POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026
Post Date : 04 November 2026
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has announced 319 vacancies for Engineer Trainee (Electrical, Civil and Computer Science). Candidates with a full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engg.) in the relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks and a valid GATE 2026 score are eligible. The age limit is 18 to 28 years as on 31 December 2025 (up to 43 years with category-wise relaxation). Applications are open online from 03 November 2026 to 18 November 2026. Selection will be through GATE 2026 score, Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Vacancies include 10 backlog seats and may change. All dates, fees, vacancy details and links for the POWERGRID Engineer Trainee (GATE 2026) Recruitment 2026 are given below. (Advt No: CC/04/2025)
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
| Engineer Trainee - Electrical (566) | 98 | 72 | 38 | 18 | 24 | 250 |
| Engineer Trainee - Civil (567) | 19 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 48 |
| Engineer Trainee - Computer Science (568) | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 21 |
| Total | 126 | 91 | 50 | 22 | 30 | 319 |
This recruitment has 4 selection stages, in the order shown below.
- Colour passport size photograph (.jpg, maximum 50 KB)
- Signature (.jpg, maximum 30 KB)
- Proof of date of birth, and caste / disability / age relaxation-cum-domicile certificate, in PDF
- Final qualification certificate in PDF (final-year candidates: marksheet of the last semester / year)
- At interview: original photo ID, GATE 2026 admit card and original score card
- 1Apply online only on www.powergrid.in from 03 November 2026. Enter your GATE 2026 registration number and application number exactly as on your GATE admit card.
- 2Fill in the email fields carefully, as all communication will be sent by email. Upload your colour passport photograph and signature.
- 3Submit the form to get your unique POWERGRID registration number. Pay the Rs. 500 fee online if applicable. The application is complete only when the fee is paid. No hard copy needs to be sent.
- 4You can edit the application until the last date, 18 November 2026 (11:59 PM). Print the form and keep it with you.
Q. What is the last date to apply for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
A. The last date to apply online is 18 November 2026 (11:59 PM). The fee payment deadline is also 18 November 2026.
Q. How many vacancies are there in POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
A. There are 319 vacancies in total for this recruitment, as per the category-wise breakup given on this page.
Q. What is the age limit for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
A. The maximum age is 28 years as on 31 December 2025, with relaxation of 3 years for OBC (NCL) and 5 years for SC / ST. PwBD candidates get extra relaxation.
Q. What is the qualification for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
A. Candidates need a full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engg.) with minimum 60% marks in Electrical, Civil or Computer Science and a valid GATE 2026 score in the matching paper.
Q. What is the application fee for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
A. The fee is Rs. 500 (non-refundable) for all candidates except SC / ST / PwBD / Departmental candidates, who pay nothing. Payment is online.
Q. What is the selection process for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
A. Selection is based on GATE 2026 score (85%), Group Discussion (3%) and Personal Interview (12%), followed by a pre-employment medical examination.
Q. Is a GATE 2025 score valid for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
A. No. Only a GATE 2026 score is valid. Scores of GATE 2025 or earlier years are not accepted.
Q. Where can I apply for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
A. Apply online at www.powergrid.in from 03 November 2026 to 18 November 2026.
- Selected candidates must sign a service bond for 3 years after training: Rs. 5,00,000 for General / OBC / EWS and Rs. 2,50,000 for SC / ST / PwBD.
- Only a valid GATE 2026 score counts. Candidates must qualify in both GATE and the interview separately to be empanelled.
- Posting can be anywhere in India or abroad.
- The 319 vacancies include 10 backlog seats and may be modified without notice.
- Read the main advertisement CC/04/2025 in full before applying; name and date of birth must match the matriculation certificate.
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