POWERGRID has officially released important updates regarding the recruitment of Junior Officer Trainee (Finance & Accounts) – JOT (F&A) 2026. Candidates preparing for PSU finance jobs can now intensify their preparation as the CBT exam schedule has been announced.
As per the official notice, the Computer Based Test (CBT) is tentatively scheduled for:
1st July 2026
This recruitment is one of the biggest opportunities for CMA Inter and CA Inter aspirants seeking government finance jobs in 2026.
POWERGRID JOT (F&A) 2026 Overview
POWERGRID, a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power, is recruiting candidates for various non-executive posts including:
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Junior Officer Trainee (F&A)
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Junior Officer Trainee (HR)
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Diploma Trainee
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Junior Technician Trainee
The official recruitment advertisement was released on 17 April 2026.
Important Dates
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Notification Release |
17 April 2026 |
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Online Application Start |
20 April 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply |
11 May 2026 |
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CBT Exam Date |
1 July 2026 (Tentative) |
The application closing date and important schedule are mentioned in the official advertisement.
Eligibility for JOT (F&A)
Candidates applying for JOT (F&A) must have:
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Inter CA OR
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Inter CMA
The advertisement clearly states that candidates possessing full CA/CMA qualification are not eligible for this post.
This makes the recruitment highly suitable for:
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CMA Inter students
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CA Inter students
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Commerce finance aspirants preparing for PSU jobs
Total Vacancies for JOT (F&A)
POWERGRID and CTUIL together announced multiple vacancies for finance posts.
POWERGRID JOT (F&A) Vacancies
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Corporate Centre: 10
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Odisha Project: 5+1 backlog
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SR-II: 15
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WR-II: 1 backlog
CTUIL JOT (F&A) Vacancies
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4 Posts
Vacancy details are available in the official advertisement.
Exam Pattern for JOT (F&A)
The selection process includes:
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Computer Based Test (CBT)
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Computer Skill Test (Qualifying)
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Medical Examination
The CBT pattern is:
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Section |
Questions |
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Professional Knowledge (Finance) |
120 |
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Aptitude Test |
50 |
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Total |
170 Questions |
Subjects in Aptitude Section
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English
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Quantitative Aptitude
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Reasoning
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Data Interpretation
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General Awareness
Negative Marking
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¼ mark deduction for wrong answers.
Salary Structure
Selected candidates will receive:
During Training
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Basic Pay: ₹24,000
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IDA + HRA + Perks
After Training
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Junior Officer Grade-IV
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Pay Scale: ₹25,000 – ₹1,17,500
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Approx Annual CTC: ₹12.7 Lakh
Salary details are mentioned in the official notification.
Why POWERGRID JOT (F&A) Is a Great Opportunity
This recruitment is attracting huge interest because:
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PSU job security
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Excellent salary package
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Suitable for CMA/CA Inter candidates
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Finance-specific role
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Central Government PSU exposure
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Good promotion opportunities
For finance students preparing for government sector careers, this is among the top PSU vacancies of 2026.
Preparation Strategy for Remaining Days
With the CBT expected on 1st July 2026, candidates should now focus on:
1. Professional Knowledge
Revise:
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Accounting Standards
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Cost Accounting
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Financial Management
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Tax Basics
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Corporate Accounts
2. Mock Tests
Attempt daily mocks to improve:
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Accuracy
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Time management
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Speed
3. Previous Year Questions
Solve PSU finance papers regularly.
4. Aptitude Practice
Do daily practice of:
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Reasoning
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Quantitative Aptitude
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English
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GK/GS
Official Website
Candidates can check all recruitment updates on the official POWERGRID website:
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FAQs
Q1. What is the CBT exam date for POWERGRID JOT (F&A) 2026?
The CBT is tentatively scheduled for 1st July 2026.
Q2. Who can apply for JOT (F&A)?
Candidates with Inter CA or Inter CMA qualification can apply.
Q3. Is there negative marking in POWERGRID CBT?
Yes, ¼ mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Q4. What is the salary after selection?
The approximate annual CTC after training is ₹12.7 lakh.
Q5. Is the Computer Skill Test qualifying?
Yes, the CST is qualifying in nature only.
