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.
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 |
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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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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