DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 108 Posts Through GATE 2025
Central Government Job • Damodar Valley Corporation
● Applications Open: November 6, 2026
● 108 Executive Trainee Posts
● 108 Executive Trainee Posts
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), a Government of India power-sector organisation under the Ministry of Power, has invited online applications for 108 Executive Trainees in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Control and Instrumentation (C&I) and Mining disciplines through GATE 2025, under Advertisement No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05 dated November 6, 2026. Online applications opened on November 6, 2026, and close on December 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM — the same deadline applies to the payment of the fee. Only engineering graduates with a valid GATE 2025 score in the corresponding paper can apply: GATE 2024 or earlier scores are not accepted. The upper age limit is 29 years as on the closing date, December 6, 2026. Selected candidates join on Pay Matrix Level 10 of Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 (M2 grade), serve one year of probation as Executive Trainees, and are then absorbed as Assistant Managers on the same scale. There is no written examination and no interview — selection is on the marks obtained out of 100 in the corresponding GATE 2025 paper, followed by document verification and a pre-employment medical examination. The details in this post were checked against the official notification, Advertisement No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05, as published on the official DVC website, dvc.gov.in, and cross-checked against the notification summaries published by FreeJobAlert, RojgarPulse, Certifica, SahiSarkariJobs and SwiftJobSearch, which agree on the advertisement number, the 108 vacancies, the dates, the fee, the age limit, the qualification, the pay scale and the selection method. The official DVC website and the notification PDF did not load during this run’s check, so candidates should confirm every detail in the official notification PDF on dvc.gov.in before applying. Do not confuse this recruitment with the separate DVC notices for 18 Management Trainee (Technical) posts at BPSCL and 16 Executive Trainee posts in IT, Mining and Chemical — this post covers only Advertisement No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05, the 108 posts listed below.
⏳ Application Window Closes In
Applications and fee payment both close on December 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Apply early — a form sent after 11:59 PM on December 6 does not count.
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DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Total: 108 Executive Trainee posts. The vacancies include backlog seats: Mechanical 3, Electrical 5, Civil 6 and C&I 2. The 3 Mining posts are shown as unfilled in the notification. Eight vacancies are reserved horizontally for persons with benchmark disabilities, except in Executive Trainee (Mining).
| Discipline | UR | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Trainee (Mechanical) | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17 |
| Executive Trainee (Electrical) | 23 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 50 |
| Executive Trainee (Civil) | 10 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 26 |
| Executive Trainee (C&I) | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| Executive Trainee (Mining) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 48 | 18 | 24 | 8 | 10 | 108 |
Vacancy note: the vacancies are projected and may increase or decrease at the discretion of DVC Management. All updates and amendments are published on the DVC website only. Check your reservation position in the notification itself before you count yourself in or out of a category.
DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026, Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released (Advt. No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05) | November 6, 2026 |
| Online application starts | November 6, 2026 |
| Last date to apply online and pay the fee | December 6, 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Document verification date, time and venue | To be announced |
| Final merit list | To be announced |
Date note: the notification names no document verification date and no final merit list date. Those dates will be notified separately on the official DVC website, dvc.gov.in — this post does not present any of them as fixed. The last date of December 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM covers both the form and the fee payment.
Eligibility for DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026
Age is counted as on the closing date of the online application, December 6, 2026. The degree must be a full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline from a university or institution approved by AICTE or the appropriate statutory authority, and the marks must be not less than 65 percent in aggregate for General, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS candidates, and not less than 60 percent for SC, ST and PwD candidates, in aggregate of all years and semesters.
🎓 Education and GATE 2025
Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in the discipline of the post, with 65 percent marks (General, OBC (NCL), EWS) or 60 percent marks (SC, ST, PwD) in aggregate. A valid GATE 2025 score in the corresponding paper is mandatory: Mechanical — ME, Electrical — EE, Civil — CE, C&I — IN, Mining — MN. Only GATE 2025 marks out of 100 count; GATE 2024 or earlier scores are not accepted. Only Indian nationals can apply, and a candidate can apply for one post and discipline only.
🎂 Age Limit (as on December 6, 2026)
Maximum 29 years for unreserved candidates. Relaxation in the upper age limit: 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), 5 years for SC and ST, 10 years for PwBD (General and UR), 13 years for PwBD with OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), 15 years for PwBD with SC or ST, 5 years for J&K domicile candidates (January 1, 1980 to December 31, 1989), and ex-servicemen and victims of riots as per Government of India guidelines. DVC departmental candidates have no upper age limit.
📋 Discipline-wise Degrees
Mechanical: Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, Production and Industrial Engineering, Thermal, Mechanical and Automation, or Power Engineering. Electrical: Electrical, Electrical and Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation and Control, Power Systems and High Voltage, Power Electronics, or Power Engineering. Civil: Civil Engineering. C&I: Electronics and Instrumentation, Instrumentation and Control, or Electronics, Instrumentation and Control. Mining: Mining Engineering.
💰 Pay Scale and Terms
Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 in Pay Matrix Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (M2 grade) during the one-year probation. After successful completion of probation, the trainee is absorbed as Assistant Manager on the same scale. A service agreement bond applies: one year of probation plus at least three years of service, four years in all. The bond amount is Rs. 5,00,000 for General, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS candidates and Rs. 2,50,000 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates, plus applicable interest.
Eligibility note: candidates whose degree is not approved by AICTE or the appropriate statutory authority, and candidates without valid GATE 2025 marks in the corresponding paper, cannot apply. Posting is at any of the DVC establishments, mainly in Jharkhand and West Bengal, with headquarters at Kolkata.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS | Rs. 300 (non-refundable) |
| SC, ST and PwBD | Exempted |
| Ex-servicemen and DVC departmental candidates | Exempted |
Fee note: the fee must be paid online only, by December 6, 2026, and bank charges are borne by the candidate. Download the e-receipt after payment and keep it safe.
Selection Process
There is no written examination and no interview in this recruitment. Selection is made only on the marks obtained out of 100 in the corresponding GATE 2025 paper, followed by document verification and a pre-employment medical examination by the DVC Medical Board before joining. Candidates are shortlisted for document verification in order of merit, at 1:5 or more of the category-wise vacancies in each discipline, and DVC may increase or decrease that ratio. The document verification date, time and venue are hosted on the DVC website only — no hard-copy call letters are sent. If two candidates finish with equal marks in the final merit list, the older candidate ranks higher.
1. Online Application (November 6 to December 6, 2026)
Apply online only through dvc.gov.in, under Career, then Recruitment Notices. Fill the form for one post and discipline only, and pay the fee online by December 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
2. Shortlisting on GATE 2025 Marks (date to be announced)
Candidates are shortlisted for document verification in order of merit on their GATE 2025 marks out of 100, at 1:5 or more of the category-wise vacancies in each discipline. Only GATE 2025 marks count.
3. Document Verification (date to be announced)
Shortlisted candidates attend document verification with the original documents listed below. The date, time and venue are hosted on the DVC website only, and no hard-copy call letters are sent.
4. Pre-Employment Medical Examination (date to be announced)
Selected candidates undergo a pre-employment medical examination by the DVC Medical Board before joining.
5. Final Merit List and Joining
The final merit list is drawn on GATE 2025 marks, with the older candidate ranked higher in case of equal marks. Selected candidates join as Executive Trainees for one year of probation and are then absorbed as Assistant Managers.
Documents note: carry the printout of the online application form, the original GATE 2025 scorecard and GATE 2025 admit card, proof of date of birth (Class 10 board or passing certificate), the certificates and mark sheets of Class 10, Class 12 and the degree, semester-wise and year-wise, a valid degree or provisional degree certificate, and the category, EWS or PwBD certificate, a No Objection Certificate from the current employer, four passport-size photographs and identity proof, as applicable. Candidates employed in Government, a public sector undertaking or an autonomous body must produce a No Objection Certificate at document verification.
How to Apply for DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026
1
Open the DVC website
Visit the official DVC website at dvc.gov.in and go to the Career section, then Recruitment Notices.
2
Read the notification
Open Advertisement No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05 and read the full notification carefully, including the discipline-wise degrees, the age relaxations and the bond, before filling the form.
3
Fill the form
Register and fill the online form for one post and discipline only. Enter the percentage of marks equivalent to your CGPA, OGPA, DGPA or letter grade in the application form, exactly as the notification asks.
4
Pay the fee
General, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS candidates pay Rs. 300 online by December 6, 2026, and download the e-receipt. SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen and DVC departmental candidates are exempted from the fee.
5
Submit before the deadline
Submit the online application by December 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM. No other mode of application is accepted, and a form sent after the deadline does not count.
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Save the confirmation
Take a printout of the submitted form and the fee receipt, and keep them safe for document verification. Watch dvc.gov.in for the shortlist, the document verification schedule and all further updates.
Important Links
Apply online (DVC website, Career, Recruitment Notices): dvc.gov.in
Official notification PDF (Advertisement No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05, dated November 6, 2026): DVC Executive Trainee Notification PDF
Official website: dvc.gov.in
Link note: the official DVC website and the notification PDF did not load during this run’s check. The PDF link above is the one published for Advertisement No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05. If it does not open, use the Recruitment Notices page on dvc.gov.in and download the notification from there.
DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026, FAQs
How many vacancies are there in DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
There are 108 Executive Trainee posts under Advertisement No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05: Electrical 50, Civil 26, Mechanical 17, C&I 12 and Mining 3. The vacancies include backlog seats, and 8 vacancies are reserved horizontally for persons with benchmark disabilities, except in Executive Trainee (Mining).
What is the last date to apply for DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online form and pay the fee is December 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Applications opened on November 6, 2026, on the official DVC website, dvc.gov.in, under Career, then Recruitment Notices.
What qualification is needed for DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
A full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline from an AICTE or appropriate statutory authority approved university or institution, with not less than 65 percent marks in aggregate for General, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS candidates, and not less than 60 percent for SC, ST and PwD candidates, plus a valid GATE 2025 score in the corresponding paper.
Is GATE 2025 compulsory for DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
Yes. Only GATE 2025 marks out of 100 in the corresponding paper count: Mechanical — ME, Electrical — EE, Civil — CE, C&I — IN, Mining — MN. GATE 2024 or earlier scores are not accepted, and the qualifying marks in GATE 2025 are decided by the GATE 2025 conducting authority.
What is the age limit for DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
The maximum age is 29 years as on the closing date, December 6, 2026. The upper limit is relaxed by 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), 5 years for SC and ST, 10 years for PwBD (General and UR), 13 years for PwBD with OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), 15 years for PwBD with SC or ST, 5 years for J&K domicile candidates from January 1, 1980 to December 31, 1989, and ex-servicemen and victims of riots as per Government of India guidelines. DVC departmental candidates have no upper age limit.
What is the application fee for DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
The fee is Rs. 300 (non-refundable) for General, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS candidates, payable online only by December 6, 2026. SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen and DVC departmental candidates are exempted from the fee.
What is the salary of a DVC Executive Trainee?
The pay scale is Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 in Pay Matrix Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (M2 grade) during the one-year probation. After successful completion of probation, the trainee is absorbed as Assistant Manager on the same scale.
What is the selection process for DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
Selection is on the marks obtained out of 100 in the corresponding GATE 2025 paper, followed by shortlisting for document verification in order of merit at 1:5 or more of the category-wise vacancies in each discipline, and then a pre-employment medical examination. There is no written examination and no interview.
Is there a service bond in DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
Yes. A service agreement bond applies: one year of probation plus at least three years of service, four years in all. The bond amount is Rs. 5,00,000 for General, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS candidates and Rs. 2,50,000 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates, plus applicable interest.
How do I apply for DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
Apply online only through the official DVC website at dvc.gov.in, under Career, then Recruitment Notices. Read Advertisement No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05, fill the form for one post and discipline only, pay the fee online if applicable, and submit before December 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Keep a printout of the submitted form and the fee receipt for document verification.
Madhu Choudhary
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