GRID-INDIA Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 has been announced under Advertisement No. CC/26/2026 for 52 Executive Trainee vacancies in Electrical and Computer Science. The recruitment will use GATE 2027 scores. Importantly, the GRID-INDIA application window is not open yet; the company will announce the application dates separately after the GATE 2027 results.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Executive Trainee – Electrical | 37 |
| Executive Trainee – Computer Science | 15 |
| Total | 52 |
The Electrical total includes 35 fresh vacancies and 2 backlog vacancies. The Computer Science post has 15 vacancies. PwBD reservation is horizontal and included within the totals.
Important Dates
- Advertisement date: 16 September 2026
- GRID-INDIA online application: To be announced after GATE 2027 results
- Age cut-off: 31 July 2027
- Final-year result expected by: 14 August 2027, subject to notification conditions
Educational Qualification
Candidates should have a full-time regular B.E., B.Tech, B.Sc. Engineering or Integrated Dual Degree qualification in the relevant discipline with at least 65% marks or equivalent CGPA, subject to the detailed advertisement.
For Executive Trainee (Electrical), the eligible engineering disciplines include Electrical/Electrical Power/Power Systems-related qualifications as prescribed. For Executive Trainee (Computer Science), Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Information Technology-related qualifications are covered as specified in the advertisement.
GATE 2027 Requirement
Only the GATE 2027 score is valid for this recruitment. Candidates for Executive Trainee (Electrical) must appear in the GATE Electrical Engineering paper, while Computer Science candidates must appear in the GATE Computer Science and Information Technology paper.
Age Limit
The upper age limit is 28 years as on 31 July 2027, with applicable Government of India relaxations for reserved and other eligible categories.
Pay Scale
Selected candidates are appointed as Executive Trainees at E2 level with a pay scale of ₹50,000–₹1,60,000 (IDA). The recruitment includes one year of on-the-job training, followed by regularization subject to the prescribed conditions.
Selection Process
Final selection is based on GATE 2027 performance followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The detailed weightage specified in the recruitment advertisement is 85% GATE score, 3% Group Discussion and 12% Personal Interview.
Application Fee
The prescribed application fee is ₹500 for applicable candidates. SC/ST/PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and departmental candidates are exempted as specified in the advertisement.
How to Apply
- Appear in the relevant GATE 2027 paper.
- Wait for the GRID-INDIA application window to be announced after GATE 2027 results.
- Visit the official GRID-INDIA Careers page when the application link becomes active.
- Register using the required GATE 2027 details and complete the application.
- Upload the prescribed documents and pay the applicable fee.
- Submit and retain the application confirmation.
Important Warning
There is no immediate GRID-INDIA application deadline for this recruitment. Candidates should not rely on unofficial websites claiming that the Executive Trainee application is currently open. The official company notice states that the application window will be announced after the GATE 2027 results.
FAQs
How many vacancies are announced?
There are 52 Executive Trainee vacancies: 37 Electrical and 15 Computer Science.
Which GATE score is required?
Only GATE 2027 is considered for this recruitment.
Is the application open now?
No. GRID-INDIA will announce the application dates separately after the GATE 2027 results.
What is the upper age limit?
The upper age limit is 28 years as on 31 July 2027, subject to applicable relaxations.
What is the salary?
The E2 pay scale is ₹50,000–₹1,60,000 (IDA).
Official Link
GRID-INDIA Careers – Current Openings
Eligibility Checklist
Candidates need the prescribed full-time engineering qualification with the required marks and must satisfy the age and discipline conditions for Executive Trainee Electrical or Computer Science. Only GATE 2027 is considered.
Selection and Application
Final selection uses GATE 2027 performance followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview under the weightage specified in Advertisement CC/26/2026. The GRID-INDIA application window will be announced after the GATE 2027 results.
Last Updated: 18 September 2026
Disclaimer: Vacancy, eligibility, age, selection, fee and application conditions are based on Advertisement No. CC/26/2026. The official GRID-INDIA notification and subsequent application notice are final.
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