POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 33 Trainee Engineer Posts | Apply Now!

POWERGRID Recruitment 2026: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) invites online recruitment applications through POWERGRID website (https://www.powergrid.in/) (Advt. No. CC/04/2026) for the following posts of 33 Trainee Engineer through GATE 2026 vacancies on a regular basis. Candidates who fulfil all the eligibility criteria may register and apply online through the Online Application Portal of POWERGRID (https://www.powergrid.in/) within the stipulated period. According to the official timeline, the online application portal opens today, 13.11.2026 at 17.00 PM, and interested applicants must submit their forms before the closing date on 27.11.2026 at 11.59 PM.

Eligible candidates possessing a B.E./ B.Tech/ B.Sc. (Engg.) can apply exclusively via the online mode. The primary job locations for these coveted Trainee Engineer posts are spread all over India.  Following a successful submission, registered candidates will receive a secure link to download their official exam hall tickets and interview call letters via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.

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POWERGRID Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]

Organization Name: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)

Notification No: CC/04/2026

Job Category: Central Govt Jobs

Employment Type: Regular Basis

Total No of Vacancies: 33 Trainee Engineer through GATE 2026 Posts

Place of Posting: All over India

Application Start Date:  13.11.2026 at 17.00 PM

Application Last Date:  27.11.2026 at 11.59 PM

Apply Mode: Online

Official Website: https://www.powergrid.in/

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Current POWERGRID Job Openings:

1. Trainee Engineer (Electronics) – 33 Posts

POWERGRID Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification: 

• Valid Score in GATE 2026: Candidate should have appeared in the corresponding paper of GATE 2026 as shown in the following table and Qualified in the same. The qualifying marks as declared by GATE 2026 Organizing Body shall be considered
• Essential Qualification: Full Time B.E./ B.Tech/ B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electronics discipline or equivalent from recognized University/ Institute with minimum 60% marks or Equivalent CGPA 
• Discipline: Electronics/ Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication/ Electronics & Electrical Communication / Telecommunication Engg

Age Limit: (As on 27.11.2026)

1. For UR Applicants – 28 years

Relaxation of Upper age limit: 

• +5 Years for ST/SC  
• +3 Years for OBC (NCL)  
• Persons with Disabilities candidate:
  • +10 Years for UR  
  • +13 Years for OBC (NCL)  
  • +15 Years for ST/SC
• For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy

Pay Scale:

1. Trainee Engineer (Electronics) – Rs.14.33 lakh (approx.) (CTC per annum)

Method of Selection:

• Gate Score 2026
• Behavioral Assessment 
• Group Discussion & Personal Interview 

Application Fee:  

• For ST/SC/PWD Applicants – Nil 
• For Other Applicants – Rs.500/- 
• Payment Mode: Online

How to Submit an Application:

Eligible candidates shall apply online between 13.11.2026 at 17.00 PM and 27.11.2026 at 11.59 PM (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) website https://www.powergrid.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification. 

Crucial Dates:

• Opening Date of online application portal: 13.11.2026 at 17.00 PM 
• Closing Date of online application portal: 27.11.2026 at 11.59 PM 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): 

• Is POWERGRID positions a permanent job?
  • Yes, it is a permanent job. 
• What is the last date to apply? 
  • The last date to submit your online application for the POWERGRID positions is 27.11.2026 at 11.59 PM. The online application portal opened on 13.11.2026 at 17.00 PM. 
• Where will the selected candidates be posted? 
  • The official place of posting for all the 33 positions will be All over India. 
• What is the selection process? 
  • The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Behavioral Assessment, Group Discussion & Personal Interview