Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has released a recruitment notification for 319 Engineer Trainee vacancies in Electrical, Civil and Computer Science disciplines. This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates who wish to build their careers in India’s leading power transmission organisation. Eligible candidates must have a valid GATE 2026 score in the relevant engineering discipline to participate in the selection process.
The online application process will begin on 03 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. Interested candidates can submit their applications through the official POWERGRID website. The last date to apply online and pay the application fee is 18 November 2026. Candidates should check the eligibility requirements, selection procedure and other important details before submitting their applications.
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Date (as shown in poster)
03 November 2026
Online Application Starting Date
03 November 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
18 November 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment
18 November 2026
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Application Fee
Category
Fees
Gen/OBC/EWS
Rs 500/-
SC/ST/Other
Rs 0/-
Mode of Payment
Online
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The maximum age limit for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 is 28 years. The age will be calculated as on 31 December 2025. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will receive age relaxation as per government rules.
Full-time B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electrical / Electrical (Power) / Electrical & Electronics / Power Systems Engineering / Power Engineering (Electrical) with 60% marks + GATE 2026 EE Score
Engineer Trainee (Civil)
48
Full-time B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) in Civil Engineering with 60% marks + GATE 2026 CE Score
Engineer Trainee (Computer Science)
21
Full-time B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Technology with 60% marks + GATE 2026 CS Score
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Selection Process
The original selection procedure prescribed the following stages:
GATE 2026 Score
Group Discussion
Personal Interview
Document Verification
Pre-Employment Medical Examination
Important Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
Recent passport-size photograph.
Scanned signature.
B.E./B.Tech. degree certificate.
All semester/year mark sheets.
GATE 2026 admit card.
GATE 2026 scorecard.
Aadhaar Card or other valid ID proof.
Caste/category certificate, if applicable.
EWS certificate, if applicable.
PwBD certificate, if applicable.
How to Apply for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026
Visit the official POWERGRID website.
Open the Careers / Job Opportunities section.
Find the Engineer Trainee recruitment notification.
Read the detailed advertisement carefully.
Complete the online registration process.
Enter your GATE 2026 registration details and educational qualifications.
Upload the required documents.
Pay the applicable application fee, if required.
Submit the application form and save a copy for future reference.
