OPTCL Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 Through GATE Notification Out – Apply Online for 60 Posts

By: Saurabh Ninawe

On: 23/05/2026

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Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL)  has released a notification for the post of OPTCL Management Trainee Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.

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EventDate
Date of Advertisement19/05/2026
Commencement of Online Submission of Application and Online Payment of Fee26-05-2026 (04:00 PM)
Last Date of Receipt of Online Application and Online Payment of Fee25-06-2026 (11:59 PM)
Age Calculated As On01-05-2026
Educational Qualification Cut-off Date25-06-2026 (Last date of application)
SEBC Certificate Validity Cut-offCertificate must be dated on or after 01-05-2025
Tentative Date of Personal InterviewWill be notified on OPTCL website after shortlisting
CategoryApplication Fee
Unreserved (UR) / SEBCRs. 1,180/- (Rs. 1,000/- + GST of Rs. 180/-) + Online transaction charges
SC / ST (Odisha only) / PwBDRs. 590/- (Rs. 500/- + GST of Rs. 90/-) + Online transaction charges
OPTCL Departmental Candidates (Regular Employees)Exempted
CategoryAge Limit / Relaxation
General (UR)21 to 32 years (as on 01-05-2026)
SC / ST candidates5 years relaxation (for posts reserved for respective category)
SEBC candidates5 years relaxation (for posts reserved for respective category)
Women candidates5 years relaxation (for posts reserved for respective category)
Ex-ServicemenMaximum 5 years relaxation
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)10 years relaxation over and above SC/ST/SEBC category relaxation (cumulative benefit)
OPTCL Departmental Candidates (Regular Employees)No upper age bar
CriteriaDetails
Nationality / CitizenshipIndian National only
GATE 2026 Score (Mandatory)Must have appeared and qualified in GATE 2026 (Paper Code: EE – Electrical Engineering) conducted by IIT Guwahati. Only GATE 2026 Score (Normalized Marks out of 100) is valid; GATE 2025 or prior scores are not accepted.
Educational Qualification (as on 25-06-2026)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.
CGPA/OGPA ConversionWhere CGPA/OGPA/Letter Grade is awarded, equivalent percentage must be indicated as per norms adopted by the University/Institution.
Odia Language Proficiency (Mandatory)Candidate must be able to read, write, and speak Odia fluently and must have passed Middle School Exam with Odia as language subject; OR Matriculation/equivalent with Odia as medium; OR Odia as language subject in Class VII final exam from a recognized school; OR passed a test in Odia in Middle English School Standard conducted by School and Mass Education Department/BSE Odisha.
Marital StatusA candidate having more than one spouse living is not eligible unless exempted by the State Government.
Further StudiesGraduates who intend to pursue further studies on the basis of GATE 2026 score or require extension of joining time need NOT apply.
Departmental CandidatesOPTCL regular employees fulfilling eligibility may apply through proper channel to GM (HRD). They are exempt from application fee and there is no age bar. Children of employees and outsourced agency candidates do not qualify as departmental candidates.
Post NameTotal
Management Trainee (Electrical)60 (W:20)

Backlog / Horizontal Reservation (Over and Above 60 Posts)

CategoryCurrent PostsBacklog Posts
Ex-Serviceman0209
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (HI & OL) – 01 HI, 01 OL0206 (W:2) – HI:3, OL:3 [1 post interchangeable]
Sports Person01

PwBD – Functional Classification and Physical Requirements

PwBD Sub-categoryDescription
HIDeaf and Hard of Hearing
OLOne leg affected (R or L)

Selection Process :

  • Stage 1 – GATE 2026 Score-Based Shortlisting
  • Stage 2 – Personal Interview and Document Verification
  • Stage 3 – Medical Examination

Weightage of Different Parameters

ParameterWeightage
GATE 2026 Marks (Normalized, out of 100)90%
Personal Interview10%
Total100%
  • Candidate must be submitted Application online only through the official website by clicking on the “Apply Online” Provided Link In “IMPORTANT LINK” Section Below.
  • Candidate Read the Notification Before Apply the Recruitment Application Form.
  • Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
  • Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Admission Entrance Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
  • Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.
  • Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.

Apply Online | Official Website | Direct Link | Selection Process | eligibility criteria | notification PDF

FAQs :

What is the last date to apply for OPTCL Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026?

The last date for online application submission and fee payment is 25 June 2026 (11:59 PM). Applications will open on 26 May 2026 at 4:00 PM. Only online applications through www.optcl.co.in will be accepted.

How many vacancies are available in OPTCL Management Trainee Recruitment 2026?

A total of 60 vacancies 

Is GATE 2026 score mandatory for OPTCL Management Trainee Recruitment 2026?

Yes

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.

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Saurabh Ninawe

My name is Saurabh and i have 7 years of experience in education industry. in this Sarkari Job blog I provide information about the Jobs, Result, Yojana and many more.

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