POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2026 is Vacancy Notice No. 2 dated 3 November 2026 under Advt No. CC/04/2025. Last date to apply online — 18 November 2026, 11:59 PM. 319 Engineer Trainee posts through GATE 2026. Basic pay ₹40,000 in the scale ₹40,000–1,40,000 (IDA). Apply only on powergrid.in.
Key fact
On this notice
Last date
18 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Pay
₹40,000 basic (IDA scale ₹40,000–1,40,000)
Fee
₹500 Gen/OBC/EWS; Nil SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM
Location
All India (posting anywhere in POWERGRID units)
Age limit
Maximum 28 years (as printed)
Who can apply
Full-time B.E./B.Tech with 60% + valid GATE 2026 in EE, CE or CS
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited is a Maharatna public sector company under the Ministry of Power. It builds and operates the national electricity transmission grid. This recruitment brings in fresh engineering graduates as Engineer Trainees through GATE scores.
What kind of role this is
Engineer Trainee is the entry-level executive post. After training, selected candidates are absorbed as regular engineers. The job involves transmission system work and can involve posting anywhere in India. It is a regular IDA-scale position.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if
You have a full-time B.E./B.Tech or B.Sc (Engg.) in Electrical, Civil or Computer Science with at least 60% marks.
You have a valid GATE 2026 score in the matching paper (EE, CE or CS).
You are not older than 28 years on the crucial date printed in the notice.
Skip if
Your degree is not full-time or you have less than 60%.
You do not have a GATE 2026 score in the required paper (older GATE scores are not valid).
You need a job limited to one city or cannot relocate.
You are looking for a non-engineering or clerical post.
Dates and fee
Item
On the official notice
Apply start
3 November 2026, 5:00 PM
Last date
18 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Fee
₹500 for General/OBC/EWS; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen. Online only.
Available positions
Discipline-wise vacancies (including horizontal reservations marked with *):
Discipline
GATE Paper
Total
Electrical
EE
250
Civil
CE
48
Computer Science
CS
21
Total
319
Category-wise cells are printed in the official vacancy notice. Check the PDF for exact UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS numbers.
1. Engineer Trainee — ₹40,000 basic 319 Vacancy
Eligibility
Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in the relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks from a recognised university/institute.
Valid GATE 2026 score in EE (for Electrical), CE (for Civil) or CS (for Computer Science). GATE 2025 or earlier is not accepted.
Maximum age 28 years as on the date printed in the notice. Standard relaxations apply for reserved categories.
Total vacancies — 319.
Educational qualifications
Post
Degree / marks
Experience / extras
Engineer Trainee (Electrical / Civil / CS)
Full-time BE/B.Tech 60% minimum in matching discipline
Valid GATE 2026 score in corresponding paper. No prior work experience required.
Selection
Shortlisting based on GATE 2026 score (85% weightage).
Group Discussion (3% weightage).
Personal Interview (12% weightage).
Pre-employment medical examination.
Final selection on combined merit.
How to prepare (free, official)
Official vacancy notice on powergrid.in Careers / Job Opportunities
GATE 2026 scorecard and admit card (keep both safe)
How to apply
Go to powergrid.in and open the Job Opportunities section.
Register online with your GATE 2026 registration number and personal details.
Fill the form, upload documents and pay the fee (if applicable) before 18 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
No hard copy needs to be sent by post. Keep the application printout for your records.
FAQs
What is the last date? 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Who can apply? Full-time engineering graduates with 60% marks and a valid GATE 2026 score in EE, CE or CS.
How many vacancies? 319 posts: 250 Electrical, 48 Civil, 21 Computer Science.
Where do I apply? Only on the official portal at powergrid.in.
Is GATE 2025 accepted? No. Only GATE 2026 scores are valid for this notice.
More openings are on the jobs board. Check the closing-this-week list before you miss a deadline.
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