POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026: POWERGRID has released Notice No. 2 dated 3rd November 2026, announcing vacancies under Powergrid Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026. The notice is in continuation of Advt. No. CC/04/2025 dated 27th September 2025. Vacancies have been announced for the Electrical, Civil and Computer Science disciplines through GATE 2026.
POWERGRID is a Maharatna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India. Online applications for Powergrid Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 opened on 3rd November 2026 and will close on 18th November 2026.
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Powergrid Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
The notice lists discipline-wise vacancies for the Engineer Trainee posts as given below.
| Post ID | Discipline | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 566 | Electrical | 243+7* |
| 567 | Civil | 45+3* |
| 568 | Computer Science | 21 |
| Total | 309+10* |
- Backlog vacancy
Reservation has been provided for UR, OBC (NCL), SC, ST and EWS candidates as per the notice. Under PwBD horizontal reservation, 10 vacancies are earmarked in Electrical and 2 in Civil, with interchangeable sub-category provisions as mentioned in the notice.
Pay Scale and Compensation
Selected candidates will be placed in a one-year training period, after which they will be absorbed as Engineer in E2 scale. During training, they will receive a Basic Pay of Rs. 40,000/- along with IDA, HRA and perks at 12% of basic pay.
| Stage | Pay Scale | Approx. CTC Per Annum |
|---|---|---|
| During Training | Rs. 40,000/- -3%- 1,40,000/- (IDA) | Rs. 11.00 lakhs |
| After Training (E2 Scale) | Rs. 50,000/- 3%- 1,60,000/- (IDA) | Rs. 22.50 lakhs |
Note: The CTC may vary depending on the location of posting and other terms and conditions of appointment.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Maximum age: 28 years as on 31st December 2025
Candidates from reserved categories (OBC (NCL)/ SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Ex-Servicemen, as applicable) are entitled to age relaxation. Check the official notification for the complete category-wise breakdown.
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying under POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 must hold a full-time B.E./ B.Tech/ B.Sc. (Engg.) degree from a recognized University/ Institute with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA. The accepted disciplines and the corresponding GATE 2026 paper for each post are given below.
- Electrical (GATE paper: EE): Electrical/ Electrical (Power)/ Electrical and Electronics/ Power Systems Engineering/ Power Engineering (Electrical)
- Civil (GATE paper: CE): Civil Engineering
- Computer Science (GATE paper: CS): Computer Science/ Computer Engg./ Information Technology
Final year/ semester students applying under POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026who expect their final results by 14th August 2026 can also apply, provided they have secured at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in aggregate up to the pre-final examination. Their selection will be subject to securing a minimum of 60% marks in the essential qualification.
Nationality and GATE Score
- Only Indian Nationals aged 18 years or above are eligible to apply.
- Candidates must have appeared and qualified in the corresponding paper of GATE 2026.
- Only the GATE 2026 normalized marks out of 100 are valid. GATE scores of 2025 or earlier are not valid.
Selection Process
- The selection process for Powergrid Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 consists of GATE 2026 marks, Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
- Qualified candidates will be shortlisted category-wise for the GD and Interview on the basis of their normalized marks out of 100 in the corresponding GATE 2026 paper.
- Candidates may choose to appear in the GD/ Interview in Hindi or English.
- Shortlisted candidates may have to undergo a psychometric assessment, the results of which will be used as an input during the interview.
- Group Discussion has no qualifying marks, but candidates must qualify in the Personal Interview to be considered for empanelment.
| Category | Qualifying Percentage in Interview |
|---|---|
| Unreserved/ EWS | 40% |
| OBC (NCL)/ SC/ ST/ PwBD | 30% |
The weightage of marks for the final score is as follows.
| Parameter | Weightage |
|---|---|
| GATE 2026 Marks (out of 100) | 85% |
| Group Discussion | 3% |
| Personal Interview | 12% |
| Total | 100% |
Offers of appointment under POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 will be issued in the order of category-wise merit. In case of equal marks, the older candidate will be placed first. Appointment is subject to the candidate being found medically fit in the pre-employment medical examination.
Selected candidates under POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 will also have to execute a service agreement bond to complete the training and serve the organization for at least three years. The bond amount is INR 5,00,000/- for General/ OBC (NCL)/ EWS candidates and INR 2,50,000/- for SC/ ST/ PwBD candidates.
Documents Required
- Latest colour passport size photograph (.jpg, not exceeding 50 kb)
- Scanned signature (.jpg, not exceeding 30 kb)
- DOB proof certificate
- Caste certificate/ disability certificate/ age relaxation cum domicile certificate, as applicable
- Qualification final passing certificate in PDF format (final year candidates must submit the last semester/ year marksheet)
- GATE 2026 admit card and score card, for verification at the GD/ Interview stage
- Original valid photo ID, as photocopies will not be accepted
Steps to Apply
- Visit the application portal by clicking on the link given below in the “Important Links” section.
- Register online using the GATE 2026 Registration Number and GATE Application Number exactly as shown on the GATE 2026 admit card.
- Fill in the name, date of birth, category and qualification details carefully. No request for changes to the GATE registration details or other details will be entertained after submission.
- Enter the email and alternative email fields correctly, as all important communication will be sent by email only.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates in the prescribed format and size.
- Submit the application. A unique POWERGRID Registration Number will be generated on acceptance.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable. The application process will be treated as complete only after the fee is submitted.
- Take a printout of the completed application and keep it safe. No hard copy needs to be sent by post.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Other than SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Ex-SM/ Departmental candidates | Rs. 500/- (non-refundable) |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Ex-SM/ Departmental candidates | Exempted |
Key Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Commencement of online application and fee payment | 3rd November 2026 (17:00 hrs.) |
| Last date of online application and fee payment | 18th November 2026 (23:59 hrs.) |
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the last date to apply for Powergrid Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
The online application and fee payment will close on 18th November 2026 at 23:59 hrs.
How many vacancies are available under Powergrid Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
A total of 309 regular vacancies and 10 backlog vacancies have been announced across the Electrical, Civil and Computer Science disciplines.
Which GATE score is valid for this recruitment?
Only the GATE 2026 normalized marks out of 100 in the corresponding paper (EE, CE or CS) are valid. Scores from GATE 2025 or earlier will not be considered.
What is the application fee for the Engineer Trainee posts?
Candidates other than SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Ex-SM/ Departmental categories must pay a non-refundable fee of Rs. 500/-. Candidates from the exempted categories do not have to pay any fee.
What is the selection process for the Engineer Trainee posts?
Selection is based on GATE 2026 marks (85%), Group Discussion (3%) and Personal Interview (12%). Candidates must separately qualify in GATE 2026 and the Personal Interview to be empanelled.
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