Overview
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Engineer Trainee (319 vacancies). Eligible candidates with Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering in the prescribed discipline can apply online before 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Key Details
- Organization
- Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)
- Qualification
- Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering in the prescribed discipline
- Vacancies
- 319
- Advertisement No
- CC/04/2025 dated 27 September 2025
- Posted
- 03 November 2026, 5:00 PM
- Last date to apply
- 18 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Important Dates
| Vacancy Notice Date | 03 November 2026 |
| Upper Age Limit | 28 years as on 31 December 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 03 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Last Date | 18 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Detailed Advertisement Date | 27 September 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 03 November 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Application Fee Payment Start Date | 03 November 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Group Discussion / Interview | To be announced |
Important Links
Eligibility
Candidates must have appeared in and qualified the corresponding GATE 2026 paper. GATE scores from previous years are not valid for this recruitment.
Age Limit
The upper age limit is 28 years as on 31 December 2025. Category: Age Relaxation OBC (NCL): 3 years SC / ST: 5 years PwBD - UR / EWS: 10 years PwBD - OBC (NCL): 13 years PwBD - SC / ST: 15 years Ex-Servicemen / Riot Victims: As per Government of India rules Category-based relaxation applies subject to the reservation conditions prescribed in the detailed advertisement.
Application Fee
Category: Application Fee General / OBC (NCL) / EWS: Rs.500 SC / ST: No Fee PwBD: No Fee Ex-Servicemen: No Fee Departmental Candidates: No Fee The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid through the online payment facility provided in the application portal.
Selection Process
GATE 2026 Score, Group Discussion, Personal Interview and Medical Examination
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply online through the Career section of the POWERGRID website. • Visit the official POWERGRID website. • Open Careers or Job Opportunities. • Select Recruitment of Engineer Trainees-2026 through GATE 2026 under Advertisement No. CC/04/2025. • Open the online registration link. • Enter the GATE 2026 Application Number and GATE Registration Number. • Enter personal, educational and category details. • Fill in the corresponding engineering discipline and GATE paper details. • Upload the prescribed documents. • Pay Rs.500 online if the application fee applies to your category. • Review the application carefully. • Submit the application on or before 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. • Save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Instructions
• Candidates must possess a valid qualifying GATE 2026 score in the relevant paper. • GATE scores from 2025 or earlier are not valid for this recruitment. • The engineering qualification must correspond to the discipline for which the candidate applies. • Candidates should satisfy the prescribed percentage requirement. • The applicable age and category conditions should be satisfied as prescribed in the detailed advertisement. • Candidates should enter their GATE details correctly in the POWERGRID application. • Candidates working in Government organizations or PSUs should produce a No Objection Certificate at the required stage. • The number of vacancies and reservation may be governed by POWERGRID and Government of India requirements. • Shortlisting for GD and Interview is based on GATE 2026 normalized marks. • Group Discussion has no separate qualifying marks. • Candidates must qualify the Personal Interview. • Appointment is subject to medical fitness. • Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India or abroad according to organizational requirements. • Most postings may involve project/site locations. • Selected candidates will undergo one year of training. • A service bond applies after selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 319 Posts?
Vacancy Notice Date: 03 November 2026; Upper Age Limit: 28 years as on 31 December 2025; Application Start Date: 03 November 2026, 5:00 PM; Last Date: 18 November 2026, 11:59 PM; Detailed Advertisement Date: 27 September 2025; Online Application Start Date: 03 November 2026 at 5:00 PM; Application Fee Payment Start Date: 03 November 2026 at 5:00 PM; Last Date to Apply Online: 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM; Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM; Group Discussion / Interview: To be announced
What is the application fee?
Rs.500 for applicable candidates
What is the age limit?
The upper age limit is 28 years as on 31 December 2025. Category: Age Relaxation OBC (NCL): 3 years SC / ST: 5 years PwBD - UR / EWS: 10 years PwBD - OBC (NCL): 13 years PwBD - SC / ST: 15 years Ex-Servicemen / Riot Victims: As per Government of India rules Category-based relaxation applies subject to the reservation conditions prescribed in the detailed advertisement.
What is the selection process?
GATE 2026 Score, Group Discussion, Personal Interview and Medical Examination