POWERGRID Engineer Trainee through GATE 2026 (Notice 2) - 319 Posts
POWERGRID has opened online applications for 319 Engineer Trainee vacancies (including 10 backlog) in Electrical (250), Civil (48) and Computer Science (21) on the basis of GATE 2026 scores, under Advt. CC/04/2025. Apply on powergrid.in from 03.11.2026 to 18.11.2026 (23:59 hrs).
Important dates
Online application starts
3 Nov 2026 · 05:00 pm IST
Last date to apply & pay fee
18 Nov 2026 · 11:59 pm IST
Eligibility & age limit
Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in the relevant discipline (Electrical/Civil/Computer Science-IT) with minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA, plus a valid GATE 2026 score in the corresponding paper (EE/CE/CS). Final-year students expecting results by 14.08.2026 may apply.
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | 3 years | As stated in the notification |
| SC/ST | 5 years | As stated in the notification |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 years | As stated in the notification |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years | As stated in the notification |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years | As stated in the notification |
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer Trainee (Electrical) | Total | 250 |
| Engineer Trainee (Civil) | Total | 48 |
| Engineer Trainee (Computer Science) | Total | 21 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | All | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Departmental | All | ₹0 |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Shortlisting on GATE 2026 score (normalized marks out of 100)
Group Discussion
Personal Interview (psychometric assessment may be used)
How to apply
- Apply online only on https://www.powergrid.in/ from 03.11.2026 (17:00 hrs) to 18.11.2026 (23:59 hrs)
- Enter GATE 2026 registration and application numbers exactly as on the admit card
- Pay Rs 500 fee online (SC/ST/PwBD/Departmental exempt)
Official notification
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4 Nov 2026 · Reviewed publication