PGCIL Recruitment through GATE 2026: Application Date, Eligibility, Salary

PGCIL will recruit Executive Trainees through GATE 2026 scores. Check for vacancies, eligibility criteria, and the selection process for PGCIL recruitment through GATE here.

 

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) has released the notification for recruiting Engineering Graduates as Executive Trainees (Electrical) through GATE. The GATE exam recruitment process will be out soon. PGCIL recruitment 2026 will be based on candidates’ GATE 2026 score. Eligible and interested candidates must complete the GATE exam application form before the due date. Candidates can check the complete details here. 

Though not confirmed, the official notification also states that PGCIL may use GATE 2026 cores to recruit candidates for other positions depending on the requirement. Candidates can check the vacancy, eligibility criteria, and selection process below.

PGCIL Recruitment 2026 Important dates

Eligibility Criteria for PGCIL Recruitment through GATE 2026

• BE/BTech/BSc (Engineering) regular course from a recognised university/institute in Electrical/Electrical (Power)/Electrical and Electronics/Power Systems Engineering/Power Engineering (Electrical)
• Candidate must have passed the GATE 2026 for PGCIL recruitment
• Final Year/Semester students expecting their results are also eligible, provided they have obtained 65% marks or equivalent CGPA in aggregate of all semesters/years up to the pre-final examination

Also read:

• GATE exam registration fees
• GATE registration 2027
• GATE eligibility criteria

How to apply for PGCIL GATE 2026

• Eligible candidates have to register themselves on the official website of PGCIL.
• Candidates will be required to visit the career section of the website to register themselves.
• The registration link will be available for a short period.
• For registration, aspirants must enter details like their GATE 2025 application number and registration number and other personal and academic details.

Application Fee for GATE PGCIL recruitment

Rs. 500/- for General category and OBC candidates. SC/ST/PwD/ Ex-SM/ Departmental candidates are exempted from payment of PGCIL recruitment application fees.