SJVN Limited Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 05 August 2026 on the official website sjvn.nic.in. A total of 21 vacancies have been announced for the posts of Chief General Manager, Deputy Manager, and Engineer through Advertisement No. 127/2026.
Candidates aged 18 years to 55 years (post-wise upper age limit applicable) who possess a full-time Bachelor's Degree in the relevant Engineering discipline or M.Sc. (Chemistry), along with the prescribed post-qualification experience, are eligible to apply for these vacancies. The online application process for SJVN Limited Recruitment 2026 will commence on 05 August 2026 and will remain open until 26 August 2026 (11:59 PM).
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.
SJVN Limited Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
SJVN Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has officially released Advertisement No. 127/2026 inviting online applications for 21 posts of Chief General Manager, Deputy Manager, and Engineer across Electrical, Mechanical, C&I, and Chemical disciplines for its wholly owned subsidiary STPL, executing the 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project, Bihar. The official notification contains complete details regarding vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, experience requirements, age limit, salary, application fee, selection process, important dates, and application procedure. Candidates are advised to read the detailed notification carefully before submitting their online applications.
SJVN Limited Recruitment 2026 - Quick Overview
SJVN Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has invited online applications through Advertisement No. 127/2026 for 21 posts of Chief General Manager, Deputy Manager and Engineer across Electrical, Mechanical, C&I and Chemical disciplines. These posts are for SJVN's fully owned subsidiary STPL, which is executing the 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project in Bihar. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online at the official SJVN website, www.sjvn.nic.in, from 05/08/2026 up to 26/08/2026.
| 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 | www.sjvn.nic.in |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 26/08/2026 (11:59 PM) |
SJVN Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of Online Registration | 05/08/2026 (10:00 AM onwards) |
| Closing date for submitting applications through the website | 26/08/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last date for receipt of application printout, payment receipt and certificates at SJVN Office | 15/09/2026 |
SJVN Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
A total of 21 posts are available across four engineering disciplines. The table below gives the post-wise vacancy break-up.
| S. 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
Note: As per the official notification, the number of posts is tentative and can be changed at the absolute 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 | ||
*1 shortfall of OBC and 1 shortfall of HH (Hearing Handicapped) are noted against the respective posts as per the official advertisement.
SJVN Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility 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 is not permitted; for example, 54.99% will not 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 shall not 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 is 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, including 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: 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 should not 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.
- Candidate 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 will not be counted towards the required experience. Periods of sabbatical leave and extraordinary leave will also not 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 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, 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 Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
- 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 application fee.
- The application process is treated as complete only after submission of the application fee (where applicable).
- Application fee is non-refundable even if the candidature is rejected for any reason.
SJVN Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- 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 Recruitment 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
How to Apply for SJVN Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official SJVN website: www.sjvn.nic.in
- 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.
- Upload the required photograph and signature as per the specified format and size.
- Pay the applicable application fee online (if not exempted).
- Submit the online application before the closing date, i.e., 26/08/2026 (11:59 PM).
- Take a printout of the submitted application (preview) and send it along with the payment receipt, experience details and supporting certificates to the address below, so as to reach on or before 15/09/2026:
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 application fee will be rejected.
- Where posts are not reserved for a category, reserved-category candidates may also apply under the UR category if they meet the unreserved eligibility 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 does not seek any payment other than the 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 [email protected], mentioning "Advt. No. 127/2026 and Designation" in the subject line.
Candidates who have completed their engineering degree can also explore more Engineering Government Jobs and PSU Recruitment 2026 opportunities across India. Candidates looking for more opportunities in the power sector can also explore the latest Himachal Pradesh Government Jobs across various departments. Applicants searching for openings closer to Bihar can check Bihar Government Jobs for upcoming vacancies. Those holding a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering can also browse more Navratna PSU Jobs and Thermal Power Plant Jobs matching their qualification.