POWERGRID Executive Trainee 2026
Conducted by: Power Grid Corporation of India
Last Date to Apply: 31 March 2026Application Closed
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
31 March 2026
Closed
Salary
₹50,000 - ₹1,60,000
Age limit
18-28 years
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹500, SC/ST/PwD: Nil
About This Exam
POWERGRID recruits Executive Trainees through GATE for high-voltage power transmission across India. Navratna PSU.
Conducting Body
Power Grid Corporation of India
Total Vacancies
100+
Available Posts
Important Dates
Notification Expected
15 May 2026
Application End Date
20 July 2026
Interview Date
10 September 2026
Eligibility Criteria
B.E./B.Tech with valid GATE score and 60% marks
Age limit
18-28 years
18-28 years
OBC: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years
Educational Qualification
Engineering degree with 65% aggregate
Number of Attempts
No limit (within age)
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹500, SC/ST/PwD: Nil
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Selection Process
GATE Score → Interview → Medical → Final Selection
Previous Year Question Papers
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Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
₹50,000 - ₹1,60,000
Range: ₹50,000 - ₹1,60,000
POWERGRID E-3 IDA pay scale
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
DA, HRA, Medical, LTC, PRP, Free electricity, Township
Job Role & Responsibilities
Executive Trainee in POWERGRID for power transmission
Career Growth & Promotions
ET → Manager → DGM → GM → ED → Director → CMD.
Career Benefits
- ✓ Job security and pension benefits
- ✓ Regular pay commission revisions
- ✓ Government housing and medical benefits
- ✓ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
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Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page, and note your registration number for future reference
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹500, SC/ST/PwD: Nil
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