GRID-INDIA Recruitment 2025 - Executive Trainees (Electrical): Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA), a Miniratna-I & Schedule 'A' CPSE under Ministry of Power, invites applications for Executive Trainees in Electrical discipline through GATE-2025. GRID-INDIA is a knowledge-based organization of national importance responsible for managing India's power system operations. Selected candidates will undergo one-year training with attractive compensation package before regularization.
GRID-INDIA Recruitment 2025 - Executive Trainees (Electrical)
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 1st April 2025 (00:00 hours)
- Online Application End Date: 30th April 2025 (23:45 hours)
- GATE 2025 Exam: To be announced (Electrical Engineering paper)
- Age Limit Cut-off: 31st July 2025 (Born on/after 01-08-1997)
Note: Candidates are advised to submit applications well before the last date to avoid server congestion.
Vacancy Details
| Category | Fresh Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| OBC (NCL) | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| SC | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| ST | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EWS | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| PwBD* | 2 (OH-1, HH-1) | 0 | 2 (OH-1, HH-1) |
| Total | 43 | 4 | 47 |
*PwBD: OH - Orthopedically Handicapped, HH - Hearing Handicapped
Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualification:
- B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg)/IDD in Electrical/Power Engineering
- Minimum 65% marks or equivalent CGPA (Pass marks for SC/ST/PwBD)
- Final year students eligible if they have 65% in pre-final exams
- GATE Requirement: Must qualify in GATE 2025 (Electrical Engineering paper)
- Age Limit: Maximum 28 years (as on 31-07-2025)
- Age Relaxations:
- OBC-NCL: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD: 10 years (additional to category relaxation)
Selection Process
- Stage 1: GATE 2025 Score (Electrical Engineering paper)
- Stage 2: Group Discussion & Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates
- Weightage:
- GATE Score: 85%
- Group Discussion: 3%
- Personal Interview: 12%
- Interview Qualifying Marks:
- UR/EWS: 40%
- OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwBD: 30%
- Medical fitness as per GRID-INDIA norms is mandatory
How to Apply
- Step 1: Appear and qualify in GATE 2025 (Electrical Engineering paper)
- Step 2: Apply online at GRID-INDIA portal between 1st-30th April 2025
- Application Fee: ₹500 (non-refundable, exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM)
- Documents Required:
- GATE 2025 application form, admit card and score card
- Caste certificate (for reserved categories)
- Medical certificate (for PwBD candidates)
- No Objection Certificate (for govt/PSU employees)
Compensation Package
- During Training: E2 level (₹50,000-1,60,000 IDA) with allowances
- After Regularization: Same pay scale plus:
- Performance Related Pay
- Company Leased Accommodation/HRA
- Conveyance reimbursement
- Group Insurance, PF, Gratuity, Pension
- Service Bond: ₹1,00,000 (General/OBC/EWS) or ₹50,000 (SC/ST/PwBD) for 3 years service post-training
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Important Notes
- Only GATE 2025 scores valid (previous years' scores not accepted)
- No request for change in posting for first 5 years
- Management reserves right to modify recruitment process
- All communications will be through registered email/candidate login
- False information will lead to disqualification at any stage