Grid Controller of India Limited Permanent Job 2026 | Apprenticeship Training | Freshers Job
Organization Name
Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA)
(A Government of India Enterprise)
(Formerly: Power System Operation Corporation Limited)
- Advertisement No.: CC/Apprenticeship/23/2025-26
- Date: 23.01.2026
ENGAGEMENT OF APPRENTICES UNDER THE APPRENTICES ACT, 1961
Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA), a Miniratna-I & Schedule ‘A’ CPSE, invites online applications from bright and aspiring candidates for Apprenticeship Training for a duration of one year for FY 2025-26.
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Link | Apply Now |
Apprenticeship Summary
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) |
| Type | Apprenticeship Training |
| Duration | One Year |
| Stipend | ₹20,000 per month |
| Payment Mode | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) |
| Financial Year | 2025-26 |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1. Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the following Government-recognized degrees and must have passed their final examination within two years from the closing date of application.
Eligible Apprenticeship Trades
| Apprenticeship Trade | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Graduate – Electrical Discipline | Full-time Regular B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in Electrical Engineering (4 years) |
| Graduate – Computer Science / IT | Full-time Regular B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in Computer Science / IT (4 years) |
| Graduate – HR | Full-time Regular B.A./BBA/B.Com (3 years) |
| Graduate – Civil Discipline | Full-time Regular B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in Civil Engineering (4 years) |
| Graduate – Finance | Full-time Regular B.A./BBA/B.Com (3 years) |
2. Upper Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 28 years |
| Cut-off Date | As on closing date of application |
| Age Relaxation | As per Govt. of India rules for reserved categories |
3. Medical Fitness
Candidates must be medically fit as per provisions of the Apprenticeship Act, 1961.
4. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Requirement
- Candidate must have an active Aadhaar-seeded bank account
- Bank account must be DBT enabled
- Name & Date of Birth must match across:
- Matriculation Certificate / Birth Certificate
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank Account
SHORTLISTING OF APPLICATIONS
- Applications will be shortlisted discipline-wise & region-wise
- Shortlisting will be based on percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualification
- Aggregate marks of all subjects of all years/semesters will be considered
- Higher age will be given preference in case of tie in marks
Calling Ratio for Interview
| Category Slots | Candidates Called |
|---|---|
| 3 or less | 1:5 |
| 4 | 1:15 |
| More than 3 | 1:3 |
SELECTION PROCESS
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for:
- Document Verification
- Personal Interview
- Final discipline-wise merit list will be prepared
- Engagement will be strictly as per merit order
- Candidates must accept Tri-partite Apprenticeship Contract on NATS portal
- Submission of Medical Certificate in prescribed format is mandatory
Selection Weightage
| Parameter | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Academic Marks | 85% |
| Personal Interview | 15% |
| Total | 100% |
- No TA/DA will be paid for document verification or interview.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Step-by-Step Procedure
- Register on NATS Portal
👉 https://nats.education.gov.in - 📅 Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 24 January 2026 (From 00:00 hrs)
- Last Date to Apply: 08 February 2026 (Till 23:45 hrs)
- Complete / Update profile & upload required documents
- Obtain NATS Registration / Enrolment Number
- Apply online on GRID-INDIA Website
- www.grid-india.in
- Careers → Engagement of Apprentices → Apply Online
- Apply for only ONE location (New Delhi / Mumbai / Bengaluru / Kolkata / Shillong / Guwahati)
Multiple applications for different locations will be rejected.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED (Mandatory)
| Required Documents |
|---|
| NATS Registration / Enrolment Number |
| Screenshot of NATS Profile Homepage |
| Degree Certificates |
| Year-wise / Semester-wise Mark Sheets |
| Proof of Age |
| SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS / PwBD Certificate (if applicable) |
| Cancelled Cheque / Passbook (DBT enabled) |
| Aadhaar Card |
| PAN Card |
| Passport-size Photograph |
| Signature |
PAYMENT OF STIPEND
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly Stipend | ₹20,000 |
| Includes | Govt. of India DBT share |
| HRA / Accommodation | Not Provided |
CANDIDATES NOT ELIGIBLE IF
- Age below 18 years
- Awaiting final result
- Already undergone / undergoing apprenticeship
- Qualification through part-time / distance / online mode
- Job experience 1 year or more
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Joining must be on or before 31 March 2026
- Apprenticeship tenure is strictly one year
- No extension or employment claim after completion
- No regular course or job allowed during apprenticeship
- Apprentices may be rotated across departments
- Confidentiality & IP rights will belong to GRID-INDIA
- GRID-INDIA reserves the right to modify / cancel the process
- Legal jurisdiction: NCT of Delhi
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 24.01.2026 (00:00 hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply | 08.02.2026 (23:45 hrs) |
| Eligibility Cut-off | 08.02.2026 |
QUERY CONTACT
For queries only related to apprenticeship:
apprenticeship@grid-india.in
(Mention <Apprenticeship> in subject line)
