POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2027

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (POWERGRID), a Maharatna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has announced Engineer Trainee recruitment for 2027 under Advertisement No. CC/03/2026. Fresh engineering graduates in Electrical, Civil, Computer Science or Electronics who meet the degree, marks and GATE requirements should review the eligibility conditions and prepare to apply.

The recruitment is being conducted through GATE 2027, but POWERGRID has not yet announced the number of vacancies or category-wise reservation. Online applications are tentatively expected to open in March or April 2027, with the closing date tentatively set for April 2027; applicants must first register for and qualify in the relevant GATE paper. Shortlisting will use GATE 2027 scores, while further selection stages are subject to the detailed notification.

Important Dates

The POWERGRID application dates are tentative. Candidates should check the Career section of the official website for the confirmed schedule and any later updates.

Vacancy Details

The total number of posts and the category-wise vacancy distribution have not been announced. POWERGRID says these details, including reservation, will be published on its website before online registration begins. Reservation for OBC (NCL), EWS, SC, ST and PwBD candidates will depend on the vacancies and applicable Government of India directives.

POWERGRID may also use GATE 2027 scores to recruit for other posts in its subsidiaries, depending on their requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must hold a full-time B.E., B.Tech. or B.Sc. (Engineering) degree from a recognised university or institute, with at least 60% marks or an equivalent CGPA. Eligible degree disciplines are grouped below. Candidates must also have appeared in and qualified in the corresponding GATE 2027 paper; the qualifying marks are those declared by the GATE 2027 organising body.

The GATE paper must match the chosen discipline: EE for Electrical, CE for Civil, CS for Computer Science, and EC for Electronics.

Age Limit

The upper age limit is 28 years as of 31 March 2027. For posts reserved for the relevant category, the stated relaxation is three years for OBC (NCL) candidates and five years for SC/ST candidates. PwBD candidates may receive 10 years of relaxation for UR/EWS posts, 13 years for OBC (NCL), and 15 years for SC/ST posts. Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen and victims of riots will be provided in accordance with Government of India directives.

Application Fee

The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online. The application is treated as complete after the applicable fee has been submitted.

How to Apply

1. Register for GATE 2027 and appear in the paper corresponding to the POWERGRID discipline you intend to apply for. GATE information is available at gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
2. Qualify in the relevant GATE 2027 paper. Keep your GATE application details and examination documents available for the POWERGRID application and later verification.
3. Check the Career section of powergrid.in for the separate detailed recruitment notification. It is expected to provide the vacancy distribution, reservation details, selection instructions and confirmed application schedule.
4. When the POWERGRID application portal opens, complete the online form using your GATE 2027 Application Number, GATE 2027 Registration Number and the other information requested.
5. Log in to the candidate section and pay the applicable non-refundable fee online. Candidates in the exempted categories should follow the instructions in the detailed notification.
6. Submit the application and retain a copy of the submitted details and payment confirmation for your records.
7. Keep your GATE 2027 admit card and scorecard safely; POWERGRID requires them for verification at each stage of recruitment.
8. For queries, email recruitment@powergrid.in and include “Engineer Trainee-2027” in the subject line.

Salary & Pay Scale

During the one-year training period, selected candidates will be placed in the IDA pay scale of 40000–3%–140000, with basic pay of 40000. The stated training package also includes IDA, HRA and perks at 12% of basic pay. The approximate annual CTC during training is 11.00 lakh.

After successfully completing training, candidates will be absorbed as Engineers in the E2 scale. The post-regularisation compensation package includes basic pay, dearness allowance, cafeteria-based perquisites and allowances, performance-related pay, company-leased accommodation or company quarters or HRA, monthly conveyance reimbursement, digital-services reimbursement, uniform, a laptop facility, provident fund, gratuity, pension, leave encashment, group insurance and group personal accident insurance.

Selected candidates must also sign a service agreement bond, complete the prescribed training and serve POWERGRID for at least three years thereafter. The stated bond amount is 500000 for General, OBC (NCL) and EWS candidates, and 250000 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.

Selection Process

POWERGRID has stated that candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their GATE 2027 scores. The detailed selection procedure will be announced before POWERGRID online registration begins. The notification lists group discussion and/or interview, document verification and a medical examination under POWERGRID medical norms as selection stages, but says further details will be provided in the detailed notice. Candidates should retain their GATE admit card and scorecard for verification throughout the process.

Eligible engineering graduates should first register for and qualify in the appropriate GATE 2027 paper, then monitor POWERGRID’s Career section for the confirmed application schedule and detailed instructions. Submit the online form and any applicable fee before the announced closing date.