SJVN Limited released this recruitment notification on 30th of July 2026 on its official website, www.sjvn.nic.in. As per Advertisement No. 127/2026, online registration opens on 5 August 2026 and closes on 26 August 2026. This is for experienced engineering professionals — from Engineer to Chief General Manager level — looking for a senior role in a Navratna central public sector undertaking.
SJVN Limited is recruiting a total of 21 posts across Mechanical, Electrical, C&I and Chemical disciplines. A full discipline-wise and level-wise breakdown follows below. The posts are for SJVN’s fully owned subsidiary STPL, which is executing the 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project in Bihar. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official SJVN Limited notification No. 127/2026 dated 30 July 2026. Last verified: 11 August 2026.
SJVN Limited is recruiting 21 posts of Chief General Manager, Deputy Manager and Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, C&I and Chemical) through Advertisement No. 127/2026, for its subsidiary STPL’s Buxar Thermal Power Project in Bihar. The last date to apply online is 26 August 2026 (11:59 PM) at the SJVN recruitment portal, recruitment.sjvn.co.in. Selection is through scrutiny of applications, document verification and a personal interview, with an optional qualifying screening test.
Quick summary of SJVN Recruitment 2026
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | SJVN Limited (Navratna CPSE, Govt. of India & Govt. of Himachal Pradesh JV) |
| Post | Chief General Manager, Deputy Manager, Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical / C&I / Chemical) |
| Total Vacancy | 21 Posts |
| Salary | E8(a): ₹1,20,000–3%–2,80,000; E4: ₹70,000–3%–2,00,000; E2: ₹50,000–3%–1,60,000 (IDA) |
| Application Mode | Online only, at sjvn.nic.in / recruitment.sjvn.co.in |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline + post-qualification thermal power plant experience (varies by post — see below) |
| Selection Process | Scrutiny of applications → Document verification → Personal interview (screening test if required) |
| Place of Posting | Buxar Thermal Power Project, Bihar (subsidiary STPL); candidates liable to be posted anywhere in India and abroad |
| Last Date | 26 August 2026 (11:59 PM) for online application; 15 September 2026 for receipt of application printout |
| Who Can Apply | Experienced engineering professionals from Govt./CPSE/private sector meeting the post-wise experience norms |
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About SJVN Limited
SJVN Limited is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. It was incorporated on 24 May 1988 as a joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Himachal Pradesh. SJVN is expanding into a diversified power company covering conventional and non-conventional energy and power transmission. These 21 posts are for SJVN’s fully owned subsidiary STPL, which is building and will operate the 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project in Bihar.
How this recruitment compares
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Unlike most government job notifications on this site, this is not an entry-level exam-based recruitment. SJVN is hiring directly through interview for candidates who already have several years of relevant thermal power plant experience — the E2 (Engineer) level itself asks for prior post-qualification experience, and the E8(a) Chief General Manager post is a senior lateral-entry role. Candidates already working in a CPSU/PSU or a large private power company are the ones this notification is built for, rather than fresh engineering graduates.
Important dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of online registration | 5 August 2026 (10:00 AM onwards) |
| Closing date for submitting applications through website | 26 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last date for receipt of application printout, payment receipt and certificates at SJVN Office | 15 September 2026 |
The printed application, along with the payment receipt and supporting certificates, must physically reach the SJVN office by 15 September 2026 — this is a separate deadline from the online closing date and is easy to miss.
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Vacancy details and salary of SJVN Recruitment 2026
Post-wise vacancy breakdown
| Discipline | Designation / Level | No. of Posts | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical / Mechanical | Chief General Manager / E8(a) | 1 | Full-time regular bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering / Mechanical Engineering from a recognised University/Institution of India |
| Mechanical | Dy Manager / E4 | 3 | Full-time regular bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering |
| Mechanical | Engineer / E2 | 6 | Full-time regular bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering |
| Electrical | Dy Manager / E4 | 3 | Full-time regular bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| Electrical | Engineer / E2 | 3 | Full-time regular bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| C&I | Dy Manager / E4 | 1 | Full-time regular bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Instrumentation & Control / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering |
| C&I | Engineer / E2 | 2 | Same as above |
| Chemical | Dy Manager / E4 | 1 | Full-time regular bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering / M.Sc (Chemistry) |
| Chemical | Engineer / E2 | 1 | Same as above |
| Total | 21 |
Minimum marks required in the essential qualification: 55% for UR/EWS/OBC(NCL) candidates, 50% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Rounding off is not allowed — for example, 54.99% will not be considered as 55%.
Category-wise reservation breakdown
| Level | Discipline | Designation | Posts | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E2 | Mechanical | Engineer | 6 | – | – | 1 | – | 5 |
| E2 | Electrical | Engineer | 3 | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| E2 | C&I | Engineer | 2 | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| E2 | Chemical | Engineer | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| E4 | Mechanical | Dy Manager | 3 | 1 | – | 2* | – | – |
| E4 | Electrical | Dy Manager | 3 | – | – | 1 | – | 2 |
| E4 | C&I | Dy Manager | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| E4 | Chemical | Dy Manager | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| E8(a) | Mechanical / Electrical | Chief General Manager | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Total | 21 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
*01 shortfall of OBC (NCL). PwBD reservation is 2 posts overall (1 for Multiple Disability, 1 for Hearing Handicapped, marked ** against the OBC/UR figures above).
PwBD identified disabilities (by discipline)
| Discipline | Identified disabilities |
|---|---|
| Electrical | D, HH; OL, Dw, AAV, SD/SI without associated neurological/limb dysfunction, SD/SI with associated neurological/limb dysfunction (covered under OL); ASD (M), SLD, MI; MD involving the above |
| Mechanical | D, HH; OA, OL, Dw, AAV, SD/SI without and with associated neurological/limb dysfunction (covered under OA, OL); SLD, MI; MD involving the above |
| C&I | D, HH; OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SD/SI without and with associated neurological/limb dysfunction (covered under OL); ASD (M), SLD, MI; MD involving the above |
| Chemical | HH; OA, OL, CP, Dw, AAV, SD/SI without and with associated neurological/limb dysfunction (covered under OA, OL); SLD, MI; MD involving the above |
Only PwBD candidates with a specified disability of 40% or more are eligible for the reservation benefit.
Pay scale (IDA)
| Level | Pay Scale (IDA) |
|---|---|
| E8(a) | ₹1,20,000 – 3% – ₹2,80,000 |
| E4 | ₹70,000 – 3% – ₹2,00,000 |
| E2 | ₹50,000 – 3% – ₹1,60,000 |
In addition to Basic Pay and IDA, the posts carry allowances at 35% of Basic Pay under the Cafeteria Approach, HRA or company-leased accommodation, Contributory Provident Fund, conveyance reimbursement, leave encashment, performance-related pay, medical facility, gratuity and contributory pension, as per SJVN’s extant rules. The notification does not give an exact in-hand salary figure for any level, so that is not mentioned in the official notification.
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Eligibility: age and experience (per post)
Upper age limit for SJVN Recruitment 2026 as on 26 August 2026 (closing date): 55 years for Chief General Manager, 36 years for Deputy Manager, 32 years for Engineer. Age relaxation inclusive of all relaxations will not exceed 55 years in any case.
Age relaxation
| Category | 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 |
| J&K domiciled candidates (1.1.1980–31.12.1989) | 5 years |
| Ex-servicemen | As per Government of India guidelines |
Post-wise experience requirement
| Level & Discipline | Posts | Minimum Post-Qualification Experience | Govt./CPSE Pay Scale Requirement | Private Sector Requirement | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E8(a), Mechanical/Electrical (CGM) | 1 | Minimum 27 years post-qualification executive experience in Erection/Commissioning and/or O&M of Coal-based Thermal Power Plant, of which at least 8 years relevant O&M experience in a Super Critical TPP of minimum 660 MW capacity | Pay scale ₹1,20,000–3%–₹2,80,000 (IDA) or equivalent for last 4 years | CTC not less than ₹27 lakh PA in an organisation with minimum annual turnover ₹2,500 crore | 55 years |
| E4, Mechanical (TG & Aux/BOP & Aux/Fuel Management/Ash Utilization/Maintenance Planning/O&M Stores) | 3 | Minimum 7 years post-qualification executive experience, of which at least 3 years relevant O&M experience in Super Critical TPP min. 660 MW | Pay scale ₹60,000–3%–₹1,80,000 (IDA) or equivalent for last 4 years | CTC not less than ₹13.62 lakh PA, org. turnover ₹2,500 crore+ | 36 years |
| E4, Electrical (IPH/BOP/GIS Switchyard/Commercial) | 3 | Same as above | Same as above | Same as above | 36 years |
| E4, C&I (C&I Maintenance) | 1 | Same as above | Same as above | Same as above | 36 years |
| E4, Chemical | 1 | Same as above | Same as above | Same as above | 36 years |
| E2, Mechanical (TG & Aux/BOP & Aux/Fuel Management/Ash Utilization/Maintenance Planning/O&M Stores) | 6 | Minimum 3 years post-qualification executive experience, of which at least 1 year relevant O&M experience in Super Critical TPP min. 660 MW | Not specified | Organisation turnover ₹2,500 crore+ | 32 years |
| E2, Electrical (IPH/BOP/Commercial/GIS Switchyard) | 3 | Same as above | Not specified | Same as above | 32 years |
| E2, C&I (C&I Maintenance) | 2 | Same as above | Not specified | Same as above | 32 years |
| E2, Chemical | 1 | Same as above | Not specified | Same as above | 32 years |
SC/ST candidates get a 1-year relaxation in the total length of experience wherever the experience requirement exceeds 3 years. Minimum turnover for private-sector applicants is verified as the average audited annual turnover of the 3 financial years preceding the current year. Vacancy numbers are tentative and can change at SJVN Management’s discretion.
Internal SJVN applicants have no age bar, and candidates holding an AMIE qualification in the respective discipline are also eligible.
Selection process
Selection has three stages: scrutiny of applications, document verification, and a personal interview. SJVN may also conduct a qualifying screening test if it needs to restrict the number of candidates called for interview.
- Scrutiny of applications — applications are checked and shortlisted against the job specifications.
- Screening test (if conducted) — qualifying in nature only: 50% for UR/EWS/ESM, 40% for other reserved categories. It has no weightage in the final merit; it is only used to shortlist for interview.
- Personal interview — final merit is based purely on interview marks. Qualifying marks: 50% for UR/EWS/ESM, 40% for SC/ST/PwBD/OBC(NCL).
- Document verification — original documents, photo ID, and category/experience certificates are checked; candidates cannot appear for the interview without these.
Candidates can choose to give the interview in Hindi or English. Experienced candidates with experience beyond the minimum eligibility may be given service weightage by the Selection Committee based on interview performance. Candidates called for interview will be reimbursed 2nd Class AC Sleeper rail or bus fare by the shortest route, as per SJVN rules.
Candidates who qualify the interview are empanelled; offers of appointment are issued in order of category-wise merit and based on requirement, and joining is subject to being declared medically fit.
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Application fee
Application fee is ₹500 plus GST @18% (non-refundable). SC, ST, PwBD, ESM and EWS candidates are exempted from the fee.
How to apply for SJVN Recruitment 2026
- Go to the official SJVN website, www.sjvn.nic.in, and register in the Career section — or apply directly at the SJVN recruitment portal.
- Keep a valid, active email ID and mobile number ready before starting — the notification asks candidates to keep both active for at least one year.
- Fill in all qualification, category and experience details carefully, listing experience separately for each organisation and each post held.
- Upload a recent passport-size colour photograph (white background) and a signature in blue or black ink — both under 50 KB and in .jpg format.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable, to complete the application.
- Submit the form before 26 August 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Take a printout of the submitted application (preview) and send it, along with the payment receipt and supporting certificates, to: O/o DGM (HR/Recruitment), SJVN Limited, Shakti Sadan, Corporate Headquarters, Shanan, Shimla, HP-171006, marked “Advt. No. 127/2026”, to reach by 15 September 2026.
Documents to keep ready
- Educational qualification certificates (with CGPA/OGPA converted to percentage as per University norms, if applicable)
- Experience certificates in chronological order — appointment letter, offer letter, joining order, confirmation letter, promotion order, role assignment order, transfer order, service certificate, relieving letter, pay slips
- Certified pay and PF slips for the last 6 months
- Employer certificate confirming relevant 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 the last 3 financial years
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/ESM) — OBC(NCL) certificate must be the latest one, issued in FY 2026-27 or within the last 6 months
- Valid original photo ID (photocopies not accepted) for the interview
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), if currently working in Central/State Govt. or a PSU
Important links
- Official SJVN notification PDF (Advt. No. 127/2026)
- Apply online — SJVN recruitment portal
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- Age Calculator — check your eligibility
- Photo & Signature Resizer — for the 50 KB photo/signature upload
Should you apply?
This notification suits engineers who already have real, documented experience in Erection, Commissioning or O&M of coal-based thermal power plants — especially in a Super Critical unit of 660 MW or above — not candidates straight out of college. Even the entry Engineer (E2) level asks for 3 years of post-qualification experience, and the senior Chief General Manager post needs 27 years, including 8 years in a Super Critical plant. Private-sector applicants also need to meet a CTC floor and come from an organisation with a large annual turnover, so this route is realistically closed to candidates from small or unlisted employers.
The competition is likely to be moderate rather than very heavy, because the experience and turnover conditions filter out most fresh applicants before the interview stage itself — but final selection depends purely on interview performance, so preparation still matters. One honest trade-off: selection is for a specific thermal power project in Bihar, and selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India or abroad, so this is not a fixed-location role. Candidates who value long-term postings close to home, or who do not yet have the required Super Critical plant experience, are less likely to be shortlisted.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for SJVN Recruitment 2026?
The online application closes on 26 August 2026 at 11:59 PM. The printed application, payment receipt and certificates must separately reach the SJVN office in Shimla by 15 September 2026.
What is the salary for SJVN Engineer and Manager posts in 2026?
Pay is on the IDA scale: ₹50,000–3%–₹1,60,000 for Engineer (E2), ₹70,000–3%–₹2,00,000 for Deputy Manager (E4), and ₹1,20,000–3%–₹2,80,000 for Chief General Manager (E8(a)), plus allowances, HRA, PF, gratuity and pension as per SJVN rules. An exact in-hand figure is not mentioned in the official notification.
Is there a written exam for SJVN Recruitment 2026?
Not necessarily. Selection is through scrutiny of applications, document verification and a personal interview. SJVN may conduct a qualifying screening test only if it needs to shortlist candidates, but the test carries no weightage in the final merit — this is added context, not part of the official notification; confirm with the hiring office.
Can freshers apply for the SJVN Engineer posts?
No. Even the Engineer (E2) level requires a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification executive experience in Erection/Commissioning or O&M of a coal-based thermal power plant, including at least 1 year in a Super Critical plant of 660 MW or more. This recruitment is for experienced professionals, not fresh graduates.
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