DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 – 108 Posts through GATE 2025 (Special Drive), Apply by 6 December
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), under the Ministry of Power, has issued Advt. No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05 dated 6 November 2026 for a special drive to recruit 108 Executive Trainees in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, C&I and Mining through GATE 2025 scores. Online applications are open on the DVC website from 6 November 2026 and the last date to apply and pay the fee is 6 December 2026 (till 11:59 pm).
About Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), Ministry of Power, Govt. of India
The 108 posts are Electrical 50 (45 + 5 backlog), Civil 26 (20 + 6 backlog), Mechanical 17 (14 + 3 backlog), C&I 12 (10 + 2 backlog) and Mining 3 (unreserved, unfilled posts carried forward). Eight posts are reserved for PwBD candidates on a horizontal basis in all disciplines except Mining (Blindness/Low Vision 1, Deaf/Hard of Hearing 2, Locomotor Disability 3, Autism/Intellectual Disability/Mental Illness/Multiple Disabilities 2). DVC says the projected vacancies may increase or decrease. DVC, set up in 1948, has over 6,700 MW of thermal, hydel and renewable capacity across Jharkhand and West Bengal and has its headquarters in Kolkata.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 2026/07 – Executive Trainee (Mechanical) | 17 (14 + 3 backlog; UR 7, OBC 0+2 backlog, SC 2+1 backlog, ST 3, EWS 2) |
| 2026/08 – Executive Trainee (Electrical) | 50 (45 + 5 backlog; UR 23, OBC 6+4 backlog, SC 7+1 backlog, ST 4, EWS 5) |
| 2026/09 – Executive Trainee (Civil) | 26 (20 + 6 backlog; UR 10, OBC 0+4 backlog, SC 8+1 backlog, ST 0+1 backlog, EWS 2) |
| 2026/10 – Executive Trainee (C&I) | 12 (10 + 2 backlog; UR 5, OBC 1+1 backlog, SC 3+1 backlog, ST 0, EWS 1) |
| 2026/11 – Executive Trainee (Mining) | 3 (UR 3, unfilled) |
| Total (8 PwBD posts horizontal, except Mining) | 108 |
Eligibility
You need a full-time B.E./B.Tech from an AICTE or statutory-approved university or institution in the matching discipline, with at least 65% aggregate for General, OBC (NCL) and EWS, or 60% for SC, ST and PwD. Accepted branches include Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Thermal, Mechanical & Automation and Power Engineering (Mechanical); Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Power Systems & High Voltage and Power Electronics (Electrical); Civil Engineering (Civil); Electronics & Instrumentation and Instrumentation & Control (C&I); and Mining Engineering (Mining). You must have appeared and qualified in the matching GATE 2025 paper: ME, EE, CE, IN or MN. GATE 2024 or earlier scores are not valid. Final-semester students of 2025 whose results are awaited may apply, but must show the final mark sheet and degree at document verification.
The upper age limit is 29 years for Unreserved candidates, counted as on the closing date of 6 December 2026. Relaxation is 3 years for OBC (NCL) and 5 years for SC/ST; PwBD candidates get 10 years (13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST); J&K domiciles of 1980–1989 get 5 years; Ex-Servicemen and riot victims get relaxation as per Government of India rules. There is no upper age limit for DVC departmental candidates, but they too must qualify in GATE 2025.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 6 November 2026 |
| Online application opens | 6 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 6 December 2026 (till 23:59 hrs) |
| Last date for fee payment | 6 December 2026 |
| Cut-off date for age, qualification and category | 6 December 2026 |
| Document verification list, date and venue | To be notified on the DVC website |
Application Fee
| General / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹300 (non-refundable, online; bank charges extra) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / DVC departmental | Exempted |
Salary / Stipend
| Pay | ₹56,100–1,77,500 (Pay Matrix Level-10, 7th CPC, M2 grade) during one-year probation; absorbed as Assistant Manager in the same scale |
Selected candidates are placed in Pay Matrix Level-10 (₹56,100–1,77,500, M2 grade) of the 7th CPC during a one-year probation, and are then absorbed as Assistant Manager in the same scale. The package includes basic pay, Central Dearness Allowance, medical reimbursement, LTA, NPS, conveyance allowance, leave encashment and HRA as per DVC rules. You must sign a service bond to complete probation and serve at least three more years (four years in all); the bond amount is ₹5,00,000 for General/OBC (NCL)/EWS and ₹2,50,000 for SC/ST/PwBD, plus interest.
Selection Process
Selection is based only on GATE 2025 marks (out of 100) in the matching paper. DVC will shortlist candidates for Document Verification in order of merit, in a ratio of 1:5 or more to the category-wise vacancies in each discipline; all candidates tied at the cut-off mark are called. At DV you must bring your GATE 2025 admit card and original score card, the online application printout, and original certificates with one set of self-attested copies. If two candidates have equal marks in the final merit list, the older candidate is placed first. Selected candidates must pass a pre-employment medical examination by the DVC Medical Board. DV dates and venues will be posted on the DVC website only.
How to Apply
Apply online only, through the “Apply Online” link under Career > Recruitment Notices on dvc.gov.in, between 6 November and 6 December 2026 (till 11:59 pm). Register with a valid e-mail and mobile number, fill in your details, upload a photo (3.5 × 3.5 cm) and signature (PNG/JPG, up to 2 MB) and your certificates and GATE score card (PDF, up to 2 MB), preview and submit. The application fee is ₹300 for General, OBC (NCL) and EWS candidates, paid online by 6 December 2026; SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and DVC departmental candidates are exempt. Keep a printout with the system-generated application number. Do not post a hard copy to DVC. Helpline: 033-6607-2851 (technical) and 033-6607 2532/2539 (eligibility); e-mail recruitment@dvc.gov.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are there?
108 Executive Trainee posts: Electrical 50, Civil 26, Mechanical 17, C&I 12 and Mining 3.
Which GATE score is accepted?
Only GATE 2025 marks (out of 100) in the matching paper ME, EE, CE, IN or MN. GATE 2024 or earlier is not valid.
What is the last date?
6 December 2026 (till 11:59 pm), for both the online application and the fee.
What is the age limit?
Up to 29 years for Unreserved candidates as on 6 December 2026, with relaxation as per Government of India rules.
What is the salary?
₹56,100–1,77,500 in Pay Matrix Level-10 during probation, then Assistant Manager in the same scale.
What is the application fee?
₹300 for General, OBC (NCL) and EWS; nil for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and DVC departmental candidates.