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- Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) has announced a new recruitment drive for Management Trainee (Electrical) posts through GATE 2026! Published on 19-05-2026 vide Advt. No. MPPR-01/2026-27, this recruitment offers 60 vacancies (plus backlog posts) for eligible Electrical Engineering graduates with valid GATE 2026 score. Candidates aged between 21 to 32 years with a degree in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering and minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) can apply online from 26-05-2026 to 25-06-2026. Find all details about OPTCL Management Trainee Recruitment 2026, including eligibility, vacancy details, GATE score requirement, and application process here.
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OPTCL Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 Overview
- OPTCL is offering 60 Management Trainees in the Electrical discipline through GATE-2026, with applications open from 26 May to 25 June 2026.
OPTCL Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
OPTCL Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
- A total of 60 vacancies have been announced for the post of Management Trainee (Electrical), distributed across SC, ST, SEBC, and UR categories with horizontal reservation for Women (W). Additionally, backlog posts for Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, and Sports Persons are over and above the 60 advertised posts. Candidates belonging to Ex-SM, PwBD, and Sports Person categories shall be adjusted against the social category to which they belong.
- Backlog / Horizontal Reservation (Over and Above 60 Posts)
- PwBD – Functional Classification and Physical Requirements
OPTCL Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions regarding GATE 2026 score, educational qualification, and age as on the respective cut-off dates. Only candidates with a valid GATE 2026 score in the EE (Electrical Engineering) paper and Odia language proficiency are eligible to apply through the OPTCL website.
OPTCL Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Candidates must be a minimum of 21 years and maximum of 32 years as on 01-05-2026. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of Odisha guidelines. The prescribed age limits cannot be relaxed beyond notified provisions. SC, ST, and SEBC relaxation is applicable only for posts reserved for the respective category. PwBD candidates are eligible for cumulative age relaxation over and above category (SC/ST/SEBC) relaxation.
OPTCL Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
- Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee through online mode only (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI). Online transaction charges shall be borne by the candidate. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstance. OPTCL departmental candidates (regular employees only) are exempted from payment of fee.
OPTCL Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Selection will be based on GATE 2026 score and Personal Interview. No separate written examination is conducted by OPTCL. Final appointment is subject to medical fitness and verification of antecedents.
- Stage 1 – GATE 2026 Score-Based Shortlisting
- Candidates will be shortlisted category-wise for Personal Interview based on their GATE 2026 normalized marks (out of 100) in the Electrical Engineering (EE) paper. Only GATE 2026 score is valid; scores from prior years will not be accepted. Shortlisted candidates can download their interview call letter through the candidate login on the OPTCL website.
- Stage 2 – Personal Interview and Document Verification
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to get documents verified through the Digi Locker application as per the procedure intimated in the interview call letter. Candidates must produce valid original Photo ID, GATE 2026 Admit Card, and GATE 2026 Score Card at the time of interview. Government/PSU employees must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) failing which candidature will not be considered.
- Stage 3 – Medical Examination
- Final appointment is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit as per prescribed standards in the Pre-Employment Medical Examination. PwBD candidates must undergo verification by the authorized Medical Board on the date specified; failure to do so will result in forfeiture of candidature.
- Weightage of Different Parameters
How to Apply for OPTCL Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026
- Candidates must apply online only through the OPTCL website (www.optcl.co.in). No other mode of application will be accepted. No hard copy of the application is required to be sent to any address. Before applying, candidates must have their GATE 2026 Registration Number, valid GATE 2026 Score Card, Odia Pass Certificate, degree certificate and mark sheets, and other required documents ready in prescribed format for upload.
- Documents Required to be Uploaded (Scanned Self-Attested Copies):
- Recent colour passport-size photograph (.jpg/.jpeg, 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, 25KB–50KB)
- Signature (.jpg/.jpeg, 3.5 cm × 1.5 cm, 25KB–35KB)
- Date of Birth proof / 10th Pass Certificate (.pdf/.jpg/.jpeg)
- Essential Qualification Pass Certificate and Mark Sheet – Degree Certificate and Mark Sheet (.pdf/.jpg/.jpeg)
- GATE 2026 Score Card – colour scanned copy (Normalized Marks out of 100) (.pdf/.jpg/.jpeg)
- Odia Pass Certificate (.pdf/.jpg/.jpeg)
- Caste/Category certificate as applicable (SC/ST/SEBC/PwBD/Ex-SM/Sports Person)
- Documents to be Produced at the time of Personal Interview:
- Printout of the finally submitted Online Application form
- Original GATE 2026 Admit Card and GATE 2026 Score Card
- Original documents verified through Digi Locker application as per procedure intimated in the interview call letter
- Valid original Photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Passport / Voter ID / Driving License); photocopies of ID are not acceptable
- All original educational certificates and mark sheets from 10th onwards
- Original caste/category certificate in prescribed format (SC/ST/SEBC/PwBD/Ex-SM/Sports Person) as applicable
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) if currently working in State/Central Government/PSU/Autonomous Body
- Identity Card issued by Director, Sports Odisha (for Sports Person candidates)
- NO HARD COPY OF THE APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO OPTCL BY POST. Candidates must retain a printout of the application and fee receipt for future reference. All correspondences after registration will be made only through the registered email ID or candidate login on the OPTCL website.
- Apply Online at: https://www.optcl.co.in/ → Career Section → Relevant Notification
- For queries: Email [email protected] | Helpdesk Mobile: 9438907594 (Working days, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM) | All updates will be published only on www.optcl.co.in.
Important Instructions for OPTCL Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- Selected candidates will be required to execute a service bond of Rs. 3,00,000/- (applicable for all categories) to successfully complete the training period and thereafter serve OPTCL for at least three years. The bond amount is payable if the candidate resigns or leaves service during the stipulated bond period for any reason whatsoever.
- During the 1-year training period, a stipend of Rs. 50,000/- per month will be paid. On successful completion, candidates will be absorbed as Assistant Manager (Electrical) in Pay Matrix Level EE-2 (Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500) with CTC of approximately Rs. 15 Lakhs per annum.
- If performance during training is found unsatisfactory, the training period will be extended for a further six months. If performance is still not satisfactory after the extension, the service will be terminated.
- After successful completion of training, candidates will be on probation for a further period of twelve months.
- Selected candidates are liable to be posted at any existing or future unit of OPTCL throughout Odisha and outside, as per organizational requirements.
- SC, ST, and SEBC concessions are admissible only to candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and SEBC of Odisha State by birth.
- SEBC certificate must be the latest certificate (dated on or after 01-05-2025). SEBC certificates issued after 25-06-2026 will not be accepted.
- Candidates must correctly declare their name and date of birth as per High School Certificate / Birth Certificate. Date of birth as entered in the High School Certificate / Birth Certificate issued by the concerned authority will only be accepted.
- Candidature is provisional throughout the process and liable to be rejected or appointment terminated at any stage if any information is found false, misleading, or amounts to suppression of material facts.
- OPTCL will not undertake detailed scrutiny of applications for eligibility during shortlisting; candidates must verify their own eligibility before applying. If any claim is not substantiated at the time of scrutiny, candidature will be cancelled and OPTCL's decision shall be final.
- All information regarding this recruitment process will be made available only on the career section of www.optcl.co.in. Candidates must periodically check the website for updates.
- Legal jurisdiction in case of any cause or dispute shall be the Hon'ble High Court of Orissa.
- Management reserves the right to cancel, restrict, enlarge, modify, or alter the recruitment/selection process at any stage without issuing any notice or assigning any reason.
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Q2. How many vacancies are available in OPTCL Management Trainee Recruitment 2026?
- A total of 60 vacancies (including 20 reserved for Women) have been announced for Management Trainee (Electrical) posts. Additionally, there are backlog posts for Ex-Servicemen (9 posts), PwBD (6 posts), and Sports Persons (over and above the 60 advertised posts).
Q4. What is the salary/stipend for OPTCL Management Trainee posts?
- During the 1-year training period, candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 50,000/-. After successful completion of training, they will be absorbed as Assistant Manager (Electrical) in Pay Matrix Level EE-2 (Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500) with an approximate CTC of Rs. 15 Lakhs per annum.
Q5. What is the age limit for OPTCL Management Trainee Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates must be between 21 to 32 years as on 01-05-2026. Age relaxation is available: 5 years for SC/ST/SEBC/Women (for reserved posts), 5 years for Ex-Servicemen, and 10 years for PwBD candidates (cumulative with category relaxation). OPTCL departmental employees have no upper age bar.
Q6. What educational qualification is required for OPTCL Management Trainee posts?
- Candidates must possess a Degree in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering with minimum 60% marks in aggregate (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) from a recognized University/Institution as on 25-06-2026. Alternatively, passing Section A & B of IE (India) in relevant discipline with minimum 50% marks is acceptable.
Q8. What is the selection process for OPTCL Management Trainee Recruitment 2026?
- Selection is based on GATE 2026 score (90% weightage) and Personal Interview (10% weightage). Candidates will be shortlisted category-wise based on GATE 2026 normalized marks for interview. Final appointment is subject to medical fitness and verification of antecedents. No separate written examination is conducted by OPTCL.
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