Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. CC/03/2026 dated 24 September 2026 for the recruitment of Engineer Trainee-2027 (Executive positions) through GATE 2027 scores. Recruitment will be done in the Electrical, Electronics, Civil and Computer Science disciplines (tentative). The number of vacancies and the detailed selection process will be announced in the detailed notification expected in March/April 2027. The upper age limit is 28 years as on 31 March 2027, and the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates (no fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Departmental candidates). Since POWERGRID will recruit only through GATE 2027, candidates must first register for GATE 2027 — the regular registration window closes on 27 September 2026, so eligible engineering graduates should act immediately.
Important Dates
| POWERGRID Advt CC/03/2026 released (advance notice) | 24 September 2026 |
| GATE 2027 application opened (GOAPS) | 02 September 2026 |
| GATE 2027 regular registration closes (without late fee) | 27 September 2026 |
| GATE 2027 extended registration closes (with late fee) | 05 October 2026 |
| POWERGRID online application opens (tentative) | March/April 2027 |
| POWERGRID last date to apply (tentative) | April 2027 |
Application Fee
- General / OBC (NCL) / EWS: ₹500 (non-refundable, online mode only)
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Departmental candidates: Nil
- The fee is payable during the POWERGRID application window (March/April 2027, tentative) — not during GATE 2027 registration.
Vacancy Details
The advance notice does not specify the number of vacancies — the discipline-wise breakup will be published in the detailed notification in March/April 2027. The tentative disciplines and corresponding GATE papers are:
| Discipline | GATE Paper | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | EE | To be announced |
| Electronics | EC | To be announced |
| Civil | CE | To be announced |
| Computer Science | CS | To be announced |
| Total | – | To be announced |
Eligible engineering branches include: Electrical — Electrical, Electrical (Power), Electrical & Electronics, Power Systems Engineering, Power Engineering (Electrical); Electronics — Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Electrical Communication, Telecommunication Engineering; Civil — Civil Engineering; Computer Science — Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology.
Eligibility
- Candidates must hold a full-time Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology in the relevant discipline (Electrical, Electronics, Civil or Computer Science/IT). Detailed qualification criteria will be published in the March/April 2027 notification.
- Appearing in GATE 2027 in the paper matching the discipline (EE/EC/CE/CS) is mandatory — only GATE 2027 scores will be considered for Engineer Trainee-2027.
- Candidates must register for GATE 2027 on the official GOAPS portal and note their GATE 2027 Application Number and Registration Number — these will be required at the time of the POWERGRID application.
- POWERGRID may also use GATE 2027 scores for recruitment to other positions in its subsidiaries, depending on requirement.
- Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India or abroad.
Age Limit (as on 31.03.2027)
- Maximum age: 28 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years relaxation
- SC / ST: 5 years relaxation
- PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years; PwBD (OBC-NCL): 13 years; PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen / victims of riots: as per Government of India guidelines
Selection Process
Recruitment will be done on the basis of GATE 2027 scores. The detailed selection process — including any further stages such as group discussion and personal interview — will be announced in the detailed notification in March/April 2027. Candidates should regularly check the CAREER section of the official POWERGRID website for updates.
How to Apply
- Register for GATE 2027 first on the official GOAPS portal (gate2027.iitm.ac.in) — regular registration closes 27 September 2026; with late fee, 05 October 2026. Choose the paper matching your discipline (EE/CE/CS/EC).
- Appear in GATE 2027 and keep your admit card and scorecard safe.
- In March/April 2027, watch the CAREER section of www.powergrid.in for the detailed Engineer Trainee-2027 notification.
- When the window opens, register on the POWERGRID career portal using your GATE 2027 Application Number and Registration Number along with personal and academic details.
- Pay the application fee of ₹500 online (exempted categories skip this step).
- Submit the application and download/save a copy for future reference.
Important Links
| POWERGRID Official Website (Careers) | Click Here |
| GATE 2027 Official Website (IIT Madras) | Click Here |
FAQ
Q1. What is the last date to apply for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2027?
POWERGRID has not opened its own application window yet — it is expected tentatively in March/April 2027. The immediate deadline is the GATE 2027 registration: 27 September 2026 (regular) or 05 October 2026 (with late fee).
Q2. How many vacancies are announced in Advt CC/03/2026?
The 24 September 2026 advertisement is an advance notice; the number of vacancies will be published in the detailed notification in March/April 2027.
Q3. Which GATE papers are valid for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2027?
EE (Electrical), EC (Electronics), CE (Civil) and CS (Computer Science) — only GATE 2027 scores will be accepted.
Q4. What is the age limit for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2027?
Maximum 28 years as on 31 March 2027, with relaxations for OBC-NCL (3 years), SC/ST (5 years) and PwBD categories as per rules.
Q5. What is the application fee?
₹500 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Departmental candidates. The fee is payable during the POWERGRID application window, not for GATE registration.
Q6. Where can I check official updates?
Only on the CAREER section of the official website www.powergrid.in and through your registered email/candidate login.