DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026: The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), a premier power generation and management organization operating in Jharkhand and West Bengal, has published an official notification for the recruitment of Executive Trainees (ET) in Engineering disciplines for the 2026-27 cycle. To scale its capacity to 15 GW by 2030, DVC invites dynamic engineering graduates to apply for 108 Executive Trainee vacancies across Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, C&I, and Mining disciplines.
This special recruitment drive heavily relies on valid GATE-2025 scores. Eligible candidates who have qualified in the corresponding GATE-2025 papers can submit their applications online through the official DVC website between November 6, 2026, and December 6, 2026. Selected Executive Trainees will be placed in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-10, offering a lucrative starting basic pay of Rs. 56,100/-.
DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organization Name | Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) |
| Advertisement No. | PLR/ET/04/2026/05 |
| Post Name | Executive Trainee (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/C&I/Mining) |
| Total Vacancies | 108 Posts |
| Job Category | Central PSU Jobs (Through GATE) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | GATE-2025 Score & Document Verification |
| Application Deadline | December 6, 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Official Website | www.dvc.gov.in |
DVC Executive Trainee Notification 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | November 6, 2026 |
| Opening Date of ONLINE Application | November 6, 2026 |
| Closing Date of ONLINE Application | December 6, 2026 (Till 23:59 hrs) |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility Criteria (Age, Qualification) | December 6, 2026 |
| Document Verification (DV) Date | To be notified later on DVC website |
DVC Executive Trainee Jobs 2026: Discipline-Wise Vacancy Details
DVC has announced 108 vacancies (including backlog vacancies) distributed among five core engineering disciplines. Out of the total, 8 vacancies are horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
| Post No. | Engineering Discipline | Total Vacancies | UR | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | EWS |
| 2026/07 | Executive Trainee (Mechanical) | 17 | 07 | 02 | 03 | 03 | 02 |
| 2026/08 | Executive Trainee (Electrical) | 50 | 23 | 10 | 08 | 04 | 05 |
| 2026/09 | Executive Trainee (Civil) | 26 | 10 | 04 | 09 | 01 | 02 |
| 2026/10 | Executive Trainee (C&I) | 12 | 05 | 04 | 02 | – | 01 |
| 2026/11 | Executive Trainee (Mining) | 03 | 03 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 108 |
(Note: The vacancy breakdown incorporates current and backlog vacancies. Please refer to the official notification for PwBD horizontal reservation details.)
Educational Qualifications
Candidates must possess a Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline from an AICTE/statutory authority-approved University or Institution.
Minimum Qualifying Marks: Candidates must have secured a minimum of 65% marks in aggregate for General/OBC(NCL)/EWS categories, and 60% marks in aggregate for SC/ST/PwD categories across all semesters/years.
GATE-2025 Requirement: Applicants must have appeared in and qualified the corresponding GATE-2025 paper (ME, EE, CE, IN, or MN). Only GATE-2025 scores (out of 100) are valid. Scores from 2024 or earlier will not be accepted.
Final Year Students: GATE-2025 qualified candidates appearing in their final semester in 2025 can apply, provided they submit their final mark sheet and provisional/degree certificate at the time of Document Verification.
Age Limit
Maximum Age Limit: The upper age limit is 29 Years for Unreserved candidates as of the closing date of the online application (06/12/2026).
Age Relaxations:
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD (General): 10 years (13 years for OBC-NCL, 15 years for SC/ST)
- DVC Departmental Candidates: No upper age limit.
Salary & Service Bond
Pay Scale: Selected Executive Trainees will be placed in Pay Matrix Level-10 (as per the 7th Pay Revision) in the scale of Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500/- (M2 grade) during their one-year probation. Upon successful completion, they will be absorbed as Assistant Managers.
Service Bond: Candidates must execute a service agreement bond to serve DVC for at least 3 years after the 1-year probation (Total 4 years). The bond amount is Rs. 5,00,000/- for General/OBC/EWS and Rs. 2,50,000/- for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, plus applicable interest.
Selection Process
DVC employs a highly objective selection process based entirely on GATE scores:
GATE-2025 Scores: Candidates will be shortlisted based purely on the marks obtained (out of 100) in the corresponding paper of GATE-2025. There will be no separate written test or personal interview.
Shortlisting Ratio: Shortlisting will be conducted category-wise in a 1:5 ratio (or more in the case of tied scores) against the number of vacancies.
Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates must present their original GATE-2025 Scorecard, Admit Card, educational certificates, identity proofs, and valid category certificates for physical verification.
Application Fee
- General / OBC (NCL) / EWS Candidates: Rs. 300/- (Non-refundable).
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-SM / DVC Departmental Candidates: Exempted from fee payment.
Fees must be paid online. Bank charges are to be borne by the applicant.
How to Apply Online
Interested and eligible candidates can apply exclusively through the DVC online portal by following these steps:
Visit the official DVC website: www.dvc.gov.in.
Navigate to the Career Section -> Recruitment Notices and click on the “APPLY ONLINE” link for the Executive Trainee (GATE-2025) recruitment.
Fill in the Online Application Form with accurate personal, academic, and GATE-2025 details (Roll No/Registration No).
Upload a recent scanned colored photograph (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm) and signature in jpg/jpeg/png format.
Upload a combined PDF file (Max 2MB) containing your 10th/12th certificates, Degree/Provisional certificates, mark sheets, and the GATE-2025 Scorecard.
Preview your application to ensure all details are correct. Data cannot be modified after submission.
Submit the application and proceed to pay the application fee of Rs. 300/- (if applicable).
Download and print the final system-generated application form featuring the Unique Application Number and the payment e-receipt for presentation during Document Verification.
Important Links
| DVC Executive Trainee Official Notification URL | Click Here |
| DVC Executive Trainee Apply Online URL | Click Here |
