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POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 319 Vacancies Through GATE 2026

Advt No: Advt. No. CC/04/2025•Power Grid Corporation of India Limited

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⏳ 16 Days Left to Apply

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Total Vacancies

POWERGRID

319

Engineer Trainee (Electrical), Engineer Trainee (Civil), Engineer Trainee (Computer Science / IT)

Min Qualification

B TECH BE

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Age Limit & Cut-off

18 – 28 Yrs

as on 31 Dec 2025

Pay Scale / Salary

₹40,000–₹1,60,000

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Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (Advt No: Advt. No. CC/04/2025)

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About this Recruitment

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, has officially published recruitment notification Advt. No. CC/04/2025 for 319 Engineer Trainee vacancies across India. The positions are open in Electrical (250 posts), Civil (48 posts), and Computer Science/IT (21 posts) disciplines. Selection will be made through normalized scores of GATE 2026 followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Selected candidates undergo one year of training with a monthly stipend in E1 scale (basic pay ₹40,000) and will be absorbed as regular Engineers in E2 scale (basic pay ₹50,000) with an attractive CTC of ₹15 to ₹18.5 Lakhs per annum. Online applications are accepted from 03 November 2026 to 18 November 2026 via powergrid.in.

✨ Copilot Highlights

319 Engineer Trainee executive posts in India's premier Maharatna power transmission utility.
Major discipline breakdown: Electrical (250 vacancies), Civil (48 vacancies), and Computer Science/IT (21 vacancies).
Direct shortlisting based on GATE 2026 normalized marks (85% weightage), GD (3%), and Personal Interview (12%).
Lucrative compensation: Basic pay ₹40,000/- during training (E1 grade) and ₹50,000/- on absorption (E2 grade) with total CTC up to ₹18.5 LPA.
Upper age limit is 28 years as on 31 December 2025 with standard Government of India category relaxations.
Short 16-day application window active from 03 November 2026 to 18 November 2026 (11:59 PM).

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

18 Years

Maximum Age

28 Years

* Age calculated as on: 31 December 2025

Category-Wise Age Relaxations:

Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL): +3 Years

Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST): +5 Years

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): +10 Years

Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / Emergency Commissioned Officers: +5 Years

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Educational Eligibility: B TECH BE

Important Dates & Timeline

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Notification Released

3 November 2026

Application Start Date

3 November 2026

Last Date to Apply

18 November 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post Name	Vacancies	Eligibility
Engineer Trainee (Electrical)	250	B TECH BE
Engineer Trainee (Civil)	48	B TECH BE
Engineer Trainee (Computer Science / IT)	21	B TECH BE

Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: During 1-year training: E1 Grade (₹40,000–₹1,40,000) with starting basic pay ₹40,000/-. On regularization: Absorbed as Engineer in E2 Grade (₹50,000–₹1,60,000) with starting basic pay ₹50,000/- and annual CTC of ₹15 to ₹18.5 Lakhs.

Official Pay Scale

₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 (E1) / ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 (E2)

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Ministry of Finance City Classification

Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)

Monthly Allowances & Earnings

Tier Y

Basic Pay₹40,000

Dearness Allowance (DA)8%

₹3,200

House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%

₹7,200

Transport Allowance (TA)₹1,944

Gross Monthly Salary₹52,344

Standard Deductions

Statutory

National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)

-₹4,320

CGHS / Health Insurance-₹650

Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60

Total Deductions-₹5,030

Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹47,314

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹6.28 LPA

Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer

Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

Official exam stages, subject marks distribution & interactive preparation tracker

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Stage 1: GATE 2026 Normalized Score Assessment

Exam Mode: National Computer-Based Test (GATE 2026)

180 Minutes

Total Marks: 100

Negative Marking: 1/3 marks for 1-mark MCQs and 2/3 marks for 2-mark MCQs (Standard GATE norm)

Subject / Section	No. of Questions	Max Marks
General Aptitude (Language & Analytical Skills)	10	15
Engineering Mathematics	10	13
Core Discipline Technical Engineering (EE / CE / CS)	45	72

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Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

Step 1: Verify your GATE 2026 Admit Card and ensure you possess your valid GATE 2026 Registration Number and matching email address.

Step 2: Visit the official POWERGRID Careers portal at https://careers.powergrid.in and navigate to 'Job Opportunities' > 'Openings'.

Step 3: Click on 'Recruitment of Engineer Trainee-2026 through GATE 2026 (Advt No. CC/04/2025)' and proceed to 'New Candidate Registration'.

Step 4: Enter your GATE 2026 Registration Number, Discipline, Name, Date of Birth, Category, and Mobile Number to generate login credentials.

Step 5: Fill in the detailed online application form including educational qualification details, semester-wise engineering marks, and permanent address.

Step 6: Upload the scanned documents: recent passport-size photograph, signature, GATE 2026 admit card, Class 10 birth certificate, and caste/EWS/PwBD certificate (if applicable).

Step 7: Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹500/- online through Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI (SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM candidates are exempt from fee payment).

Step 8: Submit the application form before 18 November 2026 (11:59 PM) and download/print the final Application Acknowledgement slip bearing your unique registration ID.

Document Upload Specifications

Verified Official Format

Recent Passport Size Color Photograph

Clear color photograph with white background, JPEG format, size between 20 KB to 50 KB

Scanned Specimen Signature

Black ink on white paper, JPEG format, size between 10 KB to 30 KB

GATE 2026 Admit Card

Clear PDF copy of official GATE 2026 admit card displaying roll number and photo (up to 500 KB)

Class 10th / Matriculation Certificate

Proof of date of birth and father's name, PDF format (up to 1 MB)

B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engg) Degree & Marksheets

Consolidated marksheet or all semester marksheets showing minimum 60% aggregate marks, PDF (up to 2 MB)

Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS)

Issued by competent revenue authority in prescribed Government of India format, PDF (up to 1 MB)

Disability Certificate (PwBD) / ESM Discharge Certificate

Valid certificate in prescribed format, if claiming relaxation, PDF (up to 1 MB)

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Application Fee Details

General / OBC (NCL) / EWS Candidates₹500

SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Departmental CandidatesFree

Payment Modes: Online Gateway via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI on POWERGRID Candidate Portal

Selection Process

Stage 1: Shortlisting of eligible candidates based on normalized marks obtained in Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2026) in corresponding disciplines (85% weightage)

Stage 2: Group Discussion (GD) evaluating communication skills, collaborative problem-solving, and socio-technical awareness (3% weightage)

Stage 3: Comprehensive Personal Interview (PI) assessing technical domain competence, leadership traits, and professional attitude (12% weightage)

Stage 4: Original Document Verification of GATE 2026 scorecard, engineering degrees, and category credentials

Stage 5: Pre-Employment Medical Examination as per POWERGRID Medical Attendance Rules and issuance of Offer of Appointment for 1-year training

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total vacancy count in POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?

A total of 319 vacancies are advertised under Advt. No. CC/04/2025, comprising 250 posts in Electrical, 48 in Civil, and 21 in Computer Science / IT.

Can final year engineering students apply for POWERGRID ET 2026?

Yes, candidates appearing in their final year/semester engineering examinations are eligible to apply provided they have appeared in GATE 2026 and can produce their final degree passing certificate with minimum 60% marks by the time of document verification / joining.

Which GATE year score is valid for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?

Only valid scores from GATE 2026 in corresponding papers—Electrical Engineering (EE), Civil Engineering (CE), or Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)—are accepted. GATE scores from 2025 or earlier years are not valid.

What is the weightage distribution in the POWERGRID selection process?

The final merit list is prepared with 85% weightage for GATE 2026 normalized marks, 3% weightage for Group Discussion (GD), and 12% weightage for Personal Interview (PI).

What is the salary and pay scale for POWERGRID Engineer Trainees?

During the 1-year training period, trainees receive basic pay of ₹40,000/- in IDA pay scale ₹40,000–₹1,40,000 (E1 grade) with gross monthly salary around ₹82,000. Upon successful completion, they are absorbed as Engineers in E2 grade (₹50,000–₹1,60,000) with starting basic pay of ₹50,000/- and annual CTC between ₹15 Lakhs and ₹18.5 Lakhs.

What is the age limit and cut-off date for POWERGRID ET 2026?

The maximum age limit is 28 years as of 31 December 2025 (born on or after 01.01.1998). Relaxation of 3 years is provided to OBC (NCL), 5 years to SC/ST, and 10 years to PwBD candidates.

Is there any service agreement bond for POWERGRID Engineer Trainees?

Yes, candidates selected as Engineer Trainee are required to execute a service agreement bond to serve POWERGRID for a minimum period of 3 years after completion of training. The bond amount is ₹5,00,000/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹2,50,000/- for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.