Odisha Power Transmission Corporation (OPTCL) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 50 Management Trainee, Junior Management Trainee and Other Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official OPTCL website. In this article, you’ll find the OPTCL Management Trainee, Junior Management Trainee and Other Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
OPTCL Recruitment 2026 – Overview
OPTCL Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
OPTCL Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Post-wise Vacancies (Total: 50)
Additional Reservation for Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee
Abbreviations: UR-Unreserved, SEBC-Socially and Educationally Backward Class, SC-Scheduled Caste, ST-Scheduled Tribe, W-Women, PwBD-Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, Ex-SM-Ex-Servicemen, LV-Low Vision, OL-One Leg Affected, OA-One Arm Affected, BL-Both Legs Affected, HI-Hearing Impairment
Note: The number of vacancies in any post may be increased or decreased by the Corporation without any notice.
OPTCL Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Download
Candidates are advised to download and read the official OPTCL Recruitment 2026 Detailed Advertisement (Advt. No. MPP&R-08/2025-26) before applying. The notification PDF contains detailed information on post-wise vacancy breakup, category-wise reservations (SC/ST/SEBC/UR/Women/Ex-SM/PwBD), eligibility conditions, educational qualifications, selection process, exam pattern, service bond, training details and application instructions.
OPTCL Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Download
OPTCL Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
Educational Qualification
Note I: Degree/Diploma obtained from Open University (except IGNOU) / Distance Learning Mode / Part-Time / Sandwich Course shall NOT be considered.
Note II: For Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee, candidates with higher qualification not related to the nature of work shall NOT be considered for the post.
OPTCL Recruitment 2026 Age Limit (as on 01.02.2026)
Age Relaxation
Important Notes:
– A person under more than one category (except PwBD) shall be eligible for only ONE benefit of upper age relaxation, whichever is most beneficial.
- PwBD candidates for Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee shall be eligible for cumulative age relaxation.
- No age relaxation for SC/ST/SEBC candidates applying against UR vacancies.
- Date of birth in High School Certificate / Birth Certificate issued by concerned authority will only be accepted.
- The age limits prescribed can in NO CASE be relaxed.
OPTCL Recruitment 2026 Salary & Stipend
During Training Period
After Successful Completion of Training
Additional Benefits: Besides Initial Basic Pay, DA, HRA or Company Accommodation, Medical Allowance, Conveyance Allowance, other applicable allowances, Medical Insurance, NPS and various loans/advances shall be paid as per applicable rules of the Corporation.
Probation Period: 1 year after absorption in regular establishment.
OPTCL Recruitment 2026 Application Fees
Mode of Payment: Online only (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking, etc.).
Note: Application fee once paid shall NOT be refunded in any case. Candidates shall bear the online transaction charges extra as applicable.
OPTCL Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process involves:
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Computer Based Test (CBT)
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Personal Interview / Skill Test
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Document Verification
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Medical Fitness Test
Computer Based Test (CBT)
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Total Questions: 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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Duration: 3 hours
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Marking Scheme: +1 mark for correct answer, -0.25 mark for wrong answer
How to Apply for OPTCL Recruitment 2026
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Applications must be submitted in online mode only through the official website during 16 March 2026 (05:00 PM) to 15 April 2026 (11:59 PM).
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Candidates should ensure they fulfill all eligibility criteria on the specified dates and the particulars furnished are correct in all respects.
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In case it is detected at any stage of recruitment/selection that a candidate does not fulfill the eligibility norms and/or has furnished any incorrect/false information or has suppressed any material fact(s), candidature will automatically stand cancelled.
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If any shortcoming is detected even after appointment, services are liable to be terminated without any notice.
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Candidates working in State/Central Government/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies shall apply through proper channel and produce “No Objection Certificate” at the time of Personal Interview/Document verification.
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Final selection is subject to medical fitness as per prescribed standards.
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On selection, candidates are liable to be posted at any of the existing/upcoming units of OPTCL throughout Odisha.
