SJVN Limited Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 127/2026) – Overview |
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| 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 |
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| 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
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Nationality & Age Limit
Post-Wise Upper Age Limit |
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| Post/Level | Upper Age Limit |
| Chief General Manager (E8a) | 55 Years |
| Deputy Manager (E4) | 36 Years |
| Engineer (E2) | 32 Years |
Age Relaxation |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| 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
Important Points
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How to Apply Online for SJVN Recruitment 2026
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Documents Required for SJVN Application 2026
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. |
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Minimum Annual Turnover & CTC Verification Criteria (Private Sector Candidates)
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About the Project — 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project
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Important General Conditions
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important links |
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| Apply Online (Career Section) | click here (Active 5–26 August 2026) |
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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.