POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 through GATE 2026 – 319 Posts (Electrical, Civil, Computer Science), Apply by 18 November
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power, has issued Notice No. 2 dated 3 November 2026 with the vacancies for Engineer Trainee through GATE 2026 under Advertisement No. CC/04/2025. There are 319 posts in total: Electrical 250, Civil 48 and Computer Science 21, including 10 backlog posts. Online applications are open from 3 November 2026 (5:00 PM) to 18 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
About Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power
Only the GATE 2026 score (normalised marks out of 100) counts; GATE 2025 or older scores are not valid. Electrical (Post ID 566) has 243 posts plus 7 backlog (UR 98, OBC 66+6, SC 37+1, ST 18, EWS 24). Civil (Post ID 567) has 45 plus 3 backlog (UR 19, OBC 12+2, SC 7+1, ST 3, EWS 4). Computer Science (Post ID 568) has 21 (UR 9, OBC 5, SC 4, ST 1, EWS 2). PwBD reservation is horizontal: 10 posts in Electrical and 2 in Civil. The main advertisement also named Electronics, but Notice No. 2 gives no Electronics vacancies. Selected candidates may be posted at any POWERGRID office, substation, line or construction site, or subsidiary across India and abroad.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Engineer Trainee (Electrical) – Post ID 566 | 250 (243 + 7 backlog): UR 98, OBC 66+6, SC 37+1, ST 18, EWS 24; PwBD 10 (horizontal) |
| Engineer Trainee (Civil) – Post ID 567 | 48 (45 + 3 backlog): UR 19, OBC 12+2, SC 7+1, ST 3, EWS 4; PwBD 2 (horizontal) |
| Engineer Trainee (Computer Science) – Post ID 568 | 21: UR 9, OBC 5, SC 4, ST 1, EWS 2 |
Eligibility
You need a full-time B.E., B.Tech or B.Sc (Engg.) from a recognised university or institute with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA. Accepted disciplines: Electrical – Electrical, Electrical (Power), Electrical & Electronics, Power Systems Engineering, Power Engineering (Electrical); Civil – Civil Engineering; Computer Science – Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology. You must also have qualified in the matching GATE 2026 paper: EE, CE or CS. Final-year students who expect results by 14 August 2026 could apply if they had 60% up to the pre-final examination. Candidates who want to pursue further studies on the basis of GATE 2026 or need extra joining time should not apply.
The upper age limit is 28 years as on 31 December 2025, and only Indian nationals aged 18 or above can apply. Age relaxation applies for posts reserved for the category: OBC (NCL) 3 years, SC/ST 5 years. For PwBD it is 10 years (UR/EWS), 13 years (OBC-NCL) and 15 years (SC/ST). Ex-servicemen and riot victims get relaxation as per Government of India rules.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Main advertisement CC/04/2025 | 27 September 2025 |
| Vacancy notification (Notice No. 2) | 3 November 2026 |
| Online application and fee payment start | 3 November 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Last date to apply online and pay fee | 18 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
Application Fee
| SC / ST / PwBD / Departmental (Ex-SM also exempt as per main advertisement) | Nil |
| All other categories (UR / OBC / EWS) | ₹500 (non-refundable, online only) |
Salary / Stipend
| Pay | ₹40,000–3%–1,40,000 (IDA) during 1-year training (approx. CTC ₹11.00 lakh p.a.); after training E2 scale ₹50,000–3%–1,60,000 (IDA), approx. CTC ₹22.50 lakh p.a. |
During the one-year training, trainees are placed in the pay scale ₹40,000–3%–1,40,000 (IDA), with basic pay of ₹40,000 plus IDA, HRA and perks at 12% of basic; the approximate CTC is ₹11.00 lakh a year. After successful training, they are absorbed as Engineer in the E2 scale ₹50,000–3%–1,60,000 (IDA), with an approximate CTC of ₹22.50 lakh a year; CTC varies with the place of posting. Selected candidates must sign a service agreement bond to complete training and then serve at least three years: ₹5,00,000 for General/OBC (NCL)/EWS and ₹2,50,000 for SC/ST/PwBD.
Selection Process
Qualified GATE 2026 candidates are shortlisted category-wise on their normalised marks in the matching paper for Group Discussion and Personal Interview, which can be taken in Hindi or English. A psychometric assessment may be held and used as input to the interview. The final score uses GATE 85%, GD 3% and Interview 12%. You must qualify the interview: 40% for UR/EWS and 30% for OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/PwBD on reserved posts; the GD has no qualifying marks. Appointment depends on passing the pre-employment medical examination.
How to Apply
Apply on the POWERGRID careers portal (careers.powergrid.in) between 3 and 18 November 2026. Enter your GATE 2026 Registration No. and Application No. exactly as on your GATE admit card, and your name and details exactly as in the admit card; these cannot be changed after submission. Upload a photo (JPG up to 50 KB), signature (JPG up to 30 KB) and PDF certificates (date of birth, category, disability if any, and qualification). The fee is ₹500, paid online and non-refundable; SC, ST, PwBD and departmental candidates are exempt. The application is complete only after the fee is paid. Keep a printout, and keep your GATE 2026 admit card and score card for the GD and interview. Queries: recruitment@powergrid.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Engineer Trainee posts are there?
319: Electrical 250, Civil 48 and Computer Science 21, including 10 backlog posts.
What is the last date to apply?
18 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
Is a GATE 2025 score valid?
No. Only the GATE 2026 score (normalised marks out of 100) is accepted.
What is the age limit?
Up to 28 years as on 31 December 2025, with relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.
What is the salary?
₹40,000–1,40,000 (IDA) in training, with a CTC of about ₹11 lakh; about ₹22.50 lakh after training in the E2 scale.
What is the application fee?
₹500; nil for SC, ST, PwBD and departmental candidates.
Is there a service bond?
Yes, ₹5,00,000 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹2,50,000 for SC/ST/PwBD, covering training plus at least three years of service.