POWERGRID Trainee Engineer (Electronics) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 33 Posts (1-Year Training then Regularization)

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, is recruiting 33 Trainee Engineers (Electronics) for its 100% wholly owned subsidiary, POWERGRID Teleservice Limited (PowerTel). POWERGRID is carrying out this recruitment on behalf of PowerTel. Candidates need a full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electronics or listed equivalent disciplines with a minimum of 60% marks (pass marks for reserved posts) and a qualifying score in the GATE 2026 paper EC. The official detailed advertisement is available as the POWERGRID Trainee Engineer Electronics Detailed Advt CC/04/2026 PDF.

POWERGRID Trainee Engineer Bharti 2026 covers 33 posts in PowerTel offices across the country. Selected candidates undergo one year of training and, on successful completion, are placed as Assistant Engineer at E0 level. There is no claim on absorption or employment in POWERGRID or its other subsidiaries or JV companies. Submit applications online on the POWERGRID website.

Applications open on 13 November 2026 at 5:00 PM and close on 27 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. The eligibility cut-off date is 27 November 2026. Check the POWERGRID Job Opportunities page for the apply link and updates.

⚠️ Application Alerts: check these before you submit the form.

• Enter the GATE 2026 Registration Number exactly as on the Admit Card/Score Card; no changes are allowed after submission.
• OBC (NCL) and EWS certificates must meet the specific financial-year and issue-date rules (issued on/after 1 April 2026).
• Only a valid qualifying GATE 2026 EC score counts; earlier GATE scores are not valid.
• 🎯 Horizontal PwBD reservation: 1 interchangeable vacancy (first filled by Locomotor Disability) and 1 Hearing Impaired vacancy, for identified suitable sub-categories only.

📋 Official Source Chain: where the facts in this article were confirmed.

• Official notice: Detailed Advertisement No. CC/04/2026, dated 13 November 2026 — POWERGRID Trainee Engineer Electronics Detailed Advt CC/04/2026 PDF
• Official application route: Online registration and application on the POWERGRID website (powergrid.in)
• Official updates page: POWERGRID Job Opportunities
• Last checked: 14 November 2026, 12:48 PM IST

Also Read: POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 319 Engineer Trainee Posts (Electrical, Civil & Computer Science)

Who Should Apply? (Quick Eligibility Check)

• Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Electrical Communication or Telecommunication Engg. with a minimum of 60% marks (or pass marks for reserved posts) plus a qualifying score in the GATE 2026 paper EC → Trainee Engineer (Electronics) – 33 posts

This is a quick route finder — check the detailed eligibility below before applying.

Important Dates

Quick Overview – POWERGRID Trainee Engineer (Electronics) Recruitment 2026

• Organisation: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)
• Sector: Power transmission / Telecom services (PowerTel subsidiary)
• Recruitment / Exam Name: Trainee Engineer (Electronics) through GATE-2026 for PowerTel
• Notification / Advertisement No.: CC/04/2026
• Post(s): Trainee Engineer (Electronics), Post ID 569
• Total Vacancies: 33
• Job Location: PowerTel offices across the country (posting at management discretion anywhere in India or abroad)
• Job Type / Nature: Central PSU · Trainee (1-year training then Asst. Engineer E0 on regularisation)
• Selection Basis: Valid qualifying score in GATE 2026 paper EC (normalised marks out of 100)
• Salary: Pay scale ₹30,000–1,20,000 (IDA) + HRA and Perks @ 12% of Basic during training; CTC approx. ₹14.33 lakh per annum
• Apply Between: 13 November 2026 (5:00 PM) to 27 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Apply Online: POWERGRID Online Application (Open)
• Notification PDF: POWERGRID Trainee Engineer Electronics Detailed Advt CC/04/2026 PDF
• Official Portal: POWERGRID Job Opportunities

What Posts Are Available? – POWERGRID Trainee Engineer (Electronics) Vacancy 2026

33 posts of Trainee Engineer (Electronics) for PowerTel.

Category-wise Vacancies

Horizontal reservation is included in the totals.

Who Is Eligible for POWERGRID Trainee Engineer (Electronics) 2026? – Education, Age & Domicile

Nationality, Domicile & Basic Requirements

• Nationality: Only Indian nationals aged 18 years or above
• Domicile / local condition: None stated; open to candidates from across India

Educational Qualification

• Trainee Engineer (Electronics): Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in an Electronics discipline or equivalent from a recognised University/Institute with a minimum of 60% marks or Equivalent CGPA. Disciplines: Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication / Electronics & Electrical Communication / Telecommunication Engg. Must have appeared in and qualified in the corresponding paper of GATE 2026 (EC). Qualifying marks as declared by the GATE 2026 Organising Body. Only the GATE 2026 score (Normalised Marks out of 100) is valid. Marks in essential qualifications are relaxed to the pass marks for posts reserved for the respective category.
• Qualification must be held by: The date of issuance of the final mark sheet is taken as the date of acquiring the essential qualification. All computations of age and qualification are as on the closing date of the online application (27 November 2026).
• Minimum marks: 60% or equivalent CGPA (relaxed to pass marks for reserved category posts). Marks will not be rounded off. Where CGPA/OGPA/DGPA or letter grade is awarded, indicate equivalent percentage as per University/Institute norms. If no conversion scheme exists, equivalence by dividing CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying by 100.

What Is the Age Limit? (as on 27 November 2026)

Victims of riots: as per Government of India directives.

Examples:

• ✅ A 27-year-old UR candidate born on 1 January 1999 — eligible (as on 27 November 2026).
• ❌ A 29-year-old UR candidate born on 1 January 1997 — not eligible (one full year over the limit).

Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.

Reservation & PwBD Suitability

• Reservation: Vertical reservation as per category table above. Horizontal reservation is included for PwBD. Reservation/relaxation/concession as per Government of India directives. Persons suffering from not less than 40% of the relevant disability are eligible for PwBD benefit. Candidates of reserved categories other than those reserved may apply subject to general standards. Wherever posts are not reserved for a category, candidates of that category can apply subject to general eligibility.
• PwBD: Suitable sub-categories: (a) Hearing Impaired – Deaf, Hard of hearing; (b) Locomotor Disability – One Arm, One Leg, Spinal Deformity & Spinal Injury (SI) without any associated neurological/limb dysfunction, Spinal Deformity (SD) and Spinal Injury (SI) with associated limb dysfunction, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victim; (c) Intellectual Disabilities – Autism Spectrum Disorder (Mild), Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness; (d) Multiple Disabilities involving (a) to (c). Must upload a disability certificate in the prescribed format and produce a Unique Disability ID (UDID) card/certificate. Manual certificate to be digitised on the UDID portal. Identified suitable sub-categories only.

OBC (NCL) candidates must produce a certificate based on income for FY 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 and issued on/after 01.04.2026. EWS candidates must produce an Income and Asset Certificate based on income for FY 2025-2026 and issued on/after 01.04.2026; caste name must be clearly mentioned (General/Samanya will not suffice). SC/ST certificate in prescribed format. All category certificates must be valid as on the last date of online submission.

What Is the Trainee Engineer (Electronics) Salary? – Pay Scale & Benefits

Selected candidates undergo training for one year. During training, they are placed in the pay scale of ₹30,000–1,20,000/-, IDA, HRA and Perks @ 12% of Basic Pay per month. On successful completion of 1-year training, they are placed as Asst. Engineer at E0 level in the same pay scale of ₹30,000–1,20,000/- (IDA).

On regularisation, the compensation package includes Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance, Perquisites and Allowance as per cafeteria approach, Company Quarters or HRA, Location Based Compensatory Allowance (as applicable), Performance Related Pay, Terminal Benefits (Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension, PRMB – Post Retirement Medical Benefits), EDLI, Group Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance, Reimbursement of Monthly Conveyance, Mobile & Digital Services, Leave encashment, TA/DA, etc. PowerTel also offers Conveyance Advance, Multi-Purpose Advance, Medical facilities for self and dependents, etc. to its regular employees.

CTC per annum (Rs.) approx. 14.33 lakh.

Career progression: eligibility for E0 to E1 is 5 years (excluding training period); E1 to E2 & above upto E6 is 5 years.

What Is the Application Fee?

Payment mode: Online through the candidate login after submitting the application (non-refundable). The application process is complete only on submission of fees, where applicable. Incomplete/draft applications or applications without fees (if applicable) will be rejected. The application fee is non-refundable even if candidature is rejected.

How to Apply for POWERGRID Trainee Engineer (Electronics) 2026?

The POWERGRID Trainee Engineer online form 2026 is filled at the POWERGRID website from 13 November 2026 (5:00 PM) to 27 November 2026 (11:59 PM).

1. Open the POWERGRID Online Application (Open).
2. Register online with the GATE-2026 Application No., GATE 2026 Registration number and other details. Enter name and details exactly as on the GATE-2026 Admit Card/Score Card. Possess a valid email ID, alternate email ID and mobile number (keep active for at least one year).
3. Fill the online application form carefully. Submit only one application. It can be edited/updated till the last date; no changes after that.
4. Upload legible copies of required documents in the earmarked space (photo 50 KB .jpg white background; signature 50 KB .jpg blue/black ink; DOB proof up to 3 MB .pdf; qualification certificates + all mark sheets + CGPA conversion proof if applicable in one PDF up to 10 MB; category/PwBD/NOC etc. as applicable up to 3 MB .pdf).
5. If not exempt, log in and deposit the non-refundable fee of ₹500 online. On fee submission, the application is complete.
6. Note the Registration Number and take a printout of the submitted application for document verification. Carry the GATE 2026 admit card and original score card if called for GD/Interview/Joining.

Photo or signature over the limit? Use our Photo and Signature Resizer to match the printed size and format.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Entering the wrong GATE 2026 Registration Number (cannot be changed after submission).
• Using an email or mobile number that is not kept active for one year.
• Uploading documents that exceed size limits or are not in the specified format (especially combining all mark sheets into one PDF).
• Applying without the required OBC (NCL)/EWS certificate issued on/after 1 April 2026 with correct income years.
• Submitting more than one application.

What Can Get Your Application Rejected?

POWERGRID Trainee Engineer भर्ती 2026 – 33 पद

पावर ग्रिड कॉर्पोरेशन ऑफ इंडिया लिमिटेड (POWERGRID) अपनी पूर्ण स्वामित्व वाली सहायक कंपनी PowerTel के लिए 33 ट्रेनी इंजीनियर (इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स) पदों पर भर्ती कर रहा है। अंतिम तिथि 27 नवंबर 2026 (रात 11:59 बजे) है। GATE 2026 EC में योग्य स्कोर और इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स में 60% के साथ पूर्णकालिक डिग्री जरूरी है।

अंतिम तिथि कब है?
ऑनलाइन आवेदन 13 नवंबर 2026 शाम 5 बजे से शुरू होकर 27 नवंबर 2026 रात 11:59 बजे तक हैं। पात्रता की कट-ऑफ तिथि भी 27 नवंबर 2026 है।

कौन आवेदन कर सकता है?
पूर्णकालिक B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स या समकक्ष विषयों में न्यूनतम 60% (आरक्षित के लिए पास) और GATE 2026 पेपर EC में योग्य स्कोर वाले भारतीय नागरिक (18 वर्ष या अधिक)।

आवेदन कैसे करें?
powergrid.in पर ऑनलाइन रजिस्टर करें। GATE 2026 रजिस्ट्रेशन नंबर सही डालें। दस्तावेज अपलोड करें और जहां लागू हो ₹500 शुल्क जमा करें।

वेतन और चयन कैसे होगा?
प्रशिक्षण के दौरान ₹30,000–1,20,000 (IDA) + HRA और 12% परक्स। चयन GATE अंकों (85%), ग्रुप डिस्कशन (3%) और इंटरव्यू (12%) पर। इंटरव्यू में UR/EWS के लिए 40% और आरक्षित के लिए 30% क्वालीफाई करना जरूरी।

आधिकारिक वेबसाइट: powergrid.in

How Are Candidates Selected?

1. Shortlisting of eligible candidates is based on normalised marks out of 100 in the GATE 2026 paper EC only, as per criteria decided by Management.
2. Shortlisted candidates undergo Behavioural Assessment (results used as input during the interview), Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Option to appear in Hindi or English.
3. Candidates must qualify in the Personal Interview (UR Vacancy including EWS: 40%; Reserved Vacancy: 30% subject to reservation of post). Group Discussion has no qualifying marks.
4. Final score for empanelment: GATE 2026 Marks (out of 100) 85%, Group Discussion 3%, Personal Interview 12%.
5. Empanelment category-wise on merit. In case of equal marks, chronological order of date of birth (oldest first).
6. Appointment is subject to medical fitness in the Pre-Employment Medical Examination as per POWERGRID Norms and Standards of Medical Fitness.

Tie-break (as printed): Equal marks → chronological order of date of birth, oldest placed first.

The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst's Take – Is This Job for You?

GATE marks carry 85% of the final score, so a strong EC score is the main path to shortlisting for the 33 posts. With only 3% for GD and 12% for the interview, and a 40%/30% interview qualification bar, candidates who clear the GATE shortlist still need to perform in the interview. The one-year training leads to E0 Assistant Engineer on the same scale, with a three-year bond of ₹5 lakh (or ₹2.5 lakh for SC/ST/PwBD).

Best fit: Electronics graduates with a solid GATE 2026 EC score who want a PSU telecom role in PowerTel with a clear training-to-regular path.

Skip if you lack a qualifying GATE 2026 EC score or prefer a role without a multi-year service bond.

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Practical tip: Keep your GATE 2026 Registration Number and score card ready and enter them exactly; no changes are allowed later.

What Documents Are Required?

At Application

• Recent passport-size colour photograph (white background), 50 KB, .jpg
• Signature (Blue/Black Ink), 50 KB, .jpg
• Date of Birth Proof: Matric/Birth Certificate, up to 3 MB, .pdf
• Qualification Certificate (Degree) along with Mark Sheets of all years/semesters + Proof of CGPA conversion norms (if applicable), all in one PDF, up to 10 MB
• NOC from present employer (if working in Govt./PSU), up to 3 MB, .pdf (conditional)
• Caste Certificate/EWS Certificate in prescribed format (if applicable), up to 3 MB, .pdf (conditional)
• PwBD Certificate in prescribed format + UDID (if applicable), up to 3 MB, .pdf (conditional)
• Scribe-related certificates and photo ID of scribe (if required), up to 3 MB, .pdf (conditional)
• Domicile cum Age relaxation certificate for riot victims (if applicable), up to 3 MB, .pdf (conditional)

At Document Verification / Joining

Produce uploaded documents in original. Carry valid photo ID, GATE 2026 admit card and original score card. Govt./PSU employees: produce NOC at interview.

⚠️ Document Alert Specific to This Recruitment

• OBC (NCL) certificate must cover income of FY 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 and be issued on/after 1 April 2026.
• EWS Income & Asset Certificate based on FY 2025-26 income and issued on/after 1 April 2026; caste name required.
• PwBD candidates must produce UDID card/certificate; digitise manual certificates in time.

What Are the Service Conditions?

• One-year training period; on successful completion, placed as Asst. Engineer (E0).
• Service agreement bond of ₹5,00,000 for General/OBC (NCL)/EWS and ₹2,50,000 for SC/ST/PwBD for a minimum of three years after successful training.
• Liable to be posted at PowerTel management discretion to any office/establishment/unit or other government departments, statutory body or PSU anywhere in India or abroad.
• No claim on absorption/employment in POWERGRID or any other subsidiary/JV once enrolled on PowerTel rolls.
• Career progression eligibility: 5 years from E0 to E1 (excluding training); 5 years for subsequent grades up to E6.

What Happens After Selection?

1. Offer of appointment issued in order of category-wise merit (notified through candidate login).
2. Pre-Employment Medical Examination as per POWERGRID Norms and Standards of Medical Fitness.
3. Joining on the rolls of PowerTel after medical fitness and document verification.
4. One-year training, followed by placement as Asst. Engineer (E0) on successful completion.

✅ Confirmed: Medical fitness required before appointment.
❓ Not specified: Exact joining timeline or training location details.

General Instructions & Important Rules

• Only Indian Nationals aged 18 years or above are eligible.
• Candidature is provisional at all stages.
• Candidates must ensure they fulfil eligibility before applying; the online form does not check eligibility.
• Essential qualifications must be recognised in India from recognized Institution/University.
• Management reserves the right to cancel/restrict/enlarge/modify/alter the recruitment process without notice.
• Candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India or abroad at PowerTel's discretion.
• All information regarding this recruitment is available only on the POWERGRID career section; check periodically.
• Legal jurisdiction: NCT of Delhi.

Contact & Helpline

For any queries regarding this recruitment send email to recruitment@powergrid.in with “Trainee Engineer 2026 for PowerTel ________” in the subject line. Add this email ID to your address book. No correspondence in the Complaint Management System will be entertained. Check the POWERGRID Job Opportunities page for updates.

⚠️ Contact details are from the official notification/website. Verify before contacting. Never pay money to anyone offering job assistance. Report fraud at cybercrime.gov.in.

Important Links – POWERGRID Trainee Engineer (Electronics) Notification 2026

FAQs – POWERGRID Trainee Engineer (Electronics) 2026

What is the last date to apply for POWERGRID Trainee Engineer (Electronics) 2026?

27 November 2026 (11:59 PM). No extension has been announced as of 14 November 2026.

What is the age limit for POWERGRID Trainee Engineer (Electronics)?

28 years as on 27 November 2026 for UR/EWS. OBC (NCL) gets 3 years, SC/ST 5 years, and PwBD 10 years of category relaxation. Age is calculated as on 27 November 2026.

Is there an exam for POWERGRID Trainee Engineer (Electronics), or is it interview-based?

Shortlisting is based on GATE 2026 EC normalised marks. Then Behavioural Assessment, Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The final weightage is GATE 85%, GD 3%, and interview 12%. Candidates must qualify the interview (40% UR/EWS, 30% reserved).

What is the Trainee Engineer (Electronics) salary in POWERGRID 2026?

During training: pay scale ₹30,000–1,20,000 (IDA) + HRA and Perks @ 12% of Basic. After training: Asst. Engineer E0 on the same scale. Approximate CTC ₹14.33 lakh per annum.

Can final-year students apply for this recruitment?

The notice takes the date of issuance of the final mark sheet as the date of qualification. All computations of qualification are as on the closing date (27 November 2026). Candidates must qualify by then.

Is this Trainee Engineer (Electronics) post a permanent government job?

It is a trainee engagement for one year, after which successful candidates are placed as Asst. Engineer (E0) on regularisation in PowerTel. There is no claim on absorption in POWERGRID.

Can candidates from other states apply?

Yes. The notice states no domicile or residence condition. Only Indian Nationals aged 18 or above are eligible.

Where will selected candidates be posted?

At the discretion of PowerTel management, to any of the company’s offices/establishments/units or other government departments, statutory bodies, or PSUs anywhere in India or abroad.

What is the official website for POWERGRID recruitment?

The POWERGRID Job Opportunities page.

Is GATE 2026 accepted?

Yes. Only a valid qualifying score in the GATE 2026 paper EC (normalised marks out of 100) is valid for this recruitment. Earlier scores are not accepted.

Before You Apply: Quick Self-Check

• You meet the age condition as on 27 November 2026 and qualify by the closing date.
• You meet the condition that decides this recruitment: qualifying GATE 2026 EC score + 60% (or pass for reserved) in the listed Electronics degree.
• You can produce every document and certificate the notice requires at verification.
• You are ready for the selection stage that applies to your post: GATE shortlisting followed by Behavioural Assessment, GD and Interview.
• You accept the posting terms: anywhere in India or abroad at PowerTel's discretion, plus the three-year service bond after training.

📄 Primary source: Detailed Advertisement No. CC/04/2026, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, dated 13 November 2026 (linked under Important Links). Recruitment facts above come from that notice; tips and estimates are labelled where they appear.