Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions regarding GATE 2026 score, educational qualification, and age as on the respective cut-off dates. Only candidates with a valid GATE 2026 score in the EE (Electrical Engineering) paper and Odia language proficiency are eligible to apply through the OPTCL website. Criteria Details Nationality / Citizenship Indian National only GATE 2026 Score (Mandatory) Must have appeared and qualified in GATE 2026 (Paper Code: EE – Electrical Engineering) conducted by IIT Guwahati. Only GATE 2026 Score (Normalized Marks out of 100) is valid; GATE 2025 or prior scores are not accepted. Educational Qualification (as on 25-06-2026) Degree in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering with minimum 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized University/Institution; OR Passing of Section A & B of IE (India) in relevant discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate. For SC/ST/PwBD candidates, minimum 50% marks required. CGPA/OGPA Conversion Where CGPA/OGPA/Letter Grade is awarded, equivalent percentage must be indicated as per norms adopted by the University/Institution. Odia Language Proficiency (Mandatory) Candidate must be able to read, write, and speak Odia fluently and must have passed Middle School Exam with Odia as language subject; OR Matriculation/equivalent with Odia as medium; OR Odia as language subject in Class VII final exam from a recognized school; OR passed a test in Odia in Middle English School Standard conducted by School and Mass Education Department/BSE Odisha. Marital Status A candidate having more than one spouse living is not eligible unless exempted by the State Government. Further Studies Graduates who intend to pursue further studies on the basis of GATE 2026 score or require extension of joining time need NOT apply. Departmental Candidates OPTCL regular employees fulfilling eligibility may apply through proper channel to GM (HRD). They are exempt from application fee and there is no age bar. Children of employees and outsourced agency candidates do not qualify as departmental candidates. DON'T MISSRRB 6565 Technician Online Form 2026 (Short Notice)6,565 Posts • Technician • RRB29 Jul 20266,565 postsOSSSC 5989 Nursing Officer Online Form 20265,989 Vacancies • Nursing Officer13 Jul 20265,989 postsGSRTC 4599 Driver Online Form 20264,599 Openings • GSRTC05 Jul 20264,599 postsGSRTC 4318 Conductor Online Form 20264,318 Posts • GSRTC05 Jul 20264,318 postsKSP Civil Police Constable Online Form 20263,991 Vacancies • Civil Police Constable • KSP03 Jul 20263,991 postsRSSB 3951 Senior and Basic Computer Instructor Online Form 20263,951 Openings • Senior Computer Instructor & Basic Computer Instructor23 Jun 20263,951 posts

Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee through online mode only (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI). Online transaction charges shall be borne by the candidate. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstance. OPTCL departmental candidates (regular employees only) are exempted from payment of fee. Category Application Fee Unreserved (UR) / SEBC Rs. 1,180/- (Rs. 1,000/- + GST of Rs. 180/-) + Online transaction charges SC / ST (Odisha only) / PwBD Rs. 590/- (Rs. 500/- + GST of Rs. 90/-) + Online transaction charges OPTCL Departmental Candidates (Regular Employees) Exempted

Selection will be based on GATE 2026 score and Personal Interview. No separate written examination is conducted by OPTCL. Final appointment is subject to medical fitness and verification of antecedents. Stage 1 – GATE 2026 Score-Based Shortlisting Candidates will be shortlisted category-wise for Personal Interview based on their GATE 2026 normalized marks (out of 100) in the Electrical Engineering (EE) paper. Only GATE 2026 score is valid; scores from prior years will not be accepted. Shortlisted candidates can download their interview call letter through the candidate login on the OPTCL website. Stage 2 – Personal Interview and Document Verification Shortlisted candidates will be required to get documents verified through the Digi Locker application as per the procedure intimated in the interview call letter. Candidates must produce valid original Photo ID, GATE 2026 Admit Card, and GATE 2026 Score Card at the time of interview. Government/PSU employees must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) failing which candidature will not be considered. Stage 3 – Medical Examination Final appointment is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit as per prescribed standards in the Pre-Employment Medical Examination. PwBD candidates must undergo verification by the authorized Medical Board on the date specified; failure to do so will result in forfeiture of candidature. Weightage of Different Parameters Parameter Weightage GATE 2026 Marks (Normalized, out of 100) 90% Personal Interview 10% Total 100%