Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) has published the Management Trainee (Electrical) Notification 2026 on 19 May 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 60 Management Trainee (Electrical) positions. Candidates holding a B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering and possessing knowledge of the Odia language are eligible to apply online at www.optcl.co.in.
Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL), a State owned Power Utility in Odisha engaged in the business of Transmission of electricity, has officially released Advertisement No. MPPR-01/2026-27 dated 19/05/2026 for Recruitment of Management Trainee (Electrical) through GATE-2026. This is a short notification announcing 60 vacancies with category-wise breakup and stipend/pay scale details. The detailed notification containing complete eligibility conditions, educational qualification, pay scale, remuneration and other relevant details will be published on the official OPTCL website shortly. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full detailed notification before applying.
Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 Overview
OPTCL is recruiting 60 Management Trainee (Electrical) posts through GATE-2026 score, with Electrical Engineering qualification; detailed notification including last date to be published shortly on www.optcl.co.in.
| Organization Name | Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL), A Government of Odisha Undertaking |
| Advertisement No. | MPPR-01/2026-27 dated 19/05/2026 |
| Post Name | Management Trainee (Electrical) |
| Department | Human Resource Development (HRD), Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited |
| Total Vacancies | 60 (including 20 Women seats) |
| Stipend During Training | Rs. 50,000/- per month |
| Pay Scale After Training | Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500/- with DA and other allowances as may be fixed from time to time |
| Selection Mode | Through GATE Score – 2026 (Electrical Engineering) |
| Language Requirement | Knowledge of Odia language is essential (as per Government of Odisha guidelines) |
| Application Mode | To be notified; details available at www.optcl.co.in |
| Detailed Notification | To be published shortly on www.optcl.co.in |
| Registered Office | OPTCL Tech Tower, Janpath, Saheed Nagar, Bhubaneswar – 751007 |
| CIN | U40102OR2004SGC007553 |
| Official Website | www.optcl.co.in |
OPTCL Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Short Advertisement | 19/05/2026 |
| Publication of Detailed Notification | To be published shortly on www.optcl.co.in |
| Opening of Online Registration | To be notified in detailed notification |
| Last Date for Online Application | To be notified in detailed notification |
| GATE 2026 Score Validity | GATE 2026 qualified candidates only |
OPTCL Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
A total of 60 Management Trainee (Electrical) vacancies have been announced, distributed category-wise as below. Out of the total vacancies, 20 seats are reserved for Women candidates (horizontal reservation).
| Post Name | SC (Out of which Women) | ST (Out of which Women) | SEBC (Out of which Women) | UR (Out of which Women) | Total (Out of which Women) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Trainee (Electrical) | 10 (W:3) | 12 (W:4) | 7 (W:2) | 31 (W:11) | 60 (W:20) |
Abbreviations: SC – Scheduled Caste, ST – Scheduled Tribe, SEBC – Socially and Educationally Backward Class, UR – Unreserved, W – Women. Further details on PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Sports Person reservation will be available in the detailed notification.
OPTCL Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
Complete eligibility criteria including educational qualification, experience (if any), nationality, age, and other conditions will be published in the detailed notification on www.optcl.co.in shortly. Based on the short advertisement, the following is known:
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Electrical Engineering |
| Selection Basis | GATE Score 2026 (Electrical Engineering paper) |
| Language Requirement | Knowledge of Odia language is essential as per Government of Odisha guidelines |
| Educational Qualification | To be notified in detailed notification (expected: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university/institute) |
| Age Limit | To be notified in detailed notification |
| Other Conditions | To be notified in detailed notification |
OPTCL Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | To be notified in detailed notification |
| SC / ST / SEBC | To be notified in detailed notification (relaxation as per Government of Odisha guidelines expected) |
| PwBD | To be notified in detailed notification |
OPTCL Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | To be notified in detailed notification |
OPTCL Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
Selection of Management Trainee (Electrical) will be based on GATE Score 2026 (Electrical Engineering paper). Candidates must have appeared in and obtained a valid GATE-2026 score in Electrical Engineering to be eligible for this recruitment. Further details on the selection process, document verification, and medical fitness requirements will be published in the detailed notification on www.optcl.co.in shortly.
Stage 1 - GATE 2026 Score Screening
Shortlisting of candidates will be done based on their valid GATE-2026 score in Electrical Engineering discipline. Further process details to be announced in the detailed notification.
Stage 2 - Document Verification / Medical Examination
Details of subsequent stages including document verification and medical fitness requirements to be notified in the detailed notification.
Who should NOT apply for OPTCL Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates who have not appeared in GATE-2026 or do not have a valid GATE-2026 score in Electrical Engineering; this recruitment is exclusively through GATE-2026 score and no alternative selection route is available.
- Candidates who appeared in GATE-2026 in any discipline other than Electrical Engineering (EE paper); scores from other GATE papers will not be considered.
- Candidates who do not have knowledge of Odia language, as this is an essential requirement per Government of Odisha guidelines.
- Candidates who do not possess a degree in Electrical Engineering (full eligibility details to be confirmed in the detailed notification).
- Candidates outside the age limit to be specified in the detailed notification.
Common mistakes / What to check before applying OPTCL Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026?
- Not waiting for the detailed notification before applying - this is a short advertisement only; eligibility conditions, age limit, application fee, and application link will be in the detailed notification to be published shortly on www.optcl.co.in.
- Applying with a GATE-2026 score from a discipline other than Electrical Engineering (EE); only EE paper scores are valid for this recruitment.
- Not checking the Odia language requirement; candidates must be able to demonstrate knowledge of Odia as per Government of Odisha guidelines.
- Missing the application deadline once the detailed notification is published; candidates are advised to check www.optcl.co.in regularly.
- Entering incorrect GATE-2026 registration number or score details in the application form.
How to Apply for OPTCL Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026
The detailed notification with complete application instructions, application link, eligibility conditions, and last date will be published shortly on the official OPTCL website www.optcl.co.in. Candidates are strongly advised to visit the website regularly and read the detailed notification carefully before applying. Based on the short advertisement, application is expected to be in online mode only.
Apply Online at: www.optcl.co.in (Application link to be activated after publication of detailed notification)
Important Instructions for OPTCL Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- This is a short notification only. Detailed notification containing complete eligibility conditions, educational qualification, pay scale, remuneration and other relevant details will be published on OPTCL website www.optcl.co.in shortly - do not apply based on this short advertisement alone.
- Selection is exclusively through GATE Score-2026 (Electrical Engineering paper). Candidates without a valid GATE-2026 EE score are not eligible.
- Knowledge of Odia language is essential as per Government of Odisha guidelines. Candidates must satisfy this requirement.
- The stipend during training period will be Rs. 50,000/- per month; pay scale after completion of training will be Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500/- with DA and other allowances.
- OPTCL is a Government of Odisha Undertaking (CIN: U40102OR2004SGC007553) engaged in Transmission of electricity. The Management Trainee selected will be trained and inducted into the organization in Electrical Engineering discipline.
- Candidates are advised to keep checking www.optcl.co.in regularly for the detailed notification and application link.
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