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PGCIL advertises 319 Engineer Trainee posts through GATE 2026. Applications are listed for 03/11/2026 to 18/11/2026. Check the official notice for branch-wise eligibility and instructions before applying.
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) is advertising 319 Engineer Trainee posts through GATE 2026. The application window is listed as 03/11/2026 to 18/11/2026. Review the notification before deciding whether you meet the requirements and submitting an application.
The stated qualification is an engineering degree in the related subject or branch, together with appearing for the corresponding GATE 2026 paper. Branch-specific requirements are not fully set out here, so check the notification for the criteria that apply to your discipline.
The advertised total is 319. An available post-wise entry lists 250 Electrical posts; this is a breakdown entry, not the full vacancy list. Refer to the notice for the complete discipline-wise distribution.
Check the official notice before taking action, particularly for eligibility, age relaxation, fee payment instructions and the recruitment scheme.
Important dates and vacancies
Application period: 03/11/2026 to 18/11/2026.
Application fee payment deadline: 18/11/2026.
Exam date: As per Schedule.
Admit card: Notified Soon.
The advertised total is 319 posts. The available post-wise breakdown lists PGCIL Engineer Trainee Electrical: 250 posts. Check the notification for the complete branch-wise vacancy details.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants need an engineering degree in the related subject or branch and must appear for the corresponding paper of GATE 2026. The exact post-wise qualification requirements are in the notification. Check subject-wise eligibility in the notice before applying.
Age limit
The stated age limit is as on 31/12/2025.
Minimum age: 18 years.
Maximum age: 28 years.
Age relaxation: Applicable as per the PGCIL Engineer Trainees-2026 through GATE 2026 rules cited under Advertisement No. CC/04/2025 dated 27.09.2025. Check the notice for the applicable relaxation details.
Application fee
Gen: 500/-.
OBC: 500/-.
EWS: 500/-.
SC: 0/-.
ST: 0/-.
Exs: 0/-.
The stated payment modes are online or offline. The fee payment deadline is 18/11/2026; check the notice for payment instructions.
How to apply
Read the recruitment notice and confirm that your degree, branch and GATE 2026 paper match the post requirements.
Keep your GATE 2026 registration number and application number ready.
Collect your eligibility, identity, address and other basic details.
Prepare scanned copies of the required documents, including your photograph, signature and identity proof.
Open the Apply online link and complete the application within 03/11/2026 to 18/11/2026.
Review the application preview and every entered field before submitting.
Pay the applicable fee by the stated deadline and payment method.
Save or print the final submitted application form.
Selection process
The detailed syllabus and examination scheme are stated to be available in the recruitment notification. Consult it for the selection stages and scheme; no further stages are specified here.
Official documents and links
Official website: https://www.powergrid.in/en/home
Apply online: https://careers.powergrid.in/recruitment-nextgen/h/login.aspx
Official notification: https://www.powergrid.in/sites/default/files/job_opportunities_document/Notice_2_2.pdf