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

By: Deepak Kumar

On: March 9, 2026

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

The Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) has released the OPTCL Recruitment 2026 Notification for the recruitment of Management Trainee (Civil/Law), Junior Management Trainee (Civil), and Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee posts under Advertisement No. MPP&R-08/2025-26.

A total of 50 vacancies have been announced for eligible candidates. The online application process will begin on 16 March 2026 (05:00 PM) and the last date to apply is 15 April 2026 (11:59 PM) through the official website optcl.co.in.

Candidates will be selected through a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Personal Interview or Skill Test depending on the post. Interested candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria and apply before the deadline.

OPTCL Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL)
Advertisement No.	MPP&R-08/2025-26
Post Name	Management Trainee, Junior Management Trainee, Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee
Total Vacancies	50
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Odisha
Selection Process	Computer Based Test (CBT) + Interview / Skill Test
Salary	₹20,000 – ₹50,000 stipend during training
Official Website	optcl.co.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	4 February 2026
Online Application Start Date	16 March 2026 (05:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply	15 April 2026 (11:59 PM)
CBT Exam Date	As per official notification

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
UR / SEBC	₹1180 (₹1000 + ₹180 GST)
SC / ST / PwBD	₹590 (₹500 + ₹90 GST)
OPTCL Departmental Candidates	Nil

Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, etc.

Age Limit

Criteria	Age
Minimum Age	21 Years
Maximum Age	32 Years
Age Calculation Date	01 February 2026

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC / ST / SEBC / Women	5 Years
PwBD	10 Years
Ex-Servicemen (OA Post)	Deduction of military service from actual age

Eligibility Criteria – Educational Qualification

Post	Qualification
Management Trainee (Civil)	Degree in Civil Engineering with 60% marks (50% for SC/ST)
Management Trainee (Law)	Degree in Law from recognized institution
Junior Management Trainee (Civil)	Diploma in Civil Engineering with 60% marks (50% for SC/ST)
Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee	Bachelor’s Degree with 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD), knowledge of computer and Odia language

Note: Degrees/Diplomas from Open Universities (except IGNOU) or Distance Learning Mode are not accepted.

OPTCL Vacancy Details 2026

Post Name	Vacancies
Management Trainee (Civil)	5
Management Trainee (Law)	3
Junior Management Trainee (Civil)	4
Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee	38
Total	50

Selection Process

The selection process for OPTCL Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:

Computer Based Test (CBT)
Personal Interview – For MT & JMT posts
Skill Test – For Office Assistant Grade-III post

Final Merit Weightage

CBT – 80%
Interview / Skill Test – 20%

Salary / Pay Scale

Post	Stipend During Training	Pay Scale After Training
Management Trainee (Civil/Law)	₹50,000 per month	₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Junior Management Trainee (Civil)	₹30,000 per month	₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Office Assistant Grade-III Trainee	₹20,000 per month	₹29,300 – ₹92,400

Additional allowances include DA, HRA, Medical Allowance, and other benefits as per corporation rules.

How to Apply Online for OPTCL Recruitment 2026

Visit the official website optcl.co.in.
Go to the Careers section on the homepage.
Click on the advertisement “ADVT. NO: MPP&R-08/2025-26”.
Read the official notification carefully.
Click on Apply Online.
Fill out the online application form with personal and educational details.
Upload required documents including photo and signature.
Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
Submit the application form.
Download and print the application form and payment receipt for future reference.

Required Documents

Candidates must keep the following documents ready while applying:

Recent passport size photograph
Signature
Educational certificates
Identity proof
Category certificate (if applicable)
PwBD certificate (if applicable)

Important Links

Description	Link
Apply Online	Click Here
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

FAQs – OPTCL Recruitment 2026

1. What is the total number of vacancies in OPTCL Recruitment 2026?

A total of 50 vacancies have been announced for MT, JMT, and Office Assistant posts.

2. 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).

3. What is the age limit for OPTCL Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must be between 21 and 32 years as of 01 February 2026, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories.

4. What is the selection process for OPTCL Recruitment 2026?

The selection process includes Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Interview or Skill Test depending on the post.

5. What is the salary for OPTCL Management Trainee posts in 2026?

Selected candidates will receive a ₹50,000 monthly stipend during training, and after absorption the pay scale will be ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500.

6. When will the OPTCL Recruitment 2026 application process start?

The online application process will start on 16 March 2026 at 05:00 PM.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Details are for reference only. Candidates must verify all information from the official website before applying.

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