PowerGrid Recruitment of officer Trainee (Law) Through CLAT 2026 – Registration last date is 5 December 2025.PGCIL recruits Officer Trainees (Law) through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) PG examination 2026. Candidates who are interested in the Officer Trainee (Law) position should appear for the CLAT 2026 PG exam, as the scores will be considered for shortlisting candidates. The Registration process has started from November 14, 2025.
The PowerGrid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has announced the Officer Trainee Recruitment 2025, inviting applications from qualified and motivated individuals to join one of India’s most prestigious public sector enterprises. This recruitment drive is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a dynamic career in the power transmission sector, offering attractive pay scales, career growth opportunities, and a chance to contribute to the nation’s power infrastructure.PowerGrid Officer Trainee Notification PDF link click here
Overview
| PARTICULARS | DETAILS |
| Name of Post and Years | Officer Trainee (Law) 2026 |
| Induction Level | Officer Trainee – Law (OT-Law) for initial one – year training. Officer (Law) – E2 after successful completion of training. |
| Pay Scale | Basic pay during training period – Rs. 40,000/- Basic Pay on Regularization – Rs. 50, 000/- 3% Rs. 1,60,0000/- (IDA) |
| Official Website | https://www.powergrid.in/ |
PGCIL Recruitment 2025 through CLAT 2026Events Dates Application Opening Date 14 November 2025 Application Closing Date 05 December 2025
PGCIL Recruitment 2025 Vacancies
Officer Trainee (Law) – 07
POWERGRID Officer Trainee Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time Three years LLB or Five years integrated Law/LLB course with not less than 60% marks or equivalent CGPA as per the formula provided by the Institute/ University.
- CLAT 2026 Score
Age Criteria
- 28 years as on last date of submission of online application.
Age RelaxationCategory Years OBC (NCL) 3 years SC 5 years PwBD 10 years over and above category relaxation Ex-Servicemen/ Victims of Riots As per Govt. of India directives
Application Fees for PGCIL Officer TraineeCategories Application Fee All Other Candidates Rs. 500/- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/DEx-SM candidates Fee Exempted
PGCIL Officer Trainee Recruitment Application Process
Interested and eligible candidates should apply only through On-line Registration System of POWERGRID. To apply log on to http://www.powergrid.in > Careers Section > Job Opportunities > Openings > Openings and then “Recruitment of Officer Trainee (Law) through CLAT 2026”. No other means / mode of application shall be accepted.
PGCIL Officer Recruitment Selection Process 2025
- CLAT 2026 (for Admission to Post Graduation)
- GD C Interview
Minimum Qualifying marks in CLAT 2026 Exam
- The minimum marks required in CLAT-2026 (for admission to post graduation) shall be as per the qualifying Marks set by CLAT Authorities.
| Unreserved / EWS Vacancy | 40% |
| Reserved Vacancy | 30% |
Minimum Qualifying Marks in GD & Interview
| Category | Ǫualifying Marks in Interview |
| Unreserved / EWS | 40% |
| Reserved vacancy | 30% |
| GD will not have any qualifying marks. | |
Final ScoreExam Name Marks weightage Marks in CLAT 2025 (for admission in Post Graduation) 85% Group Discussion 3% Personal Interview 12%
Basic Pay
- Basic Pay of Rs. 40,000/- along with extant IDA, HRA and Perks @12% of basic pay during training period.
- On successful completion of training and upon regularization, the candidate will be absorbed as Officer (Law) in E2 scale Rs. 50,000/- 3%- 1,60,000/- (IDA).
Size of Documents for uploading
| SN. | Document | Size (Max) | Format |
| a) | Recent passport size color photograph (in white background) Candidates should keep sufficient copies of same photographs in reserve for future use, which they are using in the Online Registration. | 50 KB | .jpg |
| b) | Signature (in Blue/ Black Ink) | 50 KB | .jpg |
| c) | Date of Birth Proof: Matric / Birth Certificate (wherein DOB is mentioned) | 03 MB | |
| d) | Ǫualification Certificate (Degree) along with Mark Sheets of all years / semesters along with Proof of norms adopted by the Technical Board / Institute to convert CGPA / OGPA / DGPA into percentage (if applicable) (all Ǫualification Certificate G Mark Sheets are required to be scanned in one pdf) | 10 MB | |
| e) | Candidates working in Govt. / PSU are required to apply through the proper channel and need to upload “No-Objection Certificate” from the present employer/Undertaking. (Refer to Sl. No 12 of General Information and Instructions) | 03 MB | |
| f) | Caste Certificate/EWS Certificate in the prescribed Govt. of India format issued by Competent Authority (if applicable) | 03 MB | |
| g) | PwBD Certificate in the prescribed Govt. of India format issued by Competent Authority (if applicable) | 03 MB | |
| h) | In case of requirement of scribe for PwBD/ PwD candidates, Certificate in prescribed format issued by Competent Authority as per Govt. of India guidelines regarding physical limitation by the candidate to write. | 03 MB | |
| i) | Ex-Serviceman Discharge Certificate, Undertaking and Proforma of Certificate for Employed Officials in case of Ex-Servicemen in the prescribed format (if applicable) | 03 MB | |
| j) | Certificate of Fitness issued by the Demobilization Board of the Defense Service in case of Disabled Ex-Servicemen in the prescribed format (if applicable) | 03 MB | |
| k) | Certificate issued to dependents Defence Services Personnel killed or severely disabled in action in case of Dependents of Ex- Servicemen in the prescribed format (if applicable) | 03 MB | |
| l) | Domicile cum Age relaxation certificates for Candidates from Riots Victim in the prescribed Govt. of India format issued by Competent Authority (if applicable) | 03 MB |
How Candidates can apply for this application?
Interested and eligible candidates should apply only through On-line Registration System of POWERGRID. To apply log on to http://www.powergrid.in > Careers Section > Job Opportunities > Openings > Openings and then “Recruitment of Officer Trainee (Law) through CLAT 2026”. No other means / mode of application shall be accepted.
PGCIL Law Officer Recruitment FAQs
The registration process will close on December 5, so hurry up! Apply now
There are not much posts here only 7 posts are available to apply
The candidate must have a CLAT 2026 score and eligible candidates will appear for Interview after this. CLAT 2026 score has weightage of 85 percent and rest 15 percent interview and group discussion
Yes the application fee is Rs.. 500 and reserved categories candidates are exempted
The general category candidate must have score at least 40 percent in CLAT 2026 and other category candidate must have 30 percent
