Odisha Power Transmission Corporation (OPTCL) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 50 Management Trainee, Junior Management Trainee and Other Posts.Candidates with Diploma, B.E/B.Tech Can Apply Online Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official OPTCL website optcl.co.in/
OPTCL Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) (A Government of Odisha Undertaking) |
| Post Name(s) | Management Trainee (Civil), Management Trainee (Law), Junior Management Trainee (Civil), Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee |
| Total Vacancies | 50 |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Advertisement No. | MPP&R-08/2025-26 |
| Advertisement Release Date | 04 February 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 16 March 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Online Application Last Date | 15 April 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) Date | To be notified |
| Official Website | www.optcl.co.in |
Post-wise Vacancies (Total: 50)
| Sl. No. | Name of the Post | Total (Women) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management Trainee (Civil) | 5 (W:2) |
| 2 | Management Trainee (Law) | 3 (W:1) |
| 3 | Junior Management Trainee (Civil) | 4 (W:1) |
| 4 | Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee | 38 (W:13) |
| Total | 50 (W:17) | |
Educational Qualification
OPTCL Recruitment 2026
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management Trainee (Civil) | Degree in Civil Engineering with at least 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution in regular mode OR Passing of Section A & B of IE (India) in Civil Engineering with minimum 50% marks. For SC and ST: minimum 50% marks required. |
| 2 | Management Trainee (Law) | Degree in Law from a recognized Institution. |
| 3 | Junior Management Trainee (Civil) | Diploma in Civil Engineering in regular mode with at least 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution. For SC and ST: minimum 50% marks required. |
| 4 | Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized University/Institution with minimum 60% marks. For SC, ST and PwBD: minimum 50% marks required.Additional Requirements: a. Must be able to read and write Odia. b. Must have working knowledge in Computer (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and be able to type, edit, print, store documents. |
Additional Reservation for Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee
| Category | No. of Posts | Backlog |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-Servicemen (Ex-SM) | 01 | 04 |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | 02 (LV-01 & OL/OA/BL-01) | 02 (HI-01 & OL/OA/BL-01) |
OPTCL Recruitment 2026 Age Limit (as on 01.02.2026)
- Minimum age: 21 years.
- Maximum age: 32 years.
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Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / SEBC candidates | 5 years |
| Women candidates | 5 years |
| PwBD candidates | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (for OA Grade-III Trainee only) | Actual service period deducted from age |
| Outsourced contractual candidates (MT/JMT) with 1 year service in OPTCL/GRIDCO | 5 years (in addition to other relaxations) |
| Outsourced contractual candidates (OA Grade-III) with 1 year service in OPTCL | Upper age limit extended to 45 years |
OPTCL Recruitment 2026 Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR and SEBC candidates | ₹1,180/- (₹1,000 + ₹180 GST) |
| SC/ST/PwBD candidates (Odisha only) | ₹590/- (₹500 + ₹90 GST) |
| OPTCL Departmental candidates | Exempted from fee |
Important Dates
OPTCL Recruitment 2026
| Advertisement release date | 04 February 2026 |
| Opening date of online application | 16 March 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Closing date of online application | 15 April 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | To be notified on website |
| Personal Interview / Skill Test | To be notified on website |
Important Link
OPTCL Recruitment 2026
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Short Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here