POWERGRID (PGCIL) Engineer Trainee 2026 through GATE 2026 — 319 Posts | Apply by 18 November 2026
POWERGRID has opened applications for 319 Engineer Trainee posts (Electrical 250, Civil 48, Computer Science 21) through GATE 2026 under Advt. No. CC/04/2025, with the vacancy notice dated 3 November 2026. Engineering graduates with 60% marks and a valid GATE 2026 score in EE, CE or CS can apply at powergrid.in from 3 November (5 PM) to 18 November 2026 (11:59 PM). Selection is on GATE marks (85%), group discussion (3%) and interview (12%).
319
Total Posts
Training: ₹40,000 basic (IDA ₹40,000–1,40,000); after training E2: ₹50,000–1,60,000
Salary
18–28
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Anywhere in India or abroad (mostly project sites)
Location
Timeline
27 Sept 2025
31 Dec 2025
3 Nov 2026
3 Nov 2026
From 5:00 PM
18 Nov 2026
Till 11:59 PM
POWERGRID ET 2026 vacancy notice out — 319 posts through GATE 2026, apply by 18 November
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About This Notification
POWERGRID, a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power, is recruiting Engineer Trainees on the basis of GATE 2026 scores. There is no separate written exam.
Posts
| Discipline | GATE 2026 paper | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | EE | 250 |
| Civil | CE | 48 |
| Computer Science | CS | 21 |
| Total | 319 |
Key facts
- Apply: 3 November 2026 (5:00 PM) to 18 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Selection: GATE 2026 normalised marks 85% + Group Discussion 3% + Interview 12%, then medical
- Training pay: ₹40,000 basic (approx. ₹11 lakh CTC); after training E2 ₹50,000–1,60,000 (approx. ₹22.5 lakh CTC)
- Service bond: ₹5 lakh (General/OBC/EWS), ₹2.5 lakh (SC/ST/PwBD)
Key Details
Organization
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID / PGCIL)
Exam Name
Engineer Trainee (ET-2026) through GATE 2026 — Advt. No. CC/04/2025 dated 27.09.2025, vacancy notice dated 03.11.2026
Total Posts
319
Job Location
Anywhere in India or abroad (mostly project sites)
Selection Process
Shortlisting on GATE 2026 marks → Group Discussion (3%) → Personal Interview (12%) → Medical; GATE carries 85%
Official Website
https://www.powergrid.in
Eligibility Criteria
⚠️ GATE 2026 score mandatory
⚠️ Valid GATE 2026 score in EE / CE / CS matching your branch; GATE 2025 or older scores not accepted
⚠️ Service bond
⚠️ Bond for training plus 3 years' service: ₹5,00,000 (General/OBC/EWS), ₹2,50,000 (SC/ST/PwBD)
⚠️ Not for higher-study aspirants
⚠️ Candidates planning higher studies on GATE 2026 or needing extra time to join should not apply
Government / PSU employees
Must produce No Objection Certificate at interview
Minimum marks
60% or equivalent CGPA; pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD on reserved posts
Educational Qualification
Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) with minimum 60% (pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD on reserved posts) in the relevant branch, and a qualifying score in the matching GATE 2026 paper:
- Electrical: Electrical / Electrical (Power) / EEE / Power Systems / Power Engineering — GATE EE
- Civil: Civil Engineering — GATE CE
- Computer Science: CS / Computer Engineering / IT — GATE CS
Age Limit
General Category: 18–28 years
Maximum 28 years as on 31.12.2025 (as per Advt. CC/04/2025). Relaxation: OBC-NCL 3 years, SC/ST 5 years, PwBD 10 (UR/EWS), 13 (OBC), 15 (SC/ST); Ex-Servicemen as per rules. Category relaxation only for posts reserved for that category.
Important Dates
Notification Released
3 Nov 2026
Application Start
3 Nov 2026
From 5:00 PM
Application End
18 Nov 2026
Till 11:59 PM
Detailed Advertisement CC/04/2025
27 Sept 2025
Age Reckoning Date
31 Dec 2025
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ✓Notification Released | 3 Nov 2026 | — |
| ✓Application Start | 3 Nov 2026 | From 5:00 PM |
| NEXTApplication End | 18 Nov 2026 | Till 11:59 PM |
| ✓Detailed Advertisement CC/04/2025 | 27 Sept 2025 | — |
| ✓Age Reckoning Date | 31 Dec 2025 | — |
Vacancy Breakup — Total: 319
Engineer Trainee — Electrical (GATE EE)
250Pay Scale: Training ₹40,000 basic; E2 ₹50,000–1,60,000 after training
Engineer Trainee — Civil (GATE CE)
48Pay Scale: Training ₹40,000 basic; E2 ₹50,000–1,60,000 after training
Engineer Trainee — Computer Science (GATE CS)
21Pay Scale: Training ₹40,000 basic; E2 ₹50,000–1,60,000 after training
| Post Name | Total | GEN | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PH | Female | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineer Trainee — Electrical (GATE EE) | 250 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Training ₹40,000 basic; E2 ₹50,000–1,60,000 after training |
| Engineer Trainee — Civil (GATE CE) | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Training ₹40,000 basic; E2 ₹50,000–1,60,000 after training |
| Engineer Trainee — Computer Science (GATE CS) | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Training ₹40,000 basic; E2 ₹50,000–1,60,000 after training |
| Total | 319 |
Application Fee
Payment Mode: Online
Non-refundable
GATE 2026 score — Exam Pattern
Normalised marks (out of 100) in EE / CE / CS
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normalised marks (out of 100) in EE / CE / CS | — | — | — | No | online |
85% weight; category-wise shortlisting
Group Discussion — Exam Pattern
Group discussion (Hindi or English)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group discussion (Hindi or English) | — | — | — | No | offline |
3% weight; no qualifying marks
Personal Interview — Exam Pattern
Interview (psychometric assessment may be used as input)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview (psychometric assessment may be used as input) | — | — | — | No | offline |
12% weight; qualifying 40% (UR/EWS), 30% (OBC/SC/ST/PwBD reserved posts)
Step 1: Match branch and GATE paper
Electrical branches need GATE 2026 EE, Civil needs CE, and CS/IT needs CS. Check your 60% and age (28 as on 31.12.2025).
Step 2: Apply by 18 November
Register on POWERGRID careers with your GATE 2026 application and registration numbers, fill details, upload documents and pay ₹500 if applicable.
Step 3: Prepare for GD and interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for group discussion and interview; dates will be announced on powergrid.in.
Important Links
Apply Online — POWERGRID Careers
https://careers.powergrid.in/recruitment-nextgen/h/login.aspx
ET 2026 through GATE 2026 — Advertisement (PDF)
https://www.powergrid.in/sites/default/files/job_opportunities_document/ET2026throughGATe2026.pdf
Vacancy / Latest Notice (PDF)
https://www.powergrid.in/sites/default/files/job_opportunities_document/Notice_2_2.pdf
POWERGRID
https://www.powergrid.in
Latest Updates
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2026
🔔 POWERGRID ET 2026 vacancy notice out — 319 posts through GATE 2026, apply by 18 November
Electrical 250, Civil 48, Computer Science 21; GATE 85% + GD 3% + interview 12%.
Apply OnlinePay and bond at a glance
- Training (1 year): ₹40,000 basic, approx. ₹11 lakh CTC
- After training (Engineer, E2): ₹50,000–1,60,000, approx. ₹22.5 lakh CTC (varies by posting)
- Bond: training + 3 years' service — ₹5 lakh (General/OBC/EWS), ₹2.5 lakh (SC/ST/PwBD)
