Job Title Engineer Trainee (ET)
Category Engineering
Location All India
Company POWERGRID Engineer Trainee
Description The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has released the official notification for recruitment of fresher Engineering Graduates as Engineer Trainee (ET)-2026 in Electrical, Electronics, Civil, and Computer Science disciplines through GATE-2026. The PowerGrid invites online applications from eligible B.E./B.Tech graduates who have a valid score in GATE-2026 to join as Executives and contribute to the nation's power sector transformation. This is an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates seeking challenging roles in a leading PSU.

Total Vacancies

Tentative

Age Limit

Up to 28 years

Monthly Salary

Rs. 40,000 - 1,40,000 (Training); Rs. 50,000 - 1,60,000 (Post-Training)

Minimum Qualification

B.E./B.Tech with 60% + Valid GATE-2026 Score

Selection Process

GATE Score (85%) + GD (3%) + PI (12%)

Job Location

All India

Last Date

March 2026 (Tentative)

POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2026 Age Limit:
Engineer Trainee

Up to 28 years as on 31.12.2025

Age Relaxation

OBC(NCL): 3 years; SC/ST: 5 years; PwBD: 10 years (UR), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST); Ex-SM: As per rules

How to Apply POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026:
The POWERGRID Online Registration will be made through the official career portal (www.powergrid.in) after GATE-2026 results. The POWERGRID ET-2026 Online Registration Process Steps as follow:-

➢ Step 1: Eligible candidates must register and appear for GATE-2026 in the corresponding paper via gate2026.iitg.ac.in (extended deadline: 9th October 2025 with late fee).

➢ Step 2: After GATE-2026 results (tentative February 2026), visit POWERGRID career section, register using GATE Application No., and fill the online form. Upload photograph, signature, and documents (GATE scorecard, educational certificates, category/PwBD certificate if applicable).

➢ Step 3: Pay the application fee (if applicable) through online payment gateway. Submit the application form before the tentative March 2026 deadline. Retain GATE admit card and scorecard for verification.
Salary Rs. 40,000 - 1,40,000 (Training); Rs. 50,000 - 1,60,000 (Post-Training)
Last Date 2026-03-01 00:00:00
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