior Officer Trainee, and Junior Technician Trainee positions. Please refer to the table below for a detailed breakdown of the vacancies.
| Name of Posts | Total | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
| Diploma Trainee- Electrical/Civil | 465 | 207 | 49 | 108 | 69 | 32 |
| Diploma Trainee- Civil | 104 | 57 | 8 | 21 | 15 | 3 |
| Diploma Trainee Survey | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Officer Trainee (HR) | 30 | 18 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Junior Officer Trainee (F&A) | 23 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Junior Technician Trainee (Survey) | 23 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
PGCIL Diploma Trainee (Electrical) Vacancy
| Region | Total | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Centre | 05 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 01 | – |
| Eastern-I | 10 | 04 | 01 | 03 | 02 | – |
| Eastern-II | 04 | 02 | – | 01 | 01 | – |
| Odisha | 20 | 08 | 02 | 04 | 3 | 03 |
| North Eastern | 30 | 14 | 03 | 06 | 01 | 06 |
| Northern-I | 75 | 33 | 07 | 19 | 14 | 02 |
| Rajasthan | 30 | 17 | 03 | 01 | 01 | 08 |
| Northern-II | 40 | 17 | 04 | 08 | 10 | 01 |
| Northern-III | 33 | 14 | 04 | 07 | 07 | 01 |
| Southern-I | 32 | 14 | 03 | 08 | 05 | 02 |
| Southern-II | 50 | 22 | 05 | 13 | 09 | 01 |
| Western-I | 54 | 23 | 05 | 15 | 06 | 05 |
| Western-II | 82 | 37 | 09 | 12 | 10 | 14 |
PGCIL Diploma Trainee (Civil) Vacancy
| Region | Total | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Centre | 02 | 02 | – | – | – | – |
| Eastern-II | 04 | 02 | – | 01 | 01 | – |
| Odisha | 04 | 02 | – | 01 | 01 | – |
| North Eastern | 02 | 01 | – | – | 01 | – |
| Northern-I | 17 | 09 | 01 | 03 | 04 | – |
| Rajasthan | 08 | 05 | – | 01 | – | 02 |
| Northern-II | 06 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 02 | – |
| Northern-III | 09 | 05 | – | 02 | 01 | 01 |
| Southern-I | 10 | 04 | 01 | 02 | 02 | 01 |
| Southern-II | 12 | 06 | 01 | 03 | 02 | – |
| Western-I | 09 | 05 | – | 02 | 01 | 01 |
| Western-II | 21 | 09 | 03 | 05 | 01 | 03 |
PGCIL Diploma Trainee (Survey) Vacancy
| Region | Total | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Region-I | 01 | 01 | – | – | – | – |
| Eastern Region-II | 01 | 01 | – | – | – | – |
| Odisha Project | 01 | 01 | – | – | – | – |
PGCIL Junior Officer Trainee (HR) Vacancy
| Region | Total | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Centre | 10 | 05 | 01 | 02 | 02 | – |
| Rajasthan | 08 | 05 | – | 01 | – | 02 |
| Northern-II | 02 | 0 | – | 01 | 01 | – |
| Southern-I | 02 | 02 | – | – | – | – |
| Southern-II | 01 | 0 | – | – | 01 | – |
| Western-I | 02 | 01 | – | 01 | – | – |
| Western-II | 05 | 03 | – | 01 | – | 01 |
PGCIL Junior Officer Trainee (F&A) Vacancy
| Region | Total | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Centre | 04 | 03 | – | 01 | – | – |
| Southern-II | 15 | 08 | 01 | 04 | 02 | – |
| CTUIL | 04 | 03 | – | 01 | – | – |
PGCIL DT Eligibility Criteria 2026
Reviewing the eligibility criteria is essential before proceeding with your application. We have summarized the required qualifications and conditions in the table below. Ensure you meet all standards to avoid disqualification during the selection process.
Educational Qualification
| Name of Posts | Educational Qualification |
| Diploma Trainee (Electrical/Civil/Survey) | Diploma in Electrical/ Electrical (Power)/ Electrical and Electronics/ Power Systems Engineering/ Power Engineering (Electrical)/Civil Engineering/Survey Engineering |
| Junior Officer Trainee (HR) | Graduate Regular Degree in BBA/ BBM/ BBS or equivalent qualification (Candidates with Post Graduate Degree/Diploma or equivalent higher education qualification shall not be allowed to apply for the said post) |
| Junior Officer Trainee (F&A) | Inter CA/ Inter CMA (Candidates with Post Graduate Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma/ CA/ CMA or equivalent higher education qualification shall not be allowed to apply for the said post) |
| Junior Technician Trainee (Survey) | ITI / Diploma in Survey or related trade (Higher technical qualification like Diploma/B.E./B. Tech, etc., with or without ITI, is not allowed either at the time of application or at the time of joining) |
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
| General / EWS | 18 to 27 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 30 years (27 + 3 years) |
| SC / ST | 32 years (27 + 5 years) |
| PwBD (UR) | 37 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 40 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 42 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per the Govt. norms |
PGCIL Selection Process 2026
The selection process for PGCIL recruitment involves multiple stages. Candidates must successfully qualify in all designated rounds to be considered for employment. The PGCIL DT selection procedure typically includes:
| Name of Posts | Selection Process |
| DTE/ DTC/DTS | Written Test/Computer-Based Test |
| JOT- (HR)/(F&A) | Written Test/Computer-Based Test, Computer Skill Test |
| JTT (Survey) | Written Test / Computer-Based Test, Trade Test |
PGCIL Exam Pattern 2026
The detailed PGCIL Trainee Exam Pattern is outlined in the table below.
| Name of Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
| Technical Knowledge | 120 | 120 | 2 hours | 0.25 |
| Aptitude Test (English vocabulary, verbal comprehension, quantitative aptitude, reasoning ability, data sufficiency and interpretation, numerical ability, and General Awareness) | 50 | 50 | ||
| Total | 170 | 170 |
PGCIL Trade Test 2026
The Trade Test, where applicable, is qualifying in nature. Unreserved and EWS category candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks to qualify, while reserved category candidates require at least 30%, subject to regional reservation policies.
PGCIL Trainee Salary Structure 2026
The PGCIL compensation package includes basic pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), and various benefits such as Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension, Leave Encashment, medical insurance, and personal accident cover for employees and their dependents.
| Posts | Period | Basic Pay | Pay Scale |
| DTE / DTC / DTS / JOT (HR) / JOT (F&A) | Training Period | Rs. 24,000/- | Rs. 24,000/- to Rs. 1,08,000/- |
| After Training Period | Rs. 25,000/- | Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 1,17,500/- (CTC of Rs. 12.7 Lakhs) | |
| JTT (Survey) | Training Period | Rs. 21,000/- | Rs. 21,000/- to Rs. 72,000/- |
| After Training Period | Rs. 21,500/- | Rs. 21,500/- to Rs. 74,000/- (CTC of Rs. 10.9 Lakhs) |
PGCIL Exam Centres List 2026
Candidates must select one test center within their applying region. Allotment is subject to availability, and POWERGRID reserves the right to modify or change test centers at its discretion.
| Region | Exam Centres |
|---|---|
| NR-I | Delhi (NCR), Jaipur, Dehradun |
| NR-II | Jammu, Srinagar, Chandigarh |
| NR-III | Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra |
| Rajasthan Project | Jaipur |
| SR-I | Hyderabad, Vijayawada |
| SR-II | Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi |
| ER-I | Visakhapatnam, Patna, Ranchi |
| ER-II | Kolkata, Siliguri |
| WR-I | Nagpur, Mumbai, Raipur |
| WR-II | Vadodara, Bhopal, Indore |
| NER | Shillong, Guwahati, Dibrugarh |
| Odisha Project | Bhubaneswar, Rourkela, Cuttack |
| CC (Corporate Centre) | Delhi (NCR) |
FAQs
The application window for PGCIL Recruitment 2026 opened on 20 April 2026 at 5:00 PM and will remain open until 11 May 2026.
The age limit for applicants is 18 to 27 years as of the application closing date, with standard age relaxation provided for reserved categories.
Yes, there is a negative marking scheme: 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect response in the computer-based test.
Selected trainees will receive a monthly stipend during the training period. Upon successful completion, they will be appointed as Junior Engineers with a pay scale ranging from Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 1,17,500/- (CTC of Rs. 12.7 Lakhs per annum).
Eligible candidates can apply for PGCIL Recruitment 2026 via the official website or the direct links provided in this article starting from 20 April 2026.