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Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has issued its official recruitment advertisement (Advt. No. CC/04/2025), inviting fresh Engineering Graduates for Executive positions as Engineer Trainee-2026 through GATE-2026. The disciplines are Electrical, Electronics, Civil, and Computer Science. POWERGRID is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. To be eligible, candidates must hold a full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engg.) with at least 60% marks and be appearing in the corresponding GATE 2026 paper. Online registration for eligible candidates is available on the official portal powergrid.in from 3 November 2026 (Tuesday), 5:00 PM until 18 November 2026.
Important Dates
| Advertisement Number | CC/04/2025 dated 27.09.2025 |
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| GATE 2026 Examination | February 2026 |
| POWERGRID Online Application Begin | 3 November 2026 (Tuesday), 5:00 PM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 November 2026 (Wednesday), 11:59 PM |
| GD & Interview Dates | To be announced after declaration of GATE 2026 results |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS Candidates | Rs. 500/- |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-SM / Departmental Candidates | Rs. 0/- (Exempted) |
| Payment Mode | Pay the non-refundable application fee online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI gateway. |
Age Limit (as on 31/12/2025)
| Upper Age Limit | 28 Years (Candidate must be born on or after 01.01.1998) |
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| Crucial Date for Age Calculation | 31 December 2025 |
| Upper Age Relaxation | 03 years for OBC (NCL), 05 years for SC / ST, and 10 to 15 years for PwBD candidates as per Government of India directives. |
Salary Package & Bond Terms
| Pay Scale during 1-Year Training | E1 Scale (Rs. 40,000 - 1,40,000/- IDA) | CTC: Approx. Rs. 11.00 Lakhs/annum |
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| Pay Scale on Regularization | E2 Scale (Rs. 50,000 - 1,60,000/- IDA) | CTC: Approx. Rs. 22.50 Lakhs/annum |
| Service Agreement Bond | Rs. 5,00,000/- (UR/OBC/EWS) & Rs. 2,50,000/- (SC/ST/PwBD) to complete training and serve for at least 3 years. |
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2026: Discipline-Wise Eligibility Details
- Candidates need at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in a full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engg.) awarded by a recognized University / Institute. Eligible branches are Electrical / Electrical (Power) / Electrical and Electronics / Power Systems Engineering / Power Engineering (Electrical).
- Qualifying in GATE 2026's EE paper is required.
- Candidates need at least 60% marks in a full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engg.) in these branches: Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication / Electronics & Electrical Communication / Telecommunication Engineering.
- Qualifying in GATE 2026's EC paper is required.
- For Civil Engineering, candidates need a full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engg.) with at least 60% marks.
- Qualifying in GATE 2026's CE paper is required.
- Candidates need at least 60% marks in a full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engg.) in these branches: Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Technology.
- Qualifying in GATE 2026's CS paper is required.
Selection Process & Weightage Criteria
| Selection Parameter | Weightage Percentage |
|---|---|
| GATE 2026 Marks (Normalized marks out of 100 in corresponding paper) | 85% |
| Group Discussion (GD) | 3% |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 12% |
| Total Composite Score | 100% |
| Interview Qualifying Marks | 40% for Unreserved / EWS candidates and 30% for OBC (NCL) / SC / ST / PwBD candidates. (Group Discussion has no minimum qualifying marks). |
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| Language Option | Candidates have the option of appearing in the Group Discussion and Personal Interview in either Hindi or English. |
| Validity | Only GATE 2026 score is valid for this recruitment. GATE score of 2025 or prior is NOT valid. |
How to Apply Online for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2026
- Registration and appearance in the corresponding GATE 2026 paper (EE/EC/CE/CS) are required for candidates.
- Safely store your GATE 2026 Registration Number along with your GATE 2026 Admit Card.
- Visit powergrid.in, the official website, once online registration opens.
- Under “Careers”, choose “Job Opportunities”, then “Openings”, and open “Recruitment of Engineer Trainee through GATE 2026”.
- Enter your address, personal details and educational qualifications. Add your GATE 2026 Registration Number along with its details.
- Upload your recent passport-size photograph and signature as scanned copies, along with degree certificates/marksheets, GATE 2026 Admit Card and, if applicable, your category certificate.
- The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online: Rs. 500/-. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM candidates are exempted.
- Check the application preview carefully to review your filled form before submitting it finally.
- After submitting the application form, download / print its completed application confirmation page to keep for future reference.
- Keep your fee receipt, application printout and GATE 2026 documents for verification at the Group Discussion and Interview.
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Before Applying
Before you submit the online application, check the official notification for full details of eligibility, education qualification, age limits, fee rules and other terms.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important dates for PGCIL Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
Advertisement Number: CC/04/2025 dated 27.09.2025; GATE 2026 Examination: February 2026; POWERGRID Online Application Begin: 3 November 2026 (Tuesday), 5:00 PM; Last Date to Apply Online: 18 November 2026 (Wednesday), 11:59 PM.
What is the application fee for PGCIL Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
General / OBC / EWS Candidates: Rs. 500/-; SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-SM / Departmental Candidates: Rs. 0/- (Exempted); Payment Mode: Pay the non-refundable application fee online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI gateway.
What is the official website for PGCIL Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
The official website is www.powergrid.in.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.