📊 Quick Info Overview
| 🏢 Organization | Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited |
| 📋 Post Name | OPTCL Management Trainee Electrical Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 60 Posts |
| 📢 Total Vacancies | 60 |
| 📁 Category | Central Govt Jobs |
| 📍 Location | Odisha |
| 🎓 Education | btech, graduate |
| 🎂 Age Limit | 21 – 32 Yrs (Gen) | OBC: 37 Yrs | SC/ST: 37 Yrs | PwD: 42 Yrs | As on: 01-05-2026 |
| 💰 Salary | Rs. 50,000 stipend during training; Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500 after training (₹56,100/month) |
| 💳 App Fee | ₹1180 (Gen) | SC/ST/Women: Free |
| 📝 Apply Mode | Offline |
| 📅 Last Date | 25-06-2026 by 11:59 PM |
| 🎯 GATE Note | GATE 2026 score used for shortlisting only; final selection is based on personal interview and medical examination. |
📅 Important Dates
| Notification Released | 19-05-2026 |
| Online Apply Start | 26-05-2026 |
| Apply Last Date | 25-06-2026 (by 11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 25-06-2026 |
📢 Vacancy Breakdown
| General | 0 |
| OBC | 0 |
| SC | 0 |
| ST | 0 |
| EWS | 0 |
| PH | 0 |
| Total Posts | 60 |
💳 Application Fee
| General / OBC | ₹1180 |
| SC / ST | ₹590 |
| PH / PWD | ₹590 |
| Female Candidates | ₹590 |
🎯 Selection Process
- Stage 1: GATE 2026 Score Based Shortlisting
- Stage 2: Personal Interview and Document Verification
- Stage 3: Medical Examination
Overview
Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL), a Government of Odisha undertaking, invites applications for 60 Management Trainee (Electrical) posts through GATE 2026. Candidates possessing a degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering with valid GATE score can apply online from 26 May 2026 to 25 June 2026 via the official OPTCL website. The selected candidates will undergo training and be absorbed as Assistant Manager (Electrical) with an attractive salary package.
Key Highlights
- Total Vacancies: 60 + backlog posts for Ex-Servicemen, PwBD and Sports Persons (over and above 60)
- Application Mode: Online only via OPTCL official website
- Application Period: 26 May 2026 (4:00 PM) to 25 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Mandatory Requirement: Valid GATE 2026 score in Electrical Engineering (EE) paper
- Selection Process: 90% weightage to GATE score, 10% weightage to personal interview, followed by medical examination
- Stipend during Training: Rs. 50,000/- per month for 1 year
- Post Training Salary: Assistant Manager (Electrical) Pay Matrix Level EE-2 (Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500)
- Strong emphasis on Odia language proficiency
Vacancy Details
- Management Trainee (Electrical) - 60 posts (including 20 reserved for Women)
- Backlog posts: Ex-Serviceman 9, PwBD 6 (HI & OL), Sports Person 1 (all over and above 60)
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian only
- Age Limit: 21 to 32 years as on 01-05-2026 with relaxation for SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD as per Odisha Govt. rules
- Educational Qualification: Degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) or equivalent as on 25-06-2026
- Valid GATE 2026 EE paper score (normalized marks out of 100) mandatory
- Odia Proficiency: Must read, write and speak Odia fluently validated by recognized certificates
- Marital status restriction: Only one spouse allowed unless exempted by State Govt.
- Departmental candidates (OPTCL regular employees) exempted from fee and upper age limit
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 2026-05-19
- Online Application Start Date: 2026-05-26 16:00 IST
- Last Date to Apply: 2026-06-25 23:59 IST
- Age Calculation Date: 2026-05-01
- Educational Qualification Cut-Off Date: 2026-06-25
Application Fee
- UR/SEBC: Rs. 1180 (including GST) + transaction charges
- SC/ST (Odisha) / PwBD: Rs. 590 (including GST) + transaction charges
- OPTCL Regular Employees: Exempted from fee
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online only through the OPTCL portal www.optcl.co.in under the Career section. No hard copies will be accepted. Applicants should keep ready scanned copies of photograph, signature, DOB proof, essential qualification certificates, GATE 2026 scorecard, Odia proficiency certificate, and category certificates if applicable. All details must match the GATE 2026 score card exactly. Detailed instructions are provided in the official notification.
Selection Process
- Stage 1: Shortlisting based on GATE 2026 normalized marks (90% weightage)
- Stage 2: Personal Interview (10% weightage) and document verification
- Stage 3: Medical Examination and fitness certification
- Final appointment contingent upon medical fitness and verification of antecedents
Applicants can also check Download Syllabus PDF, view other State Govt Jobs 2026, and explore Defence Jobs 2026 on our portal.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the last date to apply for OPTCL Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026? +
The last date to apply online is 25 June 2026 till 11:59 PM via the official OPTCL website.
How many vacancies are available? +
There are 60 vacancies for Management Trainee (Electrical) posts plus backlog posts for Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, and Sports Persons over and above 60.
Is GATE 2026 score mandatory? +
Yes, a valid GATE 2026 score in Electrical Engineering (EE) paper is mandatory for eligibility.
What is the stipend and salary offered? +
Stipend during 1 year training is Rs. 50,000 per month. After training, the salary is in the pay matrix level EE-2, Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500 per month.
What is the age limit for this recruitment? +
Candidates must be between 21 to 32 years as on 01-05-2026 with applicable relaxations for reserved categories.
What educational qualification is required? +
A degree in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering with minimum 60% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) is required as on 25-06-2026.
Is Odia language proficiency compulsory? +
Yes, candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia fluently, proven by recognized certificates.
🔗 Important Links Table
| 📋 Description | 🔗 Direct Link |
|---|---|
| 📝 Apply Online | Click Here ↗ |
| 🏛️ Official Notification PDF | Click Here ↗ |
| 📢 📢 Telegram Channel – @jobone2026 | Click Here ↗ |
| 📢 🟢 WhatsApp Channel – JobOne.in | Click Here ↗ |
