GRID-INDIA Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026: 52 Posts – Registration NOT Open Yet (Apply After GATE 2027)

Important: Online registration for GRID-INDIA Executive Trainee is NOT open yet. Grid Controller of India Limited has released Advertisement No. CC/26/2026 dated 16.09.2026 for 52 Executive Trainee posts (Electrical – 37; Computer Science – 15). Candidates must qualify GATE 2027 (EE or CS paper). The GRID-INDIA application window will open only after GATE 2027 results are declared; exact dates will be notified on grid-india.in. There is no apply-by date right now — do not treat any date as a fake last date to apply.GRID-INDIA Executive Trainee 2026 recruitment thumbnail, 52 posts, apply after GATE 2027, registration not open yet.Official Notification PDF: Download GRID-INDIA Executive Trainee Advt CC/26/2026 (GATE 2027) PDF

Recruitment Name: GRID-INDIA Executive Trainee – Advt No. CC/26/2026 (GATE 2027 based)

52 Posts – Executive Trainee (Electrical 37 + Computer Science 15) – Apply only AFTER GATE 2027 results

Short Summary: GRID-INDIA Advt CC/26/2026: 52 Executive Trainee posts (EE 37 + CS 15). Registration NOT open yet — apply only after GATE 2027 results on grid-india.in. E2 pay ₹50,000–1,60,000. Age 28 as on 31.07.2027. Fee ₹500 (exemptions for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/Departmental).

Important Dates – GRID-INDIA Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026

Advertisement Dated:16.09.2026
Advertisement No.:CC/26/2026
GATE Requirement:GATE 2027 (EE for Electrical; CS for Computer Science)
GRID-INDIA Online Apply:NOT OPEN YET — opens after GATE 2027 results
Age Reckoned As On:31.07.2027 (upper age 28 years)
Final Year Result Deadline (when applying):14.08.2027 (provisional eligibility)

Application Fee

UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS (when apply opens):₹500/- online (non-refundable)
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Departmental:Exempted
Payment note:Fee payable only when GRID-INDIA application window opens after GATE 2027 results
Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal.

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Important Links

Apply Online:Official Website – Registration NOT Open Yet (After GATE 2027)
Download Official Notification PDF:Download GRID-INDIA Executive Trainee Advt CC/26/2026 (GATE 2027) PDF
Official Website:Visit GRID-INDIA Official Website
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Vacancy Details (Total: 52)

PostPostsReservation (indicative)
Executive Trainee (Electrical)37UR-16, OBC(NCL)-10, SC-6, ST-2, EWS-3; PwBD horizontal as in Advt
Executive Trainee (Computer Science)15UR-7, OBC(NCL)-4, SC-2, ST-1, EWS-1; PwBD horizontal as in Advt
Total52

Includes fresh and backlog vacancies as notified. Only GATE 2027 score is valid (not 2026 or earlier).


Eligibility Criteria

GATE 2027: Qualify EE paper for Electrical ET; CS paper for Computer Science ET.
Degree: Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc(Engg)/IDD with ≥65% or equivalent CGPA in the prescribed disciplines.
Age: Upper age 28 years as on 31.07.2027 (born on or after 01.08.1999), with GoI relaxations.
Note: Do not apply anywhere until GRID-INDIA opens registration after GATE 2027 results.


Age Limit

Upper age 28 years as on 31.07.2027. Relaxations for reserved categories / PwBD / Ex-servicemen / departmental candidates as per Advt and GoI norms.


GRID-INDIA Executive Trainee E2 (IDA) In-Hand Salary

7th Pay Matrix Level 7 Basic Pay: ₹50,000 DA: 55% Active
X Cities (Metro)

₹84,504

Net Monthly Take-Home
Y Cities (Urban)

₹77,929

Net Monthly Take-Home
Z Cities (Rural/Small)

₹75,683

Net Monthly Take-Home
Compensation ComponentX Cities (Tier 1)Y Cities (Tier 2)Z Cities (Tier 3)
Part 1: Monthly Earnings & Allowances (Gross Additions)
+Basic Pay₹50,000₹50,000₹50,000
+Dearness Allowance (DA @ 55%)₹27,500₹27,500₹27,500
+House Rent Allowance (HRA)₹15,000 (30%)₹10,000 (20%)₹5,000 (10%)
+Transport Allowance (TPT + DA)₹5,580₹2,790₹2,790
Total Gross Monthly Salary₹98,080₹90,290₹85,290
Part 2: Government Deductions (Monthly Recoveries)
-NPS Contribution (10% Basic + DA)₹7,750₹7,750₹7,750
-CGHS (Medical Benefits)₹450₹450₹450
-CGEGIS (Insurance Fund)₹60₹60₹60
-Estimated Monthly Income Tax (TDS)₹5,316₹4,101₹1,347
Total Monthly Deductions₹13,576₹12,361₹9,607
Net In-Hand Salary (Take Home)₹84,504₹77,929₹75,683

Selection Process Overview

StageWeightage / Mode
GATE 2027 marks (out of 100)85%
Group DiscussionAs per Advt
Personal InterviewAs per Advt

Shortlisting for GD/PI based on GATE 2027 performance. Final merit as per GRID-INDIA rules.


Selection Process

1. Qualify GATE 2027 in EE or CS paper.
2. Apply on GRID-INDIA website AFTER GATE 2027 results (window to be notified).
3. GD + Personal Interview and document verification.

How to Apply – Registration NOT Open Yet

Step 1: Appear in and qualify GATE 2027 (EE or CS). Details: gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
Step 2: Wait for GATE 2027 results and GRID-INDIA’s separate apply notification on grid-india.in.
Step 3: When the window opens, register with GATE 2027 application/registration number and score; pay ₹500 if applicable.
Step 4: There is no current last date to apply — ignore any fake apply-by dates on unofficial sites.

GRID-INDIA Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is apply online open now?
No. Registration opens only after GATE 2027 results.
How many posts?
52 — Electrical 37 + Computer Science 15.
Which GATE paper?
Electrical ET → EE; CS ET → CS (GATE 2027 only).
Pay scale?
E2 IDA ₹50,000–1,60,000 during training and on regularisation.
Age limit?
28 years as on 31.07.2027.
Where will apply link appear?
Careers section of grid-india.in after GATE 2027 results.
GRID-INDIA Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)

Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:

  • Not open yet: Do not pay anyone claiming GRID-INDIA apply is open now.
  • GATE 2027 only: GATE 2026 or earlier scores are not valid.
  • No fake last date: There is no apply-by date until GRID-INDIA notifies the window.
  • Fee later: ₹500 (if applicable) is payable only when official apply opens.
  • Service bond: Selected ETs must execute service agreement bond as in Advt.
  • Read full PDF: Discipline, PwBD categories and GD/PI rules are in Advt CC/26/2026.

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