BPSCL Management Trainee Recruitment 2026: 18 Technical Posts

Bokaro Power Supply Company (P) Limited, a joint venture of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), has opened a fresh recruitment for 18 Management Trainee (Technical) posts under Advertisement PLR/BPSCL/05/2026/07, dated 6 November 2026. The vacancies are spread across four engineering disciplines: 10 Mechanical, 4 Electrical, 1 Civil and 3 Control & Instrumentation. Online applications are being accepted through the DVC recruitment system from 6 November to 6 December 2026 at 11:59 PM.

This recruitment is meant for engineering graduates who have qualified the matching GATE 2025 paper. At a basic level, candidates need a full-time B.E./B.Tech or equivalent engineering degree in the notified discipline with the prescribed minimum marks. Selection is entirely linked to GATE 2025 performance, followed by document verification and a pre-employment medical examination; there is no separate written test or interview. Management Trainees receive an initial basic pay of ₹50,000 in the ₹50,000–₹1,60,000 scale during one year of training. After successful completion, they are appointed as Assistant Manager in E-1 grade with basic pay fixed at ₹60,000. The normal upper-age limit is 28 years as on the closing date before applicable relaxation.

Recruitment Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility / Educational Qualification

At a basic level, candidates need a full-time Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant notified discipline from an AICTE or appropriate statutory-authority approved institution.

The prescribed aggregate marks are:

• 65% for General / OBC-NCL / EWS candidates.
• 55% for eligible SC / ST / PwD candidates.

A valid GATE 2025 score in the corresponding paper is mandatory.

Age Limit

The basic upper-age limit for unreserved candidates is 28 years as on 6 December 2026.

Applicable category relaxations are available under the recruitment rules. BPSCL departmental candidates have the separate notified upper-age provision.

Use the Age Calculator with 6 December 2026 as the cut-off date.

Pay and Training

Admissible industrial DA, perks, allowances and other company benefits apply under the recruitment terms.

Application Fee

Selection Process

There is no separate written examination and no interview.

Selection proceeds through:

1. evaluation of marks obtained in the corresponding GATE 2025 paper;
2. category-wise shortlisting for Document Verification;
3. verification of original eligibility records; and
4. pre-employment medical examination by the BPSCL Medical Board.

Candidates may apply for only one discipline.

Important Dates

How to Apply for BPSCL Management Trainee Recruitment 2026

1. Open the official DVC recruitment portal and locate Advertisement PLR/BPSCL/05/2026/07.
2. Read the official BPSCL Management Trainee notification and identify the one discipline matching your engineering degree and GATE 2025 paper.
3. Check your age on the closing date with the Age Calculator.
4. Use the Eligibility Pre-check only as a preparation aid after entering the exact degree, marks and GATE conditions from the notice.
5. If your university uses CGPA/OGPA/DGPA, follow its official conversion rule; the Percentage Calculator may help with arithmetic only.
6. Prepare your academic, GATE, category and identity records using the Government Job Document Checklist.
7. Register online, fill the form carefully, upload the required photograph/signature and supporting PDFs, and submit only one discipline application.
8. Pay the ₹300 fee online if applicable and retain the e-receipt.
9. Complete the process by 6 December 2026 at 11:59 PM and save the final application.
10. For a broader application workflow, review the How to Apply for Government Jobs guide.

Documents Required

Keep the relevant documents ready, including:

• Class 10 certificate for date-of-birth proof;
• Class 12 certificate/marksheet;
• engineering degree / provisional degree and marksheets;
• GATE 2025 scorecard;
• university-approved CGPA/grade conversion proof, where applicable;
• SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD certificate, where applicable;
• Ex-Servicemen certificate, where applicable;
• identity proof;
• photograph and signature;
• fee-payment receipt for fee-paying candidates.

Important Candidate Notes

• Apply for only one post/discipline.
• Only the corresponding GATE 2025 paper is accepted for selection.
• Projected vacancies may increase or decrease according to BPSCL requirements.
• Selection is not through a separate BPSCL written examination.
• Final joining is subject to successful document verification and medical fitness.
• Training lasts one year before appointment as Assistant Manager, subject to successful completion.

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FAQ

How many vacancies are in BPSCL Management Trainee Recruitment 2026?

There are 18 Management Trainee (Technical) vacancies across Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and C&I.

Which discipline has the most vacancies?

Mechanical has the largest allocation with 10 posts.

What is the last date to apply?

Online applications close on 6 December 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Is GATE required?

Yes. Candidates must have qualified the corresponding GATE 2025 paper.

Is there a separate written exam or interview?

No. Selection is based on GATE 2025 marks, followed by document verification and medical examination.

What is the age limit?

The normal upper-age limit is 28 years as on 6 December 2026, before applicable relaxation.

What is the pay during training?

Management Trainees receive ₹50,000 initial basic pay in the ₹50,000–₹1,60,000 scale during the one-year training period.

What happens after successful training?

Successful trainees are appointed as Assistant Manager in E-1 grade, with basic pay fixed at ₹60,000 in the ₹60,000–₹1,80,000 scale.