The Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) has officially released the SJVN Executive Recruitment 2026 notification, inviting applications for 21 vacancies. These roles include Engineer – Chief General Manager, and Deputy Manager. If you’re eligible, you can apply online from 05 August 2026 to 26 August 2026. This recruitment drive aims to staff its wholly-owned subsidiary STPL, working on the 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project in Bihar.
SJVN Executive Recruitment 2026 Quick Overview
| | Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organisation | SJVN Limited (A Joint Venture of Govt. of India & Govt. of Himachal Pradesh) |
| Advertisement Number | Advt. No. 127/2026 |
| Posts Advertised | Chief General Manager, Deputy Manager – Engineer |
| Total Vacancies | 21 |
| Project | 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project – Bihar (through subsidiary STPL) |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Official Website | sjvn.nic.in |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 26 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
SJVN Recruitment 2026 Essential Dates
| | Activity | Date |
|---|
| Commencement of Online Registration | 05 August 2026 (10:00 AM onwards) |
| Closing date for submitting applications through the website | 26 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last date for receipt of application printout, proof of payment and certificates at SJVN Office | 15 September 2026 |
SJVN Vacancy 2026 Details
A total of 21 posts are offered across four engineering disciplines for the SJVN Executive Recruitment 2026. The table below gives the post-wise vacancy break-up.
| | S. Consider that no. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|
| 1 | Chief General Manager / E8(a) (Electrical/Mechanical) | 1 |
| 2 | Deputy Manager / E4 (Mechanical) | 3 |
| 3 | Engineer / E2 (Mechanical) | 6 |
| 4 | Deputy Manager / E4 (Electrical) | 3 |
| 5 | Engineer / E2 (Electrical) | 3 |
| 6 | Deputy Manager / E4 (C&I) | 1 |
| 7 | Engineer / E2 (C&I) | 2 |
| 8 | Deputy Manager / E4 (Chemical) | 1 |
| 9 | Engineer / E2 (Chemical) | 1 |
Total: 21 Posts
The number of posts is tentative and can change at the discretion of SJVN Management as per requirement. Vacancies may also vary depending on the actual need at the time of selection.
SJVN Recruitment 2026 – Category-wise Reservation Details
Category-wise reservation (including backlog) across levels is as follows:
| | Level | Discipline | Designation | Posts |
|---|
| E2 | Mechanical | Engineer | 6 |
| E2 | Electrical | Engineer | 3 |
| E2 | C&I | Engineer | 2 |
| E2 | Chemical | Engineer | 1 |
| E4 | Mechanical | Dy. Manager | 3 |
| E4 | Electrical | Dy. Manager | 3 |
| E4 | C&I | Dy. Manager | 1 |
| E4 | Chemical | Dy. Manager | 1 |
| E8(a) | Mechanical/Electrical | Chief General Manager | 1 |
| Total | | | 21 |
One shortfall of OBC and one shortfall of HH (Hearing Handicapped) are noted against the respective posts as per the official advertisement.
SJVN Recruitment 2026 qualification Criteria
SJVN Educational Qualification
| | Discipline | Designation/Level | Essential Educational Qualification |
|---|
| Electrical/Mechanical | Chief General Manager / E8(a) | Full time regular bachelor degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution of India |
| Mechanical | Dy Manager/E4. Engineer/E2 | Full time regular bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution of India |
| Electrical | Dy Manager/E4, Engineer/E2 | Full time regular bachelor degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering from a recognized University/Institution of India |
| C&I | Dy Manager/E4, Engineer/E2 | Full time regular bachelor degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Instrumentation & Control/Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering from a recognized University/Institution of India |
| Chemical | Dy Manager/E4, Engineer/E2 | Full time regular bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering or M.Sc (Chemistry) from a recognized University/Institution of India |
Candidates from the SC/ST/PwBD categories must have scored 50% or more marks, while candidates in other categories need 55% or more marks in the essential qualification. Rounding off of percentage isn’t permitted; for example, 54.99% won’t be considered as 55%.
SJVN Age Limit
| | Level | Upper Age Limit (as on closing date) |
|---|
| E8(a) – Chief General Manager | 55 years |
| E4 – Deputy Manager | 36 years |
| E2 – Engineer | 32 years |
Minimum age for all posts is 18 years, and applicants must be Indian Nationals. Upper age limit inclusive of all relaxations won’t exceed 55 years.
SJVN Age Relaxation
| | Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR/General & EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Jammu & Kashmir domiciled candidates (01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989) | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | As per Government of India guidelines |
Age relaxation for PwBD candidates is applicable irrespective of whether the post is reserved for that category, provided the post is identified as suitable for PwBD. There’s no upper age bar for internal applicants of SJVN.
SJVN Experience Requirements
All posts require relevant post-qualification executive experience in Erection/Commissioning and/or Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of Coal-based Thermal Power Plants. This includes specific experience in Super Critical Thermal Power Plants of minimum 660 MW capacity.
| | Level | Minimum Total Experience | Minimum Super Critical TPP (660MW+) Experience |
|---|
| E8(a) – Chief General Manager | 27 years | 8 years |
| E4 – Deputy Manager | 7 years | 3 years |
| E2 – Engineer | 3 years | 1 year |
SC/ST candidates get a relaxation of one year in total experience where the requirement is more than three years.
Additional criteria for candidates from Government/CPSE background: You should be working in the equivalent IDA pay scale for at least the last 4 years (E8(a): Rs. 1,20,000-3%-2,80,000; E4/E2: Rs. 60,000-3%-1,80,000 or equivalent).
Additional criteria for candidates from Private Sector:
- CTC shouldn’t be less than Rs. 27 Lakhs per annum for E8(a) posts, and not less than Rs. 13.62 Lakhs per annum for E4/E2 posts.
- Candidates should be working in a reputed organization having a minimum annual turnover of Rs. 2,500 Crore or more (average of the three audited financial years preceding the current year).
Teaching experience, internship, apprenticeship, and pre-qualification experience won’t be counted towards the required experience. Periods of sabbatical leave and extraordinary leave also won’t be counted.
SJVN Identified Disabilities for PwBD Candidates
| | Discipline | Identified Disabilities |
|---|
| Electrical | D, HH; OL, Dw, AAV, SD/SI (with or without associated neurological/limb dysfunction); ASD (Mild), SLD, MI; MD involving the above |
| Mechanical | D. HH; OA, OL, Dw, AAV, SD/SI (with or without associated neurological/limb dysfunction); SLD – MI; MD involving the above |
| C&I | D, HH; OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SD/SI (with or without associated neurological/limb dysfunction); ASD (Mild), SLD, MI; MD involving the above |
| Chemical | HH; OA, OL, CP, Dw, AAV, SD/SI (with or without associated neurological/limb dysfunction); SLD, MI; MD involving the above |
Only PwBD candidates with a specified disability of not less than 40% are eligible for the applicable benefit of reservation/concession.
SJVN Executive Recruitment 2026 Salary Structure
Selected candidates will be placed in the following IDA (Industrial Dearness Allowance) pay scales:
| | Level | Pay Scale (IDA) |
|---|
| E8(a) | Rs. 1,20,000 – 3% – 2,80,000 |
| E4 | Rs. 70,000 – 3% – 2,00,000 |
| E2 | Rs. 50,000 – 3% – 1,60,000 |
In addition to Basic Pay and IDA – selected candidates will be entitled to attractive perquisites and benefits. Remember that including:
- Allowances @ 35% of Basic Pay under the Cafeteria Approach
- HRA / Company-leased accommodation
- Contributory Provident Fund
- Conveyance Reimbursement
- Leave Encashment
- Performance Related Pay
- Medical Facility
- Gratuity
- Contributory Pension
SJVN required application fee
- REQUIRED application fee: Rs. 500 plus GST @ 18% (non-refundable), to be paid online.
- SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/EWS candidates are exempted from payment of the required application fee.
- The application process is treated as complete only after submission of the required application fee (where applicable).
- required application fee is non-refundable even if the candidature is rejected for any reason.
SJVN selection
- Scrutiny of applications based on the job specifications.
- SJVN Management reserves the right to conduct a screening test to restrict the number of candidates called for the Personal Interview – if required.
- If conducted, the screening test is qualifying in nature only (50% qualifying marks for UR/EWS/ESM and 40% for other reserved categories) and carries no weightage in the final merit list.
- Document verification of shortlisted candidates.
- Personal Interview – final selection and merit list are based purely on marks secured in the interview.
- Qualifying marks in the interview: 50% for UR/EWS/ESM and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD/OBC (NCL).
- Candidates have the option to appear for the Personal Interview in Hindi or English.
- Experienced candidates with experience beyond the prescribed minimum may be considered for service weightage by the Selection Committee.
Candidates who qualify in the Personal Interview will be adjudged suitable for empanelment, and the offer of appointment will be issued in order of category-wise merit. subject to requirement and medical fitness.
SJVN Jobs 2026 Documents Required
- Recent passport-size colour photograph (white background, max 50 KB,.jpg format)
- Signature in blue/black ink (max 50 KB,.jpg format)
- Educational qualification certificates
- Experience certificates clearly indicating nature of experience, along with supporting documents such as appointment letter. offer letter, joining order, confirmation letter/order – promotion order, role assignment order, transfer order, service certificate, relieving letter. and pay slips
- Certified pay and PF slips for the last 6 months
- Certificate from the employer confirming relevant experience and pay scale/emoluments
- For private sector candidates: Form 16 and ITR for the last 2 financial years, last pay certificate, CTC certificate on company letterhead, and average audited annual turnover details for 3 financial years
- Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/ESM). as applicable, at the time of the Personal Interview
- OBC (NCL) certificate in the prescribed format, issued in FY 2026-27 or within the last 6 months
- Valid photo ID proof (original; photocopies not accepted) at the time of interview
Step-by-Step Process to Apply for SJVN Online Form 2026?
- Visit the official SJVN website: Click Here
- Go to the Career section and register with a valid – active email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in all details in the online application form carefully, including qualification and experience details for each organization worked at for the SJVN Executive Recruitment 2026.
- Upload the required photograph and signature as per the specified format and size.
- Pay the applicable required application fee online (if not exempted).
- Submit the online application before the closing date, which is 26 August 2026 (11:59 PM).
- Take a printout of the submitted application (preview) and send it along with the proof of payment, experience details – and supporting certificates to the address below, ensuring it reaches 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, Himachal Pradesh – 171006
Applications submitted online can be edited/updated until the last date of online submission; no changes are permitted after that date. Applications received in hard copy after the prescribed last date will be summarily rejected.
SJVN Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Candidates should apply online only; no other mode of submission is accepted.
- Only one application per post is allowed.
- Incomplete applications or applications without the requisite required application fee will be rejected.
- Where posts aren’t reserved for a category, reserved-category candidates may also apply under the UR category if they meet the unreserved qualification criteria.
- Candidates called for the Personal Interview will be reimbursed 2nd Class AC Sleeper Rail/Bus fare by the shortest route, as per SJVN rules.
- Persons working under Central/State Government or Public Sector Undertakings must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview.
- Canvassing in any form will result in immediate disqualification.
- Candidates are advised to be cautious of fraudulent persons, agencies, or websites; SJVN doesn’t seek any payment other than the required application fee.
- All correspondence regarding the recruitment will be through the registered e-mail ID only.
- Any revision, clarification, addendum, or corrigendum will be hosted only on the Career section of the SJVN website – no separate notification will be issued.
- Internal applicants have no upper age bar, and internal candidates with AMIE qualification in the respective discipline are also eligible.
- For queries, candidates may e-mail Click Here – mentioning “Advt. No. 127/2026 and Designation” in the subject line.
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