GRID India Intern Recruitment 2026

About the Program

Vidyut Pragya is an internship program launched by Grid Controller of India Limited for engineers to gain knowledge about power systems. It offers 15 internship seats at the National Load Despatch Centre and Regional Load Despatch Centres. This is an engagement for training and does not assure any job or absorption in regular employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain practical knowledge on power system modeling.
• Perform load flow analysis.
• Conduct simulation studies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Full-time B.E., B.Tech., B.Sc. (Engg.) or IDD degree in Electrical, Electrical (Power), Electrical and Electronics, Power Systems or Power Engineering (Electrical).
• Minimum 65% marks or equivalent CGPA.
• SC, ST and PwBD candidates need pass marks only.
• Full-time M.Tech., MSR or M.E. in Power Systems or a related field (desirable).
• Final semester postgraduate students can apply (desirable).
• Ph.D. in Power Systems or a related field (desirable).
• Ph.D. research scholars can apply (desirable).
• NOC needed from college or university for MSR and Ph.D. candidates (desirable).
• Qualifications must be from recognised Indian institutions.
• CGPA must be converted to percentage, up to two decimal places. No upward rounding is allowed.
• No benefit under the PM Internship Scheme.
• No earlier apprenticeship under NATS, NAPS or similar schemes.
• Candidates never employed before get preference.
• Full-time on-site presence for the entire period.
• Applicants must arrange their own travel and accommodation.

Qualifications

• Nationality: Only Indian nationals.
• Age: Minimum 18 years, Maximum 32 years. Age reference date is November 6, 2026.

Key Dates

• Advertisement Date: October 21, 2026
• Application Start Date: October 22, 2026
• Last Date to Apply: November 6, 2026
• Eligibility Cut-off Date: November 6, 2026
• Application Mode: Online only
• Interaction Venue: NLDC, New Delhi

Stipend and Duration

• Monthly Stipend: Rs. 50,000/-
• Duration: Six months
• Extension: Additional three months by mutual consent on the same terms.
• Taxes: Paid by the intern.
• Travelling & Accommodation: Arranged by the candidates themselves.

Selection Process

• Application through the official online portal of GRID-INDIA.
• Selection based on eligibility criteria.
• Priority given to applicants with desired qualifications.
• Selected candidates are called for an interaction session at NLDC, New Delhi without any travelling or daily allowance.
• Offer letter issued after verification of eligibility, marks, and employment history.

Documents to Prepare

• Marksheets of Degree
• Proof of Percentage (CGPA to percentage conversion)
• Evidence of degree completion before the cutoff date
• Documents of Post Graduation (for M.Tech., MSR, Ph.D. applicants)
• Certificate of No Objection (for MSR/Ph.D. applicants)
• Certificate of Category (if applicable)
• Details of Previous Employment