Short Detail:
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has released the official notification for Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 for total 319 posts through GATE 2026. Eligible candidates interested in Engineer Trainee posts in Electrical, Civil and Computer Science can submit their application form online between 03/11/2026 and 18/11/2026. The announced seats include 10 backlog posts. Check the accepted engineering branches, required marks, category benefits, selection weightage and training bond before completing the form.
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Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)
PGCIL Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: CC/04/2025 (27/09/2025) | Continuation Notice No. 2 (03/11/2026)
Important Dates
- Form Start Date: 03/11/2026 (05:00 PM)
- Form Last Date: 18/11/2026 (11:59 PM)
- Fee Payment Last Date: 18/11/2026 (11:59 PM)
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- GD / Personal Interview: Coming soon
Application Fees
- Gen / OBC-NCL / EWS: ₹500/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / POWERGRID Departmental Candidates: ₹0/-
- Online payment only. Application fees are non-refundable.
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2026 Age Limit
As On Date: 31/12/2025
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years (UR / EWS)
- Eligible reserved-category candidates get extra age relaxation under the recruitment rules.
Max Age With Relaxation
| Category | Maximum Age After Relaxation | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 28 years | General upper age |
| OBC (NCL) | 31 years | For OBC-NCL reserved posts |
| SC / ST | 33 years | For posts reserved for the relevant category |
| PwBD – UR / EWS | 38 years | For PwBD reserved posts |
| PwBD – OBC (NCL) | 41 years | For PwBD reserved posts |
| PwBD – SC / ST | 43 years | For PwBD reserved posts |
| Ex-Servicemen / Victims of Riots | As per Government of India rules | Applicable government directives |
PGCIL Engineer Trainee 2026 Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 319
| Engineer Trainee Discipline | Post ID | UR | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 566 | 98 | 66 + 6* | 37 + 1* | 18 | 24 | 250 (243 + 7*) |
| Civil | 567 | 19 | 12 + 2* | 7 + 1* | 3 | 4 | 48 (45 + 3*) |
| Computer Science | 568 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 21 |
| Grand Total | — | 126 | 83 + 8* | 48 + 2* | 22 | 30 | 319 (309 + 10*) |
Eligibility Details
- Degree required: Full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engineering) from a recognized university or institute. The branch must match the accepted disciplines below.
- Degree marks: 60% or equivalent CGPA. For SC, ST and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), pass marks are enough where the post is reserved for their category.
- GATE requirement: Pass the relevant GATE 2026 paper. Selection uses normalized marks out of 100; scores from 2025 and earlier are not valid.
| GATE Paper | Post / Branch | Eligible Degree Disciplines |
|---|---|---|
| EE | Engineer Trainee – Electrical | Electrical, Electrical (Power), Electrical & Electronics, Power Systems Engineering, Power Engineering (Electrical) |
| CE | Engineer Trainee – Civil | Civil Engineering |
| CS | Engineer Trainee – Computer Science | Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology |
| EC | Electronics – original advertisement only | Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Electrical Communication, Telecommunication Engineering |
PGCIL Engineer Trainee 2026: Salary Details
| Appointment Stage | Monthly Pay Scale | Other Benefits | Approx. Yearly CTC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training – 1 year | ₹40,000–1,40,000 (3% increment) | ₹40,000 basic pay; Industrial DA, HRA and perks equal to 12% of basic pay | ₹11.00 lakh |
| Engineer – E2 after training | ₹50,000–1,60,000 (3% increment) | DA, cafeteria perks, performance-related pay, leased accommodation / HRA, medical, conveyance, PF, gratuity and pension | ₹22.50 lakh |
Bond and Minimum Service
- Gen / OBC-NCL / EWS candidates: ₹5 lakh service bond.
- SC / ST / PwBD candidates: ₹2.50 lakh service bond.
- After completing training successfully, candidates must serve for at least 3 years.
Important Links
| Online Application | Click Here |
| Download Vacancy Notice No. 2 | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | POWERGRID Official Website |
| Join Youtube Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Facebook Group | Click Here |
| Instagram Join | Click Here |
PGCIL Engineer Trainee 2026: Selection Process & Exam Pattern
GATE Shortlisting and Assessment
- POWERGRID uses the relevant GATE 2026 paper’s normalized marks to call candidates for Group Discussion (GD) and personal interview.
- Before GD / interview, shortlisted candidates complete a psychometric assessment. This helps the interview panel assess the candidate.
- Hindi and English are both available for GD and interview.
Final Merit and Passing Marks
| Stage | Share of Final Score | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| GATE 2026 | 85% | Must meet the GATE authority’s qualifying marks |
| Group Discussion | 3% | No minimum passing marks fixed |
| Personal Interview | 12% | UR / EWS: 40%; OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwBD: 30% for reserved posts |
| Total | 100% | Separate qualification in GATE and personal interview is compulsory |
- The final list is prepared using the combined weighted score of GATE, GD and personal interview.
- GD has no separate passing cutoff. Candidates must still take part in the stated selection stages.
- No separate POWERGRID written exam is mentioned in the supplied procedure. The psychometric assessment has no separate weightage in the final-score table.
- Appointment also depends on meeting the required eligibility and passing the pre-employment medical examination.
PGCIL Engineer Trainee 2026: FAQS
When does POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 registration close?
Online forms close at 11:59 PM on 18 November 2026. The same deadline applies to fee payment. The form opens at 5:00 PM on 3 November 2026, so applicants must finish registration and payment during these dates.
Which branches have POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 vacancies?
The current seats are for Electrical, Civil and Computer Science, with 250, 48 and 21 posts respectively. The total is 319, including backlog seats. Although the original notice includes Electronics eligibility, the supplied vacancy table does not announce Electronics posts.
Who pays the POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 application fee?
General, OBC-NCL and EWS applicants pay ₹500 online. SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and departmental candidates do not pay this fee. Once paid, the application fee is not refundable, as stated in the supplied recruitment details.
Are final-year students eligible for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
The stated rule allows final-year or final-semester students whose degree result was expected by 14 August 2026. Their aggregate up to the pre-final stage must meet the required percentage. Pass-mark relaxation applies to eligible SC, ST and PwBD candidates for reserved posts.
What salary is offered in POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
During the one-year training, basic pay starts at ₹40,000 in the ₹40,000–1,40,000 scale, with applicable benefits. After successful training, the Engineer E2 scale is ₹50,000–1,60,000. The approximate yearly CTC is ₹11 lakh during training and ₹22.50 lakh after regularization.
Is the interview compulsory in POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
Yes. Candidates must pass the personal interview separately as well as qualify in GATE 2026. Interview passing marks are 40% for UR and EWS, and 30% for eligible reserved categories against reserved posts. The interview contributes 12% to final merit.
