OPTCL Recruitment 2026 – 50 Posts for MT, JMT and Office Assistant | Apply Online

Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) has released the official notification Advt. No. MPP&R-08/2025-26 dated 04 February 2026 for the recruitment of Management Trainee (Civil), Management Trainee (Law), Junior Management Trainee (Civil), and Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee. A total of 50 vacancies are available. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official OPTCL website from 16 March 2026 to 15 April 2026.

Candidates looking for engineering, law, and graduate government jobs can apply for these posts after checking the eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, and other details mentioned below.


OPTCL Recruitment 2026 Overview

OrganizationOdisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL)
Advertisement NoMPP&R-08/2025-26
Post NameMT (Civil), MT (Law), JMT (Civil), Office Assistant Grade-III
Total Vacancies50
Application ModeOnline
Job LocationOdisha
Official Websitehttps://www.optcl.co.in

Important Dates

EventDate
Online Application Start Date16 March 2026 (5:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply Online15 April 2026 (11:59 PM)
Admit Card ReleaseBefore Exam
CBT Exam DateTo be announced

OPTCL Vacancy Details 2026

Post NameVacancies
Management Trainee (Civil)5
Management Trainee (Law)3
Junior Management Trainee (Civil)4
Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee38
Total50

Educational Qualification

Management Trainee (Civil)

Management Trainee (Law)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized institution

Junior Management Trainee (Civil)

  • Diploma in Civil Engineering with 60% marks
  • SC/ST candidates require 50% marks

Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee

  • Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 60% marks
  • SC/ST/PwBD candidates require 50% marks
  • Must know Odia language
  • Basic computer knowledge (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Age Limit (As on 01 February 2026)

  • Minimum Age: 21 Years
  • Maximum Age: 32 Years

Age Relaxation

CategoryRelaxation
SC/ST/SEBC5 Years
Women5 Years
PwBD10 Years
Ex-ServicemenAs per rules

Salary Details

Management Trainee

  • Training Stipend: ?50,000 per month
  • After training: Assistant Manager (E-3 Grade)
  • Pay Scale: ?56,100 – ?1,77,500

Junior Management Trainee

  • Training Stipend: ?30,000 per month
  • After training: Junior Manager (E-2 Grade)
  • Pay Scale: ?44,900 – ?1,42,400

Office Assistant Grade-III

  • Training Stipend: ?20,000 per month
  • After training: Pay Scale ?29,300 – ?92,400

Additional benefits include DA, HRA, medical allowance, insurance, and NPS benefits.


Application Fee

CategoryFee
UR / SEBC?1180
SC / ST / PwBD?590
OPTCL Departmental CandidatesNo Fee

Payment can be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.


Selection Process

The OPTCL recruitment selection process includes:

Key Highlights

Organization: Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering,LLB or Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 60% marks
Last Date: 2026/04/15

  1. Computer Based Test (CBT) – 200 Questions, 3 Hours
  2. Personal Interview / Skill Test
  3. Document Verification
  4. Medical Examination

Exam Pattern

MT / JMT Posts

  • Subject Knowledge – 80%
  • Numerical Ability / GK / Reasoning – 10%
  • English – 10%

Office Assistant

  • English – 30%
  • Computer Application – 15%
  • Mathematics – 15%
  • Reasoning & Mental Ability – 20%
  • General Awareness – 20%

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.


Training & Service Bond

  • Management Trainee: ?3,00,000 bond for 4 years service
  • Junior Management Trainee: ?1,80,000 bond for 4 years service

Exam Centers

The CBT exam will be conducted in various cities of Odisha including:

  • Bhubaneswar
  • Cuttack
  • Rourkela
  • Sambalpur
  • Berhampur
  • Balasore
  • Dhenkanal

Additional centers may be added based on applications.


Required Documents

Candidates must upload scanned copies of:

  • 10th certificate and marksheet
  • Degree/Diploma certificate
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)
  • PwBD certificate (if applicable)
  • Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable)
  • Passport size photograph
  • Signature

How to Apply for OPTCL Recruitment 2026

  1. Visit the official OPTCL website.
  2. Go to the Career / Recruitment section.
  3. Click on OPTCL Recruitment 2026 Apply Online.
  4. Register using email ID and mobile number.
  5. Fill the online application form.
  6. Upload required documents.
  7. Pay the application fee.
  8. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

Important Notes

  • Only online applications will be accepted.
  • Candidates must have knowledge of Odia language.
  • Final appointment will be subject to medical fitness.
  • Candidates may be posted anywhere in Odisha.

Important Links

Official NotificationClick here
Short NotificationClick here
Official WebsiteClick here 

OPTCL Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

What is the last date to apply for OPTCL Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 15 April 2026 (11:59 PM). The application process will start on 16 March 2026 at 5:00 PM.

How many total vacancies are announced?

A total of 50 vacancies are available:
MT (Civil): 5
MT (Law): 3
JMT (Civil): 4
Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee: 38

What is the age limit for OPTCL recruitment?

Candidates must be 21 to 32 years as on 1 February 2026. Age relaxation applies as follows:
SC/ST/SEBC: 5 years
Women: 5 years
PwBD: 10 years

What is the educational qualification required?

Management Trainee (Civil)
Degree in Civil Engineering with minimum 60% marks
Management Trainee (Law)
Degree in Law from a recognized institution
Junior Management Trainee (Civil)
Diploma in Civil Engineering with minimum 60% marks
Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee
Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 60% marks
Computer knowledge required

What is the salary during training?

MT (Civil / Law): ?50,000 per month
JMT (Civil): ?30,000 per month
Office Assistant Grade-III: ?20,000 per month

What will be the salary after training?

Assistant Manager (Civil/Law): ?56,100 – ?1,77,500
Junior Manager (Civil): ?44,900 – ?1,42,400
Office Assistant Grade-III: ?29,300 – ?92,400