Electrical Engineer Trainee – POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Through GATE-2026
POWERGRID
● Open (Closing: 18 Nov 2026)
🏛 engineer-trainee
Code: 566
Advt: CC/04/2025
Total Vacancies
243 + (7 backlog)
Last Date
18 Nov 2026
Job Type
engineer-trainee
Vacancies & Reservation Breakdown
The total number of vacancies and category-wise reservation details are given below as per the official notification.
CATEGORY-WISE RESERVATION BREAKDOWN
UR / General
98
Posts
OBC
72
Posts
SC
38
Posts
ST
18
Posts
EWS
24
Posts
Educational Eligibility & Age Criteria
Minimum academic qualifications, degree disciplines, and age limits as per notification.
Qualification
Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engineering) in the relevant discipline. Minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA. Degree must be from a recognized university/institute. Candidate must have qualified the corresponding GATE-2026 paper.
Eligible Subjects / Streams
Electrical
Age Limit
18–28 years
Age Cut-off Date
31 Dec 2025
Selection Process & Examination Stages
Sequential recruitment workflow and candidate examination milestones.
01
Stage 01
Phase 1 of 5
Qualifying / Screening Round
GATE 2026: Candidates must qualify in GATE 2026
02
Stage 02
Phase 2 of 5
Qualifying / Screening Round
Group Discussion
03
Stage 03
Phase 3 of 5
Qualifying / Screening Round
Psychometric Assessment
04
Stage 04
Phase 4 of 5
Qualifying / Screening Round
Personal Interview
05
Stage 05
Final Milestone
Final Merit & Recommendation
Empanelment
Process Scheme & Important Instructions
Official Guideline
- Candidates are shortlisted for Group Discussion and interview.
- Shortlisted candidates may have to undergo Psychometric Assessment.
- The Psychometric Assessment result will be used as an input during the interview.
- Candidates who qualify in the Personal Interview will be adjudged suitable for empanelment.
- Qualifying GATE 2026 and qualifying the Personal Interview separately are mandatory for consideration for empanelment.
- Selected candidates will be notified through their candidate login in the online application system.
- Shortlisted candidates may have to undergo Psychometric Assessment.
- The Psychometric Assessment result will be used as an input during the interview.
- Candidates who qualify in the Personal Interview will be adjudged suitable for empanelment.
- Qualifying GATE 2026 and qualifying the Personal Interview separately are mandatory for consideration for empanelment.
- Selected candidates will be notified through their candidate login in the online application system.
Required Documents & Certificates
Certificates and files needed for online application, reservation claims & scrutiny.
Required Documents Checklist
9 Documents Listed
5 Mandatory
Required Documents Checklist
9 Documents Listed
5 Mandatory
| Document / Certificate Name | Requirement Status |
|---|---|
|
Latest colour passport-size photograph
|
Mandatory |
|
Scanned signature
|
Mandatory |
|
Date of Birth proof certificate
|
Mandatory |
|
Caste Certificate
|
Optional |
|
Disability Certificate
|
Optional |
|
Age relaxation-cum-domicile certificate
|
Optional |
|
Qualification final passing certificate
|
Mandatory |
|
Last semester/year marksheet
|
Mandatory |
|
Required document details will be shared with you via email after booking our Professional Apply Service.
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If Applicable |
Application Fee & Category-Wise Structure
Official prescribed fees, category exemptions, and transaction charges.
Category-Wise Prescribed Fees
6 Categories Listed
Category-Wise Prescribed Fees
6 Categories Listed
General / UR
₹ 500/-
OBC
₹ 500/-
EWS
₹ 500/-
SC
Nil
ST
Nil
PwD (Divyang)
Nil
Application Fee Summary (Overall)
Prescribed Fee Details
Application Fee Summary (Overall)
Prescribed Fee Details
As Per Category
Important Dates & Official Timeline
Complete schedule of official notifications, online application dates, fee deadlines, and exam timeline.
Recruitment Stage
Status
Timeline Date
Official Notification Release
Advertisement Published
Released
03 Nov 2026
Released
Online Application Begins
Opening Date of Registration
Registration Started
03 Nov 2026
Registration Started
Last Date to Apply Online
Strict Submission Deadline
Closing Deadline (11:59 PM)
18 Nov 2026
Closing Deadline (11:59 PM)
Fee Payment Last Date
Online Payment Closes
Payment Cutoff
18 Nov 2026
Payment Cutoff
Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release
Call Letter Available
Hall Ticket
Notify Soon
Hall Ticket
Examination Schedule (CBT / Written)
Tier / Stage-1 Exam
Exam Phase
Notify Soon
Exam Phase
Result & Scorecard Declaration
Final Merit List
Scorecard
Notify Soon
Scorecard
| Recruitment Event / Stage | Important Date | Status & Details |
|---|---|---|
|
Official Notification Release
Advertisement Published
|
03 Nov 2026 | Released |
|
Online Application Begins
Opening Date of Registration
|
03 Nov 2026 | Registration Started |
|
Last Date to Apply Online
Strict Submission Deadline
|
18 Nov 2026 | Closing Deadline (11:59 PM) |
|
Fee Payment Last Date
Online Payment Closes
|
18 Nov 2026 | Payment Cutoff |
|
Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release
Call Letter Available
|
Notify Soon | Hall Ticket |
|
Examination Schedule (CBT / Written)
Tier / Stage-1 Exam
|
Notify Soon | Exam Phase |
|
Result & Scorecard Declaration
Final Merit List
|
Notify Soon | Scorecard |
Official Links & Direct Downloads
Verified official notification PDF downloads, department website, and syllabus links.
Download Official Notification (PDF)
Official gazette advertisement & rules
Official Department Website
Visit the official organization page
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Candidate Advisory:
Selection for government posts is strictly based on merit and competitive examinations. The recruiting body never appoints agents or charges unauthorized fees.