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POWERGRID Engineer Trainee (Computer Science) Recruitment 2026

Official Recruitment by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)

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Total Posts

21 (CS) of 319

Last Date

2026-11-18

Min. Education

B.E. / B.Tech

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Key Dates & Registration Roadmap

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Live CountdownApplication Open

1. Portal Opens

NOV

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Application Start

03 NOV 2026

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NOV

11Wed

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2. Last Date

NOV

18Wed

Final Deadline

18 NOV (23:59)

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Recruitment Overview & Vacancy Matrix

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power, is recruiting Engineer Trainees through GATE 2026 under Advertisement No. CC/04/2025 dated 27.09.2025. The Vacancy Notification (Notice No. 2 dated 03.11.2026) fixes the vacancies and the application window. This page covers Engineer Trainee (Computer Science), Post ID 568. Vacancies (Notice No. 2) • Computer Science: 21 (UR 9, OBC-NCL 5, SC 4, ST 1, EWS 2) • Electrical: 243 + 7 backlog; Civil: 45 + 3 backlog • Total: 309 + 10 backlog = 319. Electronics, listed tentatively in the original advertisement, has no vacancies in Notice No. 2. Important dates • Online application and fee payment open: 3 November 2026, 17:00 IST • Last date to apply and pay: 18 November 2026, 23:59 IST • Only the GATE 2026 CS score counts; GATE 2025 or earlier scores are not valid • GD and interview schedule: through the candidate login after shortlisting Who can apply (B.Tech CS/IT summary) Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Information Technology with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA, a qualified GATE 2026 Computer Science (CS) paper, and age not above 28 years on 31 December 2025. No work experience is required: this is a fresher recruitment. Final-year students who expected results by 14 August 2026 were allowed to apply with 60% up to the pre-final year. Salary During the one-year training: pay scale ₹40,000 – 3% – ₹1,40,000 (IDA), basic ₹40,000 plus IDA, HRA and perks at 12% of basic. Approximate CTC ₹11.00 lakh per annum during training and ₹22.50 lakh per annum after training, when trainees are absorbed as Engineer (E2) in the ₹50,000 – 3% – ₹1,60,000 scale. CTC varies with posting location. Selection process Shortlisting on normalised GATE 2026 CS marks (out of 100), then Group Discussion and Personal Interview (Hindi or English). Final weightage: GATE 85%, GD 3%, interview 12%. Interview qualifying marks 40% (UR/EWS) and 30% (OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwBD against reserved posts). Candidates may also take a psychometric assessment used as interview input. Application fee ₹500, non-refundable, online. SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen and departmental candidates are exempt. Service bond: ₹5,00,000 (General/OBC-NCL/EWS) or ₹2,50,000 (SC/ST/PwBD) to complete training and serve three years. Posting: anywhere in India or abroad, mostly on-site locations. Official documents: Advt CC/04/2025 (eligibility, pay, selection) at powergrid.in/sites/default/files/job_opportunities_document/ET2026throughGATe2026.pdf and Vacancy Notice No. 2 (vacancies, dates, how to apply) at powergrid.in/sites/default/files/job_opportunities_document/Notice_2_2.pdf. Last verified on 11 November 2026 against Advt CC/04/2025 and Vacancy Notice No. 2 dated 03.11.2026.

Vacancy Breakdown Summary

Recruiting Body:Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)

Cadre / Post:POWERGRID Engineer Trainee (Computer Science) Recruitment 2026

Notified Posts:21 (CS) of 319

Eligibility & Educational Qualifications

Recognized Degrees Accepted:

B.E. / B.Tech

Eligible Disciplines / Streams:

Computer Science

Information Technology

Detailed Criteria & Age Limit:Educational qualification: Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engineering) in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Technology from a recognised university or institute, with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in aggregate. For SC/ST/PwBD candidates against reserved posts, qualifying marks are relaxed to pass marks. CGPA is converted using the institute's formula or, where none exists, CGPA ÷ maximum CGPA × 100. GATE requirement: Mandatory. Candidates must have appeared in and qualified the GATE 2026 Computer Science (CS) paper, with qualifying marks as declared by the GATE 2026 organising body. GATE 2025 and earlier scores are not valid. Experience: None required. The recruitment is for fresh engineering graduates. Final-year candidates: Students expecting final results by 14 August 2026 were eligible, provided they had 60% or equivalent CGPA up to the pre-final examination; selection is subject to securing 60% in the final result. Age limit: Upper age limit 28 years as on 31 December 2025; minimum age 18. Relaxation: OBC-NCL 3 years, SC/ST 5 years (against reserved posts), PwBD 10 years for UR/EWS, 13 years for OBC-NCL and 15 years for SC/ST (against reserved posts); ex-servicemen and riot victims as per Government of India directives. Freshers: Eligible. Other conditions: Indian nationals only; the degree must be recognised in India; candidates pursuing further studies on the GATE 2026 score or needing extended joining time are asked not to apply; medical fitness as per POWERGRID norms. B.Tech CS/IT eligibility in one line: B.E./B.Tech CS, Computer Engineering or IT + 60% + qualified GATE 2026 CS + age up to 28 on 31.12.2025 = eligible, no experience needed.

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This recruitment notification is verified against the official gazette / website announcement of POWERGRID Careers (powergrid.in).

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Last Verified:2026-11-11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can B.Tech Computer Science graduates apply for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2026?

Yes. A full-time B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Information Technology with 60% or equivalent CGPA is the essential qualification for Engineer Trainee (Computer Science), Post ID 568.

Are B.Tech IT graduates eligible?

Yes. Information Technology is named alongside Computer Science and Computer Engineering for the Computer Science post.

Can freshers apply?

Yes. The advertisement is for fresh engineering graduates and asks for no work experience.

Is GATE mandatory?

Yes. You must have qualified the GATE 2026 Computer Science (CS) paper. GATE 2025 or older scores are not accepted, and 85% of the final score comes from GATE 2026 marks.

What is the minimum percentage?

60% or equivalent CGPA in the engineering degree, relaxed to pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates against reserved posts.

What is the maximum age?

28 years as on 31 December 2025, with 3 years' relaxation for OBC-NCL, 5 for SC/ST and 10/13/15 for PwBD candidates against reserved posts.

How many vacancies are there for Computer Science?

21 (UR 9, OBC-NCL 5, SC 4, ST 1, EWS 2) per Vacancy Notice No. 2 dated 3 November 2026. Across Electrical, Civil and Computer Science the total is 319 including 10 backlog posts.

What is the last date to apply?

18 November 2026, 23:59 IST, for both the online application and the ₹500 fee. Applications opened on 3 November 2026 at 17:00.

What is the pay of a POWERGRID Engineer Trainee?

₹40,000 to ₹1,40,000 (IDA) during the one-year training with CTC about ₹11 lakh a year; about ₹22.5 lakh after training in the Engineer E2 scale of ₹50,000 to ₹1,60,000.

What is the selection process?

Shortlisting on GATE 2026 CS normalised marks, then group discussion and personal interview, weighted 85% GATE, 3% GD and 12% interview. You must score at least 40% in the interview (30% for reserved categories).

Can final-year students apply?

The advertisement allowed candidates whose final results were expected by 14 August 2026, with 60% up to the pre-final year. By the November 2026 application window the degree result should be in hand.

Is there a service bond?

Yes: ₹5 lakh (General/OBC-NCL/EWS) or ₹2.5 lakh (SC/ST/PwBD), covering the training period plus three years of service.

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