The PowerGrid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL) recruits CLAT PG 2027 Law Officer Recruitment every year. The application form starts around October 2026 when the CLAT 2027 application form comes to end. The selection is purely on the basis of CLAT 2027 score. The candidates should have a law degree. The number of posts are lesser but offer a great opportunity and challenges at PGCIL.

We have given the whole details of this Law Officers recruitment through CLAT 2027 you can check it below

PGCIL CLAT PG 2027 Law Officer Recruitment overview

Particulars	Details
Benefits After Regularization	Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), Perquisites & Allowances (Cafeteria Approach), Performance Related Pay (PRP), Company Accommodation/HRA, Conveyance Reimbursement, Mobile & Laptop Facility, Provident Fund (PF), Gratuity, Pension, Leave Encashment, Group Insurance, Medical Facilities for self and dependents, Group Personal Accident Insurance, etc.
Additional Employee Benefits	Short-term and Long-term Advances, including House Building Advance, as per Corporation policy.
Service Agreement (Bond)	Mandatory service bond requiring successful completion of training and minimum 3 years of service after regularization.
Bond Amount	₹5,00,000 for General/OBC (NCL)/EWS candidates; ₹2,50,000 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates (plus applicable taxes).
Application Fee	₹500 (Non-refundable) for applicable candidates. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted from the application fee.
Approximate CTC During Training	₹11.00 LPA
Approximate CTC After Training	₹22.50 LPA
CTC Note	The CTC may vary depending on the place of posting and other terms and conditions of appointment.

Age Relaxation and Reservation Guidelines

Upper Age Relaxation

The following relaxations in the upper age limit are applicable, subject to reservation of the post:

Category	Age Relaxation
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years
SC/ST	5 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)	10 years (UR), 13 years (OBC-NCL), 15 years (SC/ST) for posts reserved for the respective category
Victims of Riots	As per Government of India directives

Reservation, Relaxation and Concessions

Reservation, age relaxation, and other concessions for reserved categories shall be subject to the submission of valid supporting documents as detailed below.

Category	Required Documents
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	Candidates must submit a valid OBC (NCL) certificate in the Government of India prescribed format for appointments under the Government of India, issued by a competent authority at the time of application and interview (if shortlisted). For Officer Trainee posts, the certificate must be based on the income for FY 2022–23, FY 2023–24, and FY 2024–25, and must be issued on or after 01.04.2025. Shortlisted candidates must also submit a self-understanding confirming their OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) status during the Personal Interview.
SC/ST	Candidates must submit a valid caste certificate in the prescribed Government of India format issued by a competent authority.
PwBD	Candidates must submit a disability certificate in the prescribed Government of India format issued by the Government Medical Board. They are also required to produce a valid Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card/Certificate issued by the competent authority.
Victims of Riots	Candidates must submit an Age Relaxation-cum-Domicile Certificate in the prescribed format issued by the competent authority.

CLAT PG 2027 Law Officer Recruitment Additional Instructions

• If a caste or category certificate is issued in a language other than Hindi or English, candidates must produce a certified translation in either Hindi or English during document verification, if called for.
• POWERGRID departmental candidates may avail relaxation and concessions as per the applicable Internal Circular.
• Trainees, Apprentices, and Interns working in POWERGRID shall not be treated as departmental candidates and are therefore not eligible for departmental relaxation or concessions.

Selection Process – Recruitment of Officer Trainee (Law)–2026

The selection process for the post of Officer Trainee (Law) consists of the following stages:

1. CLAT–2026 (Postgraduate Programme)
2. Behavioural Assessment
3. Document Verification (DV)
4. Group Discussion (GD)
5. Personal Interview (PI)
6. Pre-Employment Medical Examination

Candidates shortlisted for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview will also undergo a Behavioural Assessment, the results of which will be used as an input during the interview process.

CLAT PG 2027 Law Officer Recruitment Selection Process Overview

Stage	Details
CLAT–2027 (PG)	Candidates must appear in CLAT–2027 (for admission to Post Graduation). Only CLAT–2026 scores will be considered for this recruitment. CLAT–2025 or earlier scores are not valid.
Behavioural Assessment	Conducted for candidates shortlisted for GD and Interview. The assessment is used as an input during the Personal Interview.
Document Verification (DV)	Verification of eligibility, educational qualifications, category certificates, and other required documents.
Group Discussion (GD)	Conducted for shortlisted candidates. There are no qualifying marks for the Group Discussion.
Personal Interview (PI)	Candidates must secure the prescribed minimum qualifying marks to be considered for empanelment.
Pre-Employment Medical Examination	Final selection is subject to candidates being declared medically fit as per POWERGRID’s medical standards.

Minimum Qualifying Marks in CLAT–2027

If the CLAT authorities prescribe qualifying marks, the same shall apply.

In the absence of any qualifying criteria specified by CLAT, the following minimum marks will be applicable:

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
Unreserved (UR)	40%
Reserved Categories	30%

Shortlisting for Document Verification, Group Discussion and Interview

Eligible candidates will be shortlisted category-wise based on their actual CLAT–2026 scores in the prescribed ratio for:

• Document Verification (DV)
• Group Discussion (GD)
• Personal Interview (PI)

Qualifying Marks in Interview

Selection Stage	Qualifying Criteria
Group Discussion	No qualifying marks
Personal Interview (UR)	40%
Personal Interview (Reserved Categories)	30%

Weightage for Final Merit

The final score for empanelment will be calculated using the following weightage:

Component	Weightage
CLAT–2026 Score	85%
Group Discussion	3%
Personal Interview	12%

Empanelment of Candidates

• Candidates must qualify separately in both CLAT–2026 and the Personal Interview.
• Only candidates who qualify in the Personal Interview will be considered suitable for empanelment.
• Final empanelment will be prepared category-wise, based on merit and the number of vacancies available.

Offer of Appointment

Appointment offers will be issued to candidates in the order of category-wise merit, subject to vacancy availability.

The appointment will be provisional until the candidate is declared medically fit in the Pre-Employment Medical Examination conducted as per POWERGRID’s Medical Fitness Standards.

Candidates are advised to ensure that they satisfy the prescribed health standards before applying.

Language of GD and Interview

Candidates may choose to appear for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview in either:

• English
• Hindi

Application Process

Step	Details
1. Appear for CLAT–2027	Candidates must register and appear for CLAT–2026 (Post Graduation). The CLAT registration closes on 31 October 2026
2. Register on POWERGRID Website	Eligible candidates must separately register on the POWERGRID recruitment portal by providing their CLAT–2026 Application Number, Roll Number, and other required details. The application window is tentatively open from Second week of November 2026 to First week of December 2026
3. Online Application	Applications must be submitted only through the Careers → Job Opportunities → Executive Positions section of the POWERGRID website. No other mode of application will be accepted.
4. Email ID and Mobile Number	Candidates must possess a valid personal Email ID, alternate Email ID, and Mobile Number. These should remain active for at least one year after submission of the application.
5. Application Submission	Only one application is permitted. Candidates may edit their application until the closing date. No changes will be allowed after the last date of submission.
6. Preserve CLAT Admit Card	Candidates must retain their CLAT–2026 Admit Card/Hall Ticket for verification during the GD, Interview, and joining process.
7. Print Application Form	Candidates should keep a printed copy of the submitted online application, which must be produced during Document Verification if shortlisted.

In Short

PGCIL offers an excellent career opportunity for law graduates appearing in CLAT 2027 (Postgraduate). The CLAT PG 2027 Law Officer Recruitment process does not include a separate written examination, as candidates are shortlisted on the basis of their CLAT 2027 score. Shortlisted candidates are then invited to participate in the Group Discussion and Personal Interview stages of the selection process. Applicants must submit their application within the prescribed application window and should not wait for the declaration of the CLAT 2027 results, as the recruitment process begins before the results are announced.

FAQs

1. Is CLAT PG 2027 Law Officer Recruitment is Trainee recruitment?

Yes. Candidates must appear for and qualify in CLAT 2027 (Postgraduate). Only CLAT 2027 scores will be considered for shortlisting. Scores from previous years will not be accepted.

2. Is there a separate written examination conducted by PGCIL?

No. PGCIL does not conduct a separate written test for the CLAT PG 2027 Law Officer Recruitment of Officer Trainee (Law). Shortlisting is based on the candidate’s CLAT 2027 score, followed by a Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

3. Can I apply for PGCIL after the CLAT 2027 results are declared?

No. Candidates must submit their application to PGCIL within the notified application period without waiting for the CLAT 2027 results. The recruitment process begins before the declaration of CLAT results.

4. What is the selection process for Officer Trainee (Law)?

The selection process includes shortlisting based on CLAT 2027 scores, followed by Behavioural Assessment, Document Verification, Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and a Pre-Employment Medical Examination.

5. What educational qualification is required to apply?

Candidates must possess a full-time three-year LL.B. degree or a five-year integrated Law/LL.B. programme with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA, as prescribed in the recruitment notification.