Recruitment of Officer Trainee (Law) - 2025 at POWERGRID
POWERGRID, a distinguished 'Maharatna' Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, invites applications from capable, committed, energetic, and resilient Law Graduates to join its fold as OFFICER TRAINEE (LAW). This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a leading global Transmission Utility responsible for the planning, coordination, supervision, and control over the entire Inter-State Transmission System and the operation of National & Regional power grids. As a key player in India's ambitious journey towards 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, POWERGRID is undertaking massive infrastructure expansion projects with significant capital investment. Joining POWERGRID means contributing directly to the transformational journey of the nation's energy sector.
Table of Contents
- Job Summary
- Details of Position
- Eligibility Details
- Application Details
- Important Conditions
- Mode of Selection
- Important Links
Job Summary
Organization: POWERGRID (Power Grid Corporation of India Limited)
Job Title: Officer Trainee (Law)
Advertisement No.: CC/06/2025
Date of Advertisement: 23.10.2025
Application Deadline (Tentative): 05.12.2025
Details of Position
The recruitment is for the position of Officer Trainee (Law). The details regarding the total number of vacancies and reservation categories are as follows:
| Post ID | Total Vacancies | UR | OBC(NCL) | SC | ST | PwBD# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 498 | 07 | 04 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 01 IC (VI)* |
PwBD Sub-Categories identified suitable:
- (a) VI: B, LV
- (b) HI: HH
- (c) LD: OL, OA, BA, BL, OAL, BLOA, BLA, LC, Dw, AAv, MDy, CP, SD/SI without associated neurological/limb dysfunction, SD/SI with associated limb dysfunction.
- (d) ID: MI, SLD
- (e) MD involving (a) to (d) above
Compensation Package During Training Period: Basic Pay of ₹ 40,000/- along with extant IDA, HRA and Perks @12% of basic pay.
Compensation Package After Regularization (E-2 Level): Basic pay starting from ₹ 50,000/- (IDA scale: 50,000-3%-1,60,000/-).
Approximate CTC: ₹ 11.00 lakhs per annum (During Training); ₹ 22.50 lakhs per annum (After successful completion of Training).
Eligibility Details
- Essential Qualification: 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.
- Age Limit: 28 years as on 05.12.2025.
- Age Relaxation: 3 years for OBC(NCL), 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 years for UR PwBD candidates (13 years for OBC(NCL) and 15 years for SC/ST PwBD). Relaxation is also available for Victims of riots as per Govt. of India directives.
- Marks Relaxation: Relaxation in essential qualification marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates is relaxed to 45%.
- Note on Qualification: Candidates must ensure that essential qualification is recognized in India from a recognized Institution or University. Percentage of marks obtained will not be rounded off.
Application Details
- Application Fee: ₹ 500/- (Non-refundable). SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee.
- Application Method: Online mode only via the POWERGRID website (https://www.powergrid.in).
- Application Window: Tentatively open from 14.11.2025 to 05.12.2025.
- Prerequisite: Candidates must appear for CLAT 2026 (for admission to Post Graduation). CLAT result of 2025 or prior is not valid.
- Required Documents for Upload: Recent photograph (.jpg), Signature (.jpg), Date of Birth Proof (.pdf), Qualification Certificate & Mark Sheets (scanned in one pdf), Caste/PwBD/Domicile certificates if applicable (.pdf).
- Document Verification: Hard copies are NOT required to be forwarded; originals must be brought at the time of interview/document verification if called.
Important Conditions
- The candidature at all stages is provisional.
- Candidates claiming OBC(NCL) reservation must possess a valid certificate based on the FY 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25 income, issued on/after 01.04.2025.
- Selected candidates must execute a service agreement bond: ₹ 5,00,000/- for General/OBC (NCL)/EWS and ₹ 2,50,000/- for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, plus applicable taxes.
- Selected candidates must serve the organization for at least three years after successful completion of training.
- Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India and Abroad.
- POWERGRID encourages women candidates to apply.
Mode of Selection
The selection process involves:
- CLAT - 2026 score (for admission to Post Graduation).
- Behavioral Assessment (input for interview).
- Shortlisting based on CLAT 2026 marks.
- Group Discussion (GD).
- Personal Interview (PI).
- Pre-Employment Medical Examination.
Weightage for Final Score: CLAT 2026 marks (85%), Group Discussion (3%), Personal Interview (12%). Candidates must qualify separately in CLAT 2026 and the Personal Interview.
Qualifying Marks (if CLAT does not define): Unreserved (40% in CLAT, 40% in Interview); Reserved (30% in CLAT, 30% in Interview).
Important Links
- CLAT 2026 Application Details: CLAT 2026 Portal
- POWERGRID Application Portal: POWERGRID Careers Website
- POWERGRID Health Standards: www.powergrid.in (career section)