POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026: 319 Vacancies, Apply Online for Electrical, Civil & Computer Science Posts

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has announced 319 Engineer Trainee vacancies through GATE 2026.

The recruitment is being conducted for Electrical, Civil and Computer Science engineering disciplines under Advertisement No. CC/04/2025 dated 27 September 2025, along with Vacancy Notice No. 02/2026 dated 3 November 2026.

Eligible engineering graduates who have qualified GATE 2026 in the relevant discipline can apply online through the official POWERGRID website. The online application process started on 3 November 2026 at 5:00 PM, and the last date to apply is 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Candidates interested in this opportunity should check the discipline-wise vacancies, educational qualification, age limit, salary package, application fee and selection process before applying.

POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026: Overview

POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Vacancy 2026

POWERGRID has announced a total of 319 vacancies across three engineering disciplines.

The Electrical vacancies include 7 backlog positions, while Civil includes 3 backlog positions.

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Important clarification: The official vacancy notice lists the discipline totals as 250 Electrical, 48 Civil and 21 Computer Science, including backlog vacancies. The category figures above are not a verified reconciliation of the official vacancy table and should not be published as final category-wise totals. Refer to the original vacancy notice for the exact reservation breakdown.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 must fulfil the following educational requirements:

• Candidates must possess a full-time B.E., B.Tech. or B.Sc. (Engineering) degree from a recognised university or institute.
• The degree must be in the relevant engineering discipline.
• Candidates must have secured a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA.
• Candidates must have qualified GATE 2026 in the corresponding engineering paper.

Discipline-Wise Qualification

Note: The original detailed advertisement also refers to Electronics Engineering through GATE EC. However, the latest Vacancy Notice No. 02/2026 dated 3 November 2026 lists vacancies only for Electrical, Civil and Computer Science. Candidates should follow the latest vacancy notice for the current 319-post recruitment.

Final-Year Students

Final-year or final-semester candidates may also be eligible if they expect their final results by 14 August 2026 and fulfil the prescribed minimum marks conditions. Their appointment will remain subject to obtaining the required qualification and marks.

GATE 2026 Qualification Requirement

A valid GATE 2026 score is compulsory for this recruitment.

Candidates must have appeared in and qualified the corresponding GATE 2026 paper.

Important: GATE scores from 2025 or earlier are not valid for this recruitment. Only the GATE 2026 score, calculated on the prescribed normalised scale, will be considered.

Age Limit

The maximum age limit for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 is 28 years as on 31 December 2025.

Age Relaxation

Age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories will be applicable according to Government of India rules and the official advertisement.

Salary and Pay Scale

Selected candidates will undergo a one-year training period and receive salary under the prescribed IDA pay scale.

During training, candidates will also receive applicable IDA, HRA and perks at 12% of basic pay, as prescribed.

Approximate Annual CTC

The actual compensation will be governed by POWERGRID's applicable service rules and allowances.

Application Fee

The application fee for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 is as follows:

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online through the official payment gateway.

Candidates should ensure that the payment is completed successfully before the application deadline.

Selection Process

The selection process for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 is based on GATE 2026 performance, Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

The selection stages are:

1. GATE 2026 Examination.
2. Shortlisting based on GATE 2026 score.
3. Group Discussion.
4. Personal Interview.
5. Medical Examination.
6. Final empanelment and appointment.

Candidates who qualify in the corresponding GATE 2026 paper will be considered for shortlisting to the next stage.

Weightage for Final Selection

Candidates must separately qualify the Personal Interview to be considered for final empanelment. The Group Discussion does not carry separate qualifying marks.

The interview may be conducted in Hindi or English.

Service Agreement Bond

Selected candidates will be required to sign a service agreement bond.

Candidates will be required to complete the prescribed training and serve POWERGRID for at least three years after training, according to the service agreement conditions.

Job Location

Selected candidates may be posted at any POWERGRID office, substation, transmission line office, construction site, subsidiary or joint venture across India.

Depending on organisational requirements, posting may also be assigned outside India.

Candidates should be willing to work at locations determined by the management.

Required Documents

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling out the online application:

• GATE 2026 Admit Card.
• GATE 2026 Score Card.
• GATE 2026 Registration Number and Application Number.
• Recent colour passport-size photograph.
• Scanned signature.
• Class 10 certificate for date-of-birth proof.
• B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. Engineering degree certificate.
• Final-year or last-semester marksheet, if applicable.
• SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS certificate, if applicable.
• PwBD certificate, if applicable.
• Ex-Servicemen certificate, if applicable.
• Age relaxation and domicile certificate, where required.
• Valid photo identity proof.
• Application fee payment receipt, where applicable.

Candidates must upload documents in the file formats and size limits specified in the official application instructions.

How to Apply Online for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can follow these steps to submit their applications:

1. Visit the official POWERGRID website: https://www.powergrid.in/
2. Open the Careers or Job Opportunities section.
3. Find the Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 notification.
4. Read Advertisement No. CC/04/2025 and Vacancy Notice No. 02/2026 carefully.
5. Open the online application link.
6. Register using your GATE 2026 Registration Number and other required details.
7. Select the relevant engineering discipline and enter your educational details.
8. Fill in your personal information exactly as mentioned on your GATE 2026 Admit Card.
9. Upload your photograph, signature and required certificates.
10. Pay the ₹500 application fee, if applicable.
11. Review all the details carefully.
12. Submit the online application before 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
13. Download and save the completed application form for future reference.

Important Application Instructions:

• Enter the GATE Registration Number and GATE Application Number exactly as mentioned on your GATE 2026 Admit Card.
• Incorrect GATE details may lead to rejection.
• The application can be edited or updated until the last date, subject to the official instructions.
• No hard copy of the application is required to be sent by post.
• Keep the GATE Admit Card and Score Card safely for verification during the selection process.

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