Office Assistant & Management OPTCL Recruitment 2026 for 50 Positions.

ABOUT OPTCL Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited OPTCL , established on March 29, 2004, operates as a state - owned power utility undertaking in Odisha. The organization manages one of Indias robust transmission networks with approximately 17,100 circuit kilometers of transmission lines spanning across 202 substations, ranging from 132 kV to 400 kV capacity. OPTCL is known for adopting advanced technologies including System Automation, STAMS, drone - based surveys, and PG - DARPAN software systems to optimize operations. The corporation actively executes projects for both State and Central Government authorities while planning significant expansion initiatives using sustainable and environmentally friendly technologies. This recruitment initiative aims to attract young, talented, and committed professionals to support OPTCLs growth trajectory and modernization efforts. Additionally, management trainee positions in law discipline are available at GRIDCO Ltd., Bhubaneswar, a subsidiary engaged in bulk power purchasing, sales, and inter - state power trading operations. APPLY FOR POST NAMES 1. Management Trainee Civil MT Civil For engineering graduates specializing in civil discipline. Selected candidates will undergo one - year structured training before absorption as Assistant Managers in the civil division. 2. Management Trainee Law MT Law Exclusively for law degree holders. This position is based at GRIDCO Ltd., Bhubaneswar, serving the power trading and regulatory functions of the organization. 3. Junior Management Trainee Civil JMT Civil Ideal for diploma holders in civil engineering. Training leads to absorption as Junior Managers in E - 2 Grade, supporting core transmission infrastructure projects. 4. Office Assistant Grade - III Trainee OA Gr. - III Suitable for general graduates with computer and administrative skills. These positions support organizational functions across OPTCL offices statewide. VACANCIES Total Positions Available: 50 including 16 reserved for women candidates Breakdown Approximate Reservation : Management Trainee Civil 5 positions - Unreserved UR : 3 positions including 2 for women - Scheduled Caste SC : 1 position - Scheduled Tribe ST : 1 position - OBC/SEBC: 0 positions - Total: 5 positions Management Trainee Law 3 positions - Unreserved UR : 2 positions including 1 for woman - ST: 1 position - Total: 3 positions Junior Management Trainee Civil 4 positions - Unreserved UR : 3 positions including 1 for woman - ST: 1 position - Total: 4 positions Office Assistant Grade - III Trainee 38 positions - Unreserved UR : 19 positions including 7 for women - Scheduled Caste SC : 6 positions including 2 for women - Scheduled Tribe ST : 9 positions including 3 for women - SEBC: 4 positions including 1 for woman - Ex - Servicemen: 1 position - Persons with Benchmark Disabilities PwBD : 2 positions - Total: 38 positions Note: The vacancy numbers may increase or decrease without prior notice at OPTCLs IMPORTANT DATES Application Opening Date: 16th March 2026 5:00 PM onwards Application Closing Date: 15th April 2026 11:59 PM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AGE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Age: 21 years as on 01.02.2026 Maximum Age: 32 years as on 01.02.2026 Age Relaxations: - SC/ST/SEBC candidates: Relaxation of 5 years Maximum 37 years - Women candidates: Relaxation of 5 years Maximum 37 years - Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: Relaxation of 10 years Maximum 42 years - Ex - Servicemen Office Assistant only : Service period deductible from age - Important: Cumulative benefit applies only for PwBD candidates with Office Assistant posts ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Management Trainee Civil : - Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering with minimum 60 aggregate marks from a recognized university 50 for SC/ST candidates - OR: Completion of Section A B of India Engineering IE examinations in Civil Engineering with minimum 50 marks Management Trainee Law : - Bachelors degree in Law from a recognized institution any percentage acceptable Junior Management Trainee Civil : - Diploma in Civil Engineering full - time mode with minimum 60 aggregate marks from recognized university 50 for SC/ST candidates Office Assistant Grade - III Trainee: - Bachelors degree or equivalent examination with minimum 60 marks 50 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates - Must read and write Odia fluently - Must possess working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Power