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POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online Through GATE 2026
RecruitmentNEWOpenUpdated: 04 Nov 2026

POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online Through GATE 2026

POWERGRID, POWERGRID

Notice Date03 Nov 2026
Last Date to Apply18 Nov 2026(Last Date)

1. Overview

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has released Notice No. 2 for Engineer Trainee Recruitment through GATE 2026. The vacancy notification, dated 3 November 2026, is a continuation of the earlier Advertisement No. CC/04/2025 dated 27 September 2025. Through this notice, POWERGRID has published vacancy details for three engineering disciplines: Electrical, Civil and Computer Science. The notification shows 309 regular vacancies and 10 backlog vacancies, making a total of 319 advertised vacancies. Eligible candidates who have qualified in GATE 2026 can submit their online applications through the POWERGRID website. The application process starts on 3 November 2026 at 5:00 PM and closes on 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Candidates should read the original Advertisement No. CC/04/2025 along with Notice No. 2 before applying because the detailed eligibility conditions, selection process, compensation package and other recruitment rules are provided in the original advertisement.

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2. POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Overview

POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Overview
ParticularDetails
OrganizationPower Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)
Recruitment NameEngineer Trainee Recruitment 2026
Recruitment ThroughGATE 2026
Notice NumberNotice No. 2
Original AdvertisementCC/04/2025 dated 27 September 2025
Notification Date3 November 2026
Post NameEngineer Trainee
DisciplinesElectrical, Civil, Computer Science
Total Advertised Vacancies319 (including 10 backlog vacancies)
Application ModeOnline
Application Start Date3 November 2026
Application Start Time5:00 PM
Last Date to Apply18 November 2026
Application Closing Time11:59 PM
Required GATE ScoreGATE 2026 only
Selection ProcessGATE 2026 and Personal Interview, with GD and other applicable stages as per original advertisement
Official Websitehttps://www.powergrid.in/

3. POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Candidates should note the following dates mentioned in Notice No. 2.
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
EventDate and Time
Vacancy Notice Release3 November 2026
Online Application Begins3 November 2026, 5:00 PM
Online Fee Payment Begins3 November 2026, 5:00 PM
Last Date to Apply Online18 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Last Date for Fee Payment18 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Candidates are advised to complete the application process before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.

4. POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Vacancy 2026

According to Notice No. 2, POWERGRID has announced vacancies in Electrical, Civil and Computer Science disciplines.
The notification shows 309 regular vacancies and 10 backlog vacancies, giving a total of 319 advertised vacancies.

5. Discipline-wise Vacancy Details

Discipline-wise Vacancy Details
DisciplinePost IDRegular VacanciesBacklog VacanciesTotal
Electrical5662437250
Civil56745348
Computer Science56821021
Total—30910319

6. Category-wise Vacancy Details

Category-wise Vacancy Details
CategoryRegular VacanciesBacklog VacanciesTotal
UR1260126
OBC (NCL)83891
SC48250
ST22022
EWS30030
Total30910319
Note: Backlog vacancies are marked with an asterisk in the official notification.

7. Post ID Details

Candidates should select the correct post ID according to their engineering discipline.
Post ID Details
Engineering DisciplinePost ID
Electrical566
Civil567
Computer Science568

8. PwBD Reservation

The notification provides horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
The discipline-wise information displayed in Notice No. 2 is:
PwBD Reservation
DisciplinePwBD Vacancies
Electrical10
Civil2
Computer ScienceNot specified in the notice
Total shown12
The notice also mentions interchangeable PwBD categories.
For Electrical, the listed disability categories include locomotive disability, hearing impairment and intellectual disability, including specific learning disability, mental illness and multiple disabilities.
For Civil, the notice specifies interchangeable reservation involving hearing impairment and intellectual disability.
Important clarification: The Electrical PwBD table shows 10 vacancies but its listed subcategory figures appear as 4, 4 and 4. These figures do not reconcile. Candidates should refer to the official notification or POWERGRID clarification for the exact subcategory distribution. PwBD vacancies are horizontal reservations and should not be added again to the 319 discipline-wise vacancies.

9. Eligibility Criteria for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026

This vacancy notification is a continuation of the original POWERGRID Advertisement No. CC/04/2025 dated 27 September 2025.
Notice No. 2 does not reproduce the complete educational qualification, age limit, experience conditions or category-wise relaxation rules.
Candidates must therefore refer to the original detailed advertisement for the following information:
  • Educational qualification and eligible engineering disciplines.
  • GATE 2026 paper and score requirements.
  • Age limit and age relaxation.
  • Category-wise eligibility conditions.
  • Final-year or final-semester candidate requirements.
  • Medical and physical fitness requirements.
  • Other conditions of recruitment.
Candidates holding engineering qualifications in disciplines other than those specified in the original advertisement are not automatically eligible. POWERGRID reserves the right to take the final decision regarding consideration of any different engineering discipline.

10. GATE 2026 Score Requirement

A valid GATE 2026 score is mandatory for this recruitment process.
POWERGRID has specifically clarified that:
  • Only the GATE 2026 score is valid.
  • The normalized marks out of 100 will be considered.
  • GATE 2025 or earlier scores are not valid for this recruitment.
  • Candidates must enter their GATE 2026 Registration Number and GATE Application Number exactly as shown on their GATE 2026 admit card.
Candidates should carefully verify their GATE details before submitting the POWERGRID application.

11. Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay the application fee according to their category.
Application Fee
Candidate CategoryApplication Fee
General / OBC / EWS and other applicable categories₹500
SCExempted
STExempted
PwBDExempted
Departmental CandidatesExempted
The application fee is non-refundable.
Payment must be completed online through the payment gateway during the application period.
Important: The application process will be considered complete only after successful payment of the applicable fee. Incomplete applications or applications without the required fee will be rejected.

12. Selection Process

According to Notice No. 2, candidates must qualify in GATE 2026 and the Personal Interview separately to be considered eligible for empanelment.
The notice specifies the following selection-related stages and conditions:
  1. GATE 2026: Candidates must possess a valid GATE 2026 score in accordance with the original advertisement.
  2. Shortlisting: Eligible candidates may be shortlisted for Group Discussion and Personal Interview according to the recruitment rules.
  3. Psychometric Assessment: Candidates shortlisted for Group Discussion and Interview may have to undergo a Psychometric Assessment. Its results may be used as an input during the interview.
  4. Personal Interview: Candidates must qualify in the Personal Interview to be considered suitable for empanelment.
  5. Empanelment: Candidates must qualify in GATE 2026 and Personal Interview separately to be eligible for empanelment.
The detailed selection procedure and applicable weightage should be checked in the original Advertisement No. CC/04/2025.

13. How to Apply Online for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official POWERGRID website.
Follow these steps:
  1. Visit the official POWERGRID website.
  2. Open the Careers section.
  3. Find the Engineer Trainee Recruitment through GATE 2026 notification.
  4. Open the online application link.
  5. Register using your GATE 2026 Registration Number and other required information.
  6. Select the appropriate engineering discipline and post ID.
  7. Enter your personal, educational and communication details.
  8. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting certificates.
  9. Pay the application fee, if applicable.
  10. Review all the details carefully before submitting the application.
  11. Click the Submit button to complete the application.
  12. Save your POWERGRID Registration Number and download the completed application form.
After successful submission, the system will generate a unique POWERGRID Registration Number.

14. Important Instructions While Filling the Application Form

Candidates must carefully follow these instructions:
  • Enter the GATE Registration Number and GATE Application Number exactly as mentioned on the GATE 2026 admit card.
  • Do not enter any other number in place of the GATE registration or application number.
  • Enter your name and date of birth exactly as mentioned in your Matriculation certificate.
  • Provide correct category information.
  • Enter educational qualification details and qualification dates according to the certificates.
  • Check your email and alternative email address carefully because important communication will be sent through email.
  • Once submitted, the application may be edited or updated until the last date of online submission.
  • However, requests to change the GATE Registration Number, GATE Application Number, name or other details after submission will not be entertained.
  • Download and retain a copy of the completed application form.
No hard copy of the application is required to be sent by post.

15. Documents Required for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Application

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling out the online form.
Documents Required for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Application
DocumentRequired Format / Instructions
Recent Passport-size PhotographJPG, maximum 50 KB
Scanned SignatureJPG, maximum 30 KB
Date of Birth ProofPDF
Caste CertificatePDF, where applicable
Disability CertificatePDF, where applicable
Age Relaxation-cum-Domicile CertificatePDF, where applicable
Educational Qualification CertificatePDF
Final-year / Final-semester MarksheetPDF, for applicable candidates
GATE 2026 Admit CardRetain for verification
GATE 2026 Score CardRetain for verification
Valid Photo IDOriginal required at interview
Candidates should ensure that all uploaded documents are clear and readable.
If shortlisted for Group Discussion and Interview, candidates must bring their original GATE 2026 admit card, original GATE 2026 score card and a valid original photo identity document. Photocopies of the original identification document will not be accepted as a substitute.

16. Posting Location

Selected candidates may be posted at any of the following POWERGRID locations:
  • POWERGRID offices.
  • Substations.
  • Transmission line offices.
  • Construction sites.
  • Subsidiaries of POWERGRID.
The posting locations may be spread across India and abroad.
Candidates should be prepared for posting at any location according to organizational requirements.

17. Compensation, Service Agreement and Other Conditions

Notice No. 2 directs candidates to the original Advertisement No. CC/04/2025 for detailed information regarding:
  • Compensation package.
  • Service Agreement Bond.
  • Health and medical requirements.
  • Age relaxation and concessions.
  • General recruitment conditions.
  • Other terms and instructions.
The revised vacancy notice does not reproduce these details. Candidates should read the original advertisement before applying rather than relying on incomplete information.

18. Important Instructions for Candidates

  1. Read the original Advertisement No. CC/04/2025 and Notice No. 2 carefully.
  2. Apply only if you satisfy the prescribed GATE 2026 and educational eligibility requirements.
  3. Use the correct GATE 2026 Registration Number and Application Number.
  4. Select the correct engineering discipline and post ID.
  5. Upload the photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format.
  6. Pay the application fee if applicable.
  7. Check the application form before final submission.
  8. Retain the GATE admit card and score card for the interview process.
  9. Save the completed application form and POWERGRID Registration Number.
  10. Regularly check the official website and registered email address for recruitment updates.

21. Frequently Asked Questions

POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment process for engineering graduates through GATE 2026. Notice No. 2 provides vacancy details for Electrical, Civil and Computer Science disciplines.

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