POWERGRID ER-II Apprenticeship 2025 Notification Out for 66 Vacancies

POWERGRID ER-II Apprenticeship 2025 ;- The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna CPSU, has officially announced its Apprenticeship Engagement Drive for 2025-26. This initiative under the Apprentices Act, 1961, offers a golden opportunity for ITI, Diploma, and Graduate candidates across Engineering, HR, Law, and CSR disciplines to gain invaluable industry experience.

With 66 training slots available across West Bengal and Sikkim, this program provides a competitive monthly stipend and a chance to train with a national power transmission giant. The online application window is open from September 15, 2025, to October 6, 2025.

Overview: POWERGRID ERTS-II Apprenticeship 2025

Aspect	Details
Organization	Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (POWERGRID)
Region	Eastern Region Transmission System-II (ERTS-II)
Application Dates	September 15, 2025, to October 6, 2025
Total Vacancies	66 (55 in West Bengal, 11 in Sikkim)
Stipend Range	₹13,500 to ₹17,500 per month + HRA
Application Mode	Online via official POWERGRID website
Selection Process	Merit-Based (No Exam, No Fee)
Official Website	www.powergrid.in

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown for ERTS-II Apprentices

POWERGRID ERTS-II has announced vacancies for two states under its jurisdiction: West Bengal and Sikkim. The vacancies are categorized by trade and include reserved positions for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and Unreserved (UR) categories as per government norms. The total number of slots is provisional and may be adjusted based on the company’s final requirements and compliance with the Apprentices Act.

State: West Bengal	Total	SC	ST	OBC	UR
ITI (Electrician)	10	2	1	2	5
Diploma (Electrical)	12	3	0	3	6
Graduate (Electrical)	12	2	1	3	6
State: Sikkim	Total	SC	ST	OBC	UR
Diploma (Electrical)	4	0	1	1	2
Graduate (Electrical)	2	0	1	0	1

Eligibility Criteria and Educational Qualifications

Candidates must possess the requisite full-time, regular educational qualification from a recognized institute or university. Crucially, the date of passing the final examination must fall within the two-year period preceding the application closing date, i.e., between October 7, 2023, and October 6, 2025. Those with part-time, correspondence, or distance learning degrees are not eligible. Candidates must also be at least 18 years of age and must not have any prior apprenticeship or job experience exceeding one year.

Trade	Required Qualification	Monthly Stipend
ITI Electrician	ITI in Electrician Trade	₹ 13,500
Diploma (Elec/Civil)	Diploma in Engineering	₹ 15,000
Graduate (Engineering)	B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.)	₹ 17,500
HR Executive	MBA (HR) / PG Diploma	₹ 17,500
Law Executive	LLB or Integrated LLB	₹ 17,500

Application Process and Required Documentation

The application process is entirely online and involves a two-step registration. First, candidates must register on the appropriate portal: the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal for most trades or the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal for engineering disciplines. After obtaining the registration number, candidates must apply on the POWERGRID career website. Essential documents include educational certificates, proof of age, caste certificate (if applicable), a DBT-enabled bank account proof, and a recent photograph.

Step	Action	Portal/Website
Step 1	Register and complete your profile	NAPS or NATS Portal
Step 2	Apply with your registration number	POWERGRID Career Portal
Key Document	Purpose	Note
Aadhaar-linked Bank Cheque/Passbook	For Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)	Account must be DBT-enabled
Final Marksheet/Certificate	Proof of Qualification & Passing Date	Must show percentage

Stipend Structure and Key Training Provisions

Selected apprentices will receive a generous monthly stipend as per the trade. For Diploma and Graduate Engineering apprentices, this stipend includes a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) component from the Government of India. An additional ₹2,500 per month is provided as HRA if company accommodation is not availed. The apprenticeship tenure is for one year, during which trainees are entitled to pro-rata casual and medical leave. Performance will be evaluated periodically, and adherence to company conduct is mandatory.

Benefit	Detail	Condition
Stipend	₹13,500 – ₹17,500	Paid monthly
HRA	₹2,500 per month	If accommodation not provided
Leave	12 days CL, 15 days ML	Pro-rata basis for one year
Accommodation	Shared bachelor accommodation	Subject to availability

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Is there any application fee or examination for this apprenticeship?
A1: No, there is no application fee, and the selection is purely merit-based. There is no written examination or interview process.

Q2: I passed my degree in 2022. Am I eligible to apply?
A2: No. The notification specifies that the date of passing must be within two years from the application closing date (October 6, 2025). Therefore, you must have passed your final exam on or after October 7, 2023.

Q3: What is the total stipend for a Graduate Apprentice?
A3: A Graduate Apprentice will receive a total stipend of ₹17,500 per month. This includes a ₹4,500 DBT from the government. If company accommodation is not provided, an additional ₹2,500 HRA will be paid, making it ₹20,000.

Q4: Can I apply for multiple trades or states?
A4: No. Candidates are advised to apply for only one region and one trade of their choice. Submitting multiple applications will lead to disqualification.

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Q5: Does this apprenticeship guarantee a job at POWERGRID?
A5: No. Successful completion of the apprenticeship does not entitle the candidate to any claim for employment with POWERGRID. It is a training program under the Apprentices Act, 1961.