Power Grid Recruitment through GATE 2026: Dates, Application Process, Eligibility, Selection Process, and more
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025 ( GATE )
Admit Card - 2 Jan '26
Candidates can check application form, dates, eligibility, and selection procedure for PGCIL GATE recruitment 2026 below.
Power Grid Recruitment through GATE 2026 Scores: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) will start recruitment process through GATE 2026 soon. Candidates with valid GATE scorecard can apply once recruitment notification is released. PGCIL will open the registration process through GATE 2026 on its official website- powergrid.in. The recruitment will be opened for Fresh Engineering Graduates for an Executive position as an Engineer Trainee in following disciplines: Electrical, Electronics, Civil, Computer Science disciplines.
Interested candidates must fill application form using their GATE 2026 registration number and password. Read article below to know more about Power Grid Recruitment through GATE 2026.
- Power Grid Recruitment through GATE 2026: Vacancy details (Expected)
- PGCIL Recruitment through GATE 2026: Important Dates
- Power Grid Recruitment through GATE 2026: Eligibility Criteria
- Power Grid Recruitment through GATE 2026: Application Process
- Power Grid Recruitment through GATE 2026: Selection Process
- PGCIL Recruitment Weightage Parameters
- Qualifying Percentage for Personal Interview
- Powergrid GATE Cutoff 2026
- GATE Cutoff for POWERGRID Recruitment 2019-2020
- PGCIL Recruitment through GATE 2026: Compensation Package
Power Grid Recruitment through GATE 2026: Vacancy details (Expected)
| Post ID - 192 |
Name of Entity |
UR |
OBC {NCL) |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
PwD# |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AET (Computer Science) |
POWERGRID |
16 |
09 |
05 |
01 |
03 |
02 |
34 |
| CTUIL |
03 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
03 |
|
| AET (Electrical) |
POWERGRID |
25 |
09 +05* |
08 |
03 |
05 |
03 |
55 |
| CTUIL |
04 |
01 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
05 |
|
| AET (Civil) |
POWERGRID |
-- |
01* |
01* |
-- |
-- |
-- |
02 |
| CTUIL |
02 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
02 |
|
| AET |
POWERGRID |
-- |
01* |
01* |
-- |
-- |
-- |
02 |
| CTUIL |
02 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
02 |
|
| Total |
52 |
26 |
15 |
04 |
08 |
05 |
105 |
|
Reservation for Persons with Disability (PwD)
| Post |
Reservation # |
PwD Sub-categories identified suitable |
|---|---|---|
| AET (Computer Science) |
1-LD |
(a) B, LV (b) D, HH (c) OA, OL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV (d) ASD (M), SLD, MI (e) MD involving (a) to (d) above |
| AET (Electrical) |
2-LD |
(a) D, HH (b) OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV (c) ASD (M), SLD, MI (d) MD involving (a) to (c) above |
| AET(Civil) |
-- |
(a) D, HH (b) OA, OL, LC, Dw, AAV (c) SLD, MI (d) MD involving (a) to (c) above |
| AET (Electronics) |
-- |
(a) LV (b) HH (c) OA, OL, LC, Dw, AAV (d) SLD, MI (e) MD Involving (a) to (d) above |
Category Abbreviations: B=Blind, LV=Low Vision, D=Deaf, HH=Hard of Hearing, OA=One Arm, OL=One Leg, OAL=One Arm and One Leg, CP=Cerebral Palsy, LC=Leprosy Cured, Dw=Dwarfism, AAV=Acid Attack Victims, ASD=Autism Spectrum Disorder (M=Mild), SLD=Specific Learning Disability, MI=Mental Illness, MD=Multiple Disabilities
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PGCIL Recruitment through GATE 2026: Important Dates
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Start date of online registration |
Jan 2026 |
| Last date to submit application form and fees |
February 2026 |
| Cutoff date for eligibility criteria |
March 2026 |
Power Grid Recruitment through GATE 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates willing to apply for PGCIL GATE 2026 must check eligibility below -
- Must hold a valid GATE scorecard
| Post |
Corresponding GATE 2022 Paper Code |
|---|---|
| Engineer Trainee (Electrical) |
EE |
| Engineer Trainee (Electronics) |
EC |
| Engineer Trainee (Civil) |
CE |
| Engineer Trainee (Computer Science) |
CS |
Upper Age Limit
Candidates must not be more than 28 years as of December 31, 2025.
Qualification
| Course |
Discipline |
Percentage of Marks |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical |
Electronics |
Civil |
||
| Full Time BE/ BTech/ BSc (Engineering) from a recognised University/ Institute |
Electrical Electrical (Power) Electrical and Electronics Power Systems Engineering Power Engineering (Electrical) |
Electronics Electronics and Communication Electronics and Telecommunication Electronics and Electrical Communication Telecommunication Engg |
Civil Engineering |
Minimum 60 % or Equivalent CGPA |
Relaxations and Concessions
- Reservation/ Relaxation/ Concession to candidates belonging to reserved categories shall be as per Government of India directives.
- Persons suffering from not less than 40% of the relevant disability shall only be eligible for the benefit for PwD.
- Relaxation in Marks in essential qualification: Qualifying Marks in essential qualification is relaxed to pass marks for posts reserved for respective category.
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit
| Category | Relaxation offered |
|---|---|
| OBC/NCL candidates | 3 years(for posts reserved for respective category) |
| SC/ST candidates | 5 years (for posts reserved for respective category) |
| PwD candidates | 10 years over and above category relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen/ J&K Domicile/ Victims of riots | As per Government of India guidelines |
- Reservation/ Relaxation/ Concession for SC/ST will be subject to submission of relevant Caste Certificate in the Govt. of India prescribed format issued by a competent authority, at the time of application and interview, if called for.
-
Reservation/ Relaxation for OBC (NCL) will be subject to submission of a copy of OBC (NCL) certificate along with NCL declaration in the format prescribed by the Govt. of India for “Appointment to Posts under Govt. of India” from a competent authority, at the time of application and interview, if called for.
-
Reservation and Relaxation for EWS will be subject to submission of a copy of the latest Income and Asset Certificate issued by a Competent Authority at time of application and interview if called for.
-
Relaxation/Concession for Persons with Disability is subject to submission of Disability Certificate issued by a Government Medical Board in the format prescribed by Govt. of India, at the time of application and interview, if called for.
-
Relaxation/Concession for J&K Domicile / Ex-Servicemen/ Victims of riots will be subject to submission of Age relaxation cum Domicile certificate /Discharge certificate in the prescribed format issued by a competent authority, at the time of application and interview, if called for.
-
SC/ST/PwD/Ex-SM candidates are exempted from payment of application fee.
-
Relaxation/Concession for POWERGRID/CTUIL Departmental Candidates: Please refer to Internal Circular for details.
Power Grid Recruitment through GATE 2026: Application Process
Registration and Filling of PGCIL Application Form
- Candidates must register for PGCIL recruitment through GATE by filling personal and academic details along with GATE 2025 registration number.
- Details must match with information submitted in GATE 2026 application form
- Candidates must upload all documents as per guidelines.
- After successful registration, a unique registration number will be generated and will be sent to registered mobile number and email ID.
Scanned Documents required to be uploaded:
For IIT Delhi M.Des admission, candidates must have passed BE/ BTech/ BDes/ BArch or equivalent degree in a relevant field with a CGPA of 6.00 on a 10-point scale or 60% aggregate. Apart from the minimum eligibility requirement, candidates are also required to appear for the CEED entrance test.
No, the institute offers admission based on CAT scores. Candidates seeking admission to IIT Delhi MBA course must apply online for CAT. IIT Delhi MBA admission is based on candidates' performance in the CAT entrance test, followed by a GD & PI round. Apart from this, candidates are also required to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria for IIT Delhi MBA admission. To be eligible for MBA admission at IIT Delhi, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent of a minimum of three-years duration after Class 12 with a CGPA of 6.00 on a 10-point scale or 60% aggregate.
- Recent colour passport size photograph (Maximum Size- 50 KB in JPG format)
- Signature – (Maximum Size - 30 KB in JPG format)
- Caste Certificate (optional)
- Disability Certificate (optional)
- Discharge Certificate for Ex-Servicemen (optional)
- Age Relaxation cum Domicile Certificate (optional)
- Last Semester or Year Mark Sheet for Final Year Appearing Candidates (optional)
Payment of Application Fees
After completing above details, candidates will have to pay an application fee of INR 500 via credit card/debit card or netbanking/wallet. Reserved category are exempted from this.
Power Grid Recruitment through GATE 2026: Selection Process
- PGCIL GATE selection process will consist of marks obtained (out of 100) by a candidate in relevant paper of GATE 2026, Group Discussion and personal interview.
- Eligible candidates must have qualified corresponding paper of GATE 2026 with good score.
- Candidates will be short-listed category-wise for Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI) based on their normalised marks out of 100 in GATE 2026.
- Shortlisted candidates can download their interview call letter and other relevant documents after logging into the official website.
- Shortlisted candidates for GD and PI must carry their documents along with interview call letter.
Candidates must qualify for personal interview. Qualifying % in interview for different categories can be checked below -
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| Category |
Qualifying % in Interview |
|---|---|
| Unreserved/EWS |
40% |
| OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/PwD |
30% (Depending on the reservation of vacancies only) |
Note: Group discussion will not have any qualifying mark.
Weightage of Different Parameters
For calculation of the final score of a candidate qualified in an interview for the post of AET, the weights of marks obtained in GATE, Group Discussion and Interview will be as indicated below:
| Test Type |
Weightage |
|---|---|
| GATE 2026 Marks (out of 100) |
85% |
| Group Discussion |
3% |
| Personal Interview |
12% |
| Total |
100% |
PGCIL Recruitment Weightage Parameters
| Parameters |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| GATE 2026 Score (Out of 100 in Corresponding Paper) |
85% |
| Group Discussion |
3% |
| Personal Interview (PI) |
12% |
| Total |
100% |
Qualifying Percentage for Personal Interview
| Category |
Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| General |
40% |
| SC/ ST/ OBC |
30% |
| PwD |
30% For ET ( Electrical) for disability – OH(OL)/HH and For ET (Computer Science) for disability- OH(OA/OL/BL)/HH/VH only |
Powergrid GATE Cutoff 2026
| Stream | Cutoff download |
|---|---|
| GATE 2025 Cutoff Marks for Personal Interview (Computer Science) | Download |
| GATE 2025 Cutoff Marks for Personal Interview (Electronics) | Download |
| GATE 2025 Cutoff Marks for Personal Interview (Electrical) | Download | Download |
| GATE 2025 Cutoff Marks for Personal Interview (Civil Engineering) | Download |
GATE Cutoff for POWERGRID Recruitment 2019-2020
| Branch Name |
Category |
Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering |
General |
71.62 |
| EWS |
69.53 |
|
| OBC |
66.08 |
|
| SC |
63.45 |
|
| ST |
59.19 |
|
| Electrical Engineering |
General |
84.33 |
| EWS |
81.33 |
|
| OBC |
64.33 |
|
| SC |
69.67 |
|
| ST |
59.67 |
|
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
General |
75 |
| EWS |
63.67 |
|
| OBC |
73.33 |
|
| SC |
52 |
|
| ST |
53 |
PGCIL Recruitment through GATE 2026: Compensation Package
The PGCIL offers one of the best packages in the Industry. Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of Rs 40,000/- 3% - 1,40,000/- (IDA) during the one-year training period. During their period, they will be paid a stipend in the form of Basic Pay of Rs 40,000/- along with IDA, HRA, and Perks @12% of basic pay.
On successful completion of training, the candidates will be absorbed as Engineers in the E2 scale - Rs. 50,000/- 3% - 1, 60,000/- (IDA). The compensation package also includes Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance, Perquisites and Allowance as per cafeteria approach, Performance Related Pay, Company Leased Accommodation / Company Quarters or HRA, Reimbursement of monthly conveyance expenditure, mobile facility, PF, Gratuity, Pension & Leave encashment, Group Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, etc.
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The GATE exam is conducted once a year. The entrance test takes place on multiple dates and shifts for 30 test papers. For 2026, IIT Guwahati is conducting the exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15.
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Yes, IIT Guwahati has extended the GATE 2026 registration date with late fees. The new GATE 2026 registration date is October 13.
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If you notice an error or discrepancy after submitting your GATE form, don't panic. Once the application correction window opens, log in via GOAPS using your credentials and make the corrections. Details like category, gender, exam city, paper choice, date of birth, etc., can often be edited — usual
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Based on the previous year's trends, the GATE 2026 expected cutoff for computer Science and engineering can be checked below-
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No, a duplicate GATE 2026 admit card will not be provided at the test center. Candidates must carry their own admit card along with the mentioned documents and items to the GATE exam center. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE admit card on January 2.
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Yes, candidates will get a scribble pad in the GATE exam 2026 to do the rough work. Candidates have to write their name and registration number on the scribble pad before using it. However, the rough sheet must be returned after the completion of the exam.
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The barcode present in the GATE admit card 2026 carries the candidate's information. It is required for a faster verification process and fraud prevention. So, make sure it does not get tampered. Carry multiple copies in case your GATE 2026 hall ticket is torn or tampered.
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Candidates who are appearing for the GATE exam must carry a valid ID proof along with a passport-size photograph, transperant water bottle, and pen (blue or black) along with GATE 2026 hall ticket. We advise to carry atleast two to three copies of admit card to the centre.
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DMS IIT Delhi cutoff 2023 to Management courses including MBA is based of valid CAT scores. For DMS IIT Delhi MBA admission, students must meet both the overall CAT cut off percentile and the sectional cut off. Tabulated below is CAT percentile for DMS IIT Delhi cutoff for General category students for last two years: