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Vacancy Details
- Trainee Engineer (Electronics): 33 vacancies
Qualification: Full Time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electronics discipline or equivalent with minimum 60% marks; qualified GATE 2026 (EC)- UR: 14
- OBC (NCL): 7
- SC: 6
- ST: 3
- EWS: 3
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
Application Fees
- Candidates not exempted: ₹500
- SC/ST/PwBD/Departmental candidates: ₹0
Selection Process
step: Shortlisting
detail: Candidates are shortlisted based on their normalized GATE 2026 EC marks (out of 100) as per management criteria.
step: Behavioural Assessment
detail: Shortlisted candidates may undergo a Behavioural Assessment whose results are used as input during selection.
step: Group Discussion
detail: Shortlisted candidates may participate in a Group Discussion; GD has no qualifying marks but is part of final evaluation.
step: Personal Interview
detail: Candidates must qualify the Personal Interview (qualifying marks: 40% for UR including EWS, 30% for reserved vacancies) which forms part of the final score.
step: Pre-Employment Medical Examination
detail: Appointment is subject to passing a Pre-Employment Medical Examination as per POWERGRID norms.
How to Apply
- Keep a valid e-mail ID, alternate e-mail ID and an active mobile number.
- Register online at https://www.powergrid.in using your GATE-2026 Application No and GATE 2026 Registration number.
- Enter name and details exactly as on GATE-2026 admit card/score card (GATE Reg No. and Name cannot be changed after submission).
- Enter qualification details including date of acquiring qualification and bank details for online TA payment if applicable.
- Upload required documents in specified formats and click Submit; note the generated Registration Number.
- Pay the non-refundable fee of Rs.500 online by 27.11.2026 (23:59 Hrs) if not exempted; application is complete only after payment.
- Take a printout of the submitted application and retain user ID, password and Registration Number for future reference.
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Important Dates
- Advertisement date:
- Commencement of online application and online fee payment:
- Last date of online application and online fee payment:
- Cut-off date for eligibility criteria:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational eligibility criteria?
Candidates must have a full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electronics discipline or equivalent from a recognized Indian university/institute with minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA. The essential qualification must be acquired by the cut-off date of 27.11.2026.
How do I apply for this recruitment?
Applications are accepted only online at https://www.powergrid.in. Register with your GATE-2026 Application No and GATE 2026 Registration number, upload required documents, and pay the fee online if not exempted by 27.11.2026 (23:59 Hrs).
What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online application and online fee payment is 27.11.2026 (23:59 Hrs). The commencement date was 13.11.2026 (17:00 Hrs).
What is the selection process?
Shortlisting is based on normalized GATE 2026 EC marks, followed by Behavioural Assessment, Group Discussion and Personal Interview, and finally a Pre-Employment Medical Examination. Final offers are issued in order of category-wise merit.
What is the pay scale during training?
Pay during training is in the scale of Rs.30,000 -1,20,000/-, with IDA, HRA and Perks @ 12% of Basic Pay per month; on regularisation the pay scale is Rs.30,000 -1,20,000/- (IDA) and approximate CTC per annum is Rs. 14.33 lakh.
