SJVN Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 21 Executive Posts, Apply Online @ sjvn.nic.in OPEN

SJVN Recruitment 2026: SJVN Limited has officially released Advertisement No. 127/2026 inviting online applications for 21 Executive vacancies, including Chief General Manager (E8a), Deputy Manager (E4), and Engineer (E2) posts in the Electrical, Mechanical, C&I, and Chemical disciplines.

This recruitment drive is being conducted for SJVN Thermal Private Limited (STPL) to support the 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project in Bihar.

The online application process started on 5 August 2026 and will remain open until 26 August 2026, while the hard copy of the application along with supporting documents must reach the designated SJVN office by 15 September 2026.

Eligible candidates with the required educational qualifications and relevant executive experience in coal-based thermal power plants can apply through the official SJVN career portal.

The selection process includes application screening, a qualifying screening test (if required), document verification, and a personal interview.

Selected candidates will receive an attractive IDA pay scale of up to ₹2.80 lakh per month, along with HRA, performance-related pay, provident fund, medical benefits, gratuity, and other allowances.

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying to ensure they meet all eligibility conditions, experience requirements, and document submission guidelines.

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SJVN Limited Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 127/2026) – Overview

Official Notification Out — 21 Executive Posts (CGM, Dy. Manager, Engineer) | Apply Online 5–26 August 2026
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Particulars Details
Organization Name SJVN Limited (A Joint Venture of Govt. of India & Govt. of Himachal Pradesh) — A Navratna CPSE, Ministry of Power
Recruitment Name SJVN Executive Recruitment 2026 — For Subsidiary STPL (1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project, Bihar)
Advertisement Number Advt. No. 127/2026
Post Name Chief General Manager (E8a), Deputy Manager (E4), Engineer (E2) — Electrical, Mechanical, C&I & Chemical Disciplines
Total Vacancies 21 (Tentative)
Application Mode Online Only (Followed by Compulsory Hard-Copy Submission)
Job Location Buxar Thermal Power Project, Buxar, Bihar (Liable to be Posted Anywhere in India/Abroad)
Official Website www.sjvn.nic.in

SJVN Recruitment 2026 Official Notification

Notification Name Career Opportunities in a Growing Organisation — Advt. No. 127/2026
Notification Type Lateral/Experience-Based Recruitment (Not a Fresher Drive) — For Erection/Commissioning & O&M of Thermal Power Plant
About SJVN Incorporated 24 May 1988 as a JV of GOI & GOHP; a fully diversified transnational power company across hydro, thermal, solar, wind and transmission
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Important Dates 2026

  • Notification Release: 05 August 2026
  • Commencement of Online Registration: 05 August 2026 (10:00 AM Onwards)
  • Closing Date for Submitting Application Through Website: 26 August 2026 (11:59 PM)
  • Last Date for Receipt of Application Printout with Payment Receipt & Certificates at SJVN Office: 15 September 2026
  • Screening Test (If Conducted): Date, Venue & Centre Will Be Intimated to Candidates
  • Document Verification & Personal Interview: To Be Announced After Screening/Shortlisting

Nationality & Age Limit

  • Only Indian Nationals of age 18 years or above are eligible to apply
  • Age (and Qualification, Experience) is computed as on the closing date for submitting applications through website — 26 August 2026
  • Upper age limit inclusive of all relaxations shall not exceed 55 years, under any circumstances
  • There is no age bar for Internal (SJVN) applicants

Post-Wise Upper Age Limit

Post/Level Upper Age Limit
Chief General Manager (E8a) 55 Years
Deputy Manager (E4) 36 Years
Engineer (E2) 32 Years

Age Relaxation

Category Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 Years
OBC (NCL) 3 Years
PwBD Belonging to UR/General & EWS 10 Years
PwBD Belonging to OBC (NCL) 13 Years
PwBD Belonging to SC/ST 15 Years
J&K Domicile Candidates (01.01.1980–31.12.1989) 5 Years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) As per Government of India Guidelines
Note: Age relaxation for PwBD candidates applies irrespective of whether the post is reserved or not, provided the post is identified suitable for PwBDs. Relaxation in the total length of experience is also given to SC/ST candidates by one year, where the requirement is more than three years.

Education Qualification & Post-Wise Vacancy

Discipline / Designation Posts & Required Qualification
CGM / E8(a) (Electrical/Mechanical) 1 Post — Full-time regular bachelor degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical — Dy. Manager/E4 3 Posts — Full-time regular bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical — Engineer/E2 6 Posts — Full-time regular bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering
Electrical — Dy. Manager/E4 3 Posts — Full-time regular bachelor degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Electrical — Engineer/E2 3 Posts — Full-time regular bachelor degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering
C&I — Dy. Manager/E4 1 Post — Full-time regular bachelor degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Instrumentation & Control/Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
C&I — Engineer/E2 2 Posts — Full-time regular bachelor degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Instrumentation & Control/Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Chemical — Dy. Manager/E4 1 Post — Full-time regular bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering / M.Sc (Chemistry)
Chemical — Engineer/E2 1 Post — Full-time regular bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering / M.Sc (Chemistry)
Total 21 Posts
Minimum Marks Required: 55% marks for General/OBC/EWS candidates and 50% marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in the essential qualification. Rounding of percentage is NOT acceptable (e.g., 54.99% will not be considered as 55%).

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Post-Wise Minimum Experience Requirement

Level Minimum Post-Qualification Executive Experience
CGM / E8(a) Minimum 27 years in Erection/Commissioning and/or O&M of Coal-based Thermal Power Plant, of which at least 8 years’ relevant O&M experience must be in a Super Critical Thermal Power Plant of minimum 660 MW capacity
Dy. Manager / E4 Minimum 7 years in Erection/Commissioning and/or O&M of Coal-based Thermal Power Plant, of which at least 3 years’ relevant O&M experience must be in a Super Critical Thermal Power Plant of minimum 660 MW capacity
Engineer / E2 Minimum 3 years in Erection/Commissioning and/or O&M of Coal-based Thermal Power Plant, of which at least 1 year’s relevant O&M experience must be in a Super Critical Thermal Power Plant of minimum 660 MW capacity

Pay-Scale / CTC Benchmark for Verification of Experience

Govt./CPSE Candidates (CGM level) Should be working in pay scale ₹1,20,000-3%-2,80,000 (IDA) or equivalent for last 4 years
Govt./CPSE Candidates (Dy. Manager level) Should be working in pay scale ₹60,000-3%-1,80,000 (IDA) or equivalent for last 4 years
Private Sector Candidates (CGM level) CTC not less than ₹27 Lakhs PA, in a reputed organization with minimum annual turnover of ₹2500 Cr or more
Private Sector Candidates (Dy. Manager/Engineer level) CTC not less than ₹13.62 Lakhs PA (Dy. Manager) — organization must have minimum annual turnover of ₹2500 Cr or more; Engineer level candidates from private sector must also meet this turnover criterion
Note: Teaching experience, internship, apprenticeship and pre-qualification experience will NOT be counted as experience. Period of Sabbatical Leave and Extra Ordinary Leave will also not be counted towards work experience.

Application Fee

General / OBC (NCL) Candidates ₹500/- + GST @18% Extra (Non-Refundable)
SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / EWS Candidates No Fee (Fully Exempted)
Payment Mode Online Mode Only, through the SJVN Career Portal
Note: On submission of application fee, the online application process will be treated as complete. SJVN does not seek any payment other than this application fee — beware of fraudulent job portals/agents.

SJVN Recruitment 2026 — Category-Wise Reservation Roster

Level / Discipline / Post Total & Category-Wise Break-Up
E2 — Mechanical Engineer Total: 6 — OBC-NCL: 1 | UR: 5
E2 — Electrical Engineer Total: 3 — UR: 3
E2 — C&I Engineer Total: 2 — UR: 2 (Also 2 PwBD Posts)
E2 — Chemical Engineer Total: 1 — UR: 1
E4 — Mechanical Dy. Manager Total: 3 — SC: 1 | OBC-NCL: 2*
E4 — Electrical Dy. Manager Total: 3 — OBC-NCL: 1 | UR: 2
E4 — C&I Dy. Manager Total: 1 — UR: 1
E4 — Chemical Dy. Manager Total: 1 — UR: 1
E8(a) — CGM (Mech./Elec.) Total: 1 — UR: 1
Grand Total 21 — SC: 1 | ST: 0 | OBC-NCL: 4 | EWS: 0 | UR: 16 | PwBD: 2 (within UR/others)
*01 shortfall of OBC (adjusted against UR); the 2 PwBD posts under E2 (Mechanical & Chemical) comprise 1 Multiple Disability post and 1 Hearing Handicapped (HH) post — only PwBD candidates with specified disability not less than 40% are eligible for the reservation benefit.

Identified Disabilities — Discipline-Wise (PwBD Eligibility)

Discipline Identified Disabilities
Electrical D, HH; OL, Dw, AAV, SD/SI; ASD (Mild), SLD, MI; MD involving the above
Mechanical D, HH; OA, OL, Dw, AAV, SD/SI; SLD, MI; MD involving the above
C&I D, HH; OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SD/SI; ASD (Mild), SLD, MI; MD involving the above
Chemical HH; OA, OL, CP, Dw, AAV, SD/SI; SLD, MI; MD involving the above
D=Deaf, HH=Hearing Handicapped, OA=One Arm, OL=One Leg, CP=Cerebral Palsy, LC=Leprosy Cured, Dw=Dwarf, AAV=Acid Attack Victim, SD/SI=Spinal Deformity/Spinal Injury, ASD=Autism Spectrum Disorder, SLD=Specific Learning Disability, MI=Mental Illness, MD=Multiple Disabilities

SJVN 2026 Pay Scale & Salary

Level Pay Scale (IDA)
E8(a) — Chief General Manager ₹1,20,000 – 3% – ₹2,80,000
E4 — Deputy Manager ₹70,000 – 3% – ₹2,00,000
E2 — Engineer ₹50,000 – 3% – ₹1,60,000
Additional Perks & Benefits Allowances @35% of Basic Pay (Cafeteria Approach), HRA/Company-Leased Accommodation, Contributory Provident Fund, Conveyance Reimbursement, Leave Encashment, Performance Related Pay (PRP), Medical Facility, Gratuity, Contributory Pension

SJVN 2026 Selection Process

  • Stage 1: Scrutiny of Applications — Shortlisting based on Job Specifications mentioned in the notification
  • Stage 2 (If Required): Screening Test — Qualifying in nature (50% for UR/EWS/ESM, 40% for other reserved categories); used only to restrict the number of candidates called for interview, no weightage in final merit
  • Stage 3: Document Verification
  • Stage 4: Personal Interview — Final merit is drawn purely on Interview performance; qualifying marks 50% for UR/EWS/ESM and 40% for reserved categories {SC/ST/PwBD/OBC(NCL)}
  • Stage 5: Empanelment — Offer of appointment issued in order of category-wise merit, based on requirement
  • Stage 6: Medical Fitness Clearance — Joining is subject to being declared medically fit as per SJVN’s extant medical rules

Important Points

  • Candidates may appear for the Personal Interview in Hindi or English, as per their choice
  • Experienced candidates with executive experience beyond the prescribed minimum may be considered for service weightage by the Selection Committee
  • Candidates called for Interview are reimbursed 2nd Class AC Sleeper Rail/Bus Fare by shortest route as per SJVN rules
  • Mere issuance of Interview Call Letter does not imply final acceptance of candidature — all stages are provisional, subject to satisfying eligibility conditions

How to Apply Online for SJVN Recruitment 2026

  • Visit the official SJVN website — www.sjvn.nic.in and register in the “Career” section
  • Ensure you have a valid, active E-mail ID and Mobile Number before registering (keep them active for at least one year)
  • Fill in all details carefully — qualification, complete experience details separately for each organisation with pay details, and details of more than one post held within the same organisation, if applicable
  • Correctly declare Name and Date of Birth exactly as per Birth Certificate/Matric Certificate, and declare category correctly
  • Upload a recent passport-size colour photograph (white background, max 50 KB, .jpg) and signature in Blue/Black ink (max 50 KB, .jpg)
  • Pay the application fee online (if applicable) — application is treated as complete only after fee submission
  • Take a printout of the submitted Application Form (Preview)
  • Send the printout along with the Payment Receipt, complete Experience details (clearly stating pay scale & relevant experience) and self-attested certificates (Educational/Professional Qualification, Age, Category, Experience) by post, so it reaches SJVN’s office on or before 15 September 2026
  • Postal Address: Advt. No. 127/2026, O/o DGM (HR/Recruitment), SJVN Limited, Shakti Sadan, Corporate Head Quarters, Shanan, Shimla, HP – 171006
  • Online application can be edited/updated until the last date of online submission only — no changes are entertained after 26 August 2026

Documents Required for SJVN Application 2026

  • Recent passport-size colour photograph (white background) and signature (uploaded online in prescribed format/size)
  • Educational/Professional Qualification Certificates & Mark-sheets
  • Age Proof (Birth Certificate/Matric Certificate)
  • Category Certificate — SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD/ESM, from Competent Authority, wherever applicable (OBC-NCL certificate must be in the prescribed GoI format, issued in FY 2026-27 or within the last 6 months)
  • Experience Certificates in chronological order — appointment/offer letter, joining order, confirmation letter, promotion order, role assignment order, transfer order, service certificate, relieving letter, pay slips, etc.
  • Certified Pay & PF slips for last 6 months (Govt./CPSE candidates) — for Private sector candidates: Form 16 & ITR of last 2 financial years, last pay certificate, CTC certificate on company letterhead, and 3-year average audited annual turnover proof
  • Valid Photo ID (original — photocopies not accepted) for the Personal Interview
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC), for candidates currently working under Central/State Govt./PSUs

Note: Only such PwBD candidates are eligible for reservation benefit whose specified disability is not less than 40%. No request for extension of time for producing certificates/documents beyond the interview date will be entertained.

Minimum Annual Turnover & CTC Verification Criteria (Private Sector Candidates)

  • Minimum Annual Turnover requirement of the applying organisation: ₹2,500 Crore — average of the 3 audited financial years preceding the current year
  • CTC verified from last pay certificate, salary & PF slips of last 6 months, and a certificate on the company letterhead clearly stating CTC break-up under different heads
  • Form 16 & ITR of the last 2 financial years must also be submitted in support of emoluments claimed

About the Project — 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project

  • SJVN Thermal Private Limited (STPL) is SJVN’s fully-owned subsidiary executing this Super Critical coal-based thermal power project at Buxar, Bihar
  • Recruited executives will work in Erection/Commissioning and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) across functional areas such as TG & Auxiliaries, BOP & Auxiliaries, Fuel Management, Ash Utilization, Maintenance Planning, O&M Stores, Boiler & Auxiliaries, Main Plant Operation, IPH, GIS Switchyard, C&I Maintenance, Chemical, and Commercial
  • SJVN began as a hydro-power company (built around the Nathpa Jhakri project) and has since diversified into thermal, solar, wind and transmission — this drive builds SJVN’s dedicated thermal-operations team
  • This is largely a lateral-entry route for experienced professionals, not a fresher recruitment — every post requires prior executive experience in coal-based thermal power plants, specifically Super Critical units of 660 MW capacity or above

Important General Conditions

  • Only ONE application per post is allowed; candidates should not apply for the same post more than once
  • Incomplete applications, or applications without the application fee (where applicable), will be rejected — no correspondence will be entertained on this
  • Internal SJVN applicants have no age bar, and those possessing AMIE qualification in the respective discipline are also eligible
  • Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India or abroad, and vacancies may vary depending on actual requirement
  • Any revision, clarification, addendum or corrigendum will be hosted only on the Career section of www.sjvn.nic.in — candidates should keep checking regularly
  • SJVN does not seek any payment other than the application fee — candidates should beware of fraudulent job portals/agents/websites and never make payments outside the official process
  • Query email: recruitment@sjvn.nic.in — mention “Advt. No. 127/2026 and Designation” in the subject line

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FAQs — SJVN Limited Recruitment 2026

Q1. How many posts are announced in SJVN Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 127/2026)?
Ans: A total of 21 executive posts (tentative) are announced — 1 Chief General Manager, 8 Deputy Managers and 12 Engineers, across Electrical, Mechanical, C&I and Chemical disciplines, for SJVN’s subsidiary STPL at the Buxar Thermal Power Project.

Q2. Is this recruitment open to freshers?
Ans: No. This is a lateral, experience-based recruitment. Every post requires prior post-qualification executive experience in Erection/Commissioning and/or O&M of Coal-based Thermal Power Plants, including specific experience in Super Critical units of 660 MW capacity or above (27 years for CGM, 7 years for Deputy Manager, 3 years for Engineer).

Q3. What is the last date to apply for SJVN Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Online registration started on 5 August 2026 (10:00 AM) and closes on 26 August 2026 (11:59 PM). The hard copy of the application, along with payment receipt and certificates, must reach SJVN’s Shimla office by 15 September 2026.

Q4. What is the application fee for SJVN Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The fee is ₹500/- plus 18% GST for General/OBC(NCL) candidates. SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/EWS candidates are fully exempted from the application fee.

Q5. What is the salary/pay scale for SJVN executive posts in 2026?
Ans: The IDA pay scales are ₹50,000–1,60,000 for Engineer (E2), ₹70,000–2,00,000 for Deputy Manager (E4), and ₹1,20,000–2,80,000 for Chief General Manager (E8a), plus allowances, HRA/accommodation, PF, gratuity and performance-related pay.

Q6. What is the selection process for SJVN Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Selection consists of scrutiny of applications, an optional qualifying screening test (if the number of applicants is high), document verification, and a Personal Interview. Final merit is based purely on Interview performance — the screening test (if conducted) has no weightage in final merit.

Q7. Where will the selected candidates be posted?
Ans: The primary posting is at the 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project in Bihar (under subsidiary STPL), though selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India or abroad as per SJVN’s requirement.

Q8. Can private sector candidates apply for SJVN Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Yes, provided they meet the minimum experience criteria and their current CTC and organisation’s annual turnover (minimum ₹2,500 Crore, averaged over 3 financial years) meet the prescribed benchmark for the respective post level.

Q9. Is there an age relaxation for PwBD candidates in SJVN Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Yes. PwBD candidates get 10 years’ relaxation (UR/EWS), 13 years (OBC-NCL), or 15 years (SC/ST), applicable irrespective of whether the post is formally reserved, provided it is identified suitable for PwBDs. Only candidates with a specified disability of 40% or more are eligible for this benefit.

Q10. Where can candidates apply online and download the official SJVN notification?
Ans: The official notification and online application link are available on www.sjvn.nic.in under the “Career” section — this is the only accepted mode of application.

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