POWERGRID Trainee Engineer (Electronics) Recruitment 2026: PowerTel GATE EC Jobs, Eligibility and How to Apply
If you are an electronics or telecom engineer with a good GATE 2026 score, this one is for you. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna central PSU under the Ministry of Power, is hiring 33 Trainee Engineer (Electronics) for PowerTel, its wholly owned telecom subsidiary. The pay scale is Rs 30,000-1,20,000 (IDA), and the notification says the approximate CTC is Rs 14.33 lakh a year.
Selection starts from your GATE 2026 EC paper score, which carries 85% of the final marks, and then moves to a group discussion and personal interview. With a qualified GATE 2026 EC score, a 60% degree and age within the limit, you can apply. Applications run from 13 November 2026 and close on 27 November 2026 (23:59 Hrs). This guide covers vacancies, eligibility, pay, selection, fee and the conditions that can get your form rejected. It comes to you from GovtJobsAlert.in, your trusted source for PSU Jobs.
Key Highlights of POWERGRID Trainee Engineer (Electronics) Recruitment 2026
POWERGRID is carrying out this recruitment on behalf of PowerTel, which offers telecom services over the optical fibre laid on POWERGRID’s transmission lines.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | POWERGRID, recruiting for PowerTel |
| Advertisement No. | CC/04/2026 (dated 13.11.2026) |
| Post | Trainee Engineer (Electronics), Post ID 569 |
| Total Vacancies | 33 |
| Required GATE Paper | GATE 2026, EC |
| Pay Scale | Rs 30,000-1,20,000 (IDA) |
| Application Window | 13 November 2026 to 27 November 2026 |
| Job Location | PowerTel offices across India |
How Many Vacancies Are There in POWERGRID Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026?
There is only one post, so the table below is the full reservation split. Look at the row for your own category, and then check the certificate rules in the notification for it.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 14 |
| OBC (NCL) | 7 |
| SC | 6 |
| ST | 3 |
| EWS | 3 |
| Total | 33 |
PwBD seats are horizontal and already counted inside the 33. Of the 2 PwBD vacancies, one is interchangeable (filled first by a locomotor disability candidate, and if none is suitable, by other identified suitable subcategories). The other is for Hearing Impaired candidates.
What is the Eligibility for POWERGRID Trainee Engineer (Electronics) 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Degree | Full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electronics discipline or equivalent, from a recognised University or Institute |
| Marks | Minimum 60% or equivalent CGPA |
| Disciplines | Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Electrical Communication, Telecommunication Engg. |
| GATE | Appeared in and qualified in GATE 2026 paper EC, with a valid score |
For reserved-category posts, the qualifying marks in the essential qualification are relaxed to pass marks. Marks are not rounded off. If your university gives CGPA and has no conversion scheme, divide your CGPA by the maximum CGPA and multiply by 100. The date your final mark sheet was issued is treated as the date you acquired the qualification. Only Indian nationals can apply.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit as on 27.11.2026 |
|---|---|
| Minimum (all) | 18 years |
| Maximum (General) | 28 years |
| OBC (NCL) | +3 years (subject to reservation of post) |
| SC / ST | +5 years (subject to reservation of post) |
| PwBD | +10 years over and above the category relaxation |
| Victims of riots | As per Govt. of India directives |
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Age and qualification are both counted as on the closing date of online application. Check your exact age on 27 November 2026 before you start, because a few months can decide whether you are inside the limit or outside it.
What is the Salary for POWERGRID Trainee Engineer (Electronics) 2026?
| Stage | Pay and Benefits |
|---|---|
| Training (1 year) | Pay scale Rs 30,000-1,20,000 (IDA), HRA and perks at 12% of Basic Pay per month |
| After training | Assistant Engineer at E0 level, pay scale Rs 30,000-1,20,000 (IDA) |
| Approx. CTC | Rs 14.33 lakh per annum |
After regularisation the package includes basic pay, DA, perquisites and allowances on a cafeteria approach, company quarters or HRA, performance related pay, PF, gratuity, pension and post retirement medical benefits, and insurance cover. Promotion from E0 to E1 needs 5 years (excluding training), and E1 to E2 and above up to E6 needs 5 years each level.
There is a catch to read before you apply: selected candidates must sign a service agreement bond of Rs 5,00,000 (General, OBC (NCL), EWS) or Rs 2,50,000 (SC, ST, PwBD) to serve for a minimum of three years after completing training.
What is the Selection Process for POWERGRID Trainee Engineer 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | On normalised GATE 2026 marks (out of 100) in your paper, as per criteria decided by the Management |
| Behavioural Assessment | Shortlisted candidates may have to undergo it; the result is used as an input during the interview |
| Group Discussion and Personal Interview | In Hindi or English, as you choose |
| Document Verification and Medical | Pre-Employment Medical Examination as per POWERGRID norms |
| Parameter | Weightage |
|---|---|
| GATE 2026 marks (out of 100) | 85% |
| Group Discussion | 3% |
| Personal Interview | 12% |
You must also qualify in the Personal Interview: at least 40% for UR vacancies including EWS, and 30% for reserved vacancies (subject to reservation of post). Group Discussion has no qualifying marks. Only your GATE 2026 normalised score is valid for this recruitment. If two candidates get equal marks, the older one is placed first. Appointment is subject to medical fitness. Keep your GATE 2026 admit card and original score card ready, because your identity is checked against them at the interview and at joining. Shortlisting for the next round depends only on your GATE marks, and the GATE marks also carry the biggest weightage in the final score. Candidates can read more about exam preparation in our Preparation Strategy guides.
How to Apply Online for POWERGRID Trainee Engineer (Electronics) 2026
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the POWERGRID website (link in Essential Links below) and register online, even if you applied to POWERGRID earlier |
| 2 | Enter your GATE-2026 Application No., GATE 2026 Registration No. and name exactly as on your GATE admit card or score card |
| 3 | Fill in the form and upload your documents; keep a valid email ID, alternate email ID and mobile number |
| 4 | Click Submit; the system generates a unique Registration Number |
| 5 | Log in to your candidate login and pay the fee online if you are not exempted |
| 6 | Take a printout of the submitted application for Document Verification |
Keep these ready: photograph and signature (50 KB each, .jpg), date of birth proof (Matric or Birth Certificate), your degree with mark sheets of all years or semesters in one PDF (up to 10 MB), and category or PwBD certificates if applicable. Government or PSU employees must apply through proper channel and upload a No-Objection Certificate. The notification says no hard copy is to be sent. You can edit the form until the last date, but not after it.
What are the Important Dates for POWERGRID Trainee Engineer 2026?
The whole application, including the fee, has to be completed within these dates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application and fee payment start | 13 November 2026 (17:00 Hrs) |
| Last date of online application and fee payment | 27 November 2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Cut-off date for eligibility | 27 November 2026 |
What is the Application Fee for POWERGRID Trainee Engineer 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC (NCL), EWS | Rs 500 (non-refundable) |
| SC, ST, PwBD | Exempted |
The notification is not fully consistent on who is exempted. The job specification names SC / ST / PwBD as exempted, while the registration instructions on a later page add “Departmental” candidates to that exempted list. If you think you are a Departmental candidate, confirm your status on the official website before you pay or skip payment. Others must pay online through the candidate login. The application is treated as complete only after the fee is paid, and applications without the fee are rejected.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Job
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Candidates not meeting the criteria will not be considered, and the online form does not check eligibility for you |
| Unclear details | Applications where qualification or age cannot be fully ascertained are liable to be rejected |
| GATE number | After submission, no change in GATE Registration Number or name is entertained |
| Late changes | The form cannot be altered after the last date |
| Incomplete form | Draft applications, and those without fee where applicable, are rejected |
| Wrong information | Candidature can be rejected at any stage, or after joining, if details are false or misleading |
| Interview ID | Original valid photo ID is needed with the GATE admit card and score card, or you will not be permitted to appear; photocopies of the ID are not acceptable |
| OBC (NCL) and EWS certificates | Both must be issued on or after 01.04.2026, based on the income of FY 2025-26 (OBC (NCL): FY 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26), and you must belong to the category on the last date to apply |
| PwBD eligibility | Only the identified subcategories (Hearing Impaired, Locomotor Disability, Intellectual Disabilities, Multiple Disabilities) can apply as PwBD, with not less than 40% disability |
| Absorption | Once on PowerTel rolls, you have no claim on employment in POWERGRID or its other subsidiaries or JVs |
| Posting | You can be posted at any PowerTel office or other establishment anywhere in India or abroad |
| Process changes | The Management can cancel, restrict, enlarge or modify the process without notice |
POWERGRID Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download POWERGRID PowerTel Trainee Engineer Detailed Advertisement CC/04/2026 PDF
- Apply Online for POWERGRID Trainee Engineer (Electronics) Recruitment 2026 for PowerTel – 33 Posts via GATE 2026, Apply Online by 27 November (Trainee Engineer (Electronics) — online registration on POWERGRID careers with GATE-2026 details)
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If you hold an electronics or telecom engineering degree with 60% and a qualified GATE 2026 EC score, apply early and do not wait for 27 November 2026, since the portal can slow down in the last hours. Read the bond and fee notes once more before you pay, and keep the printout of your submitted form safe for Document Verification. For more engineering openings, see Engineering Govt Jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.