POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 – 319 Posts, Eligibility, Dates & Apply Online

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has opened the online application window for the POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026. According to the published information, 319 Engineer Trainee posts are on offer in Electrical, Civil and Computer Science disciplines, and selection will be based on the GATE 2026 score, followed by a group discussion and an interview.

The vacancy notice for this recruitment was released on 3 November 2026 under Advertisement No. CC/04/2025. Eligible engineering graduates can apply online only through the official POWERGRID careers portal, and the window closes on 18 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail on the official site before submitting the form.

POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

According to the published information, applicants need a full-time B.E., B.Tech or B.Sc. (Engineering) degree in the relevant discipline with at least 60 percent marks, along with a valid GATE 2026 score in the matching paper: EE for Electrical, CE for Civil and CS for Computer Science. Scores from earlier GATE years are not accepted for this recruitment. The published information also mentions an upper age limit of 28 years as on 31 December 2025, with age relaxation for reserved categories as per the rules – candidates should confirm the exact age and qualification clauses in the official advertisement.

Age Limit

Application Fee

Selection Process

There is no separate written examination for this recruitment. Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of their GATE 2026 score, and shortlisted candidates then appear for a group discussion and a personal interview. Final selection depends on performance across these stages, as laid down in the official notification.

Salary

According to the published information, selected candidates receive a basic pay of Rs. 40,000 during the one-year training period. The detailed pay scale and allowances after training are given in the official advertisement, and applicants should check that document for the complete salary structure. Engineering graduates looking at other public-sector openings can also read our BEL Probationary Engineer Recruitment 2026 article, while railway aspirants may find the RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 update useful.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official POWERGRID website at www.powergrid.in and open the Careers or Job Opportunities section.
2. Open the link for Recruitment of Engineer Trainees-2026 through GATE 2026 (Advt. No. CC/04/2025).
3. Register using your GATE 2026 application number, GATE 2026 registration number, email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill in personal, educational and category details, and upload the required documents.
5. Pay the application fee online, if applicable, and submit the form before 18 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
6. Save a copy of the submitted form and the payment receipt for future reference.

Documents to Keep Ready

• GATE 2026 scorecard and registration details
• Degree and marksheet certificates
• Photo ID proof, photograph and signature
• Caste or PwBD certificate, if applicable

Important Links

• Official Website – POWERGRID
• POWERGRID Job Opportunities (Apply Online)

FAQs

Disclaimer: This article is based on the published information available at the time of writing. Candidates must verify all dates, eligibility conditions and fee details on the official POWERGRID website before applying.