Good News for all the aspirants who are aiming for a career in a top PSU through GATE. Recently, the Damodar Valley Corporation has officially released the DVC recruitment 2025 through GATE. This recruitment is part of a special drive to fill backlog vacancies for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and PwBD categories. With an excellent pay scale, growth-oriented work culture, and job stability, DVC remains a preferred PSU for engineering graduates who want to build a long-term career in India’s power sector. Now, you must be waiting to know more about the DVC recruitment 2025 through GATE. In this detailed blog, you’ll find everything you need to know, including vacancies, eligibility, GATE requirements, salary, selection process, and how to apply. Let’s start with what DVC is.
What is DVC?
Damodar Valley Corporation was created in 1948 for the holistic development of the Damodar Valley area, spread across 24,235 square km in the States of Jharkhand and West Bengal. DVC Headquarters are located in Kolkata, and its business activities primarily include Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Mining, Water Resources Management, and Soil Conservation. Its core business is well integrated with the CSR policies aimed at creating long-term socio-economic development of the valley. DVC is committed to generating reliable power at competitive prices sustainably by optimising the use of multiple energy sources with innovative, eco-friendly technologies, thereby contributing to the growth of the nation. Now, let’s move forward and check the DVC
DVC Vacancy 2025
As per the official DVC recruitment 2025 notification, we have mentioned the vacancy details below:
| Post No. | Post Name | Total Vacancies | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/12 | Executive Trainee (Mechanical) | 21 | 11 | 7 | 3 |
| 2025/13 | Executive Trainee (Electrical) | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 |
| 2025/14 | Executive Trainee (Civil) | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025/15 | Executive Trainee (C&I) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Important Note: The projected vacancies indicated above may increase/decrease depending upon the future requirements and at the discretion of the DVC Management.
DVC Eligibility Criteria 2025
| Post Name & Post No. | Engineering Discipline (as advertised by DVC) | Corresponding GATE 2025 Paper | GATE 2025 Paper Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Trainee (Mechanical) Post No. 2025/12 |
Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering / Production & Industrial Engineering / Thermal / Mechanical & Automation / Power Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | ME |
| Executive Trainee (Electrical) Post No. 2025/13 |
Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Electrical, Instrumentation & Control / Power Systems & High Voltage / Power Electronics / Power Engineering | Electrical Engineering | EE |
| Executive Trainee (Civil) Post No. 2025/14 |
Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering | CE |
| Executive Trainee (C&I) Post No. 2025/15 |
Instrumentation / Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control / Electronics, Instrumentation & Control | Instrumentation Engineering | IN |
DVC Recruitment 2025 Essential Qualifications
| Sl. No. | Post Name & Post No. | Essential Qualification Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Executive Trainee (Mechanical) | Full-time Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engg. / Production & Industrial Engg. / Thermal / Mechanical & Automation / Power Engineering from an AICTE/Statutory Authority approved University/Institute with minimum 65% marks (OBC-NCL) and 60% marks (SC/ST/PwD) in aggregate of all years/semesters as per the conversion formula of the University/Institute. |
| 2 | Executive Trainee (Electrical) | Full-time Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Electrical, Instrumentation & Control / Power Systems & High Voltage / Power Electronics / Power Engineering from an AICTE/Statutory Authority approved University/Institute with minimum 65% marks (OBC-NCL) and 60% marks (SC/ST/PwD) in aggregate of all years/semesters as per the University/Institute’s conversion formula. |
| 3 | Executive Trainee (Civil) | Full-time Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology in Civil Engineering from an AICTE/Statutory Authority approved University/Institute with minimum 65% marks (OBC-NCL) and 60% marks (SC/ST/PwD) in aggregate of all years/semesters as per the conversion formula. |
| 4 | Executive Trainee (C&I) | Full-time Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology in Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control / Electronics, Instrumentation & Control from an AICTE/Statutory Authority approved University/Institute with minimum 65% marks (OBC-NCL/EWS) and 60% marks (SC/ST/PwD) in aggregate of all years/semesters as per the University/Institute’s conversion formula. |
Important Dates
- Online application starts: 28 November 2025
- Last date for online application submission: 23 December 2025 (till 23:59 hrs)
Application Fee
- Candidates belonging to the OBC(NCL) categories are required to pay a Non-refundable Application Fee of ₹300/-through Online mode only.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM categories & DVC Departmental Candidates are exempted from payment of application fees.
- The last date for payment of the application fee is 23/12/2025.
DVC Salary & Compensation
- Selected candidates will be placed in the Pay Scale of ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Pay Matrix Level 10, 7th CPC).
- The initial appointment is for a one-year probation period.
- After successful completion of probation, candidates will be absorbed as Assistant Managers on the same pay scale.
The compensation package includes:
- Basic Pay
- Central Dearness Allowance (CDA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Medical Reimbursement
- Leave Travel Allowance (LTA)
- National Pension System (NPS)
- Conveyance Allowance
- Leave Encashment
- Other allowances as per DVC rules, updated from time to time
How to Apply
- Candidates must register themselves ONLINE on the DVC website at www.dvc.gov.in under the Career → Recruitment Notices section.
- Candidates are advised to read the Detailed Advertisement/Notice carefully before filling out the online form.
- Ensure that you meet all the essential eligibility requirements and other conditions mentioned in the notice.
- No other mode of application except online will be accepted.
- A candidate can apply for one post/discipline only.
- Candidates must first complete the Online Application, and then click on the link for Payment of Application Fees (if applicable).
- The application process will be considered complete only after payment of the application fees, wherever applicable.
Selection Process
- The Selection Process consists of marks obtained (out of 100) in the corresponding paper of GATE-2025 only.
- Eligible candidates must have appeared in the corresponding paper of GATE-2025, i.e. Mechanical (ME)/ Electrical (EE)/ Civil (CE)/ Instrumentation (IN).
- Candidates qualified in the corresponding paper of GATE-2025 shall only be eligible to be considered for the next stages of selection. Qualifying marks in GATE-2025 shall be as decided by the GATE-2025 conducting Authority.
- Please note that only GATE-2025 Marks out of 100 are valid for this recruitment process. GATE Marks of 2024 or prior to that are not valid.
- The shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification (DV), and the details, such as Date, Time, and Venue of the Document Verification, shall be hosted on the DVC website only.
- Important Note: NO hard copy of the Call Letters to the shortlisted candidates for Document Verification will be sent by Post or issued separately. Hence, candidates are advised to keep track of their application status by visiting the DVC website regularly during the recruitment process. Please note that no other mode of communication pertaining to the selection process other than that mentioned above will be followed.
Agreement Bond
- As per the DVC notification, the selected candidates will be required to execute a service agreement bond to complete the prescribed probation period of 1(one) year and thereafter serve the organization for at least 3(three) years i.e. overall 4 (Four) years.
- The amount of the bond for candidates belonging to OBC(NCL)categories is Rs. 5,00,000(Rupees Five Lakhs Only)and Rs. 2,50,000/- (Rupees Two Lakh Fifty Thousand Only) for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD categories, plus applicable interest.
Here, we have shared the all the relevant information with you, so don’t wait for the last day just fill your DVC online form now.
DVC Recruitment 2025 Official Notification
FAQs
What is DVC Recruitment 2025 Through GATE?
DVC Recruitment 2025 Through GATE is a hiring process where Damodar Valley Corporation selects Executive Trainees (ETs) based on their GATE 2025 scores. This recruitment is specifically for Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and C&I engineers. Only candidates from SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and PwBD categories can apply because it is a special drive for backlog vacancies.
What is the salary for DVC Recruitment 2025?
As per the official notification, selected candidates will get a salary in the pay scale of ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 (Level-10), with allowances like DA, HRA, medical, LTA, and others facalities.
What is the selection process for DVC Recruitment 2025?
The entire selection is based only on your GATE 2025 score. There is no exam, no interview, and no GD. DVC simply shortlists candidates based on their GATE marks and calls them for document verification. After that, the final merit list is prepared.
What is the GATE score required for DVC Recruitment 2025?
Well, there is no fixed score announced by DVC. However, based on trends, candidates generally need a good GATE score to be shortlisted. Because this is a special drive for reserved categories, the expected scores are usually lower than general PSU cut-offs.
A safe range is around 65–75 for OBC, 50–60 for SC, and 40–55 for ST, depending on the discipline.
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