10 November 2026
Curated by the team of Boldvoices
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has opened applications for 319 Engineer Trainee vacancies through GATE 2026. The recruitment covers Electrical, Civil and Computer Science disciplines. Eligible engineering graduates can submit their online applications up to 18 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
The latest vacancy notice, dated 3 November 2026, is issued under Advertisement No. CC/04/2025. Candidates must have qualified in the corresponding GATE 2026 paper. GATE scores from earlier years will not be accepted for this recruitment.
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2026: Vacancy details
| Discipline | Post ID | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 566 | 250 (including 7 backlog) |
| Civil | 567 | 48 (including 3 backlog) |
| Computer Science | 568 | 21 |
| Total | — | 319 |
The total includes 309 regular vacancies and 10 backlog vacancies. Persons with benchmark disabilities have horizontal reservation as specified in the official notice. The number of vacancies may be revised by POWERGRID if required.
Who can apply? Eligibility criteria
- GATE requirement: A valid qualifying GATE 2026 score in the corresponding paper — EE for Electrical, CE for Civil and CS for Computer Science.
- Educational qualification: Full-time B.E., B.Tech. or B.Sc. (Engineering) in the relevant discipline from a recognised university or institute.
- Minimum marks: At least 60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA. The detailed advertisement contains conditions for final-year candidates.
- Age limit: Maximum 28 years as on 31 December 2025, with applicable relaxations for eligible categories under government rules.
- Nationality: Indian nationals aged 18 years or above may apply, subject to the detailed eligibility conditions.
Applicants should check the discipline-wise degree requirements and category conditions in the original detailed advertisement before submitting the form. A degree in an unrelated discipline does not automatically qualify.
Salary and service conditions
Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of ₹40,000–₹1,40,000 (IDA). The indicative annual cost to company is approximately ₹11 lakh during the one-year training period and ₹22.5 lakh after successful completion of training, as stated in the detailed advertisement.
A service agreement bond is applicable: ₹5 lakh for General, OBC (NCL) and EWS candidates, and ₹2.5 lakh for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. The bond requires successful completion of training and at least three years of service thereafter.
Selection process
Selection is based on the corresponding GATE 2026 score, Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The notified weightage is:
- GATE 2026 score: 85%
- Group Discussion: 3%
- Personal Interview: 12%
Shortlisting for the Group Discussion and Interview will be based on GATE 2026 performance and POWERGRID’s criteria. Candidates may appear for the Group Discussion and Interview in Hindi or English. A psychometric assessment may also be used as an input during the interview process.
Application fee
The non-refundable application fee is ₹500 for candidates other than SC, ST, PwBD and departmental candidates. The application process is complete only after submission of the form and payment of the applicable fee.
Important dates
| Online application opens | 3 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 18 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Group Discussion and Interview | To be announced by POWERGRID |
How to apply online
- Visit the official POWERGRID Job Opportunities page.
- Open the Engineer Trainee-2026 recruitment entry and read Vacancy Notice No. 2 dated 3 November 2026 along with the detailed Advertisement No. CC/04/2025.
- Use the official candidate registration and application link provided on the recruitment page.
- Enter the GATE 2026 registration and application details exactly as shown on the GATE admit card.
- Complete the application, upload the required documents and pay the fee, if applicable.
- Submit the form before the deadline and save a copy of the completed application for future reference.
Official application portal: POWERGRID Careers
Official vacancy notice: Download Notice No. 2 (3 November 2026)
Detailed advertisement: Advertisement No. CC/04/2025
Important: This recruitment is specifically for candidates who appeared in and qualified GATE 2026 in the relevant discipline. Before applying, verify the full eligibility rules, category documents, medical standards and service bond conditions in the official documents. Do not wait until the final day to submit the application.
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