DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment through GATE 2026
Government SectorAdvt No: : PLR/ET/04/2026/05
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Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), Kolkata

DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment through GATE 2026

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Core Information Sheet

Important Dates

Apply Starts:6/11/2026
Last Date:6/12/2026
Fee Payment:N/A
Exam Date:Announced

Application Fees

General / OBC:₹300
EWS:₹300
SC / ST:₹0
Female:₹0

Age Limitation

Min Age:18 Years
Max Age:29 Years
Relaxations:Upper age limit relaxations apply for SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years), PwBD (up to 15 years), J&K Domiciles, and Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India guidelines.
Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI
Sarkari Age Eligibility Engine

Age Eligibility Check for DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment through GATE 2026

Calculate your precise age and check relaxation criteria across General, OBC, SC/ST, and PwD categories.

As stated in 10th/Matric certificate
Mentioned in official notification
Standard unreserved criteria
Your Exact Age
26 Yrs 7 Mos 0 Days

Total: 9,709 days lived

Permissible Max Age Limit
29 Years

Base: 29 Yrs + 0 Yrs (UR)

Eligibility Verdict
ELIGIBLE ✅

You meet the age criteria for this vacancy.

Post Wise Vacancies & Eligibility

Salary Slab:Pay Matrix Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 per month in M2 Grade) plus applicable perks and allowances
Check In-Hand Salary
Min Qualification:Full-time B.E. / B.Tech or equivalent engineering degree with valid GATE 2025 scores
Post NameTotal VacanciesSpecific Eligibility Requirements
Executive Trainee (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Control & Instrumentation, and Mining)108

Selection Process

  • Shortlisting via GATE 2025 Scores: Candidates are shortlisted for document verification based on their normalized marks obtained in the relevant GATE 2025 paper.

  • Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates (typically at a ratio of 1:5 or more per category/discipline) are called to verify original academic, category, and GATE scorecards.

  • Medical Examination: Pre-employment medical fitness evaluation as per DVC corporate standards.

  • Final Merit List: Compiled strictly on the basis of GATE 2025 scores. Ties are resolved by prioritizing older candidates based on Date of Birth. 

     Vacancy & Eligibility

    Discipline-Wise Breakdown (Total: 108 Posts)
    • Electrical Engineering: 50 Posts

    • Civil Engineering: 26 Posts

    • Mechanical Engineering: 17 Posts

    • Control & Instrumentation (C&I): 12 Posts

    • Mining Engineering: 3 Posts

    Educational Qualifications & GATE 2025 Requirements

    • Essential Qualification: Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology (B.E. / B.Tech) from a recognized AICTE-approved University / Institution with minimum 65% aggregate marks for General / OBC-NCL / EWS candidates, and 60% marks for SC / ST / PwBD candidates.

    • Mandatory GATE Paper Requirement: Candidates must have appeared and qualified in the corresponding GATE 2025 paper:

      • Mechanical: GATE Paper Code ME

      • Electrical: GATE Paper Code EE

      • Civil: GATE Paper Code CE

      • Control & Instrumentation: GATE Paper Code IN (Instrumentation Engineering)

      • Mining: GATE Paper Code MN(Note: GATE 2024 or earlier scores are strictly not valid).

    Examination Structure & Selection Process

    Selection Stages
    1. Shortlisting via GATE 2025 Scores: Candidates are shortlisted for document verification based on their normalized marks obtained in the relevant GATE 2025 paper.

    2. Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates (typically at a ratio of 1:5 or more per category/discipline) are called to verify original academic, category, and GATE scorecards.

    3. Medical Examination: Pre-employment medical fitness evaluation as per DVC corporate standards.

    4. Final Merit List: Compiled strictly on the basis of GATE 2025 scores. Ties are resolved by prioritizing older candidates based on Date of Birth.

     Important Dates

    Important EventDate & Time
    Notification Release Date6 November 2026
    Online Application Start Date6 November 2026
    Last Date to Apply Online6 December 2026 (up to 11:59 PM)
    Last Date for Fee Payment6 December 2026
    Crucial Date for Age & Eligibility6 December 2026

    Application Fee & Payment

    • General / OBC (NCL) / EWS: ₹300

    • SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / DVC Departmental: ₹0 (Exempted)

    • Payment Mode: Online Gateway (Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI)

    Important Documents Required

    • GATE 2025 Admit Card and Scorecard

    • Proof of Date of Birth (Class 10th Certificate / Birth Certificate)

    • Class 10th and 12th Marksheets / Certificates

    • B.E. / B.Tech Degree Certificate and Consolidated Marksheets (showing percentage/CGPA conversion formulas)

    • Caste / Community Certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS) in prescribed central format, if applicable

    • Disability Certificate (PwBD), if applicable

    • Scanned Passport-size Photograph and Signature

    Service Bond & Overview

    Service Agreement Bond
    • Selected candidates must execute a service bond to successfully complete 1 year of probation plus serve DVC for an additional 3 years (4 years total).

    • Bond Amount: ₹5,000,000 for General / OBC-NCL / EWS; ₹2,50,000 for SC / ST / PwBD candidates (plus applicable interest).

  • How to Apply Steps

  • Visit the official DVC website at www.dvc.gov.in.

  • Navigate to the Career section and open Recruitment Notices.

  • Click on the link for Executive Trainee Recruitment through GATE 2025 (Advt. No. PLR/ET/04/2026/05).

  • Register using your valid email ID, mobile number, and your GATE 2025 registration details.

  • Fill out the online application form with personal, educational, and category particulars for only one discipline.

  • Upload scanned images of your photograph, signature, and necessary certificates.

  • Pay the application fee of ₹300 online (if applicable) and download the e-receipt.

  • Submit the final application form before 6 December 2026 (11:59 PM) and print a confirmation copy for future reference.

  • Recruitment FAQs

    Q.Q1. How many total vacancies are announced in DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?

    A total of 108 vacancies have been announced across 5 engineering disciplines.

    Q.Q2. Which GATE score year is accepted for this recruitment?

    Only GATE 2025 scores (out of 100) are valid; scores from 2024 or earlier are not accepted.

    Q.Q3. What is the last date to apply online?

    The online application portal closes on 6 December 2026 at 11:59 PM.

    Q.Q4. What is the age limit for unreserved candidates?

    The maximum age limit is 29 years as of 6 December 2026, with relaxations for reserved categories.

    Q.Q5. Is there any written test conducted by DVC?

    No, there is no separate written test; shortlisting and selection are based strictly on GATE 2025 scores followed by document verification.

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