Excellent opportunity for Electrical Engineering graduates!
The Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) has
officially released a recruitment notification for 60 Management
Trainee (Electrical) posts through GATE 2026. Selected
candidates will be absorbed as Assistant Manager (Electrical) with
a lucrative pay package.
Eligible candidates with a B.E./B.Tech in Electrical /
Electrical & Electronics Engineering and a valid GATE 2026
score can apply online from 26th May 2026 to 25th
June 2026 through the official OPTCL website: optcl.co.in.
📋 OPTCL Management
Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Overview (Master Table)
|
Key Parameter |
Details |
|
Organization |
Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) –
Government of Odisha Undertaking |
|
Advt. No. |
MPPR-01/2026-27 |
|
Post Name |
Management Trainee (Electrical) – to be absorbed as
Assistant Manager (Electrical) |
|
Total Vacancies |
60 (W:20) + Backlog posts (Ex-SM, PwD) over
and above |
|
Stipend (Training) |
₹50,000 per month (1 year training) |
|
Pay Scale (After Training) |
₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level EE-2) – CTC approx. ₹15 Lakhs
per annum |
|
Application Mode |
Online only |
|
Selection Process |
GATE 2026 Score (90% weightage) + Personal Interview (10%
weightage) + Medical Examination |
|
Mandatory Requirement |
Valid GATE 2026 Score in EE (Electrical Engineering) paper
+ Odia language proficiency |
|
Application Start Date |
26th May 2026 (04:00 PM) |
|
Application Last Date |
25th June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
|
Age Limit (as on 01-05-2026) |
21 to 32 years (relaxation for reserved categories) |
|
Application Fee |
₹1,180 (Gen/SEBC); ₹590 (SC/ST/PwBD); Nil (OPTCL Dept.
candidates) |
|
Official Website |
📢 OPTCL Management
Trainee Vacancy 2026 – Category-Wise Breakdown
A total of 60 vacancies have been announced
for Management Trainee (Electrical):
|
Category |
Total Posts |
Women Posts |
|
UR (Unreserved) |
To be notified |
- |
|
SEBC |
To be notified |
- |
|
SC |
To be notified |
- |
|
ST |
To be notified |
- |
|
Total |
60 |
20 |
Backlog / Horizontal Reservation (Over and Above 60
Posts)
|
Category |
Current Posts |
Backlog Posts |
|
Ex-Serviceman (ESM) |
02 |
09 |
|
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) |
02 (HI & OL) |
06 (W:2) – HI:3, OL:3 |
|
Sports Person |
01 |
- |
PwD Functional Classification
|
Sub-category |
Description |
|
HI |
Deaf and Hard of Hearing |
|
OL |
One Leg affected (Right or Left) |
📌 Ex-SM, PwD, and
Sports Person candidates shall be adjusted against the social category to which
they belong.
📅 Important Dates – Mark
Your Calendar
|
Event |
Date |
|
Notification Release Date |
19th May 2026 |
|
Online Application & Fee Payment Start |
26th May 2026 (04:00 PM) |
|
Online Application & Fee Payment Last Date |
25th June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
|
Age Calculation Cut-off Date |
1st May 2026 |
|
Educational Qualification Cut-off Date |
25th June 2026 |
|
SEBC Certificate Validity Cut-off |
Certificate dated on or after 1st May 2025 |
|
Tentative Personal Interview Date |
To be notified on OPTCL website |
⚠️ Apply well before the
closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
✅ Eligibility Criteria – Check
Before You Apply
GATE 2026 Score (Mandatory)
|
Parameter |
Requirement |
|
Valid GATE Score |
Must have appeared and qualified in GATE 2026 (Paper
Code: EE – Electrical Engineering) conducted by IIT Guwahati |
|
Valid Score |
Only GATE 2026 Normalized Marks (out of 100) is accepted |
|
Not Accepted |
GATE 2025 or prior year scores are NOT valid |
Educational Qualification (as on 25-06-2026)
|
Option |
Qualification |
Minimum Marks |
|
Option 1 |
B.E./B.Tech in
Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering from recognized
University |
60% aggregate (50% for SC/ST/PwD) |
|
Option 2 |
Section A & B of IE (India) in relevant discipline |
50% aggregate |
CGPA/OGPA Conversion: Where CGPA/OGPA/Letter
Grade is awarded, equivalent percentage must be indicated as per norms adopted
by the University/Institution.
Mandatory Odia Language Proficiency
Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak
Odia fluently and must have:
- Passed
Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject, OR
- Matriculation
(HSC) / equivalent with Odia as medium, OR
- Odia
as a language subject in Class VII final exam from a recognized school, OR
- Passed
a test in Odia in Middle English School (M.E.) standard conducted by
School & Mass Education Department / BSE Odisha.
Nationality
- Must
be an Indian citizen.
Marital Status
- Candidate
having more than one spouse living is NOT
eligible unless exempted by the State Government.
Who Should NOT Apply
- Graduates
who intend to pursue higher studies on the basis of GATE
2026 score.
- Candidates
requiring extension of joining time.
🎂 Age Limit (As on
01-05-2026)
|
Category |
Age Limit / Relaxation |
|
General (UR) |
21 to 32 years |
|
SC / ST (Odisha) |
5 years relaxation (for reserved posts) |
|
SEBC (Odisha) |
5 years relaxation (for reserved posts) |
|
Women (all categories) |
5 years relaxation (for reserved posts) |
|
Ex-Servicemen |
Maximum 5 years relaxation |
|
PwD |
10 years relaxation (cumulative over category relaxation) |
|
OPTCL Departmental Candidates (Regular Employees) |
No upper age bar |
⚠️ SC, ST, and SEBC
relaxation is applicable only for posts reserved for the respective category.
💰 Application Fee
(Non-Refundable)
|
Category |
Application Fee |
|
General (UR) / SEBC |
₹1,180 (₹1,000 + GST ₹180) + transaction
charges |
|
SC / ST (Odisha only) / PwD |
₹590 (₹500 + GST ₹90) + transaction charges |
|
OPTCL Departmental Candidates (Regular Employees) |
Exempted (Nil) |
Payment Mode: Online only (Debit Card / Credit
Card / Net Banking / UPI)
⚠️ Fee once paid will not
be refunded under any circumstance.
💵 Stipend & Salary
|
Period |
Stipend / Salary |
|
During 1-year Training |
₹50,000 per month (consolidated stipend) |
|
After Training (As Assistant Manager) |
Pay Matrix Level EE-2: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
|
Approximate CTC |
₹15 Lakhs per annum |
Training & Probation Details
|
Stage |
Duration |
Condition |
|
Training Period |
1 year (including Induction-cum-Orientation) |
Field units of OPTCL |
|
Training Extension |
6 months (if performance unsatisfactory) |
Further extension leads to termination |
|
Probation Period |
12 months (after successful completion of training) |
- |
📝 Service Bond
|
Bond Amount |
Service Commitment |
|
₹3,00,000 |
Must serve OPTCL for at least three years after
completion of training |
⚠️ The bond amount is
payable if the candidate resigns or leaves service during the stipulated bond
period for any reason whatsoever.
🧾 Selection Process – 3
Stages
Stage 1: GATE 2026 Score-Based Shortlisting
|
Parameter |
Weightage |
|
GATE 2026 Marks (Normalized, out of 100) |
90% |
|
Personal Interview |
10% |
|
Total |
100% |
- Candidates
will be shortlisted category-wise for Personal Interview based on GATE
2026 normalized marks (EE paper).
- Only GATE
2026 score is valid.
- Shortlisted
candidates can download interview call letter through candidate login on
OPTCL website.
Stage 2: Personal Interview & Document Verification
|
Parameter |
Details |
|
Weightage |
10% of total selection score |
|
Document Verification |
Through Digi Locker application (as per procedure in
interview call letter) |
|
Mandatory Documents |
Original Photo ID, GATE 2026 Admit Card, GATE 2026 Score
Card |
|
NOC Required |
For candidates working in Govt./PSU/Autonomous Bodies |
Stage 3: Medical Examination
- Final
appointment subject to being declared medically fit as
per prescribed standards.
- PwD
candidates must undergo verification by authorized Medical Board.
❌ Who Should NOT Apply?
|
Category |
Reason |
|
No valid GATE 2026 score |
Only GATE 2026 (EE paper) accepted; GATE 2025 or prior not
valid |
|
Pursuing higher studies |
OPTCL explicitly states such candidates need not apply |
|
Below minimum marks in degree |
Below 60% (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) in Electrical Engineering
degree |
|
Above 32 years (without relaxation) |
As on 01-05-2026 |
|
No Odia language proficiency proof |
Mandatory documentary evidence required |
|
No valid SEBC certificate (dated on/after 01-05-2025) |
Will be treated as UR |
|
Working in Govt./PSU without NOC |
Mandatory at interview; absence = rejection |
|
PwD with less than 40% disability |
Only 40%+ permanent benchmark disability eligible |
|
Not willing to execute service bond |
₹3,00,000 bond for 3 years service |
❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid Before
Applying
|
Mistake |
Consequence |
|
Wrong GATE 2026 Registration Number |
No change permitted after submission |
|
Name mismatch with GATE Score Card |
Candidature rejected |
|
Blurred/incorrectly sized photo or signature |
Application rejected without correspondence |
|
Not uploading Odia Pass Certificate |
Incomplete/rejected application |
|
Inactive/incorrect email ID |
Missed interview call letters |
|
Applying under SEBC without valid recent certificate
(on/after 01-05-2025) |
Treated as UR |
|
No printout of final submitted application |
Required at interview |
|
Sending hard copy by post |
Not required (online only) |
|
Govt./PSU employees not applying through proper channel |
NOC required at interview |
|
CGPA not converted to equivalent percentage |
Eligibility verification issue |
📝 How to Apply for OPTCL
Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Visit the Official Website
- Go
to https://www.optcl.co.in
Step 2: Go to Career Section
- Click
on "Career" section on the homepage
- Look
for Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026 notification
(Advt. No. MPPR-01/2026-27)
Step 3: Download Official Notification
- Read
the official notification PDF carefully
- Check
eligibility, GATE score requirements, and instructions
Step 4: Click on Apply Online
- Click
the "Apply Online" link
Step 5: Register Yourself
- If
new user, complete registration to generate Login ID (email ID is Login
ID)
- Note
down registration details
Step 6: Fill Application Form
- Enter
personal details (name as per GATE Score Card)
- Enter
GATE 2026 Registration Number and score
- Enter
educational qualification details
- Enter
category and Odia language details
Step 7: Upload Required Documents (Scanned Copies)
|
Document |
Format |
Size |
|
Recent colour passport-size photograph |
.jpg/.jpeg |
3.5cm × 4.5cm, 25KB–50KB |
|
Signature |
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3.5cm × 1.5cm, 25KB–35KB |
|
Date of Birth proof / 10th Certificate |
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- |
|
Degree Certificate & Mark Sheets |
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- |
|
GATE 2026 Score Card (colour scan) |
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- |
|
Odia Pass Certificate |
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- |
|
Caste/Category certificate (SC/ST/SEBC/PwD/Ex-SM/Sports) |
.pdf/.jpg/.jpeg |
- |
Step 8: Pay Application Fee
- Pay
online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI)
- OPTCL
departmental candidates (regular employees) – exempted
Step 9: Review and Submit
- Review
all details carefully before final submission
- Submit
the application form
Step 10: Print Confirmation Page
- Download
and take a printout of the finally submitted online application
- Save
a PDF copy for future reference
⚠️ NO HARD COPY OF THE
APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO OPTCL BY POST.
📄 Documents Required (At
Personal Interview Stage)
|
Document Type |
Mandatory? |
|
Printout of finally submitted Online Application form |
✅ Yes |
|
Original GATE 2026 Admit Card |
✅ Yes |
|
Original GATE 2026 Score Card |
✅ Yes |
|
Original documents verified through Digi Locker |
✅ Yes |
|
Valid original Photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/Voter
ID/Driving License) |
✅ Yes |
|
All original educational certificates & mark sheets
(10th onwards) |
✅ Yes |
|
Original caste/category certificate (SC/ST/SEBC/PwD/Ex-SM/Sports) |
If applicable |
|
No Objection Certificate (NOC) |
For Govt./PSU employees |
|
Sports Identity Card (Director, Sports Odisha) |
For Sports Person candidates |
🔗 Important Links –
Direct Access
|
Description |
Link |
|
✅ Apply Online |
|
|
📄 Official Notification
PDF |
|
|
📄 Short Notification
PDF |
|
|
🌐 OPTCL Official
Website |
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