Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), Kolkata, has invited online applications from 06-11-2026 to 06-12-2026 for 108 Executive Trainee posts across Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, C&I and Mining (Advt No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05). Candidates must have a full-time engineering degree in the relevant discipline with 65% (Gen/OBC/EWS) or 60% (SC/ST/PwD) and a valid GATE-2025 score. Pay is Rs 56,100-1,77,500 (Pay Matrix Level-10, M2 grade). Selection is based on GATE marks, shortlisting for document verification and a pre-employment medical exam. Application fee for General/OBC/EWS is Rs 300; others are exempted.
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Vacancy Details
- Executive Trainee (Mechanical): 17 vacancies
Qualification: Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engg./ Production & Industrial Engg./ Thermal/ Mechanical & Automation/ Power Engineering with required aggregate percentage and valid GATE-2025 score.- UR: 7
- OBC: 2
- SC: 3
- ST: 3
- EWS: 2
- Executive Trainee (Electrical): 50 vacancies
Qualification: Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/ Electrical, Instrumentation & Control /Power Systems & High Voltage/ Power Electronics/ Power Engineering with required aggregate percentage and valid GATE-2025 score.- UR: 23
- OBC: 10
- SC: 8
- ST: 4
- EWS: 5
- Executive Trainee (Civil): 26 vacancies
Qualification: Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Civil Engineering with required aggregate percentage and valid GATE-2025 score.- UR: 10
- OBC: 4
- SC: 9
- ST: 1
- EWS: 2
- Executive Trainee (C&I): 12 vacancies
Qualification: Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control / Electronics Instrumentation & Control with required aggregate percentage and valid GATE-2025 score.- UR: 5
- OBC: 2
- SC: 4
- ST: 0
- EWS: 1
- Executive Trainee (Mining): 3 vacancies
Qualification: Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Mining Engineering with required aggregate percentage and valid GATE-2025 score.- UR: 3
- OBC: 0
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
Qualification Requirements
Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline from an AICTE / appropriate statutory authority approved University/Institution with minimum 65% marks (Gen/OBC(NCL)/EWS) or 60% marks (SC/ST/PwD) in aggregate; valid GATE-2025 score in the corresponding paper.
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 29 years
Application Fees
- General/OBC(NCL)/EWS: ₹300
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM and DVC Departmental candidates: ₹0
Selection Process
- GATE score: Candidates are ranked by marks obtained (out of 100) in the corresponding GATE-2025 paper.
- Shortlisting for Document Verification: Shortlisting is done in order of merit at a ratio of 1:5 or more to category-wise vacancies in each discipline.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates undergo document verification where original certificates and proofs are checked.
- Pre-Employment Medical Examination: Selected candidates must pass a pre-employment medical examination by the DVC Medical Board before joining.
- Tie-breaker: If final merit marks are equal, older candidate is placed higher (date of birth: older first).
How to Apply
- From 06/11/2026, register online at www.dvc.gov.in under Career Section, Recruitment Notices.
- Apply online only; no other mode of application is accepted.
- Apply for one post/discipline only and indicate percentage of marks equivalent to CGPA/OGPA/DGPA or letter grade in the form.
- General/OBC(NCL)/EWS candidates pay Rs 300 online by 06/12/2026 and download the e-receipt.
- Submit the online application by 06/12/2026 (till 23:59 hrs).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum qualification requirements for these DVC Executive Trainee posts?
Candidates must have a full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline from an AICTE/appropriate statutory authority approved institution with minimum 65% marks (Gen/OBC(NCL)/EWS) or 60% marks (SC/ST/PwD) in aggregate and a valid GATE-2025 score in the corresponding paper.
How do I apply for the DVC Recruitment 2026?
Apply online only via the DVC website (www.dvc.gov.in) from 06-11-2026. Complete the online form, pay the fee if applicable, and submit the application by 06-12-2026 (till 23:59 hrs).
What is the last date to apply for these posts?
The last date to submit the online application and to pay the application fee is 06-12-2026 (till 23:59 hrs).
What is the selection process for the Executive Trainee posts?
Selection is based on marks obtained in the corresponding GATE-2025 paper, followed by shortlisting for document verification in order of merit (1:5 or more ratio), document verification, and a pre-employment medical examination by the DVC Medical Board before joining.
What is the pay scale for the Executive Trainee positions?
Pay is Rs 56,100-1,77,500 in Pay Matrix Level-10 of 7th CPC (M2 grade).
