SJVN Executive Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 21 Engineer, Deputy Manager and More Posts

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 - 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.

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.

SJVN Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

SJVN Educational Qualification

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

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. Relaxation Available.

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.

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 Recruitment 2026 - Salary Structure

Selected candidates will be placed in the following IDA (Industrial Dearness Allowance) pay scales:

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

1. Scrutiny of applications based on the job specifications.
2. SJVN Management reserves the right to conduct a screening test to restrict the number of candidates called for the Personal Interview, if required.
3. 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.
4. Document verification of shortlisted candidates.
5. Personal Interview - final selection and merit list are based purely on marks secured in the interview.
6. Qualifying marks in the interview: 50% for UR/EWS/ESM and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD/OBC (NCL).
7. Candidates have the option to appear for the Personal Interview in Hindi or English.
8. Experienced candidates with experience beyond the prescribed minimum may be considered for service weightage by the Selection Committee.

How to Apply for SJVN Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official SJVN website: www.sjvn.nic.in
2. Go to the Career section and register with a valid, active email ID and mobile number.
3. Fill in all details in the online application form carefully, including qualification and experience details for each organization worked at.
4. Upload the required photograph and signature as per the specified format and size.
5. Pay the applicable application fee online (if not exempted).
6. Submit the online application before the closing date, i.e., 26/08/2026 (11:59 PM).
7. 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.