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| Organization | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) |
| Name of Post | Engineer Trainee |
| No of Posts | 319 Posts |
| Qualification | B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Sc (Engg.) |
| Age Limit | Minimum 28 years |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500/- |
| Job Type | Central Govt Job |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 18th November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Official Website | https://www.powergrid.in/ |
POWERGRID Recruitment 2026:
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has released an advertisement for the recruitment of 319 Engineer Trainee posts.
POWERGRID Vacancy Details:
Name of Post: Engineer Trainee
No of Posts: 319
Discipline-wise Vacancy:
- Electrical: 350
- Civil: 48
- Computer Science: 21
Pay: E2 scale - Rs. 50,000/- 3%- 1,60,000/- (IDA) after completion of training .
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have Full Time B.E./ B.Tech/ B.Sc (Engg.) from recognized University/ Institute in respective branch of engineering with minimum 60% or Equivalent CGPA.
GATE Score: Eligible candidates will have to appear for the corresponding paper of GATE 2026, i.e. Electrical Engineering (EE) / Electronics and Communication (EC) / Civil Engineering (CE) / Computer Science Engineering (CS).
Nationality: Only Indian Nationals of age 18 years or above are eligible to apply for POWERGRID.
Age Limit: Upper Age Limit of the candidates must be 28 years as on 31.12.2025.
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC/MOBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
Selection Process:
The selection consists of GATE 2026 marks, Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview. The weightage is 85% for GATE marks, 3% for GD, and 12% for the Interview. Candidates must qualify in the Personal Interview separately (40% for UR/EWS, 30% for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwBD). Final empanelment will be based on category-wise merit and medical fitness as per POWERGRID norms.
Application Fee:
- General/OBC(NCL)/EWS: Rs. 500 (non-refundable)
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/Departmental Candidates: Exempted
How to Apply:
Candidates must register online at the POWERGRID website (www.powergrid.in) under the Career section. They need to enter their GATE 2026 Registration Number and Application Number carefully. Scanned copies of a recent passport-size photograph (max 50 KB), signature (max 30 KB), and relevant certificates in PDF format must be uploaded. After submission, a unique POWERGRID Registration Number will be generated. No hard copy of the application is required to be sent.
Important Dates:
| Application Start Date | November 3, 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Application End Date | November 18, 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
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FAQs: POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026:
1. What posts are available and what is the total vacancy?
- 309 Engineer Trainee posts: Electrical (243), Civil (45), and Computer Science (22), including backlog vacancies.
2. What are the essential qualifications and age limit?
- A full-time B.E./B.Tech with 60% marks in the relevant discipline. Age limit: 28 years as on Dec 31, 2025 (relaxation for reserved categories).
3. What is the selection process and GATE paper requirement?
- GATE 2026 score (85%) + Group Discussion (3%) + Interview (12%). Must qualify in the relevant GATE paper (EE/CE/CS). GATE 2025 scores are not valid.
4. What is the application fee and last date?
- Rs. 500 for General/OBC/EWS; free for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM. Apply online by November 18, 2026 (23:59 hrs) at www.powergrid.in.
5. What is the salary and bond amount?
- Training CTC: ~Rs. 11 LPA. After training: E2 scale (Rs. 50,000–1,60,000) with CTC ~Rs. 22.5 LPA. Service bond: Rs. 5 lakh (General/OBC/EWS) or Rs. 2.5 lakh (SC/ST/PwBD).
