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POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 Online Form

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) • Maharatna PSU through GATE 2026

⏳ Online Registration Closes In (Deadline: 18 Nov 2026)
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Short Information & Exam Overview

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a premier Maharatna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has officially released the recruitment notice for 319 Engineer Trainee Vacancies through valid GATE 2026 scores (Advt. No. CC/04/2025).

Engineering graduates holding full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering degrees in Electrical, Civil, and Computer Science disciplines can apply online starting from 03/11/2026 (5:00 PM) until 18/11/2026 (11:59 PM). Review complete branch-wise vacancies, GATE paper codes, salary structure, service bond terms, and step-by-step submission steps below.

Recruiting Body
POWERGRID (PGCIL)
Total Vacancies
319 Posts
Selection Mode
GATE 2026 Score + GD/PI
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Important Dates

Detailed Advertisement Date: 27/09/2025
Online Application Start: 03/11/2026 (5:00 PM)
Last Date for Apply Online: 18/11/2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date Pay Fee: 18/11/2026
GD / Interview Schedule: To be Announced
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Application Fee Structure

General / OBC (NCL) / EWS: ₹ 500/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: Exempted (₹ 0/-)
Departmental Candidates: Exempted (₹ 0/-)
Payment Gateway: Pay application fee non-refundably through online payment modes (Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI).

Educational Eligibility & Age Criteria

GATE 2026 Score Mandatory

🎓 Degree & Marks Criteria

  • Qualification: Full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. Engineering in relevant discipline from a recognized University / Institute.
  • Minimum Percentage: Minimum 60% Marks or equivalent CGPA for General/OBC(NCL)/EWS. Pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD against reserved posts.
  • Mandatory GATE Paper: Must have appeared and qualified in GATE 2026 in EE, CE, or CS paper. (Scores prior to GATE 2026 are not valid).

⏳ Upper Age Limit (As on 31/12/2025)

  • Maximum Age: 28 Years as on 31/12/2025.
  • OBC (NCL): 3 Years Age Relaxation (Up to 31 Years).
  • SC / ST: 5 Years Age Relaxation (Up to 33 Years).
  • PwBD: 10 to 15 Years Relaxation as per Central Govt Rules.

⚡ Discipline-Wise Vacancy & GATE 2026 Paper Code

Total: 319 Posts
Discipline Name GATE 2026 Paper Total Posts Accepted Engineering Branches
Electrical EE 250 Electrical / Electrical (Power) / Electrical & Electronics / Power Systems / Power Engg.
Civil CE 48 Civil Engineering
Computer Science CS 21 Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Technology

💰 Salary Package, CTC & Service Bond Terms

During 1-Year Training:

  • Pay Scale: ₹ 40,000 - 3% - ₹ 1,40,000 (IDA)
  • Initial Basic Pay: ₹ 40,000/- per month
  • Approximate CTC: ~ ₹ 11 Lakhs per annum

After Regularization (E2 Grade):

  • Pay Scale: ₹ 50,000 - 3% - ₹ 1,60,000 (IDA)
  • Approximate CTC: ~ ₹ 22.5 Lakhs per annum
  • Service Bond: General/OBC/EWS ₹ 5,00,000; SC/ST/PwBD ₹ 2,50,000 (3 Years Service).

⚙️ Selection Process & Weightage Criteria

Selection Component Weightage Qualifying Remarks
GATE 2026 Normalized Score 85% Used for shortlisting category-wise
Group Discussion (GD) 3% No separate qualifying marks
Personal Interview (PI) 12% Min 40% (UR/EWS), 30% (Reserved)

📝 Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online

  1. Visit the official POWERGRID website (powergrid.in) and head over to the Careers / Job Opportunities section.
  2. Click on Recruitment of Engineer Trainees-2026 through GATE 2026 under Advt. No. CC/04/2025.
  3. Open the registration link and enter your GATE 2026 Application Number and GATE Registration Number.
  4. Fill in personal particulars, academic records, CGPA conversion details, and reservation categories accurately.
  5. Upload required scanned documents (GATE 2026 Scorecard/Admit Card, Degree marksheets, Category Certificate, Photo, and Signature).
  6. Pay the application fee of ₹500/- (if applicable) through online payment gateway options.
  7. Submit the form before 18/11/2026 (11:59 PM) and save a printout of the final confirmation copy for future reference.

🔗 Useful Direct Links

Apply Online Form Click Here
Download Vacancy Notice PDF Click Here
Download Detailed Notification PDF Click Here
Official Website POWERGRID Official Website

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