Thumbnail: Viksit Haryana | PowerTel Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026, 33 posts, last date 27 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
A PSU job without a fresh written exam — if you hold a GATE 2026 score
If you appeared for GATE 2026 and are looking for a solid government-sector job, here is your chance. Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (POWERGRID), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power, has invited applications for Trainee Engineer (Electronics) in its wholly owned subsidiary PowerTel — 33 posts in all.
There is no fresh written examination in this recruitment — selection will be made on the basis of your GATE 2026 score. Applications under Advertisement No. CC/04/2026 dated 13 November 2026 are now open, so eligible candidates should apply well before the last date.
PowerTel Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026: Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) — PowerTel |
| Post | Trainee Engineer (Electronics) |
| Total posts | 33 |
| Advertisement No. | CC/04/2026 dated 13.11.2026 |
| Selection basis | GATE 2026 score (relevant discipline) |
| Application mode | Online, at powergrid.in |
| Last date | 27 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
What are the important dates?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 13 November 2026 |
| Online applications open | 13 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Last date to apply | 27 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
Please note: POWERGRID’s job opportunities page shows the application window as 12 November to 30 November 2026, while the advertisement summary reports the last date as 27 November 2026 (11:59 PM). Check the detailed advertisement for the confirmed last date before applying.
How many posts, and for whom?
There are 33 posts of Trainee Engineer (Electronics) in this drive. Horizontal reservation is included. The category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) break-up is given in the detailed advertisement.
Who can apply?
Candidates must hold a valid GATE 2026 score in the relevant discipline. GATE 2025 or earlier scores are NOT valid for this recruitment. Full details of the educational qualification, minimum marks, age limit and relaxations are given in the detailed advertisement — read the official notification on powergrid.in before applying.
How will candidates be selected?
Selection will be based on the GATE 2026 score. Further stages such as Group Discussion and Personal Interview / document verification will follow the detailed advertisement. There is no fresh written examination.
What about the application fee and salary?
The application fee and the pay / stipend during the one-year training are given in the detailed advertisement. Read the official notification before applying.
How to apply online?
- Visit the official POWERGRID website — powergrid.in.
- Open the Careers / Job Opportunities section.
- Select the advertisement “Recruitment of Trainee-Engineer (Electronics) for PowerTEL through GATE 2026 — Advt No. CC/04/2026”.
- Read the detailed notification carefully.
- Click the online application link and complete registration.
- Fill in personal, educational and GATE 2026 details, upload documents and pay the fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and save the confirmation page.
Documents you will need
- GATE 2026 score card
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Date-of-birth proof
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size photograph and signature
See the detailed advertisement for the complete list of documents.
Important links
- PowerTel Trainee Engineer recruitment — official advertisement page (POWERGRID)
- POWERGRID official website — powergrid.in
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many posts are open in the PowerTel Trainee Engineer Recruitment 2026?
A: 33 posts of Trainee Engineer (Electronics), under Advertisement No. CC/04/2026.
Q2. Is a GATE 2025 score valid for this recruitment?
A: No. Only a valid GATE 2026 score is accepted.
Q3. Is there a written examination?
A: No fresh written examination. Selection is based on the GATE 2026 score, followed by further stages as per the detailed advertisement.
Q4. What is the last date to apply?
A: 27 November 2026 (11:59 PM). POWERGRID’s job page shows the window as 12–30 November 2026, while the advertisement summary reports 27 November 2026 (11:59 PM) — confirm from the detailed advertisement before applying.
Q5. Where do I apply?
A: Only on POWERGRID’s official website powergrid.in, through the Job Opportunities section.
Sources: POWERGRID — Employment Opportunities (powergrid.in); Advertisement CC/04/2026 dated 13.11.2026. Read the detailed official notification before applying.
Next Action: Read the official PowerTel Trainee Engineer advertisement on powergrid.in
