POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026: 319 Vacancies via GATE 2026
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Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has announced POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 for 319 vacancies through GATE 2026.
The recruitment is for Engineer Trainee posts in Electrical, Civil and Computer Science disciplines. Candidates must possess the prescribed full-time engineering qualification and a valid qualifying GATE 2026 score in the corresponding paper.
Online registration and application fee payment started on 03 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. Eligible candidates can submit the POWERGRID Engineer Trainee application up to 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Source
Vacancy/Update Name: POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 Overview | Advt. No.: CC/04/2025 dated 27 September 2025
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) |
| Organization Type | Maharatna PSU under Ministry of Power, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | CC/04/2025 dated 27 September 2025 |
| Vacancy Notice Date | 03 November 2026 |
| Post Name | Engineer Trainee |
| Disciplines | Electrical, Civil and Computer Science |
| Total Vacancies | 319 |
| Recruitment Through | GATE 2026 |
| Qualification | Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering in the prescribed discipline |
| Minimum Marks | 60% or equivalent CGPA, subject to category relaxation |
| Upper Age Limit | 28 years as on 31 December 2025 |
| Application Fee | Rs.500 for applicable candidates |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 03 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Last Date | 18 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Selection Process | GATE 2026 Score, Group Discussion, Personal Interview and Medical Examination |
| Training Period | 1 year |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India or abroad as per POWERGRID requirement |
POWERGRID में 319 इंजीनियर प्रशिक्षणार्थी पदों के लिए भर्ती GATE 2026 स्कोर के आधार पर होगी, जिसमें इलेक्ट्रिकल, सिविल और कंप्यूटर साइंस शाखाएं शामिल हैं। आवेदन ऑनलाइन 3 नवंबर से शुरू होकर 18 नवंबर तक होंगे, और उम्र सीमा 31 दिसंबर 2025 तक अधिकतम 28 वर्ष है।
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed Advertisement Date | 27 September 2025 |
| Vacancy Notice Date | 03 November 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 03 November 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Application Fee Payment Start Date | 03 November 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Group Discussion / Interview | To be announced |
महत्वपूर्ण तिथियों में आवेदन शुरू और शुल्क भुगतान 3 नवंबर 2026 शाम 5 बजे से शुरू होंगे, जबकि आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि और शुल्क जमा करने की अंतिम समय सीमा 18 नवंबर 2026 रात 11:59 बजे तक है। ग्रुप डिस्कशन और इंटरव्यू की तिथि बाद में घोषित होगी।
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Vacancy 2026
A total of 319 Engineer Trainee vacancies have been notified across Electrical, Civil and Computer Science disciplines.
| Discipline | GATE 2026 Paper | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | EE | 250 |
| Civil | CE | 48 |
| Computer Science | CS | 21 |
| Total | 319 | |
The original detailed advertisement also referred to Electronics as a tentative discipline through GATE EC. However, the 03 November 2026 vacancy notice provides vacancies only for Electrical, Civil and Computer Science. Therefore, the present vacancy total of 319 includes only these three disciplines.
कुल 319 पदों में से अधिकतर (250) इलेक्ट्रिकल इंजीनियरिंग के लिए हैं, जबकि सिविल के लिए 48 और कंप्यूटर साइंस के लिए 21 पद हैं। इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स का उल्लेख प्रारंभिक विज्ञापन में था, लेकिन अंतिम नोटिस में केवल ये तीन ही शाखाएं शामिल हैं।
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have appeared in and qualified the corresponding GATE 2026 paper. GATE scores from previous years are not valid for this recruitment.
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Qualification
| Discipline | Accepted Qualification / Branch | GATE Paper |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | Electrical / Electrical (Power) / Electrical and Electronics / Power Systems Engineering / Power Engineering (Electrical) | EE |
| Civil | Civil Engineering | CE |
| Computer Science | Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Technology | CS |
The qualification should be a full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering degree from a recognized University or Institute.
Minimum Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (NCL) / EWS | 60% or equivalent CGPA |
| SC / ST / PwBD applying against reserved posts | Pass marks, subject to applicable reservation conditions |
GATE 2026 Requirement
- Electrical candidates must qualify GATE 2026 EE paper.
- Civil candidates must qualify GATE 2026 CE paper.
- Computer Science candidates must qualify GATE 2026 CS paper.
- Only GATE 2026 score is valid.
उम्मीदवारों के लिए आवश्यक है कि वे संबंधित GATE 2026 पेपर में क्वालिफाई करें और उनके पास मान्यता प्राप्त संस्थान से पूर्णकालिक बी.ई./बी.टेक./बी.एससी. इंजीनियरिंग डिग्री हो। न्यूनतम 60% अंक सामान्य वर्ग के लिए आवश्यक हैं, जबकि आरक्षित वर्गों के लिए पास अंक मान्य हैं।
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Salary 2026
During Training
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Training Period | 1 year |
| Pay Scale | Rs.40,000 – 3% – Rs.1,40,000 IDA |
| Initial Basic Pay | Rs.40,000 per month |
| Approximate CTC | About Rs.11 lakh per annum |
After Successful Training
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Designation | Engineer |
| Grade | E2 |
| Pay Scale | Rs.50,000 – 3% – Rs.1,60,000 IDA |
| Approximate CTC | About Rs.22.5 lakh per annum |
The compensation package may include applicable IDA, HRA or accommodation, cafeteria benefits, Performance Related Pay, PF, gratuity, pension, medical benefits, insurance and other benefits according to POWERGRID rules.
Service Bond
| Category | Bond Amount |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (NCL) / EWS | Rs.5,00,000 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs.2,50,000 |
Selected candidates are required to complete the prescribed training and thereafter serve POWERGRID for at least 3 years, subject to the bond conditions in the detailed advertisement.
प्रशिक्षण के दौरान शुरुआती वेतन 40,000 रुपये प्रति माह है और सफल प्रशिक्षण के बाद वे इंजीनियर पद पर पदोन्नत होकर लगभग 22.5 लाख वार्षिक पैकेज पा सकते हैं। चयनित उम्मीदवारों को 3 वर्ष की सेवा बाध्यता के साथ प्रशिक्षण पूरा करना अनिवार्य है।
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (NCL) / EWS | Rs.500 |
| SC / ST | No Fee |
| PwBD | No Fee |
| Ex-Servicemen | No Fee |
| Departmental Candidates | No Fee |
The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid through the online payment facility provided in the application portal.
सामान्य, ओबीसी (एनसीएल) और ईडब्ल्यूएस वर्ग के उम्मीदवारों को 500 रुपये आवेदन शुल्क देना होगा, जबकि SC, ST, PwBD, पूर्व सैनिक और विभागीय उम्मीदवार शुल्क से मुक्त हैं। यह शुल्क ऑनलाइन भुगतान के माध्यम से देना अनिवार्य है।
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Age Limit
The upper age limit is 28 years as on 31 December 2025.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD – UR / EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD – OBC (NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD – SC / ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Riot Victims | As per Government of India rules |
Category-based relaxation applies subject to the reservation conditions prescribed in the detailed advertisement.
आयु सीमा सामान्य वर्ग के लिए 28 वर्ष है, लेकिन आरक्षित वर्गों को सरकार द्वारा निर्धारित छूट भी उपलब्ध है, जो अधिकतम 15 वर्ष तक हो सकती है। यह छूट श्रेणी और नियमों के अनुसार लागू होती है।
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Selection Process
There is no separate POWERGRID written examination for this recruitment. Selection is based on the candidate’s valid GATE 2026 score followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
| Selection Stage | Weightage |
|---|---|
| GATE 2026 Score | 85% |
| Group Discussion | 3% |
| Personal Interview | 12% |
| Total | 100% |
Shortlisting
Candidates will be shortlisted category-wise for Group Discussion and Personal Interview on the basis of their normalized marks out of 100 in the corresponding GATE 2026 paper.
Group Discussion
Group Discussion carries 3% weightage and does not have separate qualifying marks.
Personal Interview Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Interview Marks |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 40% |
| OBC (NCL) / SC / ST / PwBD against reserved vacancies | 30% |
Candidates may participate in Group Discussion and Interview in either Hindi or English.
Medical Examination
Final appointment is subject to the candidate being found medically fit according to POWERGRID’s prescribed pre-employment medical standards.
चयन प्रक्रिया में GATE 2026 स्कोर को 85% वजन दिया गया है, जबकि ग्रुप डिस्कशन और व्यक्तिगत साक्षात्कार का क्रमशः 3% और 12% है। साक्षात्कार के लिए न्यूनतम अंक सामान्य वर्ग के लिए 40% और आरक्षित वर्ग के लिए 30% निर्धारित हैं। अंतिम भर्ती मेडिकल फिटनेस पर निर्भर करती है।
How to Apply for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates must apply online through the Career section of the POWERGRID website.
- Visit the official POWERGRID website.
- Open Careers or Job Opportunities.
- Select Recruitment of Engineer Trainees-2026 through GATE 2026 under Advertisement No. CC/04/2025.
- Open the online registration link.
- Enter the GATE 2026 Application Number and GATE Registration Number.
- Enter personal, educational and category details.
- Fill in the corresponding engineering discipline and GATE paper details.
- Upload the prescribed documents.
- Pay Rs.500 online if the application fee applies to your category.
- Review the application carefully.
- Submit the application on or before 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Documents to Keep Ready
- GATE 2026 Admit Card.
- GATE 2026 Score Card.
- GATE Application Number and Registration Number.
- B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering marksheets and degree certificate.
- CGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate, if applicable.
- SC/ST certificate, where applicable.
- OBC (NCL) certificate in the prescribed Central Government format, where applicable.
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate, where applicable.
- PwBD certificate and UDID card, where applicable.
- NOC for candidates working in Government/PSU organizations, where applicable.
आवेदन के लिए आधिकारिक वेबसाइट पर जाकर ऑनलाइन फॉर्म भरना होगा। आवेदन करते समय GATE 2026 के नंबर, शैक्षिक दस्तावेज, श्रेणी प्रमाण पत्र और अन्य जरूरी दस्तावेज अपलोड करना आवश्यक है। शुल्क देने के बाद आवेदन जमा करना होगा और इसकी एक प्रति सुरक्षित रखनी चाहिए।
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Important Instructions
- Candidates must possess a valid qualifying GATE 2026 score in the relevant paper.
- GATE scores from 2025 or earlier are not valid for this recruitment.
- The engineering qualification must correspond to the discipline for which the candidate applies.
- Candidates should satisfy the prescribed percentage requirement.
- The applicable age and category conditions should be satisfied as prescribed in the detailed advertisement.
- Candidates should enter their GATE details correctly in the POWERGRID application.
- Candidates working in Government organizations or PSUs should produce a No Objection Certificate at the required stage.
- The number of vacancies and reservation may be governed by POWERGRID and Government of India requirements.
- Shortlisting for GD and Interview is based on GATE 2026 normalized marks.
- Group Discussion has no separate qualifying marks.
- Candidates must qualify the Personal Interview.
- Appointment is subject to medical fitness.
- Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India or abroad according to organizational requirements.
- Most postings may involve project/site locations.
- Selected candidates will undergo one year of training.
- A service bond applies after selection.
चुनाव प्रक्रिया में GATE 2026 स्कोर का होना अनिवार्य है और सही जानकारी भरनी होगी। सरकारी या PSU कर्मचारियों को NOC प्रस्तुत करना होगा। चयन के बाद मेडिकल फिटनेस जरूरी है और उम्मीदवारों को कहीं भी भारत या विदेश में पोस्ट किया जा सकता है। चयनितों को एक वर्ष प्रशिक्षण लेना होगा और सेवा बाध्यता लागू होगी।
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POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. What is POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment drive by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited for Engineer Trainee positions in Electrical, Civil and Computer Science disciplines through GATE 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
A total of 319 vacancies have been notified, including 250 Electrical, 48 Civil and 21 Computer Science posts.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the applicable application fee is 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Q4. When did the POWERGRID Engineer Trainee application start?
Online registration started on 03 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Q5. What is the qualification for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee?
Candidates should possess a full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering degree in the prescribed branch with the required marks and must have qualified GATE 2026 in the corresponding paper.
Q6. Which GATE paper is required for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2026?
Electrical candidates need GATE EE, Civil candidates need GATE CE and Computer Science candidates need GATE CS.
Q7. What is the POWERGRID Engineer Trainee age limit?
The upper age limit is 28 years as on 31 December 2025, subject to applicable category-wise relaxation.
Q8. What is the application fee?
The application fee is Rs.500 for applicable candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and eligible departmental candidates are exempt as specified in the detailed advertisement.
Q9. What is the POWERGRID Engineer Trainee salary?
During one-year training, the initial Basic Pay is Rs.40,000 in the Rs.40,000-1,40,000 IDA scale. After successful training, candidates are absorbed as Engineer in E2 scale of Rs.50,000-1,60,000.
Q10. What is the selection process for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee?
Selection is based on GATE 2026 score with 85% weightage, Group Discussion with 3% weightage and Personal Interview with 12% weightage, followed by medical examination.
FAQs में भर्ती की मुख्य बातें जैसे पदों की संख्या, योग्यता, आवेदन तिथि, चयन प्रक्रिया, शुल्क और वेतन स्पष्ट रूप से दी गई हैं, जिससे उम्मीदवारों को महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी सरलता से मिलती है।
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 के लिए जरूरी जानकारी
इस भर्ती में केवल GATE 2026 के स्कोर के आधार पर चयन होता है, इसलिए इस परीक्षा की तैयारी सबसे महत्वपूर्ण है। इलेक्ट्रिकल, सिविल और कंप्यूटर साइंस शाखाओं के उम्मीदवार ही आवेदन कर सकते हैं। आवेदन ऑनलाइन माध्यम से ही किया जाएगा और अंतिम तिथि का ध्यान रखना जरूरी है। चयन के बाद एक साल का प्रशिक्षण होगा और सेवा बाध्यता भी लागू होगी। उम्र, योग्यता, और न्यूनतम अंक जैसे नियमों का पालन करना अनिवार्य है। उम्मीदवारों को मेडिकल फिटनेस भी पास करनी होगी और उनकी पोस्टिंग भारत या विदेश में कहीं भी हो सकती है।
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