POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 offers 319 vacancies in Electrical, Civil and Computer Science through GATE 2026. Eligible B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering graduates can apply for one-year training with ₹40,000 starting monthly basic pay and approximately ₹11 LPA CTC. Selection is based on GATE score, group discussion and interview. Apply by 18 November 2026.
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 319 Engineering Vacancies Through GATE 2026
Job Overview
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has announced 319 Engineer Trainee vacancies through GATE 2026.
The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. CC/04/2025 dated 27 September 2025, read with Vacancy Notification Notice No. 2 dated 3 November 2026.
The advertised vacancies are available in three engineering disciplines:
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Eligible engineering graduates who appeared in and qualified the corresponding GATE 2026 examination can apply online through POWERGRID's official recruitment portal.
Selected candidates will undergo one year of professional training with an initial basic pay of ₹40,000 per month under the ₹40,000–₹1,40,000 IDA pay scale.
The approximate annual cost to company during training is ₹11 lakh.
After successful completion of training, candidates may be appointed as Engineers, with the official advertisement indicating an approximate annual CTC of ₹22.50 lakh.
Online applications opened on 3 November 2026 at 5:00 PM and will close on 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Recruitment Highlights
Organization: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
Popular Name: POWERGRID / PGCIL
Organization Type: Maharatna Public Sector Enterprise
Administrative Ministry: Ministry of Power, Government of India
Advertisement Number: CC/04/2025
Vacancy Notice: Notice No. 2 dated 3 November 2026
Post Name: Engineer Trainee
Total Vacancies: 319
Disciplines: Electrical, Civil and Computer Science
Recruitment Through: GATE 2026
Minimum Qualification: Full-Time Engineering Degree
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 60%, Subject to Applicable Relaxations
Upper Age Limit: 28 Years
Age Cutoff Date: 31 December 2025
Initial Basic Pay: ₹40,000 Per Month
Training Duration: One Year
Approximate Training CTC: ₹11 LPA
Approximate Post-Training CTC: ₹22.50 LPA
Job Location: Across India or Abroad
Application Mode: Online
Application Start Date: 3 November 2026
Application Closing Date: 18 November 2026
Official Website: https://www.powergrid.in
Important: The 319 advertised vacancies include Electrical, Civil and Computer Science positions only. Although the original detailed advertisement mentioned Electronics as a tentative discipline, the vacancy notification dated 3 November 2026 does not announce vacancies in Electronics.
About the Company
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) is a Maharatna Public Sector Enterprise operating under the Ministry of Power, Government of India.
POWERGRID plays a significant role in India's electricity transmission infrastructure.
Its principal business activities include the development, operation and maintenance of high-voltage electricity transmission networks and associated infrastructure.
The company is involved in:
Inter-State Power Transmission
Transmission Network Planning and Development
Power Transmission Infrastructure
Substation Development and Operation
Power Grid Coordination
Transmission Project Management
Renewable Energy Transmission Integration
Domestic and International Consultancy
Telecommunications Infrastructure
Other Power Infrastructure and Related Services
POWERGRID employs engineering and technical professionals across its offices, substations, transmission line projects, construction sites and other operational establishments.
The Engineer Trainee recruitment programme provides qualified engineering graduates an opportunity to begin their professional careers in the power transmission and infrastructure sector.
Available Job Positions
POWERGRID has announced 319 Engineer Trainee vacancies across three disciplines.
Engineer Trainee – Electrical
Post ID: 566
Vacancies: 250
Required GATE Paper: Electrical Engineering (EE)
Qualification: Eligible Electrical Engineering Branches
Training Duration: One Year
Engineer Trainee – Civil
Post ID: 567
Vacancies: 48
Required GATE Paper: Civil Engineering (CE)
Qualification: Civil Engineering
Training Duration: One Year
Engineer Trainee – Computer Science
Post ID: 568
Vacancies: 21
Required GATE Paper: Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
Qualification: Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Technology
Training Duration: One Year
Total Vacancies: 319
The advertised total includes 309 current vacancies and 10 backlog vacancies.
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Category-Wise Vacancy 2026
The official Notice No. 2 dated 3 November 2026 provides the following category-wise distribution.
Electrical Engineering – 250 Vacancies
Unreserved: 98
OBC-NCL: 72, Including 6 Backlog Vacancies
SC: 38, Including 1 Backlog Vacancy
ST: 18
EWS: 24
Total: 250
Civil Engineering – 48 Vacancies
Unreserved: 19
OBC-NCL: 14, Including 2 Backlog Vacancies
SC: 8, Including 1 Backlog Vacancy
ST: 3
EWS: 4
Total: 48
Computer Science – 21 Vacancies
Unreserved: 9
OBC-NCL: 5
SC: 4
ST: 1
EWS: 2
Total: 21
Overall Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
Unreserved: 126
OBC-NCL: 91
Scheduled Caste: 50
Scheduled Tribe: 22
Economically Weaker Section: 30
Total: 319
Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
The vacancy notification includes the following horizontal PwBD reservations:
Electrical Engineering: 10
Civil Engineering: 2
Total Identified PwBD Reserved Vacancies: 12
The notification specifies interchangeable disability subcategories and applicable post suitability conditions.
PwBD reservations are included within the advertised total of 319 vacancies.
Candidates claiming reservation must satisfy the relevant disability eligibility criteria and provide the prescribed medical certification and UDID documentation.
The applicable disability categories should be checked in the official vacancy notification and detailed advertisement.
Job Location
Posting Location: Anywhere in India or Abroad
POWERGRID may assign selected candidates to its offices, substations, transmission line offices, construction sites, project establishments, subsidiaries and other operational locations.
The recruitment is conducted on an all-India basis.
Candidates from West Bengal, including Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, Bardhaman, Durgapur, Asansol, Bankura, Siliguri and other districts, may apply if they meet the eligibility requirements.
However, POWERGRID does not guarantee a posting in Kolkata or West Bengal.
Selected candidates should be willing to work at project sites and other locations according to organizational requirements.
POWERGRID may also assign employees to its subsidiaries, joint ventures or other permissible establishments in India or abroad.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a full-time B.E., B.Tech or B.Sc. Engineering degree from a recognized university or institution.
The degree must be in an eligible discipline corresponding to the advertised post.
Engineer Trainee Electrical – Qualification
Accepted engineering disciplines include:
Electrical Engineering
Electrical (Power)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Power Systems Engineering
Power Engineering (Electrical)
GATE Paper Required: EE
Vacancies: 250
Candidates must possess a valid qualifying GATE 2026 score in Electrical Engineering.
Engineer Trainee Civil – Qualification
Accepted engineering discipline:
Civil Engineering
GATE Paper Required: CE
Vacancies: 48
Candidates must possess a valid qualifying GATE 2026 score in Civil Engineering.
Engineer Trainee Computer Science – Qualification
Accepted engineering disciplines include:
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Information Technology
GATE Paper Required: CS
Vacancies: 21
Candidates must possess a valid qualifying GATE 2026 score in Computer Science and Information Technology.
Minimum Percentage of Marks
General / OBC-NCL / EWS Candidates
Minimum 60% Marks or Equivalent CGPA in the Essential Engineering Qualification
SC / ST / PwBD Candidates
Minimum Qualification Marks Relaxed to Pass Marks for Vacancies Reserved for the Relevant Category, Subject to Official Conditions
The qualification must be recognized in India.
CGPA to Percentage Conversion
Candidates whose universities issue CGPA, OGPA, DGPA or letter grades must convert their grades according to the recognized university or institution's prescribed conversion procedure.
Where a university has no prescribed conversion scheme, the official advertisement provides a calculation using the obtained CGPA divided by the maximum possible CGPA, multiplied by 100.
Candidates should enter their marks or equivalent percentage accurately and keep relevant university conversion certificates ready where applicable.
Final-Year Engineering Students
The original advertisement permitted final-year or final-semester engineering students to apply if they expected their final results by 14 August 2026.
Such candidates were required to have secured at least 60% or equivalent CGPA in the aggregate of their completed semesters, subject to applicable category relaxation.
The current recruitment requires candidates to satisfy the educational qualification conditions prescribed in the detailed advertisement.
Candidates who have not completed the required degree by the applicable deadline should not assume that the extended application window changes the qualification cutoff.
GATE 2026 Eligibility Requirements
A valid qualifying GATE 2026 result is mandatory.
Candidates must have appeared in and qualified the GATE paper corresponding to their chosen discipline.
Electrical Engineering
Required GATE Paper: EE
Civil Engineering
Required GATE Paper: CE
Computer Science
Required GATE Paper: CS
Important Conditions
Only GATE 2026 scores are valid.
GATE 2025 and earlier scores are not accepted.
Candidates must qualify in the relevant GATE paper.
The qualifying marks are those declared by the GATE 2026 organizing institute.
POWERGRID uses normalized GATE marks out of 100 for shortlisting and final selection.
Merely qualifying GATE does not guarantee selection or an interview call.
Is GATE 2026 Mandatory for POWERGRID Recruitment?
Yes.
Candidates who did not appear in GATE 2026 or did not qualify in the corresponding paper are not eligible for this Engineer Trainee recruitment.
There is no separate POWERGRID written examination announced for these 319 vacancies.
Age Limit
Minimum General Eligibility Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years
Age Calculation Date: 31 December 2025
POWERGRID specifies an upper age limit of 28 years as on 31 December 2025.
The detailed advertisement also states that only Indian nationals aged 18 years or above are eligible to apply.
The effective age eligibility must be assessed according to the notification and applicable relaxation provisions.
Age Relaxation
OBC Non-Creamy Layer
3 Years of Upper-Age Relaxation for Posts Reserved for the Corresponding Category
SC / ST Candidates
5 Years of Upper-Age Relaxation for Posts Reserved for the Corresponding Category
PwBD – UR / EWS
10 Years of Upper-Age Relaxation
PwBD – OBC-NCL
13 Years of Upper-Age Relaxation
PwBD – SC / ST
15 Years of Upper-Age Relaxation
Ex-Servicemen and Eligible Riot Victims
Relaxation as per Applicable Government of India Directives
Reservation and age relaxation benefits are subject to the prescribed conditions, relevant vacancy categories and supporting documentation.
Job Responsibilities
Engineer Trainees will undergo professional technical training and may be assigned to relevant engineering functions according to their discipline and the organizational requirements of POWERGRID.
The following responsibilities are indicative examples of relevant engineering activities. Actual assignments will be determined by POWERGRID.
Electrical Engineer Trainee – Responsibilities
Learn about electrical power transmission infrastructure.
Assist engineering teams with transmission and substation-related activities.
Develop an understanding of high-voltage power systems.
Support authorized electrical inspection and maintenance activities.
Learn electrical equipment testing and commissioning procedures.
Understand transmission system safety practices.
Assist with technical documentation and engineering reports.
Participate in assigned project activities.
Understand power system protection and control equipment.
Coordinate with authorized technical supervisors and project teams.
Follow applicable engineering and workplace safety requirements.
Civil Engineer Trainee – Responsibilities
Gain practical exposure to civil engineering projects related to power infrastructure.
Assist with assigned site engineering activities.
Learn about construction planning and project execution.
Support civil infrastructure inspection under supervision.
Understand construction quality and safety procedures.
Assist with technical drawings and documentation.
Learn about foundations, structures and other relevant infrastructure components.
Support project reporting and coordination.
Participate in assigned field and construction activities.
Follow organizational quality and safety standards.
Computer Science Engineer Trainee – Responsibilities
Gain exposure to assigned information technology functions.
Support authorized software, infrastructure or IT-related projects.
Assist with technical documentation and system-related activities.
Learn about relevant enterprise information systems.
Support assigned programming or application-related activities.
Understand organizational data protection and information security requirements.
Participate in software testing or system support activities where assigned.
Assist with technical problem-solving under supervision.
Coordinate with designated IT teams.
Follow applicable information security and operational procedures.
These responsibilities are illustrative and do not represent guaranteed individual job assignments.
Required Skills
The recruitment is primarily qualification- and GATE-based.
The following competencies are relevant to the advertised engineering disciplines.
Electrical Engineering Skills
Electrical Machines
Power Systems
Power Transmission
Electrical Circuits
Electrical Measurements
Protection and Control Fundamentals
Electrical Safety
Technical Problem-Solving
Civil Engineering Skills
Structural Engineering Fundamentals
Construction Materials
Surveying
Engineering Drawing
Construction Planning
Project Coordination
Civil Engineering Calculations
Construction Safety
Computer Science Skills
Programming Fundamentals
Data Structures
Algorithms
Database Fundamentals
Computer Networks
Operating Systems
Software Development Fundamentals
Technical Troubleshooting
Common Professional Skills
Analytical Thinking
Communication
Teamwork
Engineering Documentation
Adaptability
Workplace Safety Awareness
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving
Willingness to Learn
These are useful professional competencies and should not be interpreted as additional mandatory certifications.
Salary Structure
POWERGRID offers an IDA-based compensation structure for selected Engineer Trainees.
Salary During Training
Training Duration
One Year
Pay Scale
₹40,000 – 3% – ₹1,40,000 (IDA)
Initial Basic Pay
₹40,000 Per Month
Additional Compensation During Training
Industrial Dearness Allowance
House Rent Allowance
Perquisites at 12% of Basic Pay
Approximate Annual CTC During Training
₹11,00,000 Per Annum
The ₹40,000–₹1,40,000 figure represents the applicable pay scale, not an immediate monthly payment of ₹1,40,000.
Salary After Successful Completion of Training
After successfully completing the prescribed training, selected employees may be placed in the Engineer position according to POWERGRID's applicable service conditions.
Designation
Engineer
Grade
E2
Indicative Pay Scale
₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 (IDA)
Approximate Annual CTC
₹22,50,000 Per Annum
The original advertisement confirms the approximate post-training CTC of ₹22.50 lakh. Candidates should refer to the applicable appointment terms for the confirmed post-training pay scale and compensation components.
Additional Salary Information
Gross Monthly Salary
Not Separately Disclosed
Monthly In-Hand Salary
Not Specified
Overtime Payment
Not Specified
Performance-Related Pay
Subject to Applicable POWERGRID Rules and Eligibility
Other Allowances
As Applicable Under the Company's Compensation Policies
Important Salary Clarification
Approximate annual CTC includes employment cost components and should not be interpreted as the amount received directly in the employee's bank account.
Monthly take-home salary depends on allowances, benefits, deductions and other applicable conditions.
Working Hours & Shift Details
The recruitment notice does not specify fixed daily duty hours, weekly working days or a universal shift schedule.
Daily Working Hours: Not Specified
Training Hours: As per Approved Training Programme
Work Location: Office, Substation, Project Site or Other Assigned Establishment
Shift: As per Operational Requirements
Overtime: Not Specified
Weekly Rest: According to Applicable Company Rules
Candidates should be prepared for project and site assignments, including locations outside major cities.
Actual duty schedules will depend on the relevant department, project, location and organizational requirements.
Facilities & Employee Benefits
POWERGRID offers the following confirmed compensation provisions during training:
Initial Basic Pay of ₹40,000 Per Month
Applicable Industrial Dearness Allowance
House Rent Allowance
Perquisites at 12% of Basic Pay
Approximately ₹11 Lakh Annual CTC
One-Year Engineering Training Programme
Following successful training, additional benefits may be available according to the employee's applicable grade and POWERGRID rules.
Potential benefits include:
Provident Fund
Gratuity
Pension-Related Benefits
Medical Benefits
Insurance Benefits
Performance-Related Pay
Other Eligible Employee Benefits
Candidates should refer to their appointment terms for the confirmed benefits, eligibility requirements and amounts.
Training Period
Selected candidates must complete the prescribed one-year Engineer Trainee training programme.
The training arrangement may include relevant technical learning, on-the-job experience and assignments at POWERGRID establishments.
Candidates are expected to complete the training successfully before appointment to the applicable Engineer position.
Training arrangements, assignments and performance assessments will follow POWERGRID's internal policies.
Service Agreement Bond
A service agreement bond applies to selected candidates.
The agreement requires successful completion of the prescribed training period followed by service with POWERGRID for at least three years.
General / OBC-NCL / EWS Candidates
Bond Amount: ₹5,00,000
SC / ST / PwBD Candidates
Bond Amount: ₹2,50,000
Service Commitment
Complete One Year of Training
Serve POWERGRID for at Least Three Years After Training
Candidates should carefully review the official service agreement conditions before accepting an appointment.
The bond amount is a contractual obligation and must not be confused with an application fee or a recruitment payment.
Selection Process
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 is based on GATE 2026 performance followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
There is no separately advertised POWERGRID written examination for these 319 vacancies.
Stage 1: GATE 2026 Qualification
Candidates must have qualified in the relevant GATE 2026 engineering paper.
Electrical: EE
Civil: CE
Computer Science: CS
GATE 2026 normalized marks out of 100 are used for the applicable recruitment calculation.
Stage 2: Shortlisting for GD and Interview
POWERGRID will shortlist candidates category-wise based on GATE 2026 normalized marks and the criteria determined by management.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the subsequent selection stages.
Shortlisting is not guaranteed merely because a candidate has qualified GATE.
Stage 3: Group Discussion
Candidates shortlisted by POWERGRID will participate in a Group Discussion.
Final Selection Weightage: 3%
Group Discussion does not carry separate minimum qualifying marks.
Candidates may participate in Group Discussion in either Hindi or English.
Stage 4: Personal Interview
Candidates shortlisted for further selection will attend a Personal Interview.
Final Selection Weightage: 12%
Candidates must qualify in the Personal Interview separately.
Minimum Interview Qualifying Marks
Unreserved / EWS: 40%
OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwBD: 30% for Posts Reserved for the Corresponding Category
Candidates may attend their interview in Hindi or English.
Stage 5: Psychometric Assessment, If Conducted
POWERGRID may require shortlisted candidates to undergo a psychometric assessment.
The results may be used as an input during the interview process.
A psychometric assessment is not separately assigned a fixed weightage in the notified final merit structure.
Final Selection Weightage
GATE 2026 Normalized Marks
85%
Group Discussion
3%
Personal Interview
12%
Total
100%
Candidates must qualify both the relevant GATE 2026 examination and the Personal Interview.
Final empanelment will depend on the applicable selection criteria, merit, category, vacancies and other eligibility conditions.
Where candidates obtain equal final marks, the older candidate receives preference according to the notified tie-breaking rule.
Stage 6: Pre-Employment Medical Examination
Selected candidates must satisfy POWERGRID's prescribed standards of medical fitness.
Appointment is subject to successfully completing the pre-employment medical examination.
No relaxation in the prescribed POWERGRID medical standards is permitted under the detailed advertisement.
Required Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents ready for the online application and subsequent selection process.
GATE 2026 Documents
GATE 2026 Admit Card
Original GATE 2026 Score Card
GATE 2026 Application Number
GATE 2026 Registration Number
Educational Documents
B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. Engineering Degree Certificate
Engineering Mark Sheets
Final Passing Certificate
CGPA-to-Percentage Conversion Certificate, if Applicable
Last Semester / Year Marksheet for Eligible Final-Year Applicants, Where Applicable
Identity and Personal Documents
Recent Passport-Size Colour Photograph
Scanned Signature
Class 10 / Matriculation Certificate for Date-of-Birth Proof
Original Valid Photo Identity Proof
Active Email Address
Alternative Email Address, if Available
Reservation and Relaxation Documents
SC Certificate, if Applicable
ST Certificate, if Applicable
OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate in Prescribed Central Government Format, if Applicable
EWS Income and Asset Certificate, if Applicable
PwBD Certificate, if Applicable
UDID Card or Certificate, if Applicable
Eligible Age-Relaxation Supporting Documents
Employment Documents
No Objection Certificate for Candidates Working in Government Organizations or PSUs, Where Applicable
Other Documents Required by the Interview Call Letter
Candidates must retain their original GATE 2026 admit card and scorecard for verification during the interview and subsequent recruitment stages.
Photograph and Signature Upload Specifications
The vacancy notice specifies the following maximum file sizes.
Passport-Size Colour Photograph
File Format: JPG
Maximum File Size: 50 KB
Scanned Signature
File Format: JPG
Maximum File Size: 30 KB
Supporting Documents
Relevant certificates must be uploaded in PDF format according to the application portal instructions.
Candidates should verify the document quality, readability and prescribed upload requirements before final submission.
Application Fees
General / Unreserved
₹500
OBC Non-Creamy Layer
₹500
Economically Weaker Sections
₹500
Scheduled Castes
No Application Fee
Scheduled Tribes
No Application Fee
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
No Application Fee
Ex-Servicemen
Exempt Under the Detailed Advertisement
Eligible Departmental Candidates
Exempt Under Applicable POWERGRID Rules
The application fee is non-refundable.
Fee-paying candidates must complete payment through the official online payment gateway.
An application requiring fee payment will be considered complete only after successful payment.
Important Recruitment Dates
Original Detailed Advertisement Date
27 September 2025
Notice No. 1 Date
6 April 2026
Vacancy Notification – Notice No. 2
3 November 2026
Online Application Start Date
3 November 2026
Online Application Start Time
5:00 PM
Last Date to Apply Online
18 November 2026
Application Closing Time
11:59 PM
Last Date for Online Application Fee Payment
18 November 2026
Group Discussion Date
To Be Announced
Personal Interview Date
To Be Announced
Pre-Employment Medical Examination
To Be Announced
Final Selection Result
To Be Announced
Candidates should regularly visit POWERGRID's official recruitment website for subsequent notices and interview schedules.
How to Apply Online
Eligible engineering graduates must submit their applications through POWERGRID's official online recruitment system.
Official POWERGRID Recruitment Page
Official POWERGRID Recruitment Portal
Official Detailed Advertisement PDF
https://powergrid.in/sites/default/files/job_opportunities_document/ET2026throughGATe2026.pdf
Official Vacancy Notification PDF – Notice No. 2
https://powergrid.in/sites/default/files/job_opportunities_document/Notice_2_2.pdf
Official POWERGRID Website
Advertisement Number
CC/04/2025
Application Last Date
18 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Step-by-Step Online Application Procedure
Visit the official POWERGRID website at https://www.powergrid.in.
Navigate to the Careers or Job Opportunities section.
Locate the notification titled Recruitment of Engineer Trainees-2026 Through GATE 2026.
Check Advertisement No. CC/04/2025 and the latest Vacancy Notice No. 2 dated 3 November 2026.
Download and carefully read both official documents.
Verify that your engineering qualification matches one of the advertised disciplines.
Confirm that you have qualified in the corresponding GATE 2026 paper.
Open the official Register/Login and Apply link.
Complete the online registration or sign in through the POWERGRID candidate portal.
Enter the GATE 2026 Application Number exactly as printed on your GATE admit card.
Enter the GATE 2026 Registration Number correctly.
Provide your name and date of birth according to the prescribed documents.
Enter your personal and contact information.
Provide your educational qualification details.
Select the relevant engineering discipline.
Enter your GATE 2026 examination details.
Provide the applicable category and reservation information.
Upload your recent photograph and scanned signature.
Upload the required qualification and supporting certificates.
Review all entered details carefully.
Submit the application through the official portal.
Pay the ₹500 application fee, if applicable.
Complete the process before 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Save your unique POWERGRID Registration Number.
Download or print the completed application for future reference.
Important Application Instructions
Candidates must enter their GATE 2026 Application Number and Registration Number exactly as they appear on the official GATE admit card.
The online application system may permit certain updates until the application deadline.
However, candidates should not rely on being able to change their name, GATE Registration Number or GATE Application Number after submission.
POWERGRID will not entertain requests for changes to these critical details under the notified instructions.
Applicants should provide active email addresses because important recruitment communication will be sent electronically.
No hard copy of the application is required to be sent by post.
Draft, incomplete and unpaid applications, where payment is applicable, may be rejected.
Important Instructions for Candidates
POWERGRID has announced 319 Engineer Trainee vacancies.
The recruitment is being conducted through GATE 2026.
The detailed advertisement number is CC/04/2025.
The vacancy notification was issued on 3 November 2026.
Applications opened on 3 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
The application deadline is 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
The advertised disciplines are Electrical, Civil and Computer Science.
Electrical Engineering has 250 vacancies.
Civil Engineering has 48 vacancies.
Computer Science has 21 vacancies.
No Electronics vacancies are announced under Notice No. 2.
A full-time recognized engineering degree is mandatory.
The minimum marks requirement is 60%, subject to applicable relaxation.
A valid qualifying GATE 2026 score is mandatory.
Previous-year GATE scores are not accepted.
The maximum general age limit is 28 years as on 31 December 2025.
Eligible candidates may receive age relaxation according to the notification.
Selection is based on GATE 2026, Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
There is no separate POWERGRID written examination.
GATE carries 85% weightage.
Group Discussion carries 3% weightage.
Personal Interview carries 12% weightage.
Candidates must qualify the interview separately.
Final appointment is subject to medical fitness.
Training lasts for one year.
The starting basic pay during training is ₹40,000 per month.
The approximate annual CTC during training is ₹11 lakh.
A service agreement bond applies.
Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India or abroad.
Candidates must enter accurate GATE registration details.
Original GATE documents and valid photo identification are required during subsequent selection stages.
Applicants should use only POWERGRID's official recruitment website.
No candidate should rely on unauthorized employment agents or guaranteed-selection claims.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are available in POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
POWERGRID has announced 319 Engineer Trainee vacancies through GATE 2026. These include 250 Electrical Engineering vacancies, 48 Civil Engineering vacancies and 21 Computer Science vacancies.
Q2. Is GATE 2026 compulsory for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment?
Yes. Candidates must have appeared in and qualified the corresponding GATE 2026 paper. Electrical candidates require EE, Civil candidates require CE and Computer Science candidates require CS. GATE 2025 or earlier scores are not accepted.
Q3. What is the salary for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
Engineer Trainees receive an initial basic pay of ₹40,000 per month under the ₹40,000–₹1,40,000 IDA pay scale during training. The official advertisement indicates approximately ₹11 lakh annual CTC during training and ₹22.50 lakh annual CTC after successful training.
Q4. What is the age limit for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
The maximum age is 28 years as on 31 December 2025, subject to applicable category-based relaxation. The advertisement specifies that applicants must be Indian nationals aged at least 18 years.
Q5. Can fresh B.Tech or B.E. graduates apply for POWERGRID Recruitment 2026?
Yes. The recruitment is intended for eligible engineering graduates. Candidates must possess the prescribed full-time degree, required qualifying marks and a valid qualifying GATE 2026 score in the relevant paper.
Q6. Is there a separate POWERGRID written examination for Engineer Trainee 2026?
No. Selection is based on GATE 2026 normalized marks, Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The final selection calculation gives 85% weightage to GATE, 3% to Group Discussion and 12% to Personal Interview.
Q7. What is the last date to apply for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application and applicable fee payment is 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Candidates must apply through the official POWERGRID recruitment website.
Conclusion
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 provides 319 engineering career opportunities for eligible graduates in Electrical, Civil and Computer Science.
The recruitment offers an initial basic pay of ₹40,000 per month during the one-year training programme, along with applicable allowances and an approximate annual CTC of ₹11 lakh.
After successful training, the official advertisement indicates an approximate annual CTC of ₹22.50 lakh, subject to applicable appointment conditions.
Candidates who have qualified GATE 2026 in the required paper and meet the educational qualification, age and other eligibility requirements should carefully review the official recruitment advertisement and submit their applications before the deadline.
Official Apply Online Website: https://careers.powergrid.in/
Official Recruitment Notification: https://powergrid.in/sites/default/files/job_opportunities_document/Notice_2_2.pdf
Application Last Date: 18 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Job Overview & Eligibility
Benefits & Facilities
Initial Basic Pay: ₹40,000 Per Month
IDA Pay Scale: ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000
Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA), as Applicable
Perquisites at 12% of Basic Pay During Training
Approximate Annual CTC: ₹11 Lakh
One-Year Professional Engineering Training
Other categories: Diploma, B.Tech, Government Jobs, Fresher Jobs, Electrical Jobs, Mechanical Jobs, Civil Engineering
Other locations: Kolkata, Howrah, Burdwan, Hooghly, Siliguri, Durgapur, Alipurduar, Bankura, Birbhum, Cooch Behar, Dakshin Dinajpur, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Jhargram, Kalimpong, Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia, North 24 Parganas, Paschim Bardhaman, Paschim Medinipur, Purba Bardhaman, Purba Medinipur, Purulia, South 24 Parganas, Uttar Dinajpur
Accepted qualifications: B.Tech, Engineering Graduate
