POWERGRID PowerTel Trainee Engineer (Electronics) Recruitment 2026 through GATE – 33 Posts, Apply by 27 November
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), the Maharatna transmission utility under the Ministry of Power, has released Advertisement No. CC/04/2026 dated 13 November 2026 to hire 33 Trainee Engineers (Electronics) for its wholly owned telecom subsidiary POWERGRID Teleservice Limited (PowerTel). Selection is through GATE 2026 (EC paper) scores, so there is no separate written test. Online applications are open from 13 November (5 PM) to 27 November 2026 (11:59 PM) on the POWERGRID careers portal.
About Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), on behalf of its wholly owned subsidiary POWERGRID Teleservice Limited (PowerTel)
PowerTel runs telecom services such as point-to-point links, MPLS-VPN and internet over POWERGRID's optical ground wire network of more than 1,08,000 km, and is also building data centres. All 33 seats are in the Electronics discipline (Post ID 569): UR 14, OBC (NCL) 7, SC 6, ST 3 and EWS 3. Two seats are reserved horizontally for PwBD candidates – one interchangeable (offered first to locomotor disability) and one for hearing impaired. POWERGRID is only conducting the recruitment; once you join PowerTel you have no claim on a job in POWERGRID or its other subsidiaries. Postings can be at any PowerTel office in India or abroad.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Trainee Engineer (Electronics) – Post ID 569 (UR 14, OBC-NCL 7, SC 6, ST 3, EWS 3) | 33 |
| PwBD reservation (horizontal, included in 33) | 2 |
| Total | 33 |
Eligibility
You need a full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Electrical Communication or Telecommunication Engineering from a recognised university or institute, with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA (relaxed to pass marks for reserved posts). You must also have appeared and qualified in the GATE 2026 EC paper; only GATE 2026 normalised marks out of 100 count. Marks are not rounded off, and the date of issue of the final mark sheet is treated as the date of acquiring the qualification.
The upper age limit is 28 years as on 27 November 2026, which is also the cut-off date for all eligibility conditions. Relaxation applies for reserved posts: OBC (NCL) 3 years, SC/ST 5 years, and PwBD 10 years over and above the category relaxation; riot victims get relaxation as per Government of India rules. Only Indian nationals aged 18 or above can apply.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 13 November 2026 |
| Online application and fee payment opens | 13 November 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Last date for online application and fee payment | 27 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Cut-off date for eligibility | 27 November 2026 |
| Group Discussion / Interview | To be announced through candidate login |
Application Fee
| General / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹500 (non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Exempted |
| Payment mode | Online, through candidate login |
Salary / Stipend
| Pay | ₹30,000–1,20,000 (IDA) during 1-year training, then Assistant Engineer at E0 level in the same scale; CTC about ₹14.33 lakh a year |
Selected candidates undergo one year of training in the pay scale of ₹30,000–1,20,000 (IDA), with IDA, HRA and perks at 12% of basic pay. After training they become Assistant Engineers at E0 level in the same scale. POWERGRID puts the approximate CTC at ₹14.33 lakh a year, including cafeteria allowances, performance-related pay, PF, gratuity, pension and post-retirement medical benefits. Promotion from E0 to E1 needs five years (excluding training). You must sign a service bond of ₹5 lakh (General/OBC/EWS) or ₹2.5 lakh (SC/ST/PwBD) to serve at least three years after training.
Selection Process
Candidates are shortlisted only on their GATE 2026 EC normalised marks. Shortlisted candidates may face a Behavioural Assessment, followed by a Group Discussion and Personal Interview, in Hindi or English. The final score gives 85% weight to GATE, 3% to the Group Discussion and 12% to the interview. You must clear the interview separately: 40% for UR/EWS vacancies and 30% for reserved vacancies; the GD has no qualifying mark. Offers follow category-wise merit and are subject to POWERGRID's pre-employment medical standards.
How to Apply
Register on the POWERGRID careers portal (linked on powergrid.in → Job Opportunities) with your GATE 2026 registration number and other details exactly as on your GATE admit card or score card. Upload a photo and signature (50 KB each, .jpg), date-of-birth proof, all degree mark sheets with CGPA conversion norms, and category/PwBD/NOC certificates where applicable. If not exempt, log in again and pay the ₹500 fee online; the application is complete only after payment. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempt. Apply by 27 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Queries go to recruitment@powergrid.in with “Trainee Engineer 2026 for PowerTel” in the subject line.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are in the POWERGRID PowerTel Trainee Engineer (Electronics) 2026 recruitment?
33: UR 14, OBC (NCL) 7, SC 6, ST 3 and EWS 3, including 2 horizontal PwBD seats.
What is the last date to apply?
27 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM, including fee payment.
Is GATE 2026 compulsory?
Yes. You must have qualified the GATE 2026 EC paper; shortlisting is on GATE normalised marks.
What is the age limit?
28 years as on 27 November 2026, with category relaxation as per rules.
What is the salary?
₹30,000–1,20,000 (IDA) pay scale with a CTC of about ₹14.33 lakh a year.
Will I be a POWERGRID employee?
No. You will be on the rolls of PowerTel, a wholly owned subsidiary, with no claim on a POWERGRID job.