- Recruitment for 21 technical and managerial positions in Erection, Commissioning, and O&M of a 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project in Bihar.
- Positions include Chief General Manager, Deputy Managers, and Engineers across Electrical, Mechanical, C&I, and Chemical disciplines.
- Roles involve supervision, planning, maintenance, and operational management in a supercritical thermal power plant.
- Competitive salary packages with allowances, HRA, medical benefits, and performance-linked incentives.
- Opportunities to work in a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Power, Government of India.
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đ Equivalent Qualification
Various Technical & Managerial Positions for Buxar Thermal Power Project
SJVN Limited (Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited)
Total Vacancies
21
Job Location
Buxar, Bihar (with potential postings across India and abroad)
Apply Start
05 Aug 2026
Apply Deadline
26 Aug 2026
đ Recruitment Overview
| Organization | SJVN Limited (Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited) (SJVN) |
| Job Category | PSU |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.Sc. (bsc), B.Tech (btech), B.E. (b.e.), B.Sc. Nursing (bsc-nursing), GNM (gnm), ANM (anm), M.Tech (mtech), M.E. (me), Equivalent Qualification (equivalent-qualification) |
| Number of Vacancies | 21 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | âš50,000 - âš280,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | 18 to 55 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - Chief General Manager: Minimum 27 years of post-qualification executive experience in Erection/Commissioning/O&M of coal-based thermal power plants, with at least 8 years in supercritical thermal power plants (660 MW+). - Deputy Managers: Minimum 7 years of post-qualification executive experience in Erection/Commissioning/O&M of coal-based thermal power plants, with at least 3 years in supercritical thermal power plants (660 MW+). - Engineers: Minimum 3 years of post-qualification executive experience in Erection/Commissioning/O&M of coal-based thermal power plants, with at least 1 year in supercritical thermal power plants (660 MW+). - Teaching, internship, apprenticeship, or pre-qualification experience is not counted. - Sabbatical leave and extraordinary leave periods are excluded from experience calculation. |
| Application Fee | - Application fee: Rs. 500 + 18% GST (non-refundable). - Exemptions: No application fee for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/EWS candidates. - Payment must be made online during the application process. |
đ Details & Description
đ Eligibility Criteria
- Educational qualification: Full-time regular bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline (Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, Instrumentation & Control, Chemical) from a recognized Indian university/institution.
- Minimum marks: 55% for General/OBC/EWS candidates and 50% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates (rounded up, e.g., 54.99% is not acceptable).
- Experience requirements vary by post: 27 years for Chief General Manager (with 8 years in supercritical thermal power plants), 7 years for Deputy Managers (with 3 years in supercritical plants), and 3 years for Engineers (with 1 year in supercritical plants).
- For private sector candidates: Minimum CTC of Rs. 27 lakhs/year (Chief General Manager), Rs. 13.62 lakhs/year (Deputy Managers), and minimum annual turnover of Rs. 2500 crore for the employer organization.
- Government/PSU candidates must be in relevant pay scales for the specified duration.
- Age limits: 55 years (Chief General Manager), 36 years (Deputy Managers), and 32 years (Engineers) as of the closing date (26/08/2026).
- Age relaxations: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), 10 years for UR PwBD, 13 years for OBC (NCL) PwBD, and 15 years for SC/ST PwBD.
- Candidates must be Indian nationals aged 18 years or above.
- Minimum marks: 55% for General/OBC/EWS candidates and 50% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates (rounded up, e.g., 54.99% is not acceptable).
- Experience requirements vary by post: 27 years for Chief General Manager (with 8 years in supercritical thermal power plants), 7 years for Deputy Managers (with 3 years in supercritical plants), and 3 years for Engineers (with 1 year in supercritical plants).
- For private sector candidates: Minimum CTC of Rs. 27 lakhs/year (Chief General Manager), Rs. 13.62 lakhs/year (Deputy Managers), and minimum annual turnover of Rs. 2500 crore for the employer organization.
- Government/PSU candidates must be in relevant pay scales for the specified duration.
- Age limits: 55 years (Chief General Manager), 36 years (Deputy Managers), and 32 years (Engineers) as of the closing date (26/08/2026).
- Age relaxations: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), 10 years for UR PwBD, 13 years for OBC (NCL) PwBD, and 15 years for SC/ST PwBD.
- Candidates must be Indian nationals aged 18 years or above.
âī¸ Selection Process
- Selection involves scrutiny of applications, document verification, and a personal interview.
- Management reserves the right to conduct a qualifying screening test (50% for UR/EWS/ESM, 40% for reserved categories) to shortlist candidates for interviews.
- Final selection is based solely on interview performance (50% qualifying marks for UR/EWS/ESM, 40% for reserved categories).
- Interview can be conducted in Hindi or English.
- Candidates may be granted service weightage for excess experience based on interview performance.
- Shortlisted candidates must qualify in the interview to be empanelled for appointment.
- Medical fitness is mandatory for final appointment.
- Management reserves the right to conduct a qualifying screening test (50% for UR/EWS/ESM, 40% for reserved categories) to shortlist candidates for interviews.
- Final selection is based solely on interview performance (50% qualifying marks for UR/EWS/ESM, 40% for reserved categories).
- Interview can be conducted in Hindi or English.
- Candidates may be granted service weightage for excess experience based on interview performance.
- Shortlisted candidates must qualify in the interview to be empanelled for appointment.
- Medical fitness is mandatory for final appointment.
đˇī¸ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD, ESM)
đ Required Documents
- Recent passport-sized color photograph (white background, max 50 KB, .jpg format).
- Signature (blue/black ink, max 50 KB, .jpg format).
- Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates.
- Experience certificates (chronological order) with supporting documents (appointment letter, pay slips, relieving letter, etc.).
- Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD/ESM) from competent authorities.
- For private sector candidates: Form 16, ITR of last 2 financial years, last pay certificate, CTC certificate, and average audited annual turnover details of 3 financial years.
- Valid photo ID (original) for interview.
- OBC (NCL) candidates must submit the latest certificate issued in FY 2026-27.
- Candidates from government/PSUs must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview.
- Signature (blue/black ink, max 50 KB, .jpg format).
- Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates.
- Experience certificates (chronological order) with supporting documents (appointment letter, pay slips, relieving letter, etc.).
- Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD/ESM) from competent authorities.
- For private sector candidates: Form 16, ITR of last 2 financial years, last pay certificate, CTC certificate, and average audited annual turnover details of 3 financial years.
- Valid photo ID (original) for interview.
- OBC (NCL) candidates must submit the latest certificate issued in FY 2026-27.
- Candidates from government/PSUs must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview.
đŗ Application Fee Details
- Application fee: Rs. 500 + 18% GST (non-refundable).
- Exemptions: No application fee for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/EWS candidates.
- Payment must be made online during the application process.
- Exemptions: No application fee for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/EWS candidates.
- Payment must be made online during the application process.
â Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the key responsibilities for the positions advertised by SJVN Limited?
The advertised positions require professionals with experience in Erection, Commissioning, and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of Thermal Power Plants. Responsibilities include working on the 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project in Bihar, with roles varying by discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (C&I), and Chemical Engineering.
Q.
What is the application fee for unreserved category candidates?
The application fee for unreserved category candidates is Rs. 500 plus GST @18%, totaling Rs. 590. This fee is non-refundable.
Q.
How will the selection process be conducted for these positions?
The selection process includes scrutiny of applications, document verification, and a personal interview. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, and final selection will be based on interview performance. A screening test may be conducted if required, but it will be qualifying in nature.
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What are the age relaxation criteria for reserved categories like SC, ST, and PwBD?
Age relaxation for reserved categories is as follows: SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC (NCL) candidates get 3 years, PwBD candidates get 10 years (UR/General & EWS), 13 years (OBC NCL), and 15 years (SC/ST). The upper age limit, including relaxations, shall not exceed 55 years.
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What documents are required for candidates from the private sector applying for these positions?
Private sector candidates must submit Form 16 and ITR for the last 2 financial years, a last pay certificate, a certificate from the employer detailing CTC and its breakdown, and average audited annual turnover details for the last 3 financial years.