POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
POWERGRID Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
Establishment : PowerTel (POWERGRID Teleservice Limited), recruitment by POWERGRID
Vacancies : 33
Important Dates :
Advertisement date : 13.11.2026
Commencement of online application and online fee payment : 13.11.2026 (17 00 Hrs)
Last date of online application and online fee payment : 27.11.2026 (23 59 Hrs)
Cut-off date for eligibility criteria : 27.11.2026
Selection Process
Selection consists of normalized GATE 2026 marks (out of 100) in the EC paper, Behavioural Assessment, Group Discussion and Personal Interview, followed by a Pre-Employment Medical Examination for appointment.
Shortlisting on GATE 2026 Marks
Candidates are shortlisted for Behavioural Assessment, Group Discussion and Personal Interview based only on their normalized marks out of 100 in GATE 2026 (EC) and as per criteria decided by the Management. Status and interview call letters are available through the candidate login.
Who Can Apply
Qualification :
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Essential Qualification | Full Time B.E./ B.Tech/ B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electronics discipline or equivalent from recognized University/ Institute with minimum 60% marks or Equivalent CGPA |
| Discipline | Electronics/ Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication/ Electronics & Electrical Communication / Telecommunication Engg |
| GATE 2026 Paper | EC |
Candidates must have appeared in the EC paper of GATE 2026 and qualified in it with a valid score; the qualifying marks declared by the GATE 2026 Organizing Body will be considered. Only the GATE 2026 score (Normalized Marks out of 100) is valid for this recruitment.
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Candidates must have appeared in the EC paper of GATE 2026 and qualified in it with a valid score; the qualifying marks declared by the GATE 2026 Organizing Body will be considered. Only the GATE 2026 score (Normalized Marks out of 100) is valid for this recruitment.
The essential qualification must be recognised in India and from a recognised Institution or University.
The date of issue of the final mark sheet is taken as the date of acquiring the essential qualification.
Where CGPA/OGPA/DGPA or a letter grade is awarded, the equivalent percentage must be entered in the form as per the norms of the University/Institute. If there is no conversion scheme, CGPA is divided by the maximum possible CGPA and multiplied by 100.
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Marks in the essential qualification will not be rounded off.
Qualifying marks in the essential qualification are relaxed to pass marks for posts reserved for the respective category.
All computations of age and qualification are as on the closing date of online application; the cut-off date for eligibility is 27.11.2026.
Reservation
Reservation, relaxation and concession for reserved categories, including PwBD, are as per Government of India directives, subject to these certificates:
OBC (NCL): latest OBC (NCL) certificate in the Government of India format for “Appointment to posts under Govt. of India”, based on income for FY 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 and issued on/after 01.04.2026, at application and interview, if called for.
EWS: Income and Asset Certificate based on income for FY 2025-2026 and issued on/after 01.04.2026, with the caste name clearly mentioned (“General / Samanya” will not suffice).
SC/ST: Caste Certificate in the Government of India format at application and every stage of recruitment.
PwD/PwBD: medical certificate of permanent disability issued by the Government Medical Board, and the UDID card/certificate.
Victims of riots: Age relaxation cum Domicile certificate issued by a Competent Authority.
OBC (NCL)/EWS candidates must belong to the category and hold a valid certificate as on the closing date of online application.
A certificate in a language other than Hindi or English needs a certified Hindi or English translation at Document Verification, if called for.
Candidates of reserved categories may apply against unreserved posts if they meet the general standards of eligibility.
How to Apply for POWERGRID Trainee Engineer (Electronics)
Applications are accepted only online on the POWERGRID website https://www.powergrid.in; any other mode is not accepted, and no hard copy is to be sent.
Keep a valid e-mail ID, an alternate e-mail ID and a mobile number ready (mandatory), and keep them active for at least one year.
Register online at https://www.powergrid.in with your GATE-2026 Application No, GATE 2026 Registration number and other required details, even if you have applied to POWERGRID before.
Enter your name and other details exactly as in your GATE-2026 Admit Card/ Score Card; the GATE Registration No. and Name cannot be changed after submission.
Enter qualification details, including the date of acquiring the qualification, and your bank details (account number, bank name, branch, IFSC) for online TA payment, if applicable.
Upload the documents listed below and click Submit; the system generates a unique Registration Number.
Non-exempted candidates log in to the candidate login and pay the non-refundable fee of Rs. 500/- online by 27.11.2026 (23 59 Hrs); the application is complete only after payment.
Take a printout of the submitted application (needed at Document Verification) and note the user ID, password and Registration Number.
Behavioural Assessment, Group Discussion and Interview
Shortlisted candidates may have to undergo a Behavioural Assessment, whose results are used as an input during the interview. Candidates can take the GD/interview in Hindi or English. Group Discussion has no qualifying marks, but the Personal Interview must be qualified:
| Vacancy | Qualifying % in Interview |
|---|---|
| UR Vacancy including EWS | 40% |
| Reserved Vacancy | 30% (Subject to reservation of post) |
Final Score Weightage
| Parameter | Weightage |
|---|---|
| GATE 2026 Marks (out of 100) | 85% |
| Group Discussion | 3% |
| Personal Interview | 12% |
Offers of appointment are issued in order of category-wise merit and based on requirement. Candidates with equal marks are empanelled by date of birth, the oldest first. Appointment is subject to medical fitness in the Pre-Employment Medical Examination as per POWERGRID Norms and Standards of Medical Fitness.
Important Instructions
Submit only one application for the post; it can be edited until the last date of online submission but not after.
Bring a valid original photo ID, the GATE 2026 admit card and the original GATE 2026 score card to the GD/interview; candidates without them will not be permitted to appear. Photocopies of the ID are not accepted.
Candidates working in Govt. / PSU must produce a “No Objection Certificate” at the time of Interview.
Candidates are liable to be posted at the discretion of PowerTel management anywhere in India or abroad, at company offices or other government departments, statutory bodies or PSUs.
Candidates on the rolls of PowerTel have no claim on absorption/employment in POWERGRID or its other subsidiary/JV companies.
Candidates must meet POWERGRID’s health standards before applying; details are in the career section of www.powergrid.in.
Candidature is provisional at all stages; the Management reserves the right to cancel, restrict, enlarge or modify the process and to raise or lower qualifying standards.
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