POWERGRID NR III Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 25 Vacancies in Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) is hiring apprentices for its Northern Region – III (NR-III), headquartered in Lucknow. With openings for ITI, Diploma, and Graduate candidates spread across Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, this is a major apprenticeship drive from POWERGRID this year and like all POWERGRID apprenticeships, there's no fee, no written exam, and no interview.
Quick Job Alert
- Recruiting Body: POWERGRID – Northern Region-III
- Reference No.: Apprenticeship/2026-27/NR-III/01
- Total Vacancies: 25 (across Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand)
- HQ: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Duration: 1 Year[cite: 3]
- Apply Online: 25.08.2026 – 10.09.2026
- Apply At: www.powergrid.in → Careers → Engagement of Apprentices
Vacancies by State
| State | ITI-Electrician | Diploma (Elec/Civil) | Graduate (Elec/Civil) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 6 | 13 (11 Elec + 2 Civil) | 4 (2 Elec + 2 Civil) | 23 |
| Uttarakhand | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Reservation for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD applies across all trades as per the Apprentices Act 1961[cite: 3]. UP's Diploma (Electrical) trade carries a PwBD-reserved slot, open to candidates in the HI, LD, ID, and MD categories.
Training locations include Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Auraiya, Azamgarh, Ballia, Bareilly, Fatehpur, Firozabad, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mainpuri, Mirzapur, Orai, Raebareli, Rampur, RHQ-Lucknow, Rihand, Shahjahanpur, Shaktinagar, Sambhal, Sohawal, Varanasi, Vindhyachal, and Mohanlalganj (Uttar Pradesh); and Pithoragarh, Jaujibi, and Sitarganj (Uttarakhand).
Who Can Apply & What's the Pay?
| Trade | Qualification | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| ITI – Electrician | ITI in Electrician | ₹13,500 |
| Diploma (Civil/Electrical) | Full-time Diploma in Civil/Electrical Engg. | ₹15,000 (incl. ₹5,450 DBT) |
| Graduate (Civil/Electrical) | Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.(Engg.) | ₹17,500 (incl. ₹6,150 DBT) |
Add ₹2,500/month if company accommodation isn't provided[cite: 3].
You must have passed out between 11.09.2024 and 10.09.2026, be 18+ years old, and hold a full-time regular qualification—no distance/correspondence courses. You're ineligible if you're awaiting results, have already served an apprenticeship anywhere, or have more than a year's work experience.
How to Apply
Register first:
- ITI-Electrician candidates → NAPS Portal
- Diploma/Graduate candidates → NATS Portal
Then apply on POWERGRID's website: www.powergrid.in → Careers → Engagement of Apprentices → Apply Online, using your NAPS/NATS enrolment number.
Keep ready: mark sheets, age proof, caste certificate (if applicable), a DBT-enabled bank passbook/cancelled cheque, photograph, and signature. Apply for only one region/state—applying to multiple regions gets your applications rejected.
Selection & Training Highlights
Selection is 100% merit-based—no exam or interview[cite: 3]. Shortlisted candidates (1:5 ratio to vacancies) undergo document verification, followed by medical fitness and police verification before final engagement
During training, apprentices get 12 days Casual Leave + 15 days Medical Leave, shared accommodation (or ₹2,500 HRA if unavailable), and are evaluated periodically via a weekly work diary. The one-year tenure is fixed with no extension.
Application closes 10.09.2026 - apply early.
🔗 Apply here: POWERGRID Apprentice Portal
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📧 Queries: apprentice_nr3@powergrid.co.in