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POWERGRID Engineer Trainee-2027 Recruitment (Advt CC/03/2026)

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited

Domain: Power & Energy
Employment Type: Full time
Stage: Announcement - Official Advertisement

Posted: 12 days ago

Location: CENTRAL

Closes: 30 Apr 2027

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Job Details

POWERGRID invites fresh engineering graduates to join as Engineer Trainees (2027 batch) in Electrical, Civil, Computer Science and Electronics through GATE 2027. Trainees undergo one year of structured training covering classroom modules, on-the-job exposure at project sites and substations, behavioral and technical skill development, and mentoring anchored by the POWERGRID Academy of Leadership at Manesar, Gurugram. Postings are largely at on-site locations across India, supporting transmission projects that enable India’s renewable integration; roles may span surveying line routes, supervising construction, testing protection schemes, GIS bay commissioning, and control room operations. On successful completion of training, candidates are absorbed as Engineers in E2 scale, with comprehensive benefits and potential exposure to adjacent business verticals including telecom, data centres, smart meters, consultancy and international projects.

Level:
central
Other Information:
  • Postings: Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India and abroad; vacancies are for requirements all over the country, mostly on-site locations.
  • Training venue: Training anchored by POWERGRID Academy of Leadership, Manesar, Gurugram.

Job Summary

POWERGRID (a Maharatna CPSU) will recruit Engineer Trainees of the 2027 batch through GATE 2027 in Electrical, Civil, Computer Science and Electronics. Applicants must meet discipline-specific degree requirements with minimum 60% or equivalent CGPA, hold a valid GATE 2027 qualification in the corresponding paper, and meet the upper age limit of 28 years as on 31.03.2027. The POWERGRID online application window is expected in March/April 2027; pay is as per IDA scales with comprehensive benefits and a service bond.

Important Dates

  1. Applications open · GATE 2027 registration opens

  2. Last date to apply · GATE 2027 regular registration closes

  3. Last date to apply · GATE 2027 extended registration closes (with late fee)

  4. Upper age limit reference dateNext

  5. Applications open · POWERGRID online application window opens (tentative)

  6. Last date to apply · Last date for POWERGRID online application (tentative)

  7. Final-year results deadline for eligibility

Fee Structure

Application Fee

1. Others:
Rs. 500 (non-refundable).
2. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/Departmental:
Exempted from payment of application fee.

Payment Methods

1. Mode:
Online mode only (payment through candidate login).

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
Full-time BE/BTech/BSc(Engg) in Electrical/Electrical (Power)/Electrical and Electronics/Power Systems Engineering/Power Engineering (Electrical) with minimum 60% or equivalent CGPA.Required
Full-time BE/BTech/BSc(Engg) in Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Telecommunication/Electronics & Electrical Communication/Telecommunication Engineering with minimum 60% or equivalent CGPA.Required
Full-time BE/BTech/BSc(Engg) in Civil Engineering with minimum 60% or equivalent CGPA.Required
Full-time BE/BTech/BSc(Engg) in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Information Technology with minimum 60% or equivalent CGPA.Required

2. Other Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
GATE requirementCandidate should have appeared in and qualified the corresponding paper of GATE 2027 (EE/CE/CS/EC); qualifying marks as declared by GATE 2027 Organizing Body.
Final-year clauseFinal year/semester students expecting their final results by 31.08.2027 are eligible, subject to securing minimum 60% in essential qualification and entering pre-final aggregate in the application.
Pass marks relaxationFor posts reserved for SC/ST/PwBD, qualifying marks in essential qualification are relaxed to pass marks (as per final detailed advertisement).

3. Experience Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Experience RangeN/A - N/A years

4. Age Limit

CriteriaDetails
Age Range18 - 28 years
Upper age limit28 years as on 31.03.2027.
OBC(NCL) relaxation3 years (for posts reserved for the respective category).
SC/ST relaxation5 years (for posts reserved for the respective category).
PwBD relaxation10 years for UR/EWS; 13 years for OBC(NCL); 15 years for SC/ST (for posts reserved for the respective category).
Ex-Servicemen/Victims of riotsAs per Govt. of India directives.

5. Citizenship

CriteriaDetails
NationalityOnly Indian Nationals of age 18 years or above are eligible to apply for POWERGRID.

6. Physical Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Medical fitnessApplicants should have sound health. No relaxation in POWERGRID Medical Norms; refer career section of www.powergrid.in for medical standards.

7. Other Eligibility

CriteriaDetails
Recognition of qualificationEssential qualification must be recognized in India and from a recognized Institution/University.
Further studies/joining extensionGraduates desirous of pursuing further studies on the basis of GATE 2027 or needing extension of joining time in case of selection need not apply.
Posting liabilityCandidates are liable to be posted to any office/establishment/subsidiary/JV/unit or other government/statutory/PSU body anywhere in India or abroad.

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Post Details

1. Engineer Trainee (Electrical)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • GATE 2027 paper: EE
  • Essential degree: Full-time BE/BTech/BSc(Engg) in Electrical/Electrical (Power)/Electrical and Electronics/Power Systems Engineering/Power Engineering (Electrical) with minimum 60% or equivalent CGPA.

Age Limitations:

  • Upper age limit: 28 years as on 31.03.2027 (relaxations as per Govt. of India directives).

2. Engineer Trainee (Civil)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • GATE 2027 paper: CE
  • Essential degree: Full-time BE/BTech/BSc(Engg) in Civil Engineering with minimum 60% or equivalent CGPA.

Age Limitations:

  • Upper age limit: 28 years as on 31.03.2027 (relaxations as per Govt. of India directives).

3. Engineer Trainee (Computer Science)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • GATE 2027 paper: CS
  • Essential degree: Full-time BE/BTech/BSc(Engg) in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Information Technology with minimum 60% or equivalent CGPA.

Age Limitations:

  • Upper age limit: 28 years as on 31.03.2027 (relaxations as per Govt. of India directives).

4. Engineer Trainee (Electronics)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • GATE 2027 paper: EC
  • Essential degree: Full-time BE/BTech/BSc(Engg) in Electronics/ECE/ETC/E&EC/Telecommunication Engineering with minimum 60% or equivalent CGPA.

Age Limitations:

  • Upper age limit: 28 years as on 31.03.2027 (relaxations as per Govt. of India directives).

Additional Information

  • Vacancies and reservation: Number of vacancies and reservation will be indicated in a subsequent notification before commencement of online registration.
  • Use of GATE 2027 scores: POWERGRID may also use GATE 2027 scores for other positions/posts for its subsidiaries depending on requirement.

Salary Details

> Salary Range: ₹40,000 - ₹1,60,000 Monthly

> Allowances: During training: IDA, HRA and Perks @12% of basic pay; on absorption: DA, perquisites and allowances as per cafeteria approach, HRA/leased accommodation, reimbursements as applicable.

Other Information

  • Training pay scale: Rs. 40,000 – 3% – 1,40,000 (IDA) during one-year training; approx. CTC Rs. 11.00 lakhs (location-dependent).
  • Post-training pay scale: Engineer (E2) scale Rs. 50,000 – 3% – 1,60,000 (IDA); approx. CTC Rs. 22.50 lakhs (location-dependent).

How to Apply

1. Step 1:
Register and appear for the corresponding paper of GATE 2027 and obtain a valid score.
2. Step 2:
Watch the CAREER section of www.powergrid.in; a separate detailed notification will be hosted tentatively in March/April 2027.
3. Step 3:
Apply online to POWERGRID during the application window (tentatively March/April 2027) using GATE 2027 Application No. and Registration Number and other required details.
4. Step 4:
Pay the non-refundable fee of Rs. 500 online (if applicable) to complete the application; exempted categories need not pay.

Selection Process

1. Through GATE 2027:
Recruitment is through GATE 2027; detailed selection process will be indicated in a subsequent notification before commencement of online registration.

Reservation Details

1. Reservation policy:
Reservation for OBC(NCL)/EWS/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/Victims of riots as per Government of India directives; applicable relaxations/concessions will apply.
2. PwBD suitability (Electrical/Civil/Electronics/CS):
Posts are identified suitable for specified PwBD subcategories by discipline (including, as applicable, Deaf/Hard of Hearing; One Arm/One Leg/Both Legs; Cerebral Palsy; Leprosy Cured; Dwarfism; Acid Attack Victim; Specific Learning Disability; Mental Illness; Autism (Mild); Blind/Low Vision; Muscular Dystrophy; Multiple Disabilities).
3. OBC(NCL) certificate:
Must be based on income for FY 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 and issued on/after 01.04.2026; self-undertaking of Non-Creamy Layer required.
4. EWS certificate:
Income & Asset Certificate based on income for FY 2025-26 and issued on/after 01.04.2026; caste name must be clearly mentioned.
5. PwBD documentation:
Medical certificate in prescribed format from Government Medical Board and UDID card/certificate required; get manual certificate digitized on UDID portal.
6. SC/ST documentation:
Caste certificate in Govt. of India prescribed format for appointment to posts under Govt. of India required.

Document Requirements

1. GATE documents:
Retain GATE 2027 Admit Card and Score Card for verification at every stage including pre-employment medical/joining.
2. Caste/EWS certificates:
SC/ST in prescribed format; EWS based on FY 2025-26 issued on/after 01.04.2026; OBC(NCL) based on FY 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 issued on/after 01.04.2026.
3. PwBD proof:
PwBD medical certificate in prescribed format and UDID card/certificate required.
4. NOC:
Candidates working in Govt./PSU must produce No Objection Certificate at every stage of recruitment.
5. Translation requirement:
If any caste/category certificate is issued in a language other than Hindi/English, a certified translation in Hindi/English must be produced at Document Verification.

Important Instructions

1. Eligibility check:
Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria and norms before applying; mere appearance in GATE 2027 or application to POWERGRID does not ensure consideration.
2. Management rights:
POWERGRID may cancel/restrict/modify the recruitment/selection process without notice.
3. Information channel:
All updates will be available only in the career section of POWERGRID website; correspondence will be through registered email/candidate login.
4. Jurisdiction:
Legal jurisdiction will be NCT of Delhi in case of any dispute.

Training Details

1. Duration:
One-year training period.
2. Training pay:
Basic pay Rs. 40,000/- plus IDA, HRA and Perks @12% of basic pay during training; approx. CTC Rs. 11.00 lakhs (location-dependent).
3. Training academy:
POWERGRID Academy of Leadership, Manesar, Gurugram; includes live assets/simulators (e.g., 400/220 kV GIS) and structured mentoring.

Bond or Service Agreement

1. Bond amount (Gen/OBC(NCL)/EWS):
INR 5,00,000/-
2. Bond amount (SC/ST/PwBD):
INR 2,50,000/-
3. Service commitment:
Serve the organization for at least three years after successful completion of training.

Disqualification Criteria

1. False information/means:
Candidature is liable to be rejected at any stage, or services terminated if joined, if information is false/misleading or obtained by unfair means/suppression of facts.

Other Information

1. Health standards:
Applicants should have sound health; no relaxation in POWERGRID Medical Norms (see career section for details).
2. Total vacancies:
To be notified in a subsequent POWERGRID notification before online registration begins.

Contact Details

Address: Registered Office: B-9, Qutab Institutional Area, Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi - 110 016 | Corporate Office: ‘Saudamini’, Plot No.2, Sector 29, Gurugram (Haryana) - 122 001

Other Information

  • Email subject format: Use subject line: “Engineer Trainee-2027 _______________________” for queries; for technical issues: “Engineer Trainee-2027 - Technical Issue - <subject matter>”.

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