PGCIL Engineer Trainee Vacancy 2026

PGCIL Recruitment 2026 - Engineer Trainee

PGCIL has released an official notification for the recruitment of Engineer Trainee posts (319 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment before 18 Nov 2026. Read the full details below including eligibility criteria, important dates, and how to apply.

PGCIL Engineer Trainee - Overview

Organization	PGCIL
Post Name	Engineer Trainee
Total Vacancies	319
Qualification	B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E
Location	New Delhi, Delhi
Salary	Rs. 40,000 - Rs. 140,000 per MONTH
Job Type	Full Time
Application Start Date	03 Nov 2026
Last Date to Apply	18 Nov 2026
Official Website	www.powergrid.in

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for PGCIL Engineer Trainee recruitment must possess the following educational qualification: B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for detailed eligibility requirements.

Age Limit

The maximum age of the candidate should be 28 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for reserved categories. Please refer to the official notification for details.

Salary Details

Selected candidates for the Engineer Trainee position at PGCIL will receive a salary of Rs. 40,000 - Rs. 140,000 per MONTH. Additional allowances may apply as per government norms.

Important Dates

Application Start Date	03 Nov 2026
Last Date to Apply	18 Nov 2026

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can apply for PGCIL Engineer Trainee recruitment 2026 by following these steps:

Visit the official website: www.powergrid.in
Look for the Engineer Trainee recruitment notification
Read the eligibility criteria and ensure you meet all requirements
Fill in the application form with accurate details
Upload the required documents and photograph
Submit the application and save the confirmation for future reference

Important Links

Official Notification	Download PDF
Apply Online	Click Here
Official Website	www.powergrid.in

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?

POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment drive by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited for Engineer Trainee positions in Electrical, Civil and Computer Science disciplines through GATE 2026.

How many vacancies are available in POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?

A total of 319 vacancies have been notified, including 250 Electrical, 48 Civil and 21 Computer Science posts.

What is the last date to apply for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application and pay the applicable application fee is 18 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

When did the POWERGRID Engineer Trainee application start?

Online registration started on 03 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.

What is the qualification for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee?

Candidates should possess a full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering degree in the prescribed branch with the required marks and must have qualified GATE 2026 in the corresponding paper.

Which GATE paper is required for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2026?

Electrical candidates need GATE EE, Civil candidates need GATE CE and Computer Science candidates need GATE CS.

What is the POWERGRID Engineer Trainee age limit?

The upper age limit is 28 years as on 31 December 2025, subject to applicable category-wise relaxation.

What is the application fee?

The application fee is Rs.500 for applicable candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and eligible departmental candidates are exempt as specified in the detailed advertisement.

What is the POWERGRID Engineer Trainee salary?

During one-year training, the initial Basic Pay is Rs.40,000 in the Rs.40,000-1,40,000 IDA scale. After successful training, candidates are absorbed as Engineer in E2 scale of Rs.50,000-1,60,000.

What is the selection process for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee?

Selection is based on GATE 2026 score with 85% weightage, Group Discussion with 3% weightage and Personal Interview with 12% weightage, followed by medical examination.