About This Recruitment
The Power Foundation of India (PFI), an autonomous society under the Ministry of Power that works on power sector policy research, regulation and technical studies, has advertised 4 Executive Trainee (Electrical) posts through GATE-2025. The vacancy count is indicative and may change. There is no separate written test: candidates are shortlisted on their GATE-2025 score and then interviewed. Applications close at 6:00 PM on 3 November 2026.
Who Can Apply
- A full-time bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- A minimum 70% GATE-2025 score in Electrical Engineering (EE); other GATE years are not accepted.
- Age not above 27 years as on 1 October 2026.
Selection, Training And Pay
- Final merit is based on the GATE-2025 score (75%) and the personal interview (25%).
- Selected candidates join on a regular, full-time basis and undergo a one-year structured training covering power policy and regulation, generation, transmission and distribution, renewable energy, electricity markets and data analysis, followed by one year of probation.
- The tentative remuneration is ₹11 lakh per annum as per PFI policy, plus PF, gratuity, medical or insurance cover and other benefits.
- A service bond of ₹2,00,000 requires selected trainees to serve PFI for at least 3 years after training.
What To Do Now
- Check that your GATE-2025 EE score and degree marks meet the minimums.
- Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, GATE-2025 scorecard, Class 10 certificate, degree certificate and all marksheets ready.
- Apply through the link on the PFI careers page before the 3 November deadline.
Points To Remember
- Interview dates will be informed to shortlisted candidates only.
- Any corrigendum will be published only on the PFI website.