B.Tech / BE Jobs
India
OPTCL Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 Through GATE Notification Out - Apply Online for 60 Posts
| Organization | Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (A Government of Odisha Undertaking), Bhubaneswar |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Management Trainee (Electrical) – to be absorbed as Assistant Manager (Electrical) on completion of training |
| Total Vacancies | 60 (W:20) + Backlog posts for Ex-SM, PwBD (over and above 60) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | India |
| Last Updated | 27 May 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.optcl.co.in/ |
60 (W:20) + Backlog posts for Ex-SM, PwBD (over and above 60)
Vacancies
25-06-2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date
Online
Apply Mode
India
Location
OPTCL is offering 60 Management Trainees in the Electrical discipline through GATE-2026, with applications open from 26 May to 25 June 2026.
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 26-05-2026 (04:00 PM) |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 25-06-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Interview Date | Will be notified on OPTCL website after shortlisting |
| Event / Date | Date |
| Date Of Advertisement | 19/05/2026 |
| Age Calculated As On | 01-05-2026 |
| Educational Qualification Cut-Off Date | 25-06-2026 (Last date of application) |
| Sebc Certificate Validity Cut-Off | Certificate must be dated on or after 01-05-2025 |
Application Fee
General / UR
Rs. 1,180/- (Rs. 1,000/- + GST of Rs. 180/-) + Online transaction charges
SC
Rs. 590/- (Rs. 500/- + GST of Rs. 90/-) + Online transaction charges
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.
Age Limit
| Details | 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. |
|---|
Qualification / Eligibility
| Education Qualification | Degree in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering with minimum 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution; OR Passing of Section A & B of IE (India) in relevant discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate. For SC/ST/PwBD candidates, minimum 50% marks required. |
|---|---|
| Matched Qualifications | ITI, CA |
| Details | 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. |
Vacancy Details
| Sr. | Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management Trainee (Electrical) | 60 (W:20) |
| Total | 6020 |
Category-wise Vacancy
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Management Trainee (Electrical) |
| Current Posts | 01 |
| Backlog Posts | - |
| Description | One leg affected (R or L) |
Salary & Pay Scale
| Pay Scale | Rs. 50,000/- per month (during 1-year training period) |
|---|
Selection Process
1Parameter Weightage
2GATE 2026 Marks (Normalized, out of 100) 90%
3Personal Interview 10%
4Total 100%
How to Apply
- 1Candidates 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.
- 2Documents Required to be Uploaded (Scanned Self-Attested Copies):
- 3Recent colour passport-size photograph (.jpg/.jpeg, 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, 25KB–50KB)
- 4Signature (.jpg/.jpeg, 3.5 cm × 1.5 cm, 25KB–35KB)
Important Instructions
- 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.