Power Grid Corporation of India has announced vacancies for Enginerr Trainee. Online application opens from 03 November 2026 to 18 November 2026.
Powergrid Corporation of India Limited, a Maharatna Sector, Ministry of Power, Government of India has released notification for Powergrid Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. CC/04/2025 dated 27 September 2025. There are 319 posts out in Electrical, Civil and Computer Science disciplines. Candidates with B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E degree with maximum age limit 28 years and should have to qualify through GATE 2026 score. Online registration starts from 3 November to 18 November 2026. Selected candidates will undergo one yesr training and get monthly Salary of ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 /month.
Check Eligibility criteria, vacancy details, important dates, educational details age limit, selection process and salary and application procedure.
Candidates can visit official notification details before applying
Powergrid Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited |
| Advertisement No. | CC/04/2025 |
| Post Name | Engineer Trainee |
| Total Posts | 319 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Age Limit | 28 |
| Educational Qualification | Full time B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E |
| Selection Basis | Through GATE 2026 Group Discussion, Personal Interview and Medical Examination |
| Online application starts | 03 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 November 2026 |
Important Dates for Powergrid Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 03 November 2026 (5 pm) |
| Online payment Fee Starts | 03 November 2026 (5 pm) |
| Last date of application | 18 November 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Last Fee Payment Date | 18 November 2026 (11:59 pm) |
Vacancy Details for Powergrid Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026
A total of 319 Trainee vacancies in Electrical, Civil and Computer Science disciplines out. All the vacancies distributed among all the categories.
| Disciplines | Vacancies | GATE 2026 Paper |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 250 | EE |
| Civil | 48 | CE |
| Computer Science | 21 | CS |
Powergrid Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Discipline | Qualification/Branch |
|---|---|
| Electrical | Electrical / Electrical (Power) / Electrical and Electronics / Power Systems Engineering / Power Engineering |
| Civil | Civil Engineering |
| Computer Science | Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Technolog |
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Powergrid Age Limit
Candidates maximum age should be 28 years.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC(NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10-15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Riot Victims | As per Govt rules |
Application Fee for Powergrid Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026
Application fee for General/OBC(NCL)/EWS are required to pay Rs. 500/- and others like SC/ST/PwBD/Departmental candidates are exempted. Candidates should pay the fee through Payment Gateway during the application period. Application process will be treated as complete only on submission of application fees (as applicable).
Powergrid Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Training Duration | 1 year |
| Pay Scale | Rs.40,000 - 3% - Rs.1,40,000 IDA |
| Initial Basic Pay | Rs.40,000 per month |
| Approximate CTC | About Rs.11 lakh per annum |
After Successful Training
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | E2 |
| Pay Scale | Rs.50,000 - 3% - Rs.1,60,000 IDA |
| Approximate CTC | About Rs.22.5 lakh per annum |
There are also IDA, HRA or accommodation, cafeteria benefits, Performance Related Pay, PF, gratuity, pension, medical benefits, insurance and other benefits as per rules of Powergrid.
Powergrid Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Candidates selection process is based on GATE-2026 score followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview. In Selection Process weightage of GATE-2026 score is 85%, Group Discussion 3% and Personal Interview 12%.
Shortlisting
Candidates will be shortlisted through Group Discussion and Personal Interview of normalized marks out of 100 of GATE-2026 score
Group Discussion
Group Discussion for Powergrid carries 3% weightage in Selection Process.
Qualifying Marks for Personal Interview
For UR / EWS categories, qualifying marks is 40% and for OBC (NCL) / SC / ST / PwBD candidates 30%.
Medical Examination
Candidates should be fit Medically as prescribed by Powergrid.
Documents Required for Powergrid Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026
• Latest colour passport size photograph (.jpg file size not exceeding 50 kb).
• Scanned copy of signature (.jpg file size not exceeding 30 kb)
• DOB proof
• Caste certificate/ disability certificate.
• Age relaxation cum domicile certificate.
• Qualification final passing certificate , last semester/ year marksheet.
• Other supporting documents as noted.
How to Apply for Powergrid Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026
1. Visit the website at https://www.powergrid.in/
2. Open careers page and click on Advertisement link.
3. Enter GATE Registration No. and GATE Application No. as appearing on the GATE 2026 Admit Card
4. Enter Personal, educational and other details as noted.
5. Fill in the corresponding engineering discipline and GATE paper details.
6. Upload required documents as prescribed.
7. Pay the application fee as required
8. Submit the application after reviewing details.
9. After submission of application, take a printout of the completed application for future reference.
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Powergrid Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. How candidates will be selected for Powergrid Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
Candidates will be selected through GATE 2026 Score, Group Discussion, Personal Interview and Medical Examination.
Q2. Is there any training program fir candidates?
Yes, selected candidates will undergo one year training period.
Q3. What is the basic pay?
Basic pay is ₹40,000 /month.
Q4. What is the number of vacancies announced?
Total vacancies are 319 posts.
Q5. Is there any age limit?
Yes, maximum age is 28 years.
Q6. What is required qualification ?
Required qualification is Full time B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E.