Recruitment at Power Grid: Applications open today for 319 posts; selection will be based on GATE exam scores..
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has issued a recruitment notification for 319 Engineer Trainee positions. This is an excellent opportunity for engineering degree holders aspiring to work in this public sector undertaking. The application process commenced today, November 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Eligible candidates can fill out the online application form by visiting the company's official website, powergrid.in. The deadline for submitting applications is 11:59 PM on November 18, 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their applications well in advance rather than waiting until the final date.
Number of Vacancies
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
Discipline Number of Vacancies
Electrical Engineering 250
Civil Engineering 48
Computer Science 21
Total Vacancies 319
Details Information
Recruiting Organization Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)
Post Name
Engineer Trainee
Advertisement Number
CC/04/2025
Ministry
Ministry of Power
Company Status
Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU)
Primary Function
Operation of the power transmission system in the country
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Candidates must hold a full-time B.E., B.Tech., or B.Sc. (Engineering) degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution or university.
A minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent CGPA in the degree is required.
For the Electrical post, a degree in Electrical Engineering or related disciplines is required; for the Civil post, a degree in Civil Engineering is required; and for the Computer Science post, a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology is required.
Application Fee
Candidates belonging to the General, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and EWS categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹500. Candidates from the SC, ST, PwD (Persons with Disabilities), and Ex-servicemen categories are exempted from the application fee. To apply online, candidates should visit the POWERGRID website and navigate to the 'Careers' or 'Job Opportunities' section to access the recruitment link. Complete the application form by entering your GATE 2026 application number and registration number. Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature, then pay the application fee. Before submitting the form, verify all the information provided and keep a copy for your records.
How will the selection process work, and what is the salary?
Candidates will be selected based on their GATE 2026 scores, a group discussion, and a personal interview.
The selection criteria will be weighted as follows: 85% for GATE scores, 3% for the group discussion, and 12% for the personal interview.
Following these stages, selected candidates must also pass a medical examination in accordance with the company's established rules.
The pay scale for an Engineer Trainee ranges from ₹40,000 to ₹1,40,000.
Candidates from reserved categories will be granted age relaxation as per government regulations.
This includes a 3-year relaxation for the OBC category, 5 years for SC/ST candidates, and 10 to 15 years for candidates with disabilities, depending on their specific category.
