Great news for Law Graduates! The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna PSU, has released the notification for the recruitment of Officer Trainee (Law). If you are aiming for a prestigious government job in the legal sector with a high salary package, this is one of the best opportunities of the year.
This recruitment is being conducted through CLAT 2026 (PG) scores. Below is a detailed breakdown of the eligibility, salary, selection process, and direct links to apply.
Recruitment Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) |
| Post Name | Officer Trainee (Law) |
| Total Vacancies | 07 Posts |
| Recruitment Basis | CLAT 2026 (PG) Score |
| Salary (Training) | ₹ 40,000/- per month (Stipend) |
| Salary (After Training) | ₹ 50,000 – ₹ 1,60,000 (E2 Grade) |
| Application Mode | Online |
Important Dates
POWERGRID Application Start Date: 14 November 2025
POWERGRID Application End Date: 05 December 2025
CLAT 2026 Exam Date: 07 December 2025
Cut-off Date for Age/Eligibility: 05 December 2025
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- Degree: Full-time 3-year LLB or 5-year Integrated Law course from a recognized University/Institute.
- Minimum Marks: You must have secured at least 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA) in your law degree.
- CLAT Requirement: You must appear for the CLAT 2026 (PG) examination.
2. Age Limit
Maximum Age: 28 Years as on 05.12.2025.
Relaxation: Age relaxation is applicable for OBC (NCL), SC, ST, and PwBD candidates as per government rules.
Selection Process
The selection is strictly based on merit. The final score is calculated using the following weightage:
- CLAT 2026 (PG) Score: 85% Weightage (This is the most important factor).
- Group Discussion (GD): 3% Weightage.
- Personal Interview (PI): 12% Weightage.
Candidates will be shortlisted for GD and Interview based on their CLAT 2026 Normalized Marks.
Salary & Pay Scale
- During Training (1 Year): You will receive a consolidated stipend of ₹ 40,000/- per month.
- After Regularization: Upon successful completion of the one-year training, you will be absorbed as an Officer (Law) in the E2 Grade.
- Pay Scale: ₹ 50,000 – 3% – ₹ 1,60,000 (IDA).
- CTC: Approximately ₹ 22 Lakhs per annum (including HRA, Perks, Performance Pay, etc.).
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
Register for CLAT 2026: Ensure you have applied for the Common Law Admission Test (PG) 2026.
Visit POWERGRID Website: Go to the official careers page (link below).
Fill the Form: Enter your Personal details, Educational qualifications, and CLAT 2026 Registration Number.
Upload Documents: Upload your photo, signature, date of birth proof, and caste certificate (if applicable).
Pay Fee: Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹ 500/- (SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM are exempted).
Submit: Submit the form and take a printout of the application confirmation.
Important Links
Official Website: www.powergrid.in
Official Notification PDF: Click Here to Download Notification
Apply Online Link: Click Here to Apply (Navigate to: Job Opportunities > Openings > Regional Openings > Executive Positions)
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