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POWERGRID PowerTEL Trainee Engineer (Electronics) Recruitment 2026

Advt No: CC/04/2026•Published Date: 2026-11-13•Official Portal: POWERGRID

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Section 1

Recruitment Overview

Official Summary

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) Advertisement No. CC/04/2026 for 33 Trainee Engineer (Electronics) posts in wholly-owned subsidiary PowerTel through GATE 2026 scores.

Recruiting BodyPower Grid Corporation of India LimitedPOWERGRID

Advertisement No.CC/04/2026Official Gazette

Application ModeonlineOfficial Portal

Job CategoryPSU RecruitmentAll India

Section 2

Eligibility Checker

Deterministic Rules

Instant Age & Degree Audit

Launch Tool

Test your exact date of birth, reservation category (OBC/SC/ST/PwD), and educational degree against gazetted criteria.

Age Range: 18 - 28 Years (Relaxations apply)

Education: Full time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg) in Electronics / Telecommunications with min 60% marks and valid GATE 2026 score.

Rule Ref: POWERGRID CC/04/2026 Item 4

Section 3

Important Dates

Schedule

1. Notification Released2026-11-13Official Release

2. Application Starts2026-11-13Portal Active

3. Last Date to Apply2026-11-27Strict 23:59 IST Cut-Off

4. Fee Payment Deadline2026-11-27Online Gateway

5. Admit Card Release10 Days PriorIntimated Online

6. Examination DateTo be announcedOfficial Schedule

Section 4

Application Fee & Payment

Tariff

Official Fee Structure:

Application Fee: ₹500 (SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM candidates: Nil).

Accepted Payment Modes:

Online Payment via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards (Visa/Mastercard/RuPay), or Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

Section 5

Age Limit & Relaxation

Benchmark

Prescribed Age Range18 - 28 YearsGeneral / UR Category

Age Cut-Off Date2026-11-27Benchmark cut-off

Upper Age Relaxations:

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)+3 Years

SC / ST Candidates+5 Years

PwD (Persons with Disabilities)+10 Years

Ex-Servicemen (ESM)+3 Years

Section 6

Salary & Pay Scale

Pay Matrix

Official Pay LevelIDA Scale (₹30,000 - ₹1,20,000) during 1-yr trainingPer Commission Guidelines

Basic Pay₹30,000 - ₹120,000

Dearness (DA)As Applicable

House Rent (HRA)Per Station Class

AllowancesTA, NPS, CGHS

Section 7

Vacancy Distribution

33 Total Posts

Post Name	Posts	Age
Trainee Engineer (Electronics)	33	18 to 28 Years

Section 8

Educational Qualification

Criteria

Prescribed Educational Benchmark

Full time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg) in Electronics / Telecommunications with min 60% marks and valid GATE 2026 score.

Institution: Recognized by statutory regulatory bodies.

Equivalence: Discretion rests with the recruiting authority.

Section 9

Post-wise Eligibility

Cadre Rules

Post #133 Vacancies

Trainee Engineer (Electronics)

Full time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg) in Electronics / Telecommunications with min 60% marks and valid GATE 2026 score.

Section 10

Selection Process

Stages

1Valid GATE 2026 marks in Electronics (EC) paper followed by Group Discussion

2Personal Interview

Official selection stages per POWERGRID notification circular.

Section 11

Documents Checklist

Checklist

Recent Photo: Scanned color passport size.

Signature: Clear scan in black/blue ink.

Govt ID: Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID.

Age Proof: 10th / Secondary Certificate.

Education: Prescribed degree/diploma marks.

Category: SC/ST/OBC/EWS (if applicable).

Section 12

How to Apply Online

Procedure

Apply online via POWERGRID Careers section at powergrid.in.

Step 1Register / OTR

Step 2Upload Docs

Step 3Submit & Pay

Section 13

Official Notification & Portals

Direct Verified Access

Apply Online PortalOfficial Candidate Registration Gateway

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Download Official NotificationOfficial Gazetted Circular PDF

Download Official PDF

Official Commission Portalhttps://www.powergrid.in

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Frequently Asked Questions — POWERGRID Recruitment 2026

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

The last date to submit the online application for POWERGRID PowerTEL Trainee Engineer (Electronics) Recruitment 2026 is 2026-11-27 (fee payment deadline: 2026-11-27).

How many total vacancies are announced in POWERGRID PowerTEL Trainee Engineer (Electronics) Recruitment 2026?

A total of 33 vacancies have been released under advertisement number CC/04/2026 by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited.

What is the age limit and salary for POWERGRID PowerTEL Trainee Engineer (Electronics) Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must be between 18 and 28 years of age as of the cut-off date (applicable category relaxations apply: OBC +3y, SC/ST +5y, PwD +10y). The pay scale is IDA Scale (₹30,000 - ₹1,20,000) during 1-yr training.

What educational qualifications are required for POWERGRID PowerTEL Trainee Engineer (Electronics) Recruitment 2026?

Trainee Engineer (Electronics): Full time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg) in Electronics / Telecommunications with min 60% marks and valid GATE 2026 score.

What is the official website to apply for POWERGRID PowerTEL Trainee Engineer (Electronics) Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply directly on the official Power Grid Corporation of India Limited recruitment portal (https://www.powergrid.in). VacancyTrack provides direct, verified links to official authority portals.

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