Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA), a Miniratna-I and Schedule ‘A’ Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Power, has released an employment notification (Advt. No. CC/26/2026) for the direct recruitment of Executive Trainees in Electrical and Computer Science engineering disciplines through GATE 2027 scores. Responsible for critical national power system operations across the National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) and Regional Load Despatch Centres (RLDCs), GRID-INDIA offers 52 Executive Trainee openings for engineering graduates. Qualified candidates who register and appear for GATE 2027 in the corresponding engineering papers will be shortlisted for subsequent Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds.
GRID INDIA Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026: Overview
The key highlights, organizational profile, vacancy count, and administrative details of the recruitment drive are outlined below:
| Recruiting Organization | Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) |
| Enterprise Category | Miniratna Category-I, Schedule ‘A’ CPSE (Ministry of Power, Govt. of India) |
| Advertisement Number | CC/26/2026 |
| Post Name | Executive Trainee (Electrical & Computer Science) |
| Total Vacancies | 52 Posts (37 Electrical + 15 Computer Science) |
| Pay Scale / Level | E2 Level (₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000/- IDA) |
| Basic Qualification | B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engg.) / IDD with valid GATE 2027 Score |
| Selection Methodology | GATE 2027 Score (85%) + Group Discussion (3%) + Personal Interview (12%) |
| Official Website | https://grid-india.in |
GRID INDIA Executive Trainee Recruitment Vacancy Details
A total of 52 vacancies have been announced across the Electrical and Computer Science disciplines, encompassing both fresh and backlog positions along with horizontal reservations for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
| Post Name | Vacancy Type | UR | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | EWS | Total Posts | PwBD (Horizontal)* |
| Executive Trainee (Electrical) | Fresh Vacancies | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 35 | 2 (OH-1, HH-1) |
| Executive Trainee (Electrical) | Backlog Vacancies | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 (HH-1) |
| Total Electrical Trainees | Fresh + Backlog | 16 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 37 | 3 (OH-1, HH-2) |
| Executive Trainee (Computer Science) | Fresh / Total | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 (OH)** |
| Grand Total | Combined Posts | 23 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 52 | 4 Posts |
*OH = Orthopedically Handicapped; HH = Hearing Handicapped.
For Computer Science PwBD, vacancies will first be filled by OH; if unavailable, other eligible PwBD subcategories will be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must fulfill educational, age, and test requirements before applying for the executive posts.
| Parameter | Requirements & Prescribed Guidelines |
| Qualifying Examination | Must register, appear, and qualify in the corresponding paper of GATE 2027: • Electrical: Electrical Engineering (Paper Code: EE) • Computer Science: Computer Science and Information Technology (Paper Code: CS) (Note: Scores from GATE 2026 or prior years are strictly invalid). |
| Educational Qualification | Full-time regular B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engineering) / Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) from a recognized University/Institute: • Electrical Disciplines: Electrical, Electrical (Power), Electrical and Electronics, Power Systems Engineering, Power Engineering (Electrical). • Computer Science Disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology. |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | • Minimum 65% marks or equivalent CGPA in aggregate across all semesters. • Pass marks for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates against posts reserved for respective categories. • Final year students expecting results by 14.08.2027 are eligible, provided they hold $\ge$65% marks up to the pre-final semester. |
| Upper Age Limit | 28 Years as on 31.07.2027 (Candidates must be born on or after 01.08.1999). |
| Age Relaxations | • OBC (NCL): 3 Years • SC / ST: 5 Years • PwBD: 10 Years (over and above category concessions) • Ex-Servicemen / Riot Victims: As per Government of India directives. |
Selection Criteria & Weightage Breakdown
The selection methodology uses normalized GATE 2027 marks alongside in-person assessments to determine merit empanelment.
| Selection Stage | Parameter / Component | Weightage | Minimum Qualifying Standard |
| Stage 1 | GATE 2027 Marks (Normalized score out of 100 in EE or CS paper) | 85% | Qualifying cutoff marks as declared by the GATE 2027 Organizing Institute (IIT Madras) |
| Stage 2 | Group Discussion (GD) | 3% | No minimum qualifying cutoff marks |
| Stage 3 | Personal Interview (PI) | 12% | • Unreserved & EWS: 40% • OBC (NCL) / SC / ST / PwBD: 30% |
| Total Evaluation | Final Merit Score | 100% | Empanelment requires qualifying GATE 2027 and the Personal Interview separately |
Candidates shortlisted for GD and PI may also undergo a Behavioral Assessment, which serves as qualitative input for the interview panel without assigning qualifying marks. Candidates can choose to appear in either English or Hindi for GD and Interview sessions.
Compensation Package & Service Agreement Bond
Selected Executive Trainees undergo one year of On-The-Job Training (OJT) before regularization.
- Pay Scale: Trainees are inducted at the E2 Level in the pay scale of ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000/- (IDA).
- Benefits & Allowances: In addition to basic pay, the compensation includes Performance Related Pay (PRP), Company Leased Accommodation / HRA, medical coverage for self and dependents, conveyance reimbursements, mobile allowance, PF, Gratuity, Pension, and Group Insurance schemes.
- Service Agreement Bond: Appointees must execute a service bond to complete the 1-year training and serve GRID-INDIA for at least 3 years thereafter:
- General / OBC-NCL / EWS: ₹5,00,000/-
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹2,50,000/-
Application Fee & How to Apply
Application submission involves a two-step process connecting the candidate’s GATE registration with GRID-INDIA’s recruitment portal:
- Step 1: Apply for GATE 2027: Candidates must register for GATE 2027 through the official portal (https://gate2027.iitm.ac.in) for either Electrical Engineering (EE) or Computer Science and Information Technology (CS).
- Step 2: GRID-INDIA Portal Registration: The application window on the GRID-INDIA website (https://grid-india.in) will open following the announcement of GATE 2027 results. Applicants must enter their GATE 2027 Registration Number, Application Number, and verified normalized scores.
- Application Fee:
- General, OBC (NCL), and EWS Candidates: Non-refundable fee of ₹500/- payable online.
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-SM / Departmental Candidates: Exempted from paying the application fee.
- No Hard Copies Required: Candidates are not required to dispatch physical application documents to the office; hard copies of the GATE admit card, score card, and category certificates must be brought during the document verification stage of the interview.
Important Dates
The application timeline is uniquely tied to the GATE 2027 examination cycle. Candidates must first complete the GATE registration process before the separate GRID-INDIA application window opens next year.
| Milestone / Event | Date / Deadline |
| GRID-INDIA Advertisement Date | 16 September 2026 |
| GATE 2027 Regular Registration Closes | 27 September 2026 |
| GATE 2027 Exam Dates | 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, & 21 February 2027 |
| GATE 2027 Result Declaration | 19 March 2027 |
| GRID-INDIA Apply Online Window | To be officially notified after the declaration of GATE 2027 results |
| Upper Age Limit Reckoning Date | 31 July 2027 |
| Final Semester Result Submission Deadline | 14 August 2027 (for provisionally eligible final-year candidates) |
