BPSCL DVC MT Recruitment 2026 through GATE 2025: Apply Online 18 Trainee Posts

The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), operating under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has issued an official recruitment notification (Advt. No. PLR/BPSCL/05/2026/07, dated 06/11/2026) on behalf of Bokaro Power Supply Company (P) Limited (BPSCL). BPSCL is a premier Joint Venture of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) located at Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand. This recruitment drive invites online applications from dynamic engineering graduates for the posts of Management Trainees (Technical) through GATE-2025.

A total of 18 vacancies are available across core engineering disciplines, including Mechanical (10 Posts), Electrical (04 Posts), Civil (01 Post), and Control & Instrumentation / C&I (03 Posts). Candidates possessing a full-time regular B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. (Engineering) degree with a minimum of 65% aggregate marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD) and a valid qualified score in GATE-2025 can register online through the official DVC careers portal at www.dvc.gov.in from 06 November 2026 to 06 December 2026 (upto 23:59 hrs).

Selected candidates will receive an initial basic pay of Rs. 50,000/- per month in the pay scale of Rs. 50,000 – Rs. 1,60,000/- during the one-year training period. Upon successful completion of training, they will be absorbed as Assistant Manager (E-1 Grade) in the executive pay scale of Rs. 60,000 – 3% – Rs. 1,80,000/- with Performance Related Pay (PRP), Industrial DA, and other perks. Below is the detailed information regarding discipline-wise vacancies, GATE codes, eligibility norms, and application instructions.

BPSCL MT Recruitment 2026 Highlights

BPSCL MT Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Application Fee & Payment Mode

Candidates belonging to General, OBC (NCL), and EWS categories must pay a non-refundable application fee online. Bank charges as applicable are to be borne by the applicant:

Note: Payment of Rs. 300/- must be made in a single transaction via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. Retain the e-receipt for presentation during Document Verification (DV).

Age Limit & Relaxation (As on 06/12/2026)

• Upper Age Limit (Unreserved / General Candidates): 28 Years as on the closing date of the online application (06/12/2026).
• BPSCL Departmental Candidates: Maximum age limit is 45 Years (must have qualified in GATE 2025).
• Upper Age Relaxation as per Government of India Directives:
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 03 Years
  • SC / ST Candidates: 05 Years
  • PwBD Candidates (General/EWS): 10 Years
  • PwBD Candidates (OBC-NCL): 13 Years
  • PwBD Candidates (SC/ST): 15 Years
  • Domiciles of J&K (during 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989): 05 Years
  • Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India reservation guidelines.

BPSCL MT Vacancy Details 2026 (Category-wise)

Horizontal Reservation: 01 post is reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) under Category (a): Blindness and Low Vision (LV).

Eligible Engineering Streams & Corresponding GATE 2025 Papers

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Degree Qualification: Regular full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology (B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. Engineering) in the relevant discipline from an AICTE/statutory authority approved University or Institution.
• Minimum Qualifying Marks:
  • General, OBC (NCL), and EWS Candidates: Not less than 65% aggregate marks across all semesters/years.
  • SC, ST, and PwBD Candidates: Not less than 55% aggregate marks across all semesters/years.
• GATE-2025 Requirement: Candidates must have appeared and qualified in the corresponding paper of GATE-2025. Only GATE-2025 marks (out of 100) are valid; marks of GATE-2024 or earlier years will not be considered.
• Final Year Students: Engineering candidates who appeared in the final semester exam 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).

Pay Scale & Compensation Package

• During 1-Year Training: Management Trainees will be appointed in the pay scale of Rs. 50,000 – Rs. 1,60,000/- with an initial Basic Pay of Rs. 50,000/- per month.
• On Successful Absorption (E-1 Grade): Upon completing one year of training satisfactorily, trainees will be appointed as Assistant Manager (E-1 Grade) on probation for one year in the pay scale of Rs. 60,000 – 3% – Rs. 1,80,000/- with basic pay fixed at Rs. 60,000/- per month.
• Additional Benefits: Appointees are eligible for Performance Related Pay (PRP), Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA), Perks and Allowances, Annual Increments, Provident Fund (PF), Gratuity, Medical Facilities, Leave, and House Rent Allowance (HRA) if company accommodation is not provided.
• Posting: Appointees can be posted at any BPSCL plant/unit location (primarily Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand).

Selection Process

The recruitment of BPSCL Management Trainees will be finalized through a merit-based evaluation without a separate written exam:

1. GATE-2025 Merit: Candidates will be shortlisted strictly on the basis of marks obtained (out of 100) in the corresponding GATE-2025 paper.
2. Shortlisting Ratio for Document Verification (DV): Shortlisting will be done in the order of merit in the ratio of 1:5 or more against the number of category-wise vacancies in each discipline.
3. Tie-Breaking Criteria: In case two or more candidates secure identical GATE-2025 marks, candidate older in age will be placed higher in the merit list.
4. Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates must present their original GATE-2025 admit card, original GATE-2025 scorecard, degrees, mark sheets, and caste/PwBD certificates.
5. Pre-Employment Medical Examination: Appointees must clear the comprehensive medical examination conducted by the BPSCL Medical Board prior to joining.

How to Apply Online for BPSCL MT Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must submit their applications online through the DVC recruitment portal by following these steps:

1. Visit Official Website: Go to the DVC official website at www.dvc.gov.in and open Career → Recruitment → Recruitment Notices.
2. Open BPSCL MT Notification: Click on the link for “Recruitment of Management Trainees (Technical) for BPSCL through GATE-2025 (Advt. No. PLR/BPSCL/05/2026/07)” and click on APPLY ONLINE.
3. Fill Registration & Academic Data: Enter personal details, communication address, category, educational marks, and exact GATE-2025 Registration Number, Roll Number, and Score Details.
4. Upload Scanned Files:
   • Recent passport-size colour photograph (3.5 cm × 3.5 cm, JPG/JPEG/PNG format, max 2 MB).
   • Clear scanned signature (JPG/JPEG/PNG format, max 2 MB).
   • Single PDF document (max 2 MB) containing Class 10th certificate, 12th/Diploma mark sheets, Engineering degree/provisional certificate, and GATE-2025 Scorecard.
5. Pay Online Application Fee: Pay the fee of Rs. 300/- (if applicable) through the integrated payment gateway and download the fee payment e-receipt.
6. Preview & Submit: Review all details thoroughly and click SUBMIT. Note down the system-generated Unique Application Number.
7. Print Application Form: Download and print the submitted application form. Keep it securely along with the original certificates to present during Document Verification. (No hard copy is required to be sent to DVC HQ by post).

Mandatory Documents for Upload & Document Verification

• Printed copy of the submitted Online Application Form.
• Original GATE-2025 Admit Card and original GATE-2025 Scorecard.
• Class 10th Board Certificate / Mark sheet as proof of Date of Birth.
• Class 12th / Diploma Mark sheets and Certificates.
• All Semester/Year Mark sheets and Degree / Provisional Degree Certificate in Engineering.
• Conversion formula from CGPA/OGPA to percentage certified by the University/Institute.
• Proof of AICTE approval for the college/institution and engineering course.
• Valid Caste / Community Certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS) in Government of India format issued within the current year.
• Disability Certificate (minimum 40% disability) for PwBD candidates.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from present employer (for PSU/Govt employees).
• Four (04) recent passport-size colour photographs and valid Photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / Passport).

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Conclusion

The BPSCL MT Recruitment 2026 through GATE 2025 offers an exceptional PSU executive entry for qualified engineering graduates in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and C&I disciplines. Representing a premier Joint Venture of SAIL and DVC located at Bokaro Steel City, selected engineers will enjoy accelerated career advancement, starting at Rs. 50,000/- monthly basic pay during training and transitioning to E-1 Assistant Manager scale with Performance Related Pay and comprehensive central public sector benefits.

Candidates possessing valid GATE-2025 qualifications are strongly encouraged to complete their online application and fee payment on the official DVC portal (www.dvc.gov.in) before the closing deadline on 06 December 2026 (23:59 hrs).

Disclaimer: This recruitment article is compiled on the basis of official Advertisement No. PLR/BPSCL/05/2026/07 issued by Damodar Valley Corporation on behalf of Bokaro Power Supply Company (P) Limited for informational purposes. Candidates are strictly advised to consult the official DVC website (dvc.gov.in) and BPSCL portal (bpscl.com) for authoritative notices, guidelines, and selection updates prior to applying.