DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026: Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), Kolkata, has officially released a notification for the special drive recruitment of Engineering Graduates as Executive Trainees (ETs) through GATE 2025 scores. Under Advt. No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05, a total of 108 vacancies (including backlog) have been announced in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, C&I and Mining disciplines. The DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 06 November 2026. Online applications start on 06 November 2026, and the last date to apply online and pay the fee is 06 December 2026 (11:59 PM).
Selection is based only on GATE 2025 marks (out of 100) followed by document verification, so there is no separate written exam or interview. Selected ETs get Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500) and will be absorbed as Assistant Manager after one year of probation, but GATE 2024 or older scores are not valid.
DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) |
| Post Name | Executive Trainee (ET) – Engineering |
| Advt. No. | PLR/ET/04/2026/05 |
| Total Vacancy | 108 (Including Backlog) |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500/- (Level 10) |
| Notification Date | 06.11.2026 |
| Category | DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | dvc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 06.11.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 06.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee | 06.12.2026 (11:59 PM) |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Gen / OBC / EWS | Rs. 300/- |
| SC / ST / PWD / ESM / DVC Departmental | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 is Maximum 29 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 06.12.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Trainee (Mechanical) | 17 | B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Thermal / Power (65%) + GATE 2025 (ME) |
| Executive Trainee (Electrical) | 50 | B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / EEE / Power (65%) + GATE 2025 (EE) |
| Executive Trainee (Civil) | 26 | B.E./B.Tech in Civil (65%) + GATE 2025 (CE) |
| Executive Trainee (C&I) | 12 | B.E./B.Tech in Instrumentation / Electronics & Instrumentation (65%) + GATE 2025 (IN) |
| Executive Trainee (Mining) | 3 | B.E./B.Tech in Mining (65%) + GATE 2025 (MN) |
| Total | 108 | – |
Note: Minimum marks in B.E./B.Tech are 60% for SC / ST / PwBD candidates.
DVC Executive Trainee Service Bond
Selected candidates must sign a service agreement bond to complete one year of probation and then serve DVC for at least three more years (four years in total). The bond amount is Rs. 5,00,000 for Gen / OBC / EWS candidates and Rs. 2,50,000 for SC / ST / PwBD candidates.
DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Shortlisting Based on GATE 2025 Marks (1:5 Ratio)
- Document Verification
- Pre-Employment Medical Examination
How to Apply for DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026:
- Visit dvc.gov.in and go to Career Section → Recruitment Notices.
- Open the Executive Trainee (GATE 2025) application link and register.
- Fill in your personal, educational and GATE 2025 details (registration number and marks).
- Upload your photo, signature and required documents.
- Pay the Rs. 300 fee online in one go (if applicable) and download the e-receipt.
- Submit the form before 06.12.2026 and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
| DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| Damodar Valley Corporation Official Website | DVC |