The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has released the recruitment notification for 18 Management Trainee (Technical) posts for Bokaro Power Supply Company Pvt. Ltd. (BPSCL). The notification, Advt. No. PLR/BPSCL/05/2026/07, was issued on 6 November 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online at dvc.gov.in by 6 December 2026 (11:59 PM).
This is a Central PSU recruitment, not a Haryana recruitment. BPSCL is a joint venture of SAIL and DVC, and its plant is located at Bokaro Steel City in Jharkhand. Selected candidates will be posted at Bokaro.
The most important feature of this recruitment is that selection will be based only on GATE 2025 marks — there will be no written examination and no interview. Candidates will be shortlisted for document verification on the basis of their GATE 2025 marks (out of 100).
DVC BPSCL Management Trainee Recruitment 2026: Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) — for Bokaro Power Supply Company Pvt. Ltd. (BPSCL) |
| Post Name | Management Trainee (Technical) |
| Total Posts | 18 |
| Advertisement No. | PLR/BPSCL/05/2026/07 |
| Notification Date | 6 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 6 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Selection Process | GATE 2025 marks only — no written exam, no interview |
| Mode of Application | Online, at dvc.gov.in |
| Place of Posting | Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand |
| Training Pay | Rs 50,000 – Rs 1,60,000 (basic pay Rs 50,000) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 6 November 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 6 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 6 December 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Document Verification / Medical Examination | Not announced yet |
Vacancy Details (Discipline-wise)
Of the 18 posts, 10 are for Mechanical, 4 for Electrical, 1 for Civil and 3 for C&I (Control & Instrumentation). The category-wise break-up is as follows:
| Discipline | Total | UR | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical | 10 | 3 | 2 + 1 backlog | 1 + 1 backlog | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical | 4 | 1 | 1 backlog | 1 backlog | 0 | 1 |
| Civil | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C&I | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
One post is reserved for PwBD (Blind / Low Vision) candidates under horizontal reservation. The number of vacancies is provisional and may increase or decrease.
Educational Qualification
- Full-time B.E. / B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline from an AICTE-approved institution.
- 65% aggregate marks for General / OBC-NCL / EWS candidates and 55% for SC / ST / PwD candidates.
- A GATE 2025 score in the corresponding paper is mandatory — ME for Mechanical, EE for Electrical, CE for Civil and IN for C&I.
- GATE 2024 or earlier scores are NOT valid.
- Final-year students may apply, but they must produce the degree certificate at the time of document verification.
- A candidate may apply for only one discipline.
Age Limit (as on 6 December 2026)
- Maximum age for UR candidates: 28 years.
- Maximum age for BPSCL departmental candidates: 45 years.
- Age relaxation: 3 years for OBC-NCL, 5 years for SC/ST.
- PwBD candidates get 10 years (General), 13 years (OBC) and 15 years (SC/ST) additional relaxation.
- 5 years relaxation for J&K domicile candidates.
Application Fee
- General / OBC-NCL / EWS: Rs 300
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / departmental candidates: exempt from fee
- The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online only.
Salary and Training
Selected candidates will undergo one year of training. During training, the pay scale will be Rs 50,000 – Rs 1,60,000 (basic pay Rs 50,000). After successful completion of training, candidates will be appointed as Assistant Manager (E-1) in the pay scale of Rs 60,000 – Rs 1,80,000 (basic pay Rs 60,000), with a one-year probation period. In addition, PRP, IDA, perks, PF, gratuity and medical facilities will be admissible.
Selection Process
Selection will be based only on GATE 2025 marks (out of 100). On the basis of marks, candidates will be shortlisted in the ratio of 1:5 against the vacancies in each discipline for document verification. This will be followed by a pre-employment medical examination before appointment.
- There will be no written examination.
- There will be no interview.
- In case of a tie in marks, the older candidate will rank first.
- No service bond is mentioned in the BPSCL notice.
Documents Required
- Photograph and signature — PNG / JPG / JPEG, maximum 2 MB
- Certificates and other documents — PDF, maximum 2 MB
- GATE 2025 scorecard
- B.E. / B.Tech degree or provisional certificate and mark sheets
- Caste / EWS / PwBD certificate (where applicable)
- Identity proof (Aadhaar / PAN etc.)
How to Apply
- Go to dvc.gov.in and open Career → Recruitment Notices.
- Select Advt. No. PLR/BPSCL/05/2026/07 (Management Trainee – Technical, BPSCL).
- Fill the online application form and upload your photograph, signature and certificates.
- Preview the form carefully — it cannot be edited after submission.
- Submit the form and pay the Rs 300 fee online, where applicable.
- Download the e-receipt and take a printout of the application for your records.
Important Links
| Detail | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply online at dvc.gov.in |
| Official Website | www.dvc.gov.in |
| Notification | dvc.gov.in → Career → Recruitment Notices → Advt. No. PLR/BPSCL/05/2026/07 |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many posts are there in the DVC BPSCL Management Trainee Recruitment 2026?
Ans: There are 18 posts in total — Mechanical 10, Electrical 4, Civil 1 and C&I 3.
Q2. How will the selection be made?
Ans: Selection will be based only on GATE 2025 marks. There will be no written examination and no interview. Document verification and a medical examination will follow.
Q3. Is the GATE 2024 score valid?
Ans: No. Only the GATE 2025 score is valid. GATE 2024 or earlier scores will not be accepted.
Q4. What is the last date to apply?
Ans: Online applications can be submitted by 6 December 2026 (11:59 PM).
Q5. What is the application fee?
Ans: The fee is Rs 300 for General / OBC-NCL / EWS candidates. SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / departmental candidates are exempt from the fee.
Q6. What is the age limit?
Ans: As on 6 December 2026, the maximum age for UR candidates is 28 years. Relaxations apply for OBC-NCL, SC/ST, PwBD and J&K domicile candidates as per the rules.
Q7. What will be the salary during training?
Ans: During the one-year training, the pay scale will be Rs 50,000 – Rs 1,60,000 (basic pay Rs 50,000). After training, as Assistant Manager (E-1), the pay scale will be Rs 60,000 – Rs 1,80,000.
Q8. Can final-year students apply?
Ans: Yes, final-year students can apply, but they must produce the degree certificate at the time of document verification.
Q9. Is this a Haryana recruitment?
Ans: No. This is a Central PSU recruitment. BPSCL is a joint venture of SAIL and DVC, and the place of posting is Bokaro Steel City in Jharkhand.
Next Action: Apply online at dvc.gov.in before 6 December 2026 (11:59 PM) and read the official notification before applying.
Sources and Note: The information in this article is based on the official notification issued by DVC (Advt. No. PLR/BPSCL/05/2026/07, dated 6 November 2026). The official DVC PDF was not fetched directly — the facts rest on the official notification as quoted identically by multiple sources. Readers must read the notification on dvc.gov.in before applying. The dates for document verification and the medical examination have not been announced yet.
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