OPTCL Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Management Trainee, Junior Management Trainee & Office Assistant Posts
Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) has released a recruitment notification for Management Trainee (Civil), Management Trainee (Law), Junior Management Trainee (Civil) and Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website.
The recruitment aims to fill multiple vacancies across Odisha. The selection process includes Computer Based Test (CBT), Personal Interview or Skill Test depending on the post.
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 16 March 2026 (5 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 April 2026 (11:59 PM) |
OPTCL Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No | MPP&R-08/2025-26 |
| Posts | MT (Civil), MT (Law), JMT (Civil), Office Assistant Grade-III |
| Total Vacancies | 50 Posts |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | CBT + Interview / Skill Test |
OPTCL operates a 17,100+ km transmission network with 202 substations ranging from 132 kV to 400 kV, making it one of the major power utilities in Odisha.
NUMBER OF VACANCIES AND RESERVATION
| Post | SC | ST | SEBC | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Trainee (Civil) | 1 | 1 | – | 3 | 5 |
| Management Trainee (Law) | – | 1 | – | 2 | 3 |
| Junior Management Trainee (Civil) | – | 1 | – | 3 | 4 |
| Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee | 6 | 9 | 4 | 19 | 38 |
| Total | 7 | 12 | 4 | 27 | 50 |
Women reservation is included within these vacancies.
Additional reservation:
- Ex-Servicemen: 1 post (Office Assistant)
- PwBD: 2 posts
DISCIPLINE AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Management Trainee (Civil)
- Degree in Civil Engineering
- Minimum 60% marks
- SC/ST candidates: 50% marks
Management Trainee (Law)
- Law Degree from a recognized university
Junior Management Trainee (Civil)
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Minimum 60% marks
- SC/ST candidates: 50% marks
Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum 60% marks
- SC/ST/PwBD candidates: 50% marks
Additional requirements:
- Must be able to read and write Odia
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Distance education degrees (except IGNOU) are not accepted.
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AGE LIMIT
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
- Age calculated as on 01 February 2026
Age relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/SEBC | 5 years |
| Women | 5 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per government rules |
SALARY / PAY SCALE
Management Trainee
- Training stipend: ₹50,000 per month
- After training: Assistant Manager (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)
Junior Management Trainee
- Training stipend: ₹30,000 per month
- After training: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Office Assistant Grade-III
- Training stipend: ₹20,000 per month
- After training: ₹29,300 – ₹92,400
Additional benefits include:
- DA
- HRA
- Medical benefits
- Insurance
- NPS
- Other allowances
SELECTION PROCESS
The recruitment selection process includes:
1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
- 200 MCQs
- Duration: 3 Hours
- 1 mark for correct answer
- 0.25 negative marking
CBT Pattern
For MT / JMT
| Subject | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Subject Knowledge | 80% |
| Numerical / GK / Reasoning | 10% |
| English | 10% |
For Office Assistant
| Subject | Weightage |
|---|---|
| English | 30% |
| Computer | 15% |
| Mathematics | 15% |
| Reasoning | 20% |
| General Awareness | 20% |
2. Personal Interview / Skill Test
- MT/JMT → Personal Interview
- Office Assistant → Skill Test
Final merit weightage:
- CBT: 80%
- Interview/Skill Test: 20%
MINIMUM QUALIFYING MARKS
| Test | UR / SEBC | SC / ST / PwBD |
|---|---|---|
| CBT | 50% | 40% |
For Office Assistant:
- Skill Test: 60% qualifying marks
APPLICATION FEE
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / SEBC | ₹1180 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹590 |
| Departmental Candidates | No Fee |
Payment Mode:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Net Banking
EXAM CENTRES
CBT exam will be conducted in cities including:
- Bhubaneswar
- Cuttack
- Rourkela
- Sambalpur
- Berhampur
- Balasore
- Dhenkanal
Additional centers may be added depending on applicants.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Candidate must be an Indian citizen
- Must be able to read, write and speak Odia
- Candidates with more than one spouse are not eligible
- Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in Odisha
- Candidates must pass medical fitness examination
HOW TO APPLY
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official OPTCL website.
- Open the Recruitment/Career section.
- Click on OPTCL Recruitment 2026.
- Register using email and mobile number.
- Fill the online application form.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit and print the application form.
Required documents:
- 10th certificate & marksheet
- Qualification certificates
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate
- Photograph & signature
FAQ
Q1. What is the last date for OPTCL Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online for OPTCL Recruitment 2026 is 15 April 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are released in OPTCL Recruitment 2026?
A total of 50 vacancies have been announced.
Q3. What is the application fee for OPTCL Recruitment 2026?
UR/SEBC candidates need to pay ₹1180, while SC/ST/PwBD candidates must pay ₹590.
Q4. What is the selection process for OPTCL jobs?
Selection includes Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Interview or Skill Test.
