OPTCL Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 60 Posts – Notification, Age Limit, Last Date
No. MPPR-01/2026-27 – 60 Posts
Application Start : 26 May 2026 | Last Date : June 25, 2026
OPTCL Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 Overview
Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) has officially released the recruitment notification for 60 Management Trainee (Electrical) posts for the year 2026.The online application process began on 26 May 2026 To June 25, 2026. Read the full notification for eligibility, post details, selection procedure, age limit, and salary before applying.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date : 25 May 2026
- Last Date : 25 June 2026
- Age Cut-off Date : May 1, 2026
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1180/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD (Odisha only) | ₹590/- |
Age Limit (as of May 1, 2026)
- Minimum Age : 21 Years
- Maximum: 32 years (General category)
- Relaxation: SC/ST/SEBC/Women get 5 years relaxation; PwBD gets 10 years .
- Age Relaxation Extra As Per Rules
Eligibility Details
- Candidates must possess a Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized university or institution.
- Candidates without a valid GATE-2026 Electrical Engineering (EE) score are not eligible. Knowledge of the Odia language is also essential as per Government of Odisha guidelines.
Vacancy Details Total 60 Seats
| Category | Total Post |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 31 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 10 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 12 |
| SEBC (OBC) | 07 |
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on GATE 2026 Score (90% weightage): Candidates will be shortlisted based on their GATE 2026 marks in the EE paper .
- Personal Interview (10% weightage): Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview at Bhubaneswar .
How To Apply Online
- Visit the official OPTCL website: www.optcl.co.in
- Go to the "Careers" or "Current Openings" section.
- Click on the link for "Management Trainee (Electrical) Recruitment 2026" .
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document - Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment 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.
Important Links
| Link Name | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
OPTCL Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 FAQ
Q1. Who has released the OPTCL Management Trainee 2026 notification?
Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL), a Government of Odisha Undertaking engaged in the transmission of electricity, has released the notification.
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
A total of 60 vacancies have been announced — SC: 10, ST: 12, SEBC: 7, UR: 31. Out of these, 20 seats are reserved for Women candidates under horizontal reservation.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required?
Candidates must possess a Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university or institution. The recruitment is conducted through GATE 2026 score, so candidates must have appeared in GATE in the relevant discipline.
Q4. Is GATE score mandatory?
Yes. Candidates without a valid GATE-2026 score in Electrical Engineering (EE) are not eligible to apply.
