DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 OUT - Apply Online 108 Posts
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has released the official notification (Advt. No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05) for Special Drive Recruitment of Engineering Graduates as Executive Trainees (ETs) through GATE-2025. The disciplines are Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Control & Instrumentation (C&I), and Mining. There are 108 vacancies, including backlog vacancies, with Pay Matrix Level-10 (Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500/-). Eligible candidates with valid GATE-2025 scores and a full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engineering) degree can submit online applications at the official website, dvc.gov.in. Applications open on 06 November 2026 and close on 06 December 2026 (Till 23:59 Hrs).
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 06 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 06 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 06 December 2026 (Till 11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 06 December 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility Criteria | 06 December 2026 |
| Document Verification (DV) Schedule | To be notified on DVC website |
Application Fee
| General (UR) / OBC (NCL) / EWS Candidates | Rs. 300/- |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen Candidates | Rs. 0/- (Exempted) |
| DVC Departmental Candidates | Rs. 0/- (Exempted) |
| Payment Mode | Pay the non-refundable examination fee online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. |
Age Limit (as on 06/12/2026)
- Unreserved Candidates: The maximum age allowed is 29 Years.
- Government of India directives allow the following age relaxation: 03 Years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer); 05 Years for SC / ST Candidates; 10 Years for PwBD (UR) | 13 Years for PwBD (OBC) | 15 Years for PwBD (SC/ST).
- DVC Departmental candidates have no upper age limit.
Pay Scale & Service Agreement Bond
| Scale of Pay | Pay Matrix Level-10 of 7th CPC (M2 Grade): Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500/- during 1-year probation. |
|---|---|
| On successful completion of probation, candidates will be absorbed as Assistant Manager on the same scale. | |
| Allowances | CDA, Medical Reimbursement, LTA, NPS, Conveyance, HRA, etc. |
| Service Bond | Rs. 5,00,000/- for General/OBC/EWS and Rs. 2,50,000/- for SC/ST/PwBD candidates to serve DVC for at least 3 years after 1 year probation (Overall 4 years). |
DVC Executive Trainee Vacancy 2026: Total 108 Posts
- A full-time Bachelor’s Degree is required in Engineering / Technology, in Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Thermal / Mechanical & Automation / Power Engineering. Minimum marks required: 65% (60% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Qualifying in the Mechanical Engineering (ME) paper of GATE-2025 is required.
- A full-time Bachelor’s Degree is required in Engineering / Technology, in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Electrical, Instrumentation & Control / Power Systems & High Voltage / Power Electronics / Power Engineering. Minimum marks required: 65% (60% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Qualifying in the Electrical Engineering (EE) paper of GATE-2025 is required.
- A full-time Bachelor’s Degree is required in Engineering / Technology, in Civil Engineering. Minimum marks required: 65% (60% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Qualifying in the Civil Engineering (CE) paper of GATE-2025 is required.
- A full-time Bachelor’s Degree is required in Engineering / Technology, in Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control / Electronics Instrumentation & Control. Minimum marks required: 65% (60% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Qualifying in the Instrumentation Engineering (IN) paper of GATE-2025 is required.
- A full-time Bachelor’s Degree is required in Engineering / Technology, in Mining Engineering. Minimum marks required: 65% (60% for SC/ST).
- Qualifying in the Mining Engineering (MN) paper of GATE-2025 is required.
DVC Executive Trainees Recruitment 2026: Discipline & Category Breakup
| Post No. | Discipline / Post Name | UR | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/07 | Executive Trainee (Mechanical) | 07 | 02 | 03 | 03 | 02 | 17 |
| 2026/08 | Executive Trainee (Electrical) | 23 | 10 | 08 | 04 | 05 | 50 |
| 2026/09 | Executive Trainee (Civil) | 10 | 04 | 09 | 01 | 02 | 26 |
| 2026/10 | Executive Trainee (C & I) | 05 | 02 | 04 | 00 | 01 | 12 |
| 2026/11 | Executive Trainee (Mining) | 03 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 03 |
| Grand Total Posts | 48 | 18 | 24 | 08 | 10 | 108 | |
How to Apply Online for DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026
- Open www.dvc.gov.in, the official website of Damodar Valley Corporation.
- On the homepage, open “Career Section”, then select “Recruitment Notices”.
- For Special Drive Recruitment of Engineering Graduates as Executive Trainees (ETs) through GATE-2025 (Advt. No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05), select the “Apply Online” link.
- Carefully read the detailed advertisement, then complete online registration. Each candidate may apply for only one post/discipline.
- Enter your personal details and academic qualification marks. Provide a valid Email ID, your mobile number and GATE-2025 Registration Number.
- Upload a recent scanned passport-size photograph (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, maximum 2 MB) and your signature using JPG/JPEG/PNG format. Also upload PDF documents: the Class 10th/12th certificate, degree marksheet, GATE-2025 scorecard and category/caste certificates (maximum 2 MB each).
- Check the application form carefully in preview, then submit it. Details cannot be changed after submission.
- Make the online payment of Rs. 300/- as the non-refundable application fee. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM and Departmental candidates are exempted.
- Download the system-generated online application form along with the payment e-receipt. Print both for future reference and for Document Verification (DV).
Important Links
Before Applying
Before submitting your online application, check the official notification for full details of eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules and other terms.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important dates for DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
Notification Release Date: 06 November 2026; Online Application Start Date: 06 November 2026; Last Date for Online Application: 06 December 2026 (Till 11:59 PM); Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 06 December 2026.
What is the application fee for DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
General (UR) / OBC (NCL) / EWS Candidates: Rs. 300/-; SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen Candidates: Rs. 0/- (Exempted); DVC Departmental Candidates: Rs. 0/- (Exempted).
What is the official website for DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
The official website is www.dvc.gov.in.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.