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Vacancy Details
- Engineer Trainee – Electrical: 250 vacancies
Qualification: Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering in Electrical/Electrical (Power)/Electrical & Electronics/Power Systems Engineering/Power Engineering (Electrical) and valid GATE 2026 EE paper - Engineer Trainee – Civil: 48 vacancies
Qualification: Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering in Civil Engineering and valid GATE 2026 CE paper - Engineer Trainee – Computer Science: 21 vacancies
Qualification: Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Information Technology and valid GATE 2026 CS paper
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 28 years
Application Fees
- General / OBC (NCL) / EWS: ₹500
- SC / ST: ₹0
- PwBD: ₹0
- Ex-Servicemen: ₹0
- Departmental Candidates: ₹0
Selection Process
stage: GATE 2026 Score
details: Candidates are shortlisted and evaluated primarily on their normalized GATE 2026 marks for the relevant paper; GATE score carries 85% weightage in selection.
stage: Group Discussion
details: Shortlisted candidates will attend a Group Discussion which carries 3% weightage and has no separate qualifying marks.
stage: Personal Interview
details: Candidates will have a Personal Interview carrying 12% weightage; minimum interview marks required are 40% for UR/EWS and 30% for OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/PwBD against reserved vacancies.
stage: Medical Examination
details: Final appointment is subject to the candidate being found medically fit according to POWERGRID’s pre-employment medical standards.
How to Apply
- Visit the official POWERGRID website.
- Open Careers or Job Opportunities and select ‘Recruitment of Engineer Trainees-2026 through GATE 2026’ under Advertisement No. CC/04/2025.
- Open the online registration link and enter GATE 2026 Application Number and GATE Registration Number.
- Enter personal, educational and category details, and fill in the corresponding engineering discipline and GATE paper details.
- Upload the prescribed documents and pay Rs.500 online if the application fee applies to your category.
- Review the application carefully and submit on or before 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
- Save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Detailed Advertisement Date:
- Vacancy Notice Date:
- Online Application Start Date:
- Application Fee Payment Start Date:
- Last Date to Apply Online:
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment:
- Group Discussion / Interview:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum qualification required to apply?
Candidates must have a full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering degree in the prescribed discipline from a recognized University/Institute and a valid GATE 2026 score in the corresponding paper.
How do I apply for the POWERGRID Engineer Trainee recruitment?
Apply online through the Career section of the POWERGRID website by selecting the recruitment under Advertisement No. CC/04/2025, complete registration with GATE 2026 details, upload documents and pay the applicable fee before submission.
What is the last date to apply for this recruitment?
Eligible candidates can submit the POWERGRID Engineer Trainee application online up to 18-11-2026 at 11:59 PM.
What is the selection process for Engineer Trainee?
Selection is based on the candidate’s valid GATE 2026 score (85% weightage), followed by Group Discussion (3%) and Personal Interview (12%), and final appointment is subject to medical fitness.
What salary or pay scale will the selected candidates get?
During training, initial basic pay is Rs.40,000 per month (Pay Scale: Rs.40,000 – 3% – Rs.1,40,000 IDA) with approximate CTC about Rs.11 lakh per annum; after training the pay scale is Rs.50,000 – 3% – Rs.1,60,000 IDA with approximate CTC about Rs.22.5 lakh per annum.
