Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has released an advance advertisement for recruitment of fresh engineering graduates as Engineer Trainee-2027 through GATE 2027. Advertisement No. CC/03/2026 dated 24 September 2026 covers Electrical, Civil, Computer Science and Electronics disciplines.
The Candidates who want to apply must first register and appear for GATE 2027. On this page, engineering job aspirants can find all important details of POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2027, including the official notification and GATE application link.
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2027 (Through GATE 2027)
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Organization |
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) |
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| Advertisement No. |
CC/03/2026 dated 24-09-2026 |
| Post Name |
Engineer Trainee-2027 |
| Disciplines |
Electrical, Civil, Computer Science, Electronics |
| Total Vacancies |
To be announced (before POWERGRID online registration) |
| Age Limit |
Maximum 28 Years (as on 31.03.2027) |
| Salary |
₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 (Training) | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 (E2 after training) |
| Educational Qualification |
Full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. (Engg.) with 60% marks + GATE 2027 |
| Application Fee |
Exempted (SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/Departmental) | ₹500 (Others) |
| Selection Process |
GATE 2027 Score + Further stages as per detailed notification |
| Job Location |
All Over India |
| Last Date (GATE 2027) |
27 September 2026 (Regular) | 05 October 2026 (Late Fee) |
- POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2027 Short Notification Pdf
- POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2027 Detailed Advertisement Pdf
✅ POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2027 Disciplines & GATE Papers:
| Engineer Trainee Discipline | Eligible Engineering Branches | GATE 2027 Paper |
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Electrical |
Electrical / Electrical (Power) / Electrical & Electronics / Power Systems Engineering / Power Engineering (Electrical) |
EE |
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Civil |
Civil Engineering |
CE |
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Computer Science |
Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Technology |
CS |
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Electronics |
Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication / Electronics & Electrical Communication / Telecommunication Engineering |
EC |
Candidates from other engineering disciplines are not eligible. POWERGRID may also use GATE 2027 scores for recruitment to other posts in its subsidiaries, depending on requirement.
✅ POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2027 Eligibility Criteria:
- Nationality: Indian Nationals of 18 years or above.
- Educational Qualification: Full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. (Engineering) in the relevant discipline from a recognised University / Institute with minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in aggregate of all semesters / years up to pre-final examination.
- Marks Relaxation: For SC/ST/PwBD candidates, qualifying marks in essential qualification may be relaxed to pass marks for posts reserved for the respective category, as per the detailed notification to be issued later.
- GATE 2027 Requirement: Candidate must register, appear and qualify in the corresponding GATE 2027 paper (EE / CE / CS / EC). Qualifying marks will be as declared by the GATE 2027 organising body.
- Final Year Students: Final year / final semester students who expect results by 31.08.2027 are eligible, provided they have obtained minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA up to the pre-final examination.
- Age Limit (as on 31.03.2027): Maximum 28 years.
- Age Relaxation: OBC (NCL) – 3 years, SC/ST – 5 years, PwBD – 10 years (UR/EWS), 13 years (OBC-NCL), 15 years (SC/ST) for reserved posts, and Ex-Servicemen / riot victims as per Government of India rules. Relaxation is applicable only for posts reserved for the respective category.
✅ POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Salary 2027:
| Stage | Pay Scale (IDA) | Approx. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| During 1-Year Training | ₹40,000 – 3% – ₹1,40,000 | ₹11.00 Lakh per annum |
| After Successful Training (E2 Grade) | ₹50,000 – 3% – ₹1,60,000 | ₹22.50 Lakh per annum |
During training, basic pay of ₹40,000 is paid along with IDA, HRA and perks @12% of basic pay. CTC will vary as per posting location and other appointment conditions.
Service Agreement Bond: Selected candidates must execute a bond to complete training and serve POWERGRID for at least 3 years — ₹5,00,000 for General / OBC (NCL) / EWS and ₹2,50,000 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
✅ POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2027 Selection Process:
- Appear and qualify in GATE 2027 (relevant paper)
- Apply separately on POWERGRID website when the application window opens (tentative: March/April 2027)
- Shortlisting based on GATE 2027 score
- Further stages (as notified later) + Document Verification + Medical Examination
Note: The detailed vacancy notification will specify the final shortlisting / selection procedure before POWERGRID online registration starts. Candidates should retain GATE 2027 Admit Card and Score Card for verification at every stage.
✅ POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2027 Application Fee:
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Departmental candidates: Exempted
- Other candidates: ₹500/- (non-refundable)
- Payment Mode: Online only
- Exact fee provisions will be confirmed in the detailed POWERGRID notification issued before online registration
✅ Important Dates:
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Event |
Schedule |
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POWERGRID Advance Advertisement |
24 September 2026 |
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GATE 2027 Registration Started |
02 September 2026 |
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GATE 2027 Regular Registration Last Date |
27 September 2026 |
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GATE 2027 Extended Registration (with Late Fee) |
05 October 2026 |
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POWERGRID Online Application Starts |
March / April 2027 (Tentative) |
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POWERGRID Application Closing |
April 2027 (Tentative) |
Important: 27 September 2026 is the GATE 2027 regular registration deadline, not the POWERGRID Engineer Trainee application last date. The POWERGRID form will open later in 2027.
✅ Important Links:
| POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2027 Short Notification | Download Notification |
| POWERGRID Detailed Advertisement PDF | Download Detailed Advt |
| Apply for GATE 2027 | GATE 2027 Apply Online |
| Join Our Free Govt Jobs Alert | Join WhatsApp | Join Telegram |
✅ How to Apply for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2027:
Recruitment is a two-stage process: first GATE 2027, then a separate POWERGRID application. Do not wait for the POWERGRID form to register for GATE 2027.
➢ Step 1: Visit the official GATE 2027 portal gate2027.iitm.ac.in and complete GATE registration.
➢ Step 2: Select the relevant GATE paper — EE (Electrical), CE (Civil), CS (Computer Science) or EC (Electronics).
➢ Step 3: Appear in GATE 2027 and qualify with a valid score.
➢ Step 4: When POWERGRID opens its Engineer Trainee-2027 application (tentative March/April 2027), visit www.powergrid.in → Careers / Job Opportunities.
➢ Step 5: Fill the POWERGRID online form with GATE 2027 Application Number, Registration Number and other required details.
➢ Step 6: Upload documents, pay the application fee (if applicable) and submit the form.
➢ Step 7: Save / print the confirmation page and keep GATE Admit Card & Score Card ready for verification.
✅ FAQs:
What is POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2027?
POWERGRID is recruiting fresh engineering graduates as Engineer Trainee-2027 in Electrical, Civil, Computer Science and Electronics through GATE 2027.
What is the last date to apply for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2027?
GATE 2027 regular registration last date is 27 September 2026 (extended with late fee up to 05 October 2026). The POWERGRID application window is tentative in March/April 2027.
How many vacancies are there in POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2027?
Vacancy numbers are not announced yet. POWERGRID will publish discipline-wise and category-wise vacancies before its online registration starts.
What is the age limit for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2027?
Maximum age is 28 years as on 31.03.2027. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India / POWERGRID rules for reserved categories.
What is the educational qualification required?
Full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. (Engineering) in the relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA, plus a valid GATE 2027 score in the corresponding paper.
What is the salary of POWERGRID Engineer Trainee?
During training: ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 IDA (approx. ₹11 lakh CTC). After absorption in E2 grade: ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 IDA (approx. ₹22.50 lakh CTC).
How to apply for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2027?
First apply for GATE 2027 at gate2027.iitm.ac.in. After GATE results, apply separately on the POWERGRID website when the Engineer Trainee-2027 form opens in March/April 2027.