Damodar Valley Corporation has released a fresh engineering recruitment for 108 Executive Trainee posts across Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Control & Instrumentation and Mining disciplines. The official Advertisement No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05 is dated 6 November 2026, and the online application window runs from 6 November to 6 December 2026. Electrical carries the largest share with 50 vacancies, followed by Civil with 26, Mechanical with 17, Control & Instrumentation with 12 and Mining with 3.
This recruitment is aimed at engineering graduates who already hold a valid GATE 2025 score in the corresponding discipline. At a basic level, candidates need the notified full-time engineering degree with the prescribed marks: 65% for General/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates and 60% for eligible SC/ST/PwBD candidates. The maximum age is 29 years as on the closing date before applicable relaxation. Selected Executive Trainees enter Pay Matrix Level 10 at ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 and undergo a one-year probation before absorption as Assistant Manager, subject to the recruitment conditions. There is no separate DVC written examination or interview for this drive; candidates are shortlisted using GATE 2025 marks, followed by document verification and pre-employment medical examination.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) |
| Post | Executive Trainee |
| Advertisement | PLR/ET/04/2026/05 |
| Advertisement date | 6 November 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 108 |
| Disciplines | Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, C&I, Mining |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application start | 6 November 2026 |
| Last date | 6 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Pay | ₹56,100–₹1,77,500, Pay Matrix Level 10 |
| Selection | GATE 2025 marks + Document Verification + Medical Examination |
| Posting | Any DVC establishment |
Vacancy Details
| Discipline | UR | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17 |
| Electrical | 23 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 50 |
| Civil | 10 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 26 |
| Control & Instrumentation | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| Mining | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 48 | 18 | 24 | 8 | 10 | 108 |
The vacancy numbers are projected and may change according to DVC requirements.
Basic Eligibility / Educational Qualification
Candidates need a full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant notified discipline from an AICTE or other appropriate statutory-authority approved institution.
The minimum aggregate marks are:
- 65% for General, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates.
- 60% for eligible SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
A valid GATE 2025 score in the corresponding paper is mandatory. GATE scores from earlier years are not valid for this recruitment.
Age Limit
| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum age | 29 years |
| Age cut-off | 6 December 2026 |
| OBC-NCL relaxation | 3 years |
| SC/ST relaxation | 5 years |
| PwBD relaxation | 10 / 13 / 15 years depending on category |
| DVC departmental candidates | No upper age limit under the stated rule |
Use the Regal Naukri Age Calculator with 6 December 2026 as the cut-off date before applying.
Salary and Service Terms
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay scale | ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 |
| Pay Matrix | Level 10 |
| Grade | M2 |
| Probation | 1 year |
| After successful probation | Absorption as Assistant Manager on the same scale |
| Service commitment | 1-year probation + minimum 3 years service |
| Bond — General/OBC-NCL/EWS | ₹5,00,000 plus applicable interest |
| Bond — SC/ST/PwBD | ₹2,50,000 plus applicable interest |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹300 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / DVC departmental candidates | Nil |
Selection Process
There is no separate DVC written examination and no personal interview.
Selection is based on:
- Marks obtained out of 100 in the corresponding GATE 2025 paper.
- Shortlisting for Document Verification in merit order, generally at 1:5 or higher against category-wise vacancies in each discipline.
- Document Verification.
- Pre-employment Medical Examination by the DVC Medical Board.
If candidates have equal marks in the final merit list, the older candidate is placed higher based on date of birth.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official advertisement | 6 November 2026 |
| Online application starts | 6 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 6 December 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | 6 December 2026 |
| Document Verification | To be announced |
| Medical Examination | After successful verification / as notified |
How to Apply for DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026
- Read the official DVC Executive Trainee advertisement before starting the application.
- Confirm your discipline, degree and GATE 2025 eligibility. Use the Eligibility Pre-check only as a preparation aid.
- Check your age as on 6 December 2026 with the Age Calculator.
- Organise your degree, GATE 2025, identity and category records using the Government Job Document Checklist.
- Open the official DVC website and go to Career → Recruitment Notices.
- Select Advertisement PLR/ET/04/2026/05 and complete the online registration.
- Apply for only one discipline and enter the percentage equivalent of your CGPA/OGPA or grade wherever required.
- Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting details.
- Pay ₹300 online if you belong to a fee-paying category.
- Submit the application by 6 December 2026 at 11:59 PM and save the final form and payment receipt.
- For a broader form-filling workflow, see the How to Apply for Government Jobs guide.
Documents Required
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Class 10 certificate | Date-of-birth proof |
| Class 12 certificate/marksheet | Academic record |
| Engineering degree / provisional degree | Essential qualification |
| Semester/year-wise marksheets | Aggregate marks verification |
| GATE 2025 scorecard | Selection eligibility |
| GATE 2025 admit card | GATE verification |
| Category / EWS / PwBD certificate, where applicable | Reservation / relaxation |
| NOC, where applicable | Government/PSU/autonomous-body employees |
| Identity proof | Verification |
| Passport-size photographs | Document Verification |
Important Candidate Notes
- Only Indian nationals can apply.
- A candidate can apply for one post/discipline only.
- Only GATE 2025 marks are used for selection.
- There is no separate DVC written test or interview.
- The maximum age is 29 years as on 6 December 2026 before applicable relaxation.
- Selected candidates must satisfy the service-agreement bond condition.
- Final joining is subject to document verification and medical fitness.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Official DVC notification | Open Official Notification |
| Online application / DVC careers | Open DVC Official Website |
| Age check | Open Age Calculator |
| Eligibility preparation | Open Eligibility Pre-check |
| Document preparation | Open Government Job Document Checklist |
FAQ
How many vacancies are available in DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
There are 108 vacancies across Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Control & Instrumentation and Mining disciplines.
Which discipline has the most vacancies?
Electrical has the highest allocation with 50 vacancies.
What is the application deadline?
Online applications close on 6 December 2026 at 11:59 PM.
What is the basic qualification?
Candidates need the relevant full-time engineering degree with the prescribed marks and a valid corresponding GATE 2025 score.
What is the age limit?
The maximum age is 29 years as on 6 December 2026 before applicable relaxation.
Is there a separate DVC written exam?
No. Selection is based on GATE 2025 marks, followed by Document Verification and a medical examination.
What is the salary?
Executive Trainees are placed in ₹56,100–₹1,77,500, Pay Matrix Level 10 (M2 grade).
What is the application fee?
General/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates pay ₹300. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen and DVC departmental candidates are exempt.