The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has officially released the detailed recruitment notification (CC/08/2026) for the selection of eligible candidates for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee (Electrical / Civil / Computer Science) 2026. Interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility conditions can review the detailed breakdown of vacancies, educational qualifications, age criteria, salary package, and application procedure below.
Recruitment Fast Facts
- Conducting Organization: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)
- Post / Role: POWERGRID Engineer Trainee (Electrical / Civil / Computer Science) 2026
- Advertisement Ref: CC/08/2026
- Total Vacancies: 435 Posts (Electrical: 380 | Civil: 30 | Computer Science: 25)
- Educational Criteria: Full time B.E / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engg) in relevant discipline with minimum 65% marks and valid GATE score
- Age Limit: 28 Years as of 31 Dec 2025 (Relaxation: OBC 3 yrs, SC/ST 5 yrs)
- Remuneration / Pay Scale: E-2 Grade: Pay Scale ₹ 40,000 to ₹ 1,40,000 during training; upon regularisation ₹ 50,000 to ₹ 1,60,000 (CTC approx ₹ 15 Lakhs per annum)
- Job Location: Substations and Transmission Line Projects across Regional Headquarters nationwide
- Employment Type: Permanent Maharatna PSU Transmission Utility Service
- Selection Process: Marks in GATE (85% weightage), Group Discussion (3% weightage), and Personal Interview (12% weightage)
Key Deadlines and Schedule
Candidates must take note of the crucial dates below to ensure timely submission before the registration portal closes:
| Notification Release Date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 Feb 2026 (11:59 PM IST) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Examination / Selection Schedule | Group Discussion and Interviews April–May 2026 |
Application Fee Details
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹ 500/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: Nil (SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-SM candidates exempted)
- Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Debit / Credit Cards, UPI
Selection Procedure & Stages
The recruitment process strictly follows the official recruitment rules outlined by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL):
- Stage 1 (Screening / Prelims): Computer-Based Test (CBT) or preliminary written examination to assess foundational aptitude.
- Stage 2 (Mains / Technical Examination): Subject-specific or comprehensive examination evaluating core competency.
- Stage 3 (Interview / Skill Evaluation): Personality test, document verification, and physical/skill assessment where applicable.
- Stage 4 (Final Merit & Medical): Preparation of category-wise merit list followed by mandatory medical fitness verification.
Required Documents for Application
- Valid Aadhaar Card or Government Identity Proof
- Recent Passport-Size Color Photograph and Scanned Signature
- Educational Mark Sheets and Degree Certificates (Matriculation onward)
- Category / Caste / EWS / PwD Certificate (if claiming reservation)
- Active Mobile Number and Email ID for OTP verification and correspondence
Direct Official Recruitment & Application Links
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