POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 has been announced by POWERGRID Corporation of India Limited as a continuation of Advertisement No. CC/04/2025 dated 27/09/2025 for recruitment of Engineer Trainees through GATE 2026 across Electrical (243+7 backlog), Civil (45+3) and Computer Science (21) disciplines, totalling 319 vacancies including backlog. Online applications are accepted from 03/11/2026 (17:00 hrs) to 18/11/2026 (23:59 hrs) on the POWERGRID website, and only the GATE 2026 score (normalised marks out of 100) is valid for shortlisting.
GATE 2026 qualifiers get a direct route into the Maharatna transmission major through the POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026, with selection progressing through group discussion, psychometric assessment and personal interview after score-based shortlisting.
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | POWERGRID Corporation of India Limited |
| Advertisement | CC/04/2025 dated 27/09/2025 (continuation notice) |
| Posts | Engineer Trainee via GATE 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 319 (309 + 10 backlog) |
| Disciplines | Electrical, Civil, Computer Science |
| Apply Online | 03/11/2026 17:00 hrs to 18/11/2026 23:59 hrs |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500 (SC/ST/PwBD/Departmental exempt) |
| Official Website | https://www.powergrid.in/ |
Discipline Wise Vacancy Details
| Discipline | Post ID | UR | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 566 | 98 | 66+06* | 37+1* | 18 | 24 | 243+7* |
| Civil | 567 | 19 | 12+02* | 07+01* | 03 | 04 | 45+3* |
| Computer Science | 568 | 09 | 05 | 04 | 01 | 02 | 21 |
| Total | 126 | 83+8* | 48+2* | 22 | 30 | 309+10* |
Asterisked seats are backlog vacancies of the POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026. PwBD reservation is horizontal: Electrical carries 10 seats with interchangeable filling first from LD-03, HI-04 and ID-03 subcategories, and Civil carries 02 seats filled first from HI-01 and ID-01.
Eligibility Highlights
- GATE 2026 only: Only the GATE 2026 score (normalised marks out of 100) is considered; scores of 2025 or earlier years are not accepted for the POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026.
- Educational qualification: As per the detailed advertisement CC/04/2025 for each discipline; final-year appearing candidates may apply with their last semester or year marksheet.
- Age limit and relaxations: As per the detailed advertisement; candidates must read the parent advertisement carefully before applying.
- Women candidates are especially encouraged to apply, as POWERGRID is recognised among the Best Organizations for Women 2026.
Application Fee
A non-refundable fee of Rs. 500 applies to candidates other than SC, ST, PwBD and departmental candidates, who are exempted. Payment is made online through the payment gateway during the application window of the POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026.
Selection Process
- GATE 2026 score shortlisting discipline-wise.
- Group Discussion for shortlisted candidates.
- Psychometric Assessment for candidates shortlisted for GD and interview; its result serves as an input during the interview.
- Personal Interview, with suitability requiring qualifying marks in both GATE 2026 and the interview separately before empanelment under the POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026.
How to Apply
- Visit https://www.powergrid.in/ and open the career section link for Engineer Trainee through GATE 2026.
- Register using your GATE 2026 registration number and required details.
- Fill personal, educational and contact details exactly as per your GATE 2026 admit card and documents.
- Upload photo (max 50 KB jpg), signature (max 30 KB jpg), DOB proof, caste or disability certificates, age relaxation certificate and final passing certificate in PDF; appearing candidates upload the last semester marksheet.
- Pay the fee if applicable and submit; note that GATE registration number, GATE application number and name cannot be amended after submission.
- Save the generated POWERGRID registration number and print the application of the POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application and Fee Start | 03/11/2026, 17:00 hrs |
| Online Application and Fee Close | 18/11/2026, 23:59 hrs |
| GD / Psychometric / Interview schedule | To be announced |
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| POWERGRID Official Website | https://www.powergrid.in/ |
| Official Notification | Download |
FAQs
1. How many vacancies are there in the POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
319 including backlog: Electrical 243+7, Civil 45+3 and Computer Science 21.
2. Which GATE score is valid?
Only GATE 2026 normalised marks out of 100; earlier year scores are not accepted.
3. What is the application fee?
Rs. 500 non-refundable, with exemption for SC, ST, PwBD and departmental candidates.
4. What is the selection route?
GATE score shortlisting, group discussion, psychometric assessment and personal interview.
5. Can I edit my application after submission?
No, GATE registration number, GATE application number and name cannot be changed once submitted.
6. What is the last date to apply?
18 November 2026 up to 23:59 hrs under the POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026.
Conclusion
The POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 converts a valid GATE 2026 score into a Maharatna career across 319 engineer trainee seats with a transparent multi-stage selection. Register with your GATE credentials between 03 and 18 November 2026, upload compliant documents, and prepare for the group discussion and interview stages. Follow gccjobinfo.com for shortlisting lists and stage updates of the POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026.