POWERGRID PowerTel Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026
Post Date : 13 November 2026
POWERGRID PowerTel Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026: apply online from 13 November 2026 to 27 November 2026 at powergrid.in for 33 vacancies.
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has announced these vacancies for Trainee Engineer (Electronics) in PowerTel; BE / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engg) in Electronics with 60% and a valid GATE 2026 score aged 18 to 28 years can apply.
All dates, fees, vacancy details and links for the POWERGRID PowerTel Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026 are given below. (Advt No: CC/04/2026)
| Post | Total Vacancies |
| Trainee Engineer (Electronics) | 33 |
This recruitment has 3 selection stages, in the order shown below.
- Photo (max 50 KB) & signature (max 50 KB), JPG
- Date of birth proof: matric / birth certificate
- Degree + mark sheets of all years / semesters (one PDF)
- CGPA to percentage conversion proof (if applicable)
- SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS / PwBD certificate + UDID card (if applicable; OBC / EWS issued on or after 1 April 2026)
- Scribe request certificate + scribe photo ID (if needed)
- Riot victim domicile cum age relaxation certificate (if applicable)
- No-Objection Certificate (Govt. / PSU employees)
- GATE 2026 score card
- 1Visit the official website powergrid.in and open the Trainee Engineer (PowerTel) application link.
- 2Register using your GATE 2026 registration number.
- 3Fill in the application form and upload the required documents.
- 4Pay the application fee online, if applicable to your category.
- 5Submit the form before 27 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
- 6Print the application and note down your registration number.
Q. What is the last date to apply for POWERGRID PowerTel Trainee Engineer 2026?
A. The last date to apply online is 27 November 2026 (11:59 PM). The fee can also be paid up to the same date.
Q. When does the application start?
A. Applications opened on 13 November 2026 at 5:00 PM on the official website.
Q. How many vacancies are there in POWERGRID PowerTel Trainee Engineer 2026?
A. There are 33 vacancies in total for this recruitment, as per the category-wise breakup given on this page.
Q. What is the age limit?
A. The age limit is 18 to 28 years as on 27 November 2026, with relaxation for OBC (NCL), SC / ST and PwBD.
Q. What is the qualification required?
A. B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engg) in Electronics with 60% marks and a valid GATE 2026 score in the EC paper.
Q. What is the application fee?
A. General / OBC / EWS pay ₹500. SC / ST and PwBD candidates pay no fee. Departmental candidates are also exempt.
Q. How are candidates selected?
A. Selection is by GATE 2026 normalised score (85%), Group Discussion (3%) and Personal Interview (12%).
Q. What is the official website for POWERGRID recruitment?
A. Apply and check updates only at the official website powergrid.in.
- Service bond: ₹5,00,000 for General / OBC (NCL) / EWS and ₹2,50,000 for SC / ST / PwBD, for a minimum of 3 years.
- Selected candidates get 1 year of training, then become Assistant Engineer (E0). No claim to absorption in POWERGRID, other subsidiaries or JVs.
- Age and qualification are counted as on the closing date, 27 November 2026.
- The online application opened on 13 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- Promotion from E0 to E1 comes after 5 years. Posting can be anywhere in India or abroad.
Note: Please verify all details from the official notification and website before applying. This page is for reference only and is not affiliated with any government body.