By Naveen Singh, Recruitment Researcher · Updated 12 Oct 2026 · Editorial policy

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.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).

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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.

📺 GRID-INDIA Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Form Filling & Exam Guide

Watch our video guide covering eligibility, important dates, fee, vacancy details, and how to apply online.

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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
Watch Updates on YouTube:	Sarkari Job Selection YouTube
Join Our Channels for Live Updates:	WhatsApp Channel Telegram Channel

Vacancy Details (Total: 52)

Post	Posts	Reservation (indicative)
Executive Trainee (Electrical)	37	UR-16, OBC(NCL)-10, SC-6, ST-2, EWS-3; PwBD horizontal as in Advt
Executive Trainee (Computer Science)	15	UR-7, OBC(NCL)-4, SC-2, ST-1, EWS-1; PwBD horizontal as in Advt
Total	52

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.

Not sure if you are within the age limit? Use our free sarkari job age calculator for the cut-off date.

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

PSU / bank pay scaleBasic: ₹50,000DA: 55% (as set for this page)

Component	Per month
+Basic Pay	₹50,000
+Dearness Allowance (DA @ 55%)	₹27,500
Basic + DA	₹77,500

Note: This employer is a PSU, bank or insurer. It does not follow central 7th CPC allowances, so HRA, perks, pension and deductions follow the employer's own rules in the official notification. Only basic pay and DA are shown; income tax and other deductions are not included.

Selection Process Overview

Stage	Weightage / Mode
GATE 2027 marks (out of 100)	85%
Group Discussion	As per Advt
Personal Interview	As 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

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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.