POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment Overview
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 319 Engineer Trainee vacancies. Online applications start from 03rd November 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official POWERGRID website. The last date to submit the application form is 18th November 2026.
| Company | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Engineer Trainee (Electrical, Civil and Computer Science) |
| Advertisement No. | CC/04/2025 dated 27 September 2025 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Total Posts | 319 |
| Gender | Both Male and Female are eligible |
| Pay Scale | ₹40,000 – 3% – ₹1,40,000 + Allowances |
| Age Limit | Max 28 Years (as on 31/12/2025) |
| Qualification | Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering in the prescribed discipline and 60% or equivalent CGPA, subject to category relaxation + GATE 2026 |
| Training Period | 1 Year |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Start Date of Apply | 03/11/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 18/11/2026 |
| Application Fee | General / EWS / OBC (NCL): ₹500/- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: No fee |
| Website | https://www.powergrid.in/en |
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment Vacancy Details
| Post Name (Discipline) | No. of vacancies |
|---|---|
| Engineer Trainee (Electrical) | 250 |
| Engineer Trainee (Civil) | 48 |
| Engineer Trainee (Computer Science) | 21 |
| Grand Total | 319 |
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | Max. 28 years as on 31/12/2025 Note: For more details, Please refer the official website. |
| GATE scores | GATE 2026 paper (EE, CE and CS) |
| Experience | Not required / Fresher |
Educational qualification
| Post Name (Discipline) | Educational qualification |
|---|---|
| Engineer Trainee (Electrical) | Electrical / Electrical (Power) / Electrical and Electronics / Power Systems Engineering / Power Engineering (Electrical) + GATE Paper EE |
| Engineer Trainee (Civil) | Civil Engineering + GATE Paper CE |
| Engineer Trainee (Computer Science) | Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Technology + GATE Paper CS |
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment Salary
During Training
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Training Period | 1 year |
| Pay Scale | ₹40,000 – 3% – ₹1,40,000 IDA |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹40,000 /- per month |
| Approximate CTC | ₹11 lakh per annum |
After Training
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Designation | Engineer |
| Grade | E2 |
| Pay Scale | ₹50,000 - 3% - ₹1,60,000 IDA |
| Approximate CTC | ₹22.5 lakh per annum |
The compensation package may include applicable IDA, HRA or accommodation, cafeteria benefits, Performance Related Pay, PF, gratuity, pension, medical benefits, insurance and other benefits according to POWERGRID rules.
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment Age Limit and Relaxation
The maximum age limit for General and EWS candidates is 28 years as on 31 December 2025. Age relaxation is applicable according to government guidelines.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD (GEN/UR) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Riot Victims | As per Government of India rules |
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on GATE 2026 Score
- Group Discussion
- Personal Interview
- Medical Examination
- Final Selection
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 03/11/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 03/11/2026 |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 18/11/2026 |
| Date of Reckoning for Eligibility (age, qualification, experience) | 31/12/2025 |
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit the official website https://www.powergrid.in/ and Open Careers or Job Opportunities.
- Step 2: Select Recruitment of Engineer Trainees-2026 through GATE 2026 under Advertisement No. CC/04/2025.
- Step 3: Open the online registration link.
- Step 4: Enter the GATE 2026 Application Number and GATE Registration Number.
- Step 5: Enter personal, educational and category details.
- Step 6: Upload the prescribed documents. (GATE 2026 Admit Card, GATE 2026 Score Card, Certificates, Caste Certificatest etc.)
- Step 7: Pay the application fee of ₹500 online (if applicable).
- Step 8: Submit the application before 18 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Step 9: Download and save the application printout and fee receipt for future reference.
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Link | Apply Here → |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF → |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q 1. What is the total number of vacancies in POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
A total of 319 vacancies have been notified, including 250 Electrical, 48 Civil and 21 Computer Science posts.
Q 2. What is the start date to apply for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
The start date for offline application is 03 November 2026.
Q 3. What is the last date to apply for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
The last date for offline application is 18 November 2026.
Q 4. What is the age limit for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 posts?
The maximum age is 28 years for General/EWS candidates as on 31 December 2025. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST, OBC (NCL) and PwBD candidates as per rules.
Q 5. What is the application fee for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
₹500/- for GEN/EWS/OBC (NCL) candidates. Fee exemption is applicable for SC/ST/PwBD as per the notification.
Abbreviation
| POWERGRID | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited |
|---|---|
| GATE | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
| PSU | Public Sector Undertaking |
| GEN | General Category |
| UR | Unreserved Category |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Section |
| SC | Scheduled Caste |
| ST | Scheduled Tribes |
| OBC | Other Backward Class |
| NCL | Non-Creamy Layer |
| ESM / XSM | Ex-Serviceman |
| PwBD | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities |
| Max | Maximum |
| Min | Minimum |
| GST | Goods and Services Tax |
| CBT | Computer Bases Test |
| IDA | Industrial Dearness Allowance |
| MCA | Master of Computer Applications |
| MBA | Master of Business Administration |
| CA | Chartered Accountant |
| PGDM | Post Graduate Diploma in Management |
| CMA | Certified Management Accountant |
| HRA | House Rent Allowance |
| Ph.D. | Doctor of Philosophy |
| PG | Post Graduation |
| M.Sc. | Master of Science |
| B.Tech. | Bachelor of Technology |
| B.E. | Bachelor of Engineering |
| M.Tech. | Master of Technology |
| LLB | Bachelor of Laws |
| VDA | Variable Dearness Allowance |
| CS | Computer Science |
| IT | Information Technology |
| ITI | Industrial Training Institute |
| AICTE | All India Council for Technical Education |
| NCVT | National Council for Vocational Training |
| UGC | University Grants Commission |
| BCA | Bachelor of Computer Applications |
| B.Com. | Bachelor of Commerce |
| MMS | Master of Management Studies |
| BMS | Bachelor of Management Studies |
| BAF | Bachelor of Accounting and Finance |