SJVN Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, has released a recruitment notification (Advt. No. 127/2026) for 21 executive posts for the 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project in Bihar through its wholly owned subsidiary, SJVN Thermal Private Limited (STPL).
⚠️ Important: This is not a fresher's recruitment. All posts demand prior executive experience in a coal-based thermal power plant, specifically in a Super Critical unit of at least 660 MW. If you have that background, the pay is excellent — the E2 scale starts at ₹50,000 and the CGM scale goes up to ₹2,80,000.
The online application process starts on 5 August 2026 (10:00 AM) and the last date to apply is 26 August 2026 (11:59 PM). The hard copy submission deadline is 15 September 2026. Read below for complete details including post-wise vacancy breakdown, eligibility, experience requirements, selection process, salary, and step-by-step application instructions.
| Organization | SJVN Limited (Navratna CPSE, Ministry of Power) |
|---|---|
| Subsidiary | SJVN Thermal Private Limited (STPL) |
| Advertisement No. | 127/2026 |
| Project | 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project, Bihar |
| Post Names | Chief General Manager (E8A), Deputy Manager (E4), Engineer (E2) |
| Total Vacancies | 21 |
| Job Location | Buxar, Bihar |
| Application Mode | Online + Hard Copy submission |
| Official Website | www.sjvn.nic.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 01 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 05 August 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Online Application End Date | 26 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Hard Copy Submission Deadline | 15 September 2026 |
| Admit Card | Will be intimated |
| Interview Dates | To be notified |
| Result Date | Will be updated here |
Candidates are advised to verify all dates from the official SJVN website.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | Nil (₹ 0/-) |
No application fee is required for any category of candidates. The application is completely free.
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Chief General Manager (E8A) | 55 Years |
| Deputy Manager (E4) | 36 Years |
| Engineer (E2) | 32 Years |
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India norms.
A total of 21 vacancies are available across three levels and four disciplines:
| Level | Discipline | Designation | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| E8(a) | Mechanical/Electrical | Chief General Manager | 1 |
| E4 | Mechanical | Deputy Manager | 3 |
| Electrical | Deputy Manager | 3 | |
| C&I (Control & Instrumentation) | Deputy Manager | 1 | |
| Chemical | Deputy Manager | 1 | |
| E2 | Mechanical | Engineer | 6 |
| Electrical | Engineer | 3 | |
| C&I (Control & Instrumentation) | Engineer | 2 | |
| Chemical | Engineer | 1 | |
| Total | 21 | ||
Category-wise Reservation:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 16 |
| OBC (NCL) | 4 |
| SC | 1 |
| PwBD (Horizontal) | 2 (1 Multiple Disability + 1 Hearing Handicapped) |
Educational Qualification:
| Discipline | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Electrical | B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| Mechanical | B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering |
| C&I | B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Instrumentation & Control, or Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering |
| Chemical | B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering OR M.Sc. (Chemistry) |
Minimum Marks Required:
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | 55% |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 50% |
Experience Required (⚠️ Crucial):
Age Limit (as on Closing Date):
Nationality:
The selection will be conducted in the following stages:
The pay scales are as per IDA (Industrial Dearness Allowance) pattern:
| Post | Grade | Pay Scale (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer | E2 | ₹ 50,000 – ₹ 1,60,000 |
| Deputy Manager | E4 | ₹ 70,000 – ₹ 2,00,000 |
| Chief General Manager | E8(a) | ₹ 1,20,000 – ₹ 2,80,000 |
In addition to the basic pay, employees are entitled to various allowances and benefits as per SJVN norms.
The application process has two steps:
Step 1: Online Application
Step 2: Hard Copy Submission
Ans: A total of 21 vacancies are available for Chief General Manager, Deputy Manager, and Engineer posts.
Ans: The last date for online application is 26 August 2026 (11:59 PM).
Ans: The online application process starts on 5 August 2026 (10:00 AM).
Ans: Yes, after submitting the online application, a printed copy must reach SJVN by 15 September 2026.
Ans: No, the application is completely free for all candidates.
Ans: No, this recruitment is only for experienced professionals with a background in coal-based thermal power plants.
Ans: Candidates must have a full-time B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Mechanical, C&I, or Chemical Engineering. For Chemical posts, M.Sc. (Chemistry) is also accepted.
Ans: The maximum age limit for Engineer (E2) posts is 32 years.
Ans: Engineer (E2): ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 | Deputy Manager (E4): ₹70,000 – ₹2,00,000 | Chief General Manager (E8a): ₹1,20,000 – ₹2,80,000.
Ans: The job location is Buxar Thermal Power Project, Buxar, Bihar.
Ans: All posts require prior executive experience in a coal-based thermal power plant (Super Critical unit of at least 660 MW).
Ans: Yes, SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwBD – 10/13/15 years as per category.