POWERGRID PowerTel Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026

POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, on behalf of its wholly owned subsidiary PowerTel. A total of 33 vacancies are available for the post of Trainee Engineer (Electronics). Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 13 November 2026 to 27 November 2026. Candidates are advised to check the complete recruitment details below.

📌 Organization Details:POWERGRID Recruitment 2026

📅 Important Dates

📢 Vacancy Details

Category-wise Vacancy Details:

PwBD Reservation: 2 vacancies (1 Locomotor Disability and 1 Hearing Impaired).

📚 Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Full-Time B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engineering) degree in Electronics discipline or equivalent qualification from a recognized University/Institute with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA.

Eligible Engineering Disciplines:

• Electronics Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
• Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering
• Telecommunication Engineering

GATE 2026 Qualification:

• Candidates must have appeared for and qualified in GATE 2026.
• Corresponding GATE Paper: EC (Electronics and Communication Engineering).
• Valid GATE 2026 normalized marks are required for this recruitment.

Important Notes:

• Only Indian Nationals aged 18 years or above are eligible to apply.
• Final-year candidates should satisfy the prescribed essential qualification criteria.
• Reserved category candidates are eligible for applicable age and marks relaxation.
• OBC (NCL) candidates must possess a valid certificate as prescribed in the notification.
• Selected candidates must undergo one year of training.
• Service Agreement Bond: ₹5,00,000 for General/OBC (NCL)/EWS candidates and ₹2,50,000 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

POWERGRID PowerTel Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026 is a Central Government PSU job opportunity for Electronics Engineering graduates. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) is recruiting 33 Trainee Engineer Electronics vacancies through GATE 2026 EC scores. Candidates with B.E., B.Tech or B.Sc Engineering qualifications in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Telecommunication, or related disciplines with a minimum of 60% marks can apply online. Eligible candidates must have a valid GATE 2026 score. The selection process includes GATE marks, Behavioural Assessment, Group Discussion and Personal Interview. POWERGRID PowerTel Recruitment 2026 offers an approximate annual CTC of ₹14.33 lakh. Interested engineering graduates can submit their online applications before 27 November 2026.

💰 Salary Details

Selected candidates will undergo one year of training. During training, they will receive IDA, HRA and perks at 12% of Basic Pay per month. After successful completion of training, candidates will be regularized as Assistant Engineer at E0 level.

🔹 Age Limit

Age Relaxation:

• OBC (NCL): 3 Years
• SC/ST: 5 Years
• PwBD: 10 Years over and above category relaxation

Age will be calculated as on 27 November 2026.

📍 Selection Process

• GATE 2026 Score (EC Paper) – 85% Weightage
• Behavioural Assessment
• Group Discussion – 3% Weightage
• Personal Interview – 12% Weightage
• Pre-Employment Medical Examination

Interview Qualifying Marks:

• UR/EWS: 40%
• Reserved Categories: 30% (subject to reservation of the post)

💳 Application Fee

Note: The application fee is non-refundable. Payment must be made through online mode wherever applicable.

📝 How to Apply?

1. Visit the official POWERGRID website: https://www.powergrid.in/
2. Go to the Careers section and find the Trainee Engineer (Electronics) through GATE-2026 recruitment notification.
3. Read the official notification carefully and click on the online application link.
4. Register using your GATE 2026 Application Number and Registration Number.
5. Fill in your personal details and educational qualification details correctly.
6. Upload your photograph, signature and required educational and category certificates.
7. Pay the application fee of ₹500, if applicable.
8. Submit the application form and download the registration confirmation.
9. Keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Last Date to Apply: 27 November 2026 (11:59 PM).