Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a premier Maharatna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, has officially released the employment notification (Advt. No. CC/03/2026) to recruit dynamic engineering graduates as Engineer Trainees for the 2027 batch. Selection is strictly determined by valid scores obtained in the GATE 2027 examination across core engineering disciplines. Aspirants can submit their online applications through the official web gateway at www.powergrid.in during the tentative application window.
Recruitment Overview & Key Parameters
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Recruitment Metric |
Official Specification |
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Hiring Corporation |
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) |
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Advertisement Reference |
Advt. No. CC/03/2026 |
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Designated Position |
Engineer Trainee (2027 Batch) |
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Eligible Disciplines |
Electrical, Civil, Computer Science, and Electronics |
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Selection Methodology |
GATE 2027 Score > Group Discussion / Behavioral Assessment > Personal Interview |
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Training Period & Scale |
1 Year Training (Basic Pay Rs.40,000) leading to E2 Grade Absorption (Rs.50,000 – Rs.1,60,000) |
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Online Application Window |
March / April 2027 (Tentative) |
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Official Portal Link |
www.powergrid.in (Careers Section) |
Discipline-Wise GATE Paper Mapping
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Engineering Stream |
Corresponding GATE 2027 Paper Code |
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Electrical / Electrical (Power) / Power Systems |
EE (Electrical Engineering) |
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Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Telecommunication |
EC (Electronics and Communication Engineering) |
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Civil Engineering |
CE (Civil Engineering) |
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Computer Science & Engineering / Information Technology |
CS (Computer Science and Information Technology) |
Core Qualification Pillars
Scholastic Standard
Full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. (Engg.) degree from a recognized university with minimum 60% marks.
Upper Age Boundary
28 Years as on 31.03.2027 (with statutory relaxations for reserved categories).
Mandatory Exam
Mandatory Exam
Appearing and qualifying in the corresponding GATE 2027 paper is compulsory.
Submission Channel
Online registration via POWERGRID careers portal using GATE registration credentials.
Step-by-Step Application Guide for POWERGRID 2027
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Register and successfully appear for the corresponding paper of GATE 2027.
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Monitor the official POWERGRID website (www.powergrid.in) under the "Careers" section during March/April 2027 for the detailed application link.
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Access the online application portal and log in using your GATE 2027 Application Number and Registration Number.
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Complete the application form with personal details, educational scores, and examination particulars.
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Upload scanned electronic copies of your photograph, signature, and necessary category certificates.
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Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs.500/- online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI (SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM candidates are exempt).
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Review all inputs thoroughly and submit your application before the closing deadline.
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Download and retain printed copies of the application confirmation page and GATE scorecard for subsequent document verification.
Official Gateway Links
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Portal Resource |
Direct Link |
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POWERGRID Official Careers Portal |
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GATE 2027 Organizing Portal |
Frequently Asked Questions
1: What is the selection basis for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2027?
Selection is based on valid scores secured in GATE 2027, followed by behavioral assessment, group discussion, and personal interviews.
2: When will the POWERGRID online application window open?
The online application portal is tentatively scheduled to open in March / April 2027 following the GATE exam cycle.
3: What is the upper age limit for applicants?
The upper age ceiling is 28 years as on 31.03.2027, with permissible age relaxations for reserved category candidates.
