PGCIL Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 is now open, and it matters to every engineering graduate holding a GATE 2026 score — because there is no separate written test standing between you and the shortlist. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Power, has announced 319 Engineer Trainee posts through GATE 2026 under Advertisement No. CC/04/2025. The application window is short — it opened on 03-11-2026 and closes on 18-11-2026 — so GATE-qualified engineers in Electrical, Civil and Computer Science should move quickly.
| Organization | Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) |
| Recruitment Name | Engineer Trainee-2026 through GATE 2026, Advt. No. CC/04/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 319 |
| Recruitment Route | GATE 2026 score — no separate written examination |
| Official Website | powergrid.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application begins | 03-11-2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 18-11-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| GD / Interview dates | To be announced |
| Discipline | Posts |
|---|---|
| Engineer Trainee (Electrical) — GATE paper EE | 250 |
| Engineer Trainee (Civil) — GATE paper CE | 48 |
| Engineer Trainee (Computer Science) — GATE paper CS | 21 |
| Total | 319 |
You need a full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engineering) degree in the relevant discipline with at least 60% marks, and a valid GATE 2026 score in the corresponding paper. Your GATE 2026 registration number and application number are required while filling the form, and the detailed advertisement on the POWERGRID careers portal carries the full eligibility conditions.
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 28 years |
| Age Counted As On | 31-12-2025 |
| Age Relaxation | As per POWERGRID rules |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 500 |
| SC / ST / Ex-servicemen | Nil |
Shortlisted candidates may also take a psychometric assessment, used as an input during the interview. GD and interview can be taken in Hindi or English.
POWERGRID is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, responsible for bulk power transmission across India. Engineer Trainees join through GATE and are groomed for executive roles in the transmission business.
| POWERGRID Official Website | powergrid.in |
| Apply Online (Careers Portal) | careers.powergrid.in |
POWERGRID has announced 319 Engineer Trainee posts — 250 in Electrical, 48 in Civil and 21 in Computer Science.
Online applications and fee payment close on 18-11-2026 at 11:59 PM. The window opened on 03-11-2026 at 5:00 PM.
Yes. You need a valid GATE 2026 score in the matching paper — EE for Electrical, CE for Civil and CS for Computer Science.
There is no separate written exam. Selection uses GATE 2026 marks (85%), a Group Discussion (3%) and a Personal Interview (12%), followed by a medical examination.
A full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engineering) in the relevant discipline with at least 60% marks, plus the matching GATE 2026 paper.
Rs. 500 for General, OBC and EWS candidates. SC, ST and Ex-servicemen candidates pay no fee.
18 to 28 years as on 31-12-2025, with relaxation as per POWERGRID rules.