Power Grid Corporation of India Announces 319 Engineer Trainee Vacancies

Mumbai, November 3 (Daily Kiran) : The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), a major public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Power, has announced an exciting opportunity for aspiring engineers. The company is seeking applications for 319 Engineer Trainee positions in various disciplines, including Electrical, Civil, and Computer Science.

Of the available positions, 250 are for Electrical engineers, 48 for Civil engineers, and 21 for Computer Science graduates. The online application process commenced on November 3 at 5 PM and will remain open until November 18. Eligible candidates can complete their registration through the official PGCIL website within this timeframe.

Applicants must hold a full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc engineering degree from a recognized institution, with a minimum of 60% marks in their respective fields. Additionally, candidates are required to have passed the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026.

The maximum age limit for applicants is set at 28 years as of December 31, 2025. However, candidates from reserved categories will receive age relaxation as per government regulations.

Selection will be based on application screening, GATE 2026 scores, group discussions, personal interviews, medical examinations, and document verification. During the one-year training period, selected candidates can expect a monthly salary ranging from ₹40,000 to ₹1,40,000, with an estimated annual CTC of approximately ₹11 lakh. After successful completion of training, salaries will increase to between ₹50,000 and ₹1,60,000 per month, with an estimated annual CTC of around ₹22.5 lakh, along with additional benefits.

Candidates must pay an application fee based on their category, with a fee of ₹500 for General/OBC (NCL)/EWS applicants. Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe, disabled, ex-servicemen, and departmental candidates are exempt from the registration fee.