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The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), a premier power utility under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has published an official recruitment advertisement (Advt. No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05, dated 06/11/2026) for the special drive recruitment of Engineering Graduates as Executive Trainees (ETs) through GATE-2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill 108 vacancies across Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Control & Instrumentation (C&I), and Mining engineering disciplines.

Eligible engineering graduates possessing a full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engineering) degree with at least 65% marks (60% for SC/ST/PwBD) and valid marks in the corresponding GATE-2025 paper can submit their applications online. Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Matrix Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500/-) during their one-year probation period and subsequently absorbed as Assistant Managers in the corporation.

According to the official schedule, the online application window opened on 06 November 2026 and will close on 06 December 2026 (at 23:59 Hrs) at dvc.gov.in. Applicants should carefully review the discipline-wise vacancies, GATE paper codes, eligibility standards, bond conditions, and application procedure before applying.

DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Highlights

DVC ET Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

DVC Executive Trainee Vacancy Details 2026

A total of 108 vacancies are available across five core engineering disciplines:

Horizontal Reservation for PwBD: 08 vacancies are horizontally reserved across categories for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Blindness/Low Vision: 01, Deaf/Hard of Hearing: 02, Locomotor Disability: 03, Multiple Disabilities: 02) (except Mining discipline).

Eligibility Criteria & GATE 2025 Paper Mapping

1. Educational Qualification (as on 06 December 2026)

• Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology (B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. Engineering) from an AICTE/UGC approved University or Institution in the relevant discipline.
• Minimum Aggregate Marks: At least 65% marks in aggregate across all semesters/years for General, OBC (NCL), and EWS candidates; and at least 60% marks for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.
• Final semester students of 2025 who appeared for examinations are also eligible, provided they submit their final year mark sheet and provisional/degree certificate at the time of Document Verification (DV).

2. Eligible Engineering Branches & GATE-2025 Paper Codes

Important: Only GATE-2025 marks (out of 100) are valid. GATE scores from 2024 or earlier will NOT be considered.

3. Age Limit (as on 06 December 2026)

Application Fee

Payment Mode: The non-refundable fee of ₹300/- must be paid online via the payment gateway integrated with the online application form before 06 December 2026.

Selection Process & Service Agreement Bond

• Merit Calculation: Selection is based purely on the marks obtained (out of 100) in the corresponding GATE-2025 examination paper.
• Shortlisting Ratio: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for Document Verification (DV) in order of merit in the ratio of 1:5 or more relative to category-wise vacancies.
• Tie-Breaking Rule: If two or more candidates obtain equal GATE-2025 marks, candidate seniority in age (older candidate first) will be used to determine rank.
• Medical Examination: Selected candidates must undergo a Pre-Employment Medical Examination conducted by the DVC Medical Board.
• Service Agreement Bond: Selected candidates are required to execute a service agreement bond to serve the corporation for at least 3 years after completing the 1-year probation period (overall 4 years).
  • General / OBC (NCL) / EWS: ₹5,00,000/- plus applicable interest.
  • SC / ST / PwBD: ₹2,50,000/- plus applicable interest.

How to Apply Online for DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official portal of Damodar Valley Corporation at dvc.gov.in.
2. Navigate to Career → Recruitment Notices and locate “Special Drive Recruitment of ETs through GATE-2025 (Advt. No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05)”.
3. Click on “APPLY ONLINE” and complete initial registration with your Name, Mobile Number, Email ID, and Date of Birth.
4. Log in to access the application form and enter your GATE-2025 Registration Number and Marks (out of 100) carefully.
5. Fill in academic qualifications, semester-wise marks, personal data, and category details.
6. Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph (3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, up to 2 MB) and signature in JPG/JPEG/PNG format, along with your GATE-2025 Scorecard and degree certificates in PDF format (up to 2 MB).
7. Pay the application fee of ₹300/- online (if applicable).
8. Preview the application form thoroughly, make corrections if necessary, and click “SUBMIT” before 06 December 2026 (23:59 Hrs).
9. Download and print the final submitted online application form bearing the unique application number and fee receipt for future reference.

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Conclusion

DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05) aims to fill 108 Executive Trainee (ET) vacancies across Mechanical (17), Electrical (50), Civil (26), Control & Instrumentation (12), and Mining (3) disciplines through GATE 2025 scores in Pay Matrix Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500/-). Eligible candidates possessing recognized engineering degrees with at least 65% marks (60% for SC/ST/PwBD) can submit their applications online.

According to the official recruitment notification, online registration remains open from 06 November 2026 until 06 December 2026 (23:59 Hrs) at dvc.gov.in. With selection based entirely on GATE-2025 marks without any personal interview, eligible candidates are advised to verify their details and apply well before the deadline.

Disclaimer: This article is based on the recruitment information supplied for drafting and has not been independently verified against the latest official notification. Candidates should consult the official Damodar Valley Corporation website and recruitment documents for authoritative information, subsequent amendments and application status before applying.