Pgcil Cutoff Through GATE 2026: Engineer Trainee Selection, Branch-Wise Ranks & Latest Trends
At 46.33 marks, the PGCIL Cutoff Through GATE 2024 for Electrical Engineer Trainee (General category) was a key benchmark for shortlisting candidates for Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The PGCIL Cutoff Through GATE 2026 is the qualifying score for Engineer Trainee positions at Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, with recruitment based on GATE 2026 scores, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The official PGCIL GATE 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
PGCIL Cutoff Through GATE 2026: Notification, Application & Exam Date Schedule
The table below outlines the key dates for the PGCIL Engineer Trainee recruitment through GATE 2026, including the GATE 2026 examination and result announcements.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| PGCIL ET-2026 Notification Release | September 27-30, 2025 |
| GATE 2026 Exam Date | February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Result Announcement | March 19, 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Cutoff Release (by IIT Guwahati) | March 28, 2026 |
| PGCIL ET-2026 Application Start | February/March 2026 |
| PGCIL ET-2026 Application Close | March 2026 (tentative) |
PGCIL GATE 2024 Branch-wise Cutoff: Electrical, Civil, Computer Science & Electronics (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The following table presents the branch-wise cutoff marks for the General category in PGCIL recruitment through GATE 2024, which served as the basis for shortlisting candidates.
| Branch | General Cutoff (Marks out of 100) |
|---|---|
| Electrical (EE) | 46.33 |
| Civil (CE) | 72.52 |
| Electronics (EC) | 52.67 |
| Computer Science (CS) | 67.88 |
PGCIL GATE 2024 Category-wise Cutoff: General, OBC, SC, ST & EWS Ranks (Latest — 2026 awaited)
Here are the category-wise cutoff marks for various engineering disciplines in the PGCIL recruitment through GATE 2024 for Group Discussion and Personal Interview shortlisting.
| Category | Electrical (EE) | Civil (CE) | Electronics (EC) | Computer Science (CS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 46.33 | 72.52 | 52.67 | 67.88 |
| OBC (NCL) | 39.67 | 67.30 | – | 57.40 |
| SC | 33.00 | 59.14 | – | 50.73 |
| ST | 29.67 | 60.68 | – | 40.15 |
| EWS | 34.67 | – | – | 57.12 |
PGCIL GATE Cutoff Trends: 2023 vs 2024 by Branch
Analyzing the PGCIL GATE cutoff trends for General category candidates in 2023 and 2024 provides insight into the year-on-year variations across different engineering branches.
| Branch | 2024 Cutoff (General) | 2023 Cutoff (General) |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical (EE) | 46.33 | 48.33 |
| Civil (CE) | 72.52 | 72.00 |
| Electronics (EC) | 52.67 | 66.00 |
| Computer Science (CS) | 67.88 | 67.33 |
FAQs
Q: When will the PGCIL GATE 2026 cutoff be officially released?
A: While the GATE 2026 qualifying cutoffs were released by IIT Guwahati on March 28, 2026, the specific PGCIL cutoffs for shortlisting Engineer Trainees through GATE 2026 are typically released later, post the application window and initial screening.
Q: What is the selection process for PGCIL Engineer Trainee through GATE 2026?
A: The selection process for PGCIL Engineer Trainee through GATE 2026 involves shortlisting based on GATE 2026 scores, followed by a Group Discussion (GD) and a Personal Interview (PI). The GATE score carries an 85% weightage in the final selection.
Q: What are the eligibility criteria for PGCIL Engineer Trainee through GATE?
A: Candidates must hold a full-time B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) degree in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA and possess a valid GATE 2026 score. The maximum age limit is generally 28 years as of December 31, 2025, with relaxations for reserved categories.
Q: Which engineering branches are eligible for PGCIL recruitment through GATE?
A: PGCIL recruits Engineer Trainees through GATE in the disciplines of Electrical, Electronics, Civil, and Computer Science.
Q: How does PGCIL use GATE scores for recruitment?
A: PGCIL uses the normalized marks out of 100 in the corresponding GATE paper for shortlisting candidates for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds. Only GATE 2026 scores are valid for the ET-2026 recruitment process.
