Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) has issued an employment notification to fill up 50 vacancies for Management Trainee (Civil), Management Trainee (Law), Junior Management Trainee (Civil), and Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee posts. Eligible candidates may apply online using the application form at www.optcl.co.in on or before 15-04-2026. For more details refer to the below information.
OPTCL Recruitment 2026 Details
| Organisation | Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) |
| Post Name | MT (Civil), MT (Law), JMT (Civil), Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee |
| Advertisement No. | MPP&R-08/2025-26 |
| Total Vacancies | 50 |
| Pay Scale | ₹29,300 – ₹1,77,500 (varies by post) |
| Age Limit | 21 – 32 years (as on 01-02-2026) |
| Application Start | 16-03-2026 |
| Application End | 15-04-2026 |
| Official Website | www.optcl.co.in |
Vacancy Details
50 posts are available across four designations at various offices of OPTCL across Odisha and at GRIDCO Ltd., Bhubaneswar.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Management Trainee (Civil) — MT (Civil) | 5 |
| Management Trainee (Law) — MT (Law) | 3 |
| Junior Management Trainee (Civil) — JMT (Civil) | 4 |
| Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee | 38 |
| Grand Total | 50 |
Eligibility & Qualification
Candidates must meet the educational qualifications specified in Advertisement No. MPP&R-08/2025-26 to apply for their chosen post. Key requirements include:
Management Trainee (Civil) — MT (Civil)
- Degree in Civil Engineering with at least 60% marks in aggregate from a recognised University/Institution in regular mode; OR
- Passing of Section-A & B of IE (India) in Civil Engineering with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
- For SC and ST candidates: minimum 50% marks required.
Management Trainee (Law) — MT (Law)
- Degree in Law from a recognised Institution.
Junior Management Trainee (Civil) — JMT (Civil)
- Diploma in Civil Engineering in regular mode with at least 60% marks in aggregate from a recognised University/Institution.
- For SC and ST candidates: minimum 50% marks required.
Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a Recognised University/Institution with minimum 60% marks.
- For SC, ST and PwBD candidates: minimum 50% marks required.
- Must be able to read and write Odia.
- Must have working knowledge of Computer (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
Important Notes:
- Degree/Diploma from Open University (except IGNOU), Distance Learning, Part-Time, or Sandwich courses are NOT considered.
- For Office Assistant Grade-III, candidates with higher qualifications not related to the nature of work will not be considered.
Salary Details
The remuneration varies by post — trainees receive a consolidated monthly stipend during training and are absorbed into regular pay scales upon successful completion.
| Post | Training Stipend | Post-Training Pay Matrix |
|---|---|
| MT (Civil) / MT (Law) | ₹50,000/month | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| JMT (Civil) | ₹30,000/month | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee | ₹20,000/month | ₹29,300 – ₹92,400 |
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 21 and 32 years of age as on 01-02-2026. Age relaxation — meaning the upper age limit is extended for certain categories — applies as follows:
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 32 years (as on 01-02-2026)
- SC / ST / SEBC: 5 years relaxation on upper age limit
- Women candidates: 5 years relaxation on upper age limit
- PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): 10 years relaxation
- Ex-Servicemen (for OA Grade-III only): Actual age minus period of service; resultant age must not exceed maximum limit
- Outsourced contractual candidates with 1+ year continuous service as on 01-02-2026: Up to 5 additional years relaxation
- OPTCL Departmental candidates (regular employees): No age bar
Important Dates
The application window for OPTCL Recruitment 2026 opens on 16-03-2026 and closes on 15-04-2026.
- Application Opens: 16-03-2026 (05:00 PM)
- Application Closes: 15-04-2026 (11:59 PM)
Application Fee
The application fee for OPTCL Recruitment 2026 must be paid online through the official portal at the time of form submission.
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / SEBC | ₹1,180/- (₹1,000 + ₹180 GST) |
| SC / ST (Odisha only) / PwBD | ₹590/- (₹500 + ₹90 GST) |
| OPTCL Departmental Candidates (Regular Employees) | Exempt |
| Payment Mode | Online |
Selection Process
The OPTCL 2026 selection involves 3 stages — Computer Based Test (CBT), Personal Interview or Skill Test, and Document Verification followed by Medical Examination.
- Computer Based Test (CBT): 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), 3 hours duration, negative marking (−0.25 per wrong answer).
- MT (Civil) / MT (Law) / JMT (Civil): Subject Knowledge (80%), Numerical/GK & Reasoning (10%), English (10%)
- Office Assistant Grade-III: English (30%), Computer Application (15%), Mathematics (15%), Reasoning & Mental Ability (20%), General Awareness (20%)
- Personal Interview (for MT Civil/Law, JMT Civil) — shortlisted in ratio 1:5 per category; OR Skill Test (for OA Grade-III) — shortlisted in ratio 1:3 per category
- Document Verification & Medical Examination
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online at www.optcl.co.in before 15-04-2026 (11:59 PM). Steps:
- Visit www.optcl.co.in (Career Section) and register with a valid email and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational, and other required details in the online application form.
- Upload scanned documents in PDF format (100KB–300KB each): 10th Certificate & Marksheet, Essential Qualification Certificate & Marksheet, Caste/PwBD/Ex-SM Certificate (if applicable), Experience Certificate (if outsourced contractual).
- Upload recent colour passport-size photograph (50–80KB, 3.5cm × 4.5cm, .jpg/.jpeg) and signature (50–80KB, 3.5cm × 1.5cm, black ballpoint pen on white paper).
- Pay the application fee online (Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking).
- Submit and download/print the confirmation page; retain hard copy for future use.
Important Links
| Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
OPTCL MT, JMT & Office Assistant Grade-III Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. What Is the Eligibility for OPTCL Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee 2026
A. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) from a recognised university, be able to read and write Odia, and have working knowledge of MS Office, as specified by Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) in Advertisement No. MPP&R-08/2025-26. The age limit is 21–32 years as on 01-02-2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Q2. What Is the Salary for OPTCL Management Trainee 2026
A. OPTCL Management Trainees (Civil/Law) receive a consolidated stipend of ₹50,000 per month during the 1-year training period, after which they are absorbed as Assistant Managers with an initial basic pay of ₹56,100 per month in Pay Level EE-2. Junior Management Trainees receive ₹30,000 stipend and are absorbed at ₹44,900 initial basic pay (Pay Level EE-1).
Q3. What Is the Last Date to Apply for OPTCL Recruitment 2026
A. The last date to submit the online application for Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. MPP&R-08/2025-26 is 15-04-2026 (11:59 PM). The application window opened on 16-03-2026 at 05:00 PM.
Q4. How Many Vacancies Are There in OPTCL Recruitment 2026
A. Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) has announced a total of 50 vacancies under Advertisement No. MPP&R-08/2025-26, comprising 5 posts of MT (Civil), 3 posts of MT (Law), 4 posts of JMT (Civil), and 38 posts of Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee. The number of vacancies may be increased or decreased by the Corporation without prior notice.
Q5. What Is the Selection Process for OPTCL Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee 2026
A. The selection process for Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee consists of a Computer Based Test (CBT) of 200 MCQs, followed by a Skill Test for shortlisted candidates (in ratio 1:3 per category), and finally Document Verification and Medical Examination. The CBT carries 80% weightage and the Skill Test carries 20% weightage in the final merit list.