The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), a statutory power generation and infrastructure major operating under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has published an official employment notification Advertisement No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05 for the DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026. Through this special recruitment campaign, DVC invites online applications from talented and ambitious engineering graduates to fill 108 Executive Trainee (ET) regular positions across its thermal, hydel, and renewable power stations spread across West Bengal and Jharkhand.

Under the DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026, selection is based on marks obtained in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2025) across five core engineering disciplines: Mechanical (17 Posts), Electrical (50 Posts), Civil (26 Posts), Control & Instrumentation (12 Posts), and Mining (03 Posts).

Appointed engineers will enter Pay Matrix Level-10 (M2 Grade) on a starting basic pay of ₹56,100/- per month (scale ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500/-), with gross compensation packages reaching approximately ₹1,15,000/- to ₹1,30,000/- per month along with comprehensive corporate medical and residential allowances. Upon successful completion of the one-year probation period, trainees will be confirmed as Assistant Managers.

Online registration commenced on November 06, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the DVC career portal until December 06, 2026 (up to 23:59 Hrs).

DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026: Highlights & Fast Facts

Important Dates for DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026

Keep track of the official recruitment timetable for the DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 to ensure your application and documentation are processed before the closing deadline:

Discipline-Wise Vacancy Distribution for DVC ET Recruitment 2026

The DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 offers 108 vacancies (inclusive of backlog reservations) across five specialized technical disciplines:

PwBD Reservation: A total of 08 vacancies are horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities across various impairment categories (excluding the Mining post).

Mapping of Engineering Disciplines with GATE 2025 Paper Codes

Applicants must possess a valid GATE 2025 Scorecard. GATE scores from 2024 or earlier years are not valid for the DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026:

Compensation Package & Service Agreement Bond

Selected candidates under the DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 receive executive central public sector pay scales:

• Pay Scale Matrix: Appointed trainees are placed in Pay Matrix Level-10 (M2 Grade) on a starting basic pay of ₹56,100/- to ₹1,77,500/- during the one-year probation period.
• Absorption: Upon successful completion of probation, trainees will be confirmed as Assistant Managers on the same scale.
• Allowances & Perks: Basic Pay, Central Dearness Allowance (CDA), Medical Reimbursement for self and dependents, House Rent Allowance (or leased accommodation in DVC townships), Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Conveyance Allowance, Leave Encashment, and National Pension System (NPS). Gross monthly remuneration ranges from ₹1,15,000/- to ₹1,30,000/- per month.
• Service Agreement Bond: Selected candidates must execute a service bond to complete the 1-year probation and thereafter serve DVC for at least 3 additional years (total 4 years):
  • General / OBC (NCL) / EWS Candidates: ₹5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs) + applicable interest.
  • SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: ₹2,50,000/- (Rupees Two Lakh Fifty Thousand) + applicable interest.

Eligibility Criteria for DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026

Candidates must meet the educational standards, academic percentage cut-offs, and age limitations outlined in official advertisement No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05.

1. Essential Academic Qualifications

• Mandatory Degree: Full-time regular Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology (B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc Engg) in the relevant discipline from an AICTE/UGC-approved University or Institute.
• Minimum Percentage in B.Tech / B.E.:
  • General / OBC (NCL) / EWS Candidates: Minimum 65% marks in aggregate (all semesters combined).
  • SC / ST / PwD Candidates: Minimum 60% marks in aggregate (all semesters combined).
• Final Semester Appearing Candidates: Candidates who appeared in their final semester examinations in 2025 and are awaiting results may also apply. However, they must produce their final year mark sheet and provisional degree certificate at the time of Document Verification (DV).

2. Upper Age Limit & Relaxations (As on 06.12.2026)

• Maximum Age: 29 Years for Unreserved / General candidates as on December 06, 2026.
• Statutory Age Relaxations:
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years (up to 32 years; certificate must be issued in the current financial year).
  • SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years (up to 34 years).
  • PwBD Candidates: 10 Years for UR, 13 Years for OBC, and 15 Years for SC/ST.
  • J&K Domicile (1980–1989): 5 Years.
  • DVC Departmental Candidates: No Upper Age Limit.

Selection Process for DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026

The selection structure for the DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 is based strictly on academic performance:

[Valid GATE 2025 Score (Out of 100)] ➔ [Category-Wise Merit Shortlisting (1:5 Ratio)] ➔ [Document Verification (DV)] ➔ [Pre-Employment Medical Exam]

1. Selection on GATE-2025 Marks Only: The selection process consists exclusively of marks obtained (out of 100) in the corresponding paper of GATE 2025. No separate written examination or personal interview will be conducted.
2. Shortlisting Ratio: Candidates will be shortlisted for Document Verification (DV) in the order of merit in a 1:5 ratio (5 candidates per vacancy) category-wise and discipline-wise.
3. Tie-Breaking Rule: If two or more candidates within the same category and discipline secure identical marks in GATE 2025, the candidate older in age will be placed higher on the merit list.
4. Physical Document Audit: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to DVC Towers in Kolkata for original credential verification. No postal call letters will be dispatched; all communications are published online at dvc.gov.in.

Application Fee & Payment Mode

Applicants for the DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 must pay the non-refundable registration fee online:

Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI through the SBI Collect / payment gateway integrated into the portal.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply Online at dvc.gov.in

Follow this walkthrough to submit your application for the DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026:

1. Access the Careers Section: Visit the official Damodar Valley Corporation website: dvc.gov.in and navigate to Career Section ➔ Recruitment Notices.
2. Find the Notification: Look for “Recruitment of Executive Trainees in DVC Through GATE-2025 – Advt. No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05” and click on “Apply Online”.
3. Fill Personal & Academic Particulars (Step 1): Enter your Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, Category, Contact Address, Engineering Discipline, College Details, and Aggregate Percentage.
4. Enter GATE 2025 Particulars: Input your GATE 2025 Registration Number, Paper Code, and Marks obtained out of 100 exactly as printed on your GATE 2025 Scorecard.
5. Upload Required Scanned Files (Step 2):
   • Recent passport-size color photograph (3.5 cm × 3.5 cm, max size 2 MB, JPG/JPEG/PNG).
   • Clear scanned signature (max size 2 MB, JPG/JPEG/PNG).
   • Single consolidated PDF file (max size 2 MB) containing Class 10th certificate, 12th/Diploma mark sheet, B.E./B.Tech consolidated degree/mark sheets, GATE 2025 Scorecard, and Caste/PwBD certificate (if applicable).
6. Preview Application (Step 3): Review every field carefully before proceeding. Once submitted, changes to your name or GATE registration number cannot be made.
7. Pay Application Fee (Step 4): Pay the fee of ₹300/- (if applicable) through the online payment link and download the fee e-receipt.
8. Final Submit & Retain Printout: Complete the submission to generate your Unique Application Number. Download and print the finalized application form for the Document Verification stage in Kolkata.

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