POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Through GATE 2026 – Apply Online For Engineering Positions

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has issued an official notification inviting applications from eligible candidates for the position of Engineer Trainee through GATE 2026. The opportunity is open for engineering graduates across various disciplines who wish to begin their professional journey with one of India’s leading public sector enterprises in the power transmission sector.

As per the official notification, candidates must appear for GATE 2026 and use their valid GATE score for consideration in this recruitment process. Applicants selected as Engineer Trainees will be placed in the E2 pay grade with an initial basic pay of Rs. 50,000 per month and will undergo training as per company norms. After successful completion of the training, they will be absorbed as Assistant Engineers on a regular basis.

Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online through the official website of POWERGRID at www.powergrid.in once the registration link becomes active. The application window will open after the GATE 2026 results are declared. Complete details regarding qualification, age, selection process, and salary are given below.

Important Dates:
The registration process for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee through GATE 2026 will begin soon after the GATE 2026 results are announced. The detailed schedule will be published on the official POWERGRID website. Candidates are advised to stay updated with further announcements.

Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill Engineer Trainee vacancies in various engineering disciplines. The positions will be filled based on the candidate’s GATE 2026 score and performance in subsequent stages of selection.

Post Name: Engineer Trainee
No. of Posts: To be announced (discipline-wise distribution will be published with the detailed notification)

Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualifications, and other important details mentioned below before proceeding with the application process.

Educational Qualification: Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engineering) from a recognized university or institute in Electrical, Electronics, Civil, or Computer Science disciplines with at least 65% marks or equivalent CGPA. Candidates must appear for GATE 2026 in the corresponding paper of their qualifying discipline.

Age Limit: The upper age limit is 28 years as on 31 December 2025. Age relaxation applies to reserved categories as per Government of India rules.

Other Requirements: Only candidates with valid GATE 2026 scores will be considered. Candidates must produce proof of GATE registration and scorecard at the time of interview and document verification.

How to Apply:
Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements should first register and appear for GATE 2026 in the relevant discipline. After obtaining their GATE registration number, they should apply online through the official POWERGRID website at www.powergrid.in. The application link will be activated after GATE 2026 results are declared.

Application Fee:
Candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500/-. SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from payment of the fee. The exact amount will be mentioned in the detailed advertisement released after the GATE results.

Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be based on their GATE 2026 score followed by Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and Document Verification. Only those who qualify the GATE examination will be eligible to participate in the next stages of the selection process.

POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Official Notification:
Candidates are advised to download and read the official notification carefully for complete details on eligibility, application instructions, and selection procedure. The detailed advertisement is available on the official website of POWERGRID at www.powergrid.in.
Official Notification PDF