Engineering graduates with a valid GATE 2025 score have a fresh opening in the public sector. The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has invited online applications for 108 Executive Trainee posts across five engineering disciplines, and the application window is already open. Candidates can apply on the corporation website, dvc.gov.in, till 6 December 2026.
The recruitment is being run under Advertisement No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05, dated 6 November 2026. Selection will be made purely on GATE 2025 marks, so there is no separate written test in this drive. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification, followed by a medical examination.
108 vacancies across five disciplines
The 108 posts are spread across five engineering streams, and the total includes 16 backlog vacancies. Electrical engineering has the largest share, with 50 posts. Civil engineering follows with 26 posts, Mechanical with 17, Control and Instrumentation (C&I) with 12, and Mining with 3 posts.
DVC operates power stations and dams across Jharkhand and West Bengal, and the trainees will be posted in these locations. The corporation has said the vacancy numbers are tentative and may change, with any update published only on its official website.
Who can apply
Applicants must hold a full-time Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline, from a university or institution approved by AICTE or the appropriate statutory authority. General, OBC (NCL) and EWS candidates need at least 65 percent marks in aggregate across all years or semesters. For SC, ST and PwD candidates, the minimum is 60 percent.
The GATE condition is strict. Candidates must have appeared in the corresponding GATE 2025 paper and qualified in it. Only GATE 2025 marks, out of 100, will be considered for shortlisting. GATE 2024 or earlier scores are not valid for this recruitment, even if the candidate qualified in those years.
The upper age limit is 29 years for unreserved candidates as on the closing date, 6 December 2026. Age relaxation applies as per government rules for reserved categories. Final-year students who appeared for GATE 2025 can also apply, but they must produce their final mark sheet and degree certificate at the time of document verification.
Salary, probation and career path
Selected candidates will join in Pay Matrix Level 10, with a pay scale of Rs 56,100 to Rs 1,77,500 per month. The appointment carries a one-year probation period, and trainees will also sign a service agreement bond with the corporation.
On successful completion of probation, Executive Trainees will be absorbed as Assistant Manager in the same pay level. For engineers looking for a stable public sector career in the power sector, the post offers a clear promotion path from day one.
How selection will work
Shortlisting will be done discipline-wise and category-wise on the basis of GATE 2025 marks. DVC will call candidates for document verification in a ratio of around 1:5 against the vacancies, which means roughly five candidates per post will be shortlisted for verification.
There is no interview mentioned in the notification. The final merit will rest on the GATE 2025 score, subject to document verification and medical fitness. Candidates should keep their GATE 2025 scorecard, degree certificates and category certificates ready before the verification stage.
How to apply
- Visit the DVC website at dvc.gov.in and go to the Career section, then Recruitment Notices.
- Open the Executive Trainee advertisement, Advt. No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05, and read the detailed notification.
- Register online and fill in personal, academic and GATE 2025 details carefully.
- Upload the required documents and pay the fee, if applicable, before submitting the form.
- Submit the application before 6 December 2026, 11:59 pm, and save a copy of the submitted form.
The online window runs from 6 November to 6 December 2026. Candidates are advised not to wait till the last day, as heavy traffic on the portal is common in the final hours of popular PSU recruitments.
Important dates
- Notification issued: 6 November 2026
- Online applications open: 6 November 2026
- Last date to apply: 6 December 2026, till 11:59 pm
- Document verification: dates to be announced after shortlisting
- Official website: dvc.gov.in
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 6 December 2026, till 11:59 pm. The window opened on 6 November 2026.
Is a GATE 2024 score valid for DVC Executive Trainee 2026?
No. Only GATE 2025 marks, out of 100, in the corresponding paper will be accepted. GATE 2024 or earlier scores are not valid for this drive.
How many Executive Trainee posts has DVC announced?
DVC has announced 108 posts: Electrical 50, Civil 26, Mechanical 17, C&I 12 and Mining 3. The total includes 16 backlog vacancies.
What is the salary of a DVC Executive Trainee?
Selected trainees will be paid in Pay Matrix Level 10, Rs 56,100 to Rs 1,77,500, during the one-year probation. After probation, they will be absorbed as Assistant Manager.
Where do I apply for DVC Executive Trainee posts?
Applications are online only, through the DVC website, dvc.gov.in, under Career and then Recruitment Notices. Read Advt. No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05 before applying.
With 108 posts and selection through GATE 2025 alone, this is a straightforward opportunity for engineering graduates who already hold a good GATE score. Check the official notification on dvc.gov.in for the full eligibility details before applying.
