Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), on behalf of Bokaro Power Supply Company (P) Limited (BPSCL), has announced a recruitment drive for 18 Management Trainee positions across four engineering disciplines. This is an excellent opportunity for GATE-2025 qualified engineers to launch their career in a premier public sector undertaking.
Overview
DVC BPSCL is inviting applications from Indian nationals for a one-year Management Trainee programme followed by Assistant Manager placement. The recruitment is open for four specializations: Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Controls & Instrumentation (C&I). Candidates must possess a full-time engineering degree in the relevant discipline and a valid GATE-2025 score in the corresponding paper. The initial basic pay during training is ₹50,000, with scope for growth post-qualification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 6 November 2026 |
| Online application window opens | 6 November 2026 |
| Last date to submit application | 6 December 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Application fee payment deadline | 6 December 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹300 |
| SC / ST | Exempted |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) | Exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
| BPSCL Departmental candidates | Exempted |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Unreserved | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Trainee (Mechanical) | 10 | 3 | 2 + 1 Backlog | 1 + 1 Backlog | 1 | 1 |
| Management Trainee (Electrical) | 4 | 1 | 1 Backlog | 1 Backlog | — | 1 |
| Management Trainee (Civil) | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Management Trainee (C&I) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Total | 18 | |||||
Eligibility
Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a full-time Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) or Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in the discipline relevant to the applied post.
Discipline Mapping:
- Mechanical Trainee: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Thermal, Mechanical & Automation, or Power Engineering; GATE-2025 Mechanical Engineering (ME) score required.
- Electrical Trainee: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Power Systems & High Voltage, Power Electronics, or Power Engineering; GATE-2025 Electrical Engineering (EE) score required.
- Civil Trainee: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering; GATE-2025 Civil Engineering (CE) score required.
- C&I Trainee: B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Control, or Electronics Instrumentation & Control; GATE-2025 Instrumentation Engineering (IN) score required.
GATE-2025 Requirement: A valid GATE-2025 score in the corresponding paper is mandatory for eligibility.
Age Limit (as on 6 December 2026): The upper age limit is 28 years for unreserved (UR) candidates. Age relaxation is available as follows: OBC (NCL) – 3 years; SC/ST – 5 years; PwBD (General) – 10 years; PwBD (OBC) – 13 years; PwBD (SC/ST) – 15 years; Domicile of J&K from 1 January 1980 to 31 December 1989 – 5 years. BPSCL departmental candidates have an upper age limit of 45 years.
Nationality: Applicants must be Indian nationals.
How to Apply
- Visit the official DVC website at www.dvc.gov.in
- Navigate to the Career Section and locate Recruitment Notices
- Find and open the online application link for Management Trainee recruitment (Advertisement No. PLR/BPSCL/05/2026/07)
- Register or log in to the application portal
- Complete all sections of the online form with accurate personal, educational, and GATE score information
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (degree certificate, GATE scorecard, category certificate if applicable)
- Pay the applicable application fee via online mode (Gen/OBC/EWS pay ₹300; others submit without fee)
- Submit your completed application before 6 December 2026, 23:59 hrs
- Download and print the confirmation receipt for your records
Salary
During Training (One Year): Trainees will be placed on a pay scale of ₹50,000–1,60,000 with an initial basic pay of ₹50,000.
After Successful Training: Upon completion of one-year training, successful trainees will be promoted to the position of Assistant Manager (E-1 Grade) on one-year probation with a pay scale of ₹60,000-3%-1,80,000. Performance Related Pay (PRP) will apply, and the basic pay is fixed at the minimum of ₹60,000.
Important Links
- Apply Online for DVC BPSCL Management Trainee
- DVC BPSCL Recruitment Official Notification PDF
- DVC Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is GATE-2025 compulsory?
A: Yes, a valid GATE-2025 score in the relevant discipline is mandatory for eligibility.
Q: What is the upper age limit?
A: 28 years for unreserved candidates as on 6 December 2026, with category-wise relaxation available up to 45 years for departmental candidates.
Q: What happens after the one-year training period?
A: Successful trainees are promoted to Assistant Manager (E-1 Grade) with a pay scale of ₹60,000-3%-1,80,000 and placed on one-year probation.
Q: Who is exempt from paying the application fee?
A: SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and BPSCL departmental candidates are exempt from the ₹300 application fee.
Q: Can I apply for multiple posts?
A: See the official notification for complete details on multi-post application eligibility.
Q: What engineering disciplines are eligible?
A: Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Electrical, Civil, and Electronics & Instrumentation/Control disciplines are eligible based on the applied post and corresponding GATE paper.
Disclaimer: Candidates are advised to verify all details—including eligibility criteria, application dates, fees, vacancies, and selection process—on the official DVC website at www.dvc.gov.in before submitting their application. This article is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with DVC or BPSCL.