DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment through GATE 2026
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. | |
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.
Total: 9,709 days lived
Base: 29 Yrs + 0 Yrs (UR)
You meet the age criteria for this vacancy.
Post Wise Vacancies & Eligibility
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Specific 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
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.
Important Dates
| Important Event | Date & Time |
| Notification Release Date | 6 November 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 6 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 6 December 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 6 December 2026 |
| Crucial Date for Age & Eligibility | 6 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.
Important Links Portal
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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