Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 52 Vacancies via GATE 2027 (Advt. No. CC/26/2026)

Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA), a premier Schedule ‘A’ Miniratna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has officially released its flagship employment notification (Advt. No. CC/26/2026) for the recruitment of Executive Trainees through GATE 2027.

This nationwide recruitment drive aims to fill 52 vacancies across Electrical and Computer Science engineering disciplines. Eligible engineering graduates must appear and qualify in the corresponding GATE 2027 examination, following which the official online application portal will open on the company website.

Recruitment Overview Matrix

Feature	Details
Conducting Organization	Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA)
Parent Ministry	Ministry of Power, Government of India
Advertisement Number	Advt. No. CC/26/2026 (Dated 16.09.2026)
Post Designation	Executive Trainee (Electrical & Computer Science)
Total Openings	52 Vacancies (Inclusive of Fresh & Backlog Posts)
Recruitment Gateway	GATE 2027 Score
Application Mode	Online Only
Notification Release Date	16th September 2026
Online Application Start Date	To be notified after declaration of GATE 2027 results
Official Website Portal	grid-india.in

Important Schedule & Timeline Matrix

Event Description	Official Dates & Timeline
Notification Publication Date	16th September 2026
GATE 2027 Examination Window	As per official GATE 2027 schedule
Commencement of Online Applications	Will open after declaration of GATE 2027 results
Crucial Date for Age Reckoning	31st July 2027
Deadline for Final Year/Semester Results	14th August 2027 (for provisionally eligible candidates)

Post, Discipline & Vacancy Distribution Matrix

Post / Discipline Name	Corresponding GATE 2027 Paper	Fresh Vacancies	Backlog Vacancies	Total Openings
Executive Trainee (Electrical)	Electrical Engineering (EE)	35	02	37
Executive Trainee (Computer Science)	Computer Science & IT (CS)	15	—	15
Grand Total	—	—	—	52 Posts

• Reservation Status: Category-wise breakdowns (UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, and PwBD horizontal reservations) are fully detailed in the official notification matching government directives.

Salary Scale & Compensation Package Matrix

• Designation Level: E2 Grade
• Training & Probation Pay Scale: ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000/- (IDA Pay Scale) during the one-year On-The-Job Training (OJT) period.
• Regularization: Upon successful completion of the one-year training program, candidates are regularized in the E2 scale with perks, DA, HRA, performance-related pay, and other medical benefits as per PSU norms.

Eligibility Criteria & Essential Parameters

1. Age Limit Parameters (As on 31st July 2027)

• Upper Age Limit (Unreserved / EWS): 28 Years (Candidates must have been born on or after 1st August 1999).
• Upper Age Relaxations:
  • Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL): 3 Years (for posts reserved for the category)
  • Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST): 5 Years (for posts reserved for the category)
  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years over and above category relaxations.

2. Educational Qualifications

• Executive Trainee (Electrical): Full-time regular B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. (Engg.) / Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) in Electrical / Electrical (Power) / Electrical and Electronics / Power Systems Engineering / Power Engineering (Electrical) from a recognized University/Institute with a minimum of 65% marks or equivalent CGPA.
• Executive Trainee (Computer Science): Full-time regular B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. (Engg.) / IDD in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Technology from a recognized University/Institute with a minimum of 65% marks or equivalent CGPA.
• Mandatory Requirement: Candidates must appear and qualify in the corresponding paper of GATE 2027. (Note: GATE scores of 2026 or earlier are not valid for this cycle).

Selection Process Structure

The multi-stage selection methodology comprises the following parameters and weightages:

1. Stage 1 – GATE 2027 Score (85% Weightage): Performance and normalized marks out of 100 in the corresponding GATE paper (EE or CS).
2. Stage 2 – Group Discussion (3% Weightage): Qualitative assessment of candidates shortlisted category-wise based on GATE scores.
3. Stage 3 – Personal Interview (12% Weightage): Comprehensive evaluation of technical and behavioral competence.
   • Qualifying Marks in Interview: 40% for Unreserved/EWS categories and 30% for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwBD reserved categories.

Selection Parameter	Weightage Allocation
GATE 2027 Normalized Marks	85%
Group Discussion (GD)	3%
Personal Interview (PI)	12%
Total Combined Score	100%

Service Agreement Bond

Selected candidates are required to execute a service agreement surety bond to complete the training program and serve the corporation for a minimum period of 3 years upon regularization:

• General / OBC-NCL / EWS: ₹5,00,000/-
• SC / ST / PwBD: ₹2,50,000/-

Application Fee Structure

• General / OBC-NCL / EWS: ₹500/- (Non-refundable, payable online)
• SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Departmental Candidates: Fully Exempted

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online

1. Appear for GATE 2027: Register and successfully appear for the corresponding GATE 2027 paper (Electrical – EE or Computer Science – CS).
2. Wait for Result Declaration: Once GATE 2027 results are announced, access the official GRID-INDIA careers portal at grid-india.in.
3. Online Registration: Access the active recruitment link for Advt. No. CC/26/2026 and input your GATE 2027 Application Number, Registration Number, and Score.
4. Complete Application Form: Fill in personal details, educational percentages, and upload scanned documents as instructed.
5. Pay Application Fee: Remit the ₹500 processing fee via the online payment gateway (if applicable).
6. Final Submission: Submit your application form online and save a digital copy for future selection rounds.

🔗 GRID-INDIA Official Website Portal

📄 Download GRID-INDIA Executive Trainee Advt. No. CC/26/2026 Notification PDF

🔗 Direct Link to Apply Online via GRID-INDIA Portal (Link activates post-GATE 2027 results)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the primary selection criteria for GRID-INDIA Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?

A: Selection is based primarily on valid scores obtained in the GATE 2027 examination (85% weightage), followed by Group Discussion (3%) and Personal Interview (12%).

Q2: How many total vacancies are announced under Advertisement No. CC/26/2026?

A: A total of 52 vacancies have been notified, which include 37 posts for Electrical and 15 posts for Computer Science.

Q3: Can candidates with GATE 2026 scores apply for this cycle?

A: No. Only GATE 2027 scores are valid for this recruitment drive. Previous year GATE scores are not accepted.

Q4: What is the upper age limit for General category candidates?

A: The upper age limit is 28 years as on 31st July 2027, with permissible age relaxations for reserved category applicants.

Q5: What is the salary structure during the training period?

A: Trainees receive a monthly IDA pay scale of ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000/- (E2 Grade) during their one-year On-The-Job Training period.