Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has officially released the detailed notification for the engagement of apprentices for the 2025-26 cycle, specifically targeting the Western Region Transmission System-II (WR-II) covering Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. As a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Power, POWERGRID offers a prestigious one-year apprenticeship program designed to provide practical industrial training to energetic and bright candidates across various technical and non-technical trades. The selection process for this engagement does not involve a traditional written examination; instead, it is strictly based on the merit of academic marks obtained in the requisite qualification, making it essential for candidates to understand the eligibility and merit list criteria. The available trades include ITI Electrician, Diploma in Electrical and Civil Engineering, Graduate in Electrical and Civil Engineering, HR Executive, CSR Executive, and Rajbhasha Assistant. Each trade has specific educational requirements and associated stipends, with graduates receiving a monthly stipend of up to ₹17,500. Candidates interested in applying must ensure they are registered on the official apprenticeship portals such as NATS for degree/diploma holders and NAPS for ITI and executive roles before submitting their application on the official POWERGRID website. The application window is scheduled to remain open from March 2, 2026, to March 11, 2026. Because selection is based on merit, candidates should be aware that the 'Syllabus' for this selection effectively comprises the full-time regular degree, diploma, or certificate curriculum they have completed. POWERGRID will screen applications based on the percentage of marks in the final examination of the qualification degree. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for document verification in a 1:5 ratio relative to the number of available slots. During the verification process, candidates must produce original certificates including proof of age, educational mark sheets, caste certificates if applicable, and Aadhaar-seeded bank details for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) purposes. The training locations are tentative and distributed across various sites in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, such as Vadodara, Rajkot, Indore, and Gwalior. Successful candidates will be engaged for a fixed tenure of one year, during which they must adhere to the company's code of conduct and maintain a performance record. It is important to note that completion of this apprenticeship does not confer any right to permanent employment within the organization. Prospective applicants are advised to carefully review the official notification to ensure all documents are scanned and uploaded correctly, as incomplete applications will be rejected without further notice. Stay updated with the official POWERGRID website for the release of the final merit list and selection status once the application process concludes.