दामोदर घाटी निगम/Damodar Valley Corporation

मािव संसाधि ववभाग/Human Resource Department

डीवीसी टावसस,वी.आई.पी रोड,कोलकाता-700054
DVC Towers, VIP Road, Kolkata – 700054
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(Ref: Advt. No. PLR/JE & MS/2024/5/1 Dtd. 05/06/2024)

NOTICE FOR RECRUITMENT OF DIPLOMA ENGINEER AS

JUNIOR ENGINEERS GR.II (JE GR.II) and MINE SURVEYOR IN DVC THROUGH
COMPUTER BASED TEST

Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), a statutory organization, under the Ministry of Power, Government
of India, and one of the premier power utilities in India engaged in Thermal/Hydel Power Generation,
Transmission & Distribution, Water Management and foraying into Renewables and Mining area with own
Mines at Tubed, with its Head Quarter located at Kolkata and field formations spread across West Bengal &
Jharkhand invites ONLINE applications from bright, result-oriented and promising DIPLOMA
ENGINEERS to join its journey of growth as JUNIOR ENGINEER GR.II (JE GR.II) in the disciplines
of Mechanical / Electrical / Civil /C&I/Comm and Mine Surveyor through computer based test.

DVC having a total Generation capacity (Thermal + Hydel) of 6687.2MW & Solar 13.923MWp, has a
massive expansion plan of Renewables (5500MW) and Super Critical and Ultra Critical Thermal Generation
of (3720MW). DVC also supplies water to industries, Municipal Corporations etc. For details on
Plants/Stations of DVC, please visit the DVC website www.dvc.gov.in

Interested and eligible candidates may apply ONLINE only through the DVC website www.dvc.gov.in
(Career→ Recruitment→ Recruitment Notices). No other means/mode of application shall be accepted.
Please read this Advertisement/Notification carefully and ensure eligibility criteria before submitting the
ONLINE application.
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1. CATEGORY-WISE VACANCY DETAILS

Table-A

Sl. Name of Vacancies with Reservation # Age Limit

No. Post & Post No.
As on closing
Total UR OBC SC ST EWS date of online
(NCL) application**
(For UR)
1. JE Gr.II (Mech), 16 09 04 02 -- 01 Minimum -
2024/JE1 18 years
2. JE Gr.II(Elec), 20 09 05 03 01 02 and upper
2024/JE2 age limit -
3. JE Gr.II (C&l), 02 01 -- -- 01 -- 28 Years
2024/JE3
4. JE Gr.II (CiviI), 20 09 05 03 01 02
2024/JE4
5. JE Gr.II (Comm), 02 -- 01 01 -- --
2024/JE5
6 Mine Surveyor 04 03 01 -- -- -- Minimum -18
2024/MS6 years and
upper age
limit -30 Years
NB: The projected vacancies indicated above may increase/decrease depending upon the future
requirements and at the discretion of the DVC Management.

**Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD/ candidates will be as per GOI guidelines.

PwBD Reservation and Identification (#)

04(Four) Nos. of vacancies reserved for PwBDs. (01 carry forward vacancy and
03 current vacancy)
Benchmark Disability details are as follows:
a. Low Vision(LV)=02 (1+1backlog)
b. Deaf (D) and Hard of Hearing (HH)= 01
c. Locomotor Disability (OA, OL) including Leprosy Cured (LC), Dwarfism (Dw) and Acid Attack
Victims(AAV)= 01
# Horizontal Reservation

2. SCALE OF PAY AS PER 7TH PAY REVISION

35,400/- to 1,12,400/- in Pay Matrix Level 6 (at B4 level in DVC)

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3. ELIGIBLITY CRITERIA

a. Details of Minimum Essential Qualification (QR)

Sl. Post Name &

No. Essential Qualification Requirement (QR)
Post No

1. JE Gr.II 3 (three) years full time Diploma in Engineering/ Technology in Mechanical

(Mech), Engineering from any recognized College/ Institute approved by
2024/JE1 AICTE/appropriate statutory authority with not less than 65% marks (General/
OBC(NCL)/EWS) / 60% marks (SC/ST/PwBD) taking average of all the semesters,
irrespective of the weightage given to any particular semester / year by the Institute
/ University .

2. JE Gr.II 3 (three) years full time Diploma in Engineering/ Technology in Electrical/ Electrical
(Elec), & Electronics Engineering from any recognized College/ Institute approved by
2024/JE2 AICTE/appropriate statutory authority with not less than 65% marks (General/
OBC(NCL)/EWS) / 60% marks (SC/ST/PwBD) taking average of all the semesters,
irrespective of the weightage given to any particular semester / year by the Institute
/ University

3 JE Gr.II 3 (three) years full time Diploma in Engineering/ Technology in Electronics &
(C&l), Telecommunications/ Instrumentation Engineering from any recognized College/
2024/JE3 Institute approved by AICTE/appropriate statutory authority with not than 65%
marks (General/ OBC(NCL)/EWS) / 60% marks (SC/ST/PwBD) taking average of
all the semesters, irrespective of the weightage given to any particular semester /
year by the Institute / University.

4. JE Gr.II 3 (three) years full time Diploma in Engineering/ Technology in Civil Engineering
(CiviI), from any recognized College/ Institute approved by AICTE/appropriate statutory
2024/JE4 authority with not than 65% marks (General/ OBC(NCL)/EWS) / 60% marks
(SC/ST/PwBD) taking average of all the semesters, irrespective of the weightage
given to any particular semester / year by the Institute / University.

5. JE Gr.II 3 (three) years full time Diploma in Engineering/ Technology in Electronics &
(Comm), Telecommunications/ Telecommunication Engineering/ Electronics &
2024/JE5 Communication Engineering from any recognised College/ Institute approved by
AICTE/appropriate statutory authority with not than 65% marks (General/
OBC(NCL)/EWS) / 60% marks (SC/ST/PwBD) taking average of all the semesters,
irrespective of the weightage given to any particular semester / year by the Institute
/ University .

6. Mine Matriculation with not less than 65% marks (General/ OBC(NCL)/EWS) / 60%
Surveyor, marks (SC/ST/PwBD) and Surveyor’s certificate of competency issued by DGMS .
2024/MS6 OR

Diploma in Mining/Mining Surveying/Mining & Mine Surveying with not less than
65% marks (General/ OBC(NCL)/EWS) / 60% marks (SC/ST/PwBD) from any
recognised College/ Institute approved by AICTE/appropriate statutory authority
and Surveyors’ certificate of competency issued by DGMS.

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• The candidates who have taken lateral entry to 2nd year of three-year course of diploma in engineering
can also apply.
• Equivalent Diploma certificate holder is not eligible.
• Higher technical qualification like B.Tech. / BE / M.Tech. / ME etc. with or without Diploma is not
allowed. Qualification acquired through distance mode will not be considered.
• Those possessing Degree and higher qualifications are not eligible and although they appear in CBT their
candidature is liable for cancellation even after appointment. As such candidates are advised to not appear
for CBT not meeting the qualifications as per the advertisement.

b. Upper Age Limit:-

Junior Engineers GR-II-- Minimum age of the applicant should not be less than 18 years & maximum
not more than 28 years of age for Junior Engineers as on closing date of online application
Mine Surveyor-- Minimum age of the applicant should not be less than 18 years & Maximum not more
than 30 years of age for Mine Surveyors as on closing date of online application.

Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD/Ex-SM candidates will be as per GOI guidelines. No upper
age limit for DVC Departmental candidates.

c. Selected candidates after Computer based test will have to mandatorily produce Final Marksheet/
Provisional/ Final pass certificate for Diploma course at the time of Document verification (DV).

4. RELAXATIONS AND CONCESSIONS:

(i) Reservation/Relaxation/Concession to candidates belonging to OBC(Non-Creamy Layer)/SC/ST/

EWS(Economically Weaker Sections)/ PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability /Ex-Servicemen/
J&K Domicile/Victims of riots shall be as per Govt. of India directives.

(ii) For getting the benefit of reservation under PwBD category: The candidate should meet following
criteria to claim relaxation/reservation under PwBD category

• Nature of Disability – Permanent

• Degree of Disability – Minimum 40%
• PwBD certificate as per latest format applicable to relevant category of disability

(iii) Relaxation in Upper Age Limit:

a. For OBC(NCL) candidates : 3 years

b. For SC/ST candidates : 5 years
c. For PwBD candidates: 10 years over and above category relaxation (i.e.10 years for a PwBD candidate
belonging to General category, 13 years for a PwBD candidate belonging to OBC(NCL) category, 15
years for a PwBD candidate belonging to SC/ST category, etc.)
d. J & K Domicile/ Ex-Servicemen/ Victims of Riots : As per Govt. of India directives

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(iv) Reservation/ Relaxation/ Concession for SC/ST will be subject to submission of relevant Caste
Certificate in the prescribed format of Govt. of India issued by a Competent Authority at the time of
documents verification, if called for.
Name of caste/tribe to which candidate belongs must appear in the Central List of SC/ST of respective state
as notified respectively by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt of India and Ministry of Tribal
Affairs, Govt of India.
The certificate must contain the date of issue along with name of caste/tribe, spelled exactly in the same
manner as appearing in the central list of the respective state.

(v) Reservation/ Relaxation for OBC(NCL) will be subject to submission of a copy of the latest
OBC(NCL) certificate along with NCL in the format prescribed by the Govt. of India for “Appointment to
posts under Govt. of India” from a Competent Authority at the time of documents verification, if called for.
Name of caste to which candidate belongs must appear in the Central List of Other Backward Classes of
respective state as notified by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India for appointment
to posts under GOI and Central Govt. Public Sector Undertakings.
The certificate must contain the date of issue along with name of caste, spelled exactly in the same manner
as appearing in the central list of the respective state.
The OBC candidates who belong to “Creamy Layer” are not entitled to concession admissible to the OBC
category and such candidates have to indicate their category as General.

(vi) Relaxation/ Concession for J&K Domicile / Ex-Servicemen/ Victims of riots will be subject to
submission of relevant Age relaxation cum Domicile Certificate / Discharge Certificate etc. in the prescribed
format issued by a Competent Authority at the time of documents verification, if called for.

(vii) Reservation and Relaxation for EWS will be subject to submission of a copy of the latest Income
and Asset certificate issued by a competent authority at the time of documents verification, if called for.

(viii) The OBC (NCL) /EWS candidates are required to submit the requisite certificate in the prescribed
format of the Government of India, from a competent authority issued in the current year only i.e. not older
than one year from the date of documents verification.
(Please refer to Annexure–1 to 4 on the DVC website www.dvc.gov.in under
Career→Recruitment→Recruitment Notices for prescribed Govt. of India format of Caste, Income & Asset
Certificate & Disability Certificate). Also, OBC (NCL) candidates shall have to give a self-undertaking
indicating that they belong to the OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) category in the prescribed format of Govt.
of India, at the time of Documents verification.

(ix) Reservation/ Relaxation/ Concession for Persons with Disabilities is subject to submission of
Disability Certificate issued by a Government Medical Board in the format prescribed by Govt. of India, at
the time of documents verification.

(x) Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM categories and Departmental candidates are

exempted from payment of application fees.

(xi) In case Caste/Category certificate is issued in a language other than Hindi or English, candidates are
advised to produce a certified translation of the same in either Hindi or English language at the time of
Document Verification, if called for.

(xii) There is no upper age limit for Departmental candidates.

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5. SELECTION PROCESS

Eligible candidates will have to undergo a Computer Based Test. Based on the Merit and vacancy requirement,
the list of successful candidates for documents verification will be made available at www.dvc.gov.in.

Written Test shall be of Objective Type (each question shall have four answer options) of two hours’ duration
consisting of two parts –
1. Part-I consists of General Aptitude Test (GAT) on vocabulary, verbal comprehension, quantitative aptitude,
reasoning ability, data sufficiency and interpretation, numerical ability etc.
2. Part-II consists of Technical Knowledge Test (TKT) having specific questions from respective discipline.

Please refer Annexure -I for Brief syllabus, number of questions, CBT question format, negative markings,
etc.

Qualifying Criteria in Written Test (As per posts reserved for the respective category):

Vacancy Reservation Qualifying Criteria

Gen/OBC(NCL)/ EWS 50% of Total marks in Each part (Part-I & Part-II)
SC/ST/PwBD 40% of Total marks in Each part (Part-I & Part-II)

However, appointment of selected candidate is subject to his/ her being found medically fit, after documents
verification, as per the Corporation Norms. Such appointments shall also be subject to the service and conduct
rules of the Corporation.

(i) Verification of Credentials: - While appearing for Documents Verification at the time of joining, the
candidates are required to produce his/her proof of Identity in Original such as Aadhaar Card, Voter Card,
Pan Card, Driving License, Passport etc. If the identity of the candidate is doubtful, the candidate may not be
considered for further selection process.

(ii) The shortlisted candidates will be called for Documents Verification through email only and the details
such as Date, Time and Venue of the same shall be hosted on the DVC website only. Please note that NO
hard copy of the Call Letters to the shortlisted candidates for Documents Verification will be sent by
Post or issued separately. Hence, candidates are advised to keep track of their application status by visiting
the DVC website regularly during the recruitment process. Please note that no other mode of communication,
apart from emails, pertaining to the selection process other than that mentioned above will be followed.

(iii) Final selection will be after successful completion of Medical test and documents verification.

6. PAYMENT OF APPLICATION FEE:

(i) Candidates belonging to General/OBC(NCL)/EWS categories are required to pay a Non-refundable

Application Fee of Rs 300/-(Rupees Three Hundred Only).
(ii) Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWBD/Ex-SM categories & DVC Departmental Candidates are
exempted from payment of application fees.
(iii) Incomplete applications/ applications without application fees shall summarily be rejected.
(iv) The last date for payment of the application fee is 04/07/2024.
(v) Candidates must ensure that payment of Rs 300/- is made at one go and amount less than Rs. 300/-
will not be accepted as application fee.

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(vi) Application Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Candidates are, therefore,
requested to verify their eligibility before paying the application fee. The bank charges as applicable have to
be borne by the candidates.
7. COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

The Selected candidates will be placed in the Pay Scale of Rs 35,400-1,12,400/- in Pay Matrix Level 6 (as
per 7th Pay Revision) during the one-year probation period. On successful completion of the probation period,
the candidates will be absorbed on the same aforementioned scale and pay matrix. The compensation package
includes Basic Pay, Central Dearness Allowance (CDA), Medical Reimbursement, Leave Travel Allowance,
NPS, Conveyance Allowance, Leave Encashment and HRA etc. admissible as per Corporation Rules in force
from time to time.

8. SERVICE AGREEMENT BOND:

The selected candidates will be required to execute a service agreement bond to successfully complete the
prescribed probation period of 1(one) year and thereafter serve the organization for at least 3(three) years i.e.
overall 4 (Four) years.

The amount of the bond for candidates belonging to General/OBC(NCL)/EWS categories is Rs. 2,00,000
(Rupees Two Lakhs Only) and Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Only) for candidates belonging to
SC/ST/PwBD categories, plus applicable interest.

9. HEALTH:

Before joining, candidates will have to undergo Pre-Employment Medical Examination by the DVC Medical
Board and the decision of the Board will be final and binding. No relaxation in health standards is allowed.

10. GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS:

(i) Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.

(ii) Before applying online /appearing for document verification, the candidate should ensure that he/she
fulfils the eligibility criteria and other norms mentioned in this advertisement hosted on the DVC
website www.dvc.gov.in In case, it is detected at any stage of the recruitment process that a candidate
does not fulfil the eligibility norms and/or that he/she has furnished any incorrect/false information or
has suppressed any material/fact(s), his/her candidature shall stand automatically cancelled. If any of
the above shortcomings is/are detected even after the appointment, his/her services are liable to be
terminated without notice.
(iii) The candidature of candidates at all stages of the selection process will be purely provisional subject to
satisfying the prescribed eligibility criteria.
(iv) Essential qualification should be from an Indian University/Institute recognized by
AICTE/appropriate statutory authority.
(v) Selected candidates may be posted at any of the DVC establishments.

(vi) Candidates with Diploma not having approval by the AICTE/appropriate statutory authority are not
eligible to apply for the posts. Candidates in this connection are advised to bring proof of AICTE/
appropriate statutory authority approval in the form of a print-out of AICTE notification from
their website showing the name of the College/Institution and the course or any other documentary
proof issued by the College/University/Institution. The onus lies on the candidate to prove his/her

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 eligibility in all respects by submitting the required documents.
(vii) Whether CGPA/OGPA/DGPA or Letter Grade in a diploma is awarded, its equivalent percentage of
marks should be indicated in the application form as per norms adopted by the University/Institute.
(viii) Illustration towards calculating marks obtained and maximum marks for filling in the online
application form – “Percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in the Diploma shall be calculated
based on the practice followed by the University/Institution from where the candidate has obtained the
Diploma. In case the candidates are awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the conversion of
grades/CGPA to percentage of marks shall be based on the procedure certified by the
University/Institution from where they have obtained the Diploma“.
This has been further illustrated below:
Suppose: Number of subjects = 6 (each of maximum marks of 100) CGPA equivalent percentage
obtained by the candidate = 94% Therefore, Maximum marks obtained = 6x100 = 600, Marks obtained
= (94*600)/100 = 564
(ix) In case the University/Institution does not have any scheme for converting CGPA/Grades into
equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by dividing the candidate’s CGPA by the
maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the result with 100.
(x) Candidates employed with Government Departments/Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies
are required to produce a “No Objection Certificate” from their present employer at the time of
Documents verification positively.
(xi) DVC reserves the right to cancel/ restrict/ enlarge/ modify/ alter the recruitment/selection process, if
the need so arises, without issuing any further notice or assigning any reason whatsoever.
(xii) The decision of DVC in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of online applications,
the penalty for false information, mode of selection, selection and allotment of posts and places of
postings to the selected candidates shall be final and binding on the candidate. No enquiry/
correspondence or telephonic discussion will be entertained in this regard. If any shortcoming is
detected even after the appointment, the services of such candidates are liable to be terminated without
notice.
(xiii) During physical verification, all signatures should be identical. Different styled Signature on various
occasions during Recruitment activities may lead to the rejection of the candidature.
(xiv) Mere being called for Computer based Test shall not vest any right in a candidate to be called for
further selection process i.e. Documents Verification.
(xv) In order to avoid last minute rush, the candidates are advised to apply early enough. DVC will not be
responsible for network problems or any other problem in submission of Online Application.
(xvi) The eligibility of the candidate for final selection will be confirmed after Document Verification.
(xvii)Any subsequent amendment/notice/clarification etc., if any, shall be made available on the DVC
website only. As such, candidates are advised to keep visiting the DVC website www.dvc.gov.in
regularly for important updates till the completion of the recruitment process for the posts.
(xviii) No interim correspondence will be entertained on any account during the recruitment process.
Canvassing in any form will be treated as disqualification.
(xix) Only Xerox copies of documents will be retained. However, records of other than selected candidates
are not maintained after the completion of the recruitment process.
(xx) While preparing the final merit list, if two or more candidates secure equal marks, the merit of such
group of candidates will be as per their date of birth (i.e. more senior in age will be placed first before
junior in age).
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xx) If any certificate etc. is issued in a language other than Hindi / English, candidates are advised to submit
a certified translation of the same in either Hindi or English language at the time of documents
verification or whenever called for.
xxi) Schedule for Computer Based test (CBT) will be uploaded in DVC website.
xxii) In case a candidate submits more than one application for the same post, the application with the
latest registration number shall only be considered.

xxiii) For the Un-Reserved (UR) vacancy, SC/ST/EWS/OBC (NCL) candidates can apply subject to meeting
with all general standards of eligibility.
xxiv) There is no provision of re-checking / re-evaluation of response Sheets / Answers.
xxv) Management reserves the right to raise or lower the qualifying standards in any stage of the selection
process depending on availability of sufficient number of candidates.
xxvi) Complaints attributable to the incompatibility of the Client Systems, ignorance of users, non
availability of internet connectivity or any other aspects beyond the direct control of DVC employees
or systems will not be entertained.
xxvii) All information regarding this recruitment process would be available in the career section of DVC
website only. https://www.dvc.gov.in/cms-web/recruitment-notices . Applicants are advised to check the
website periodically for important updates. Once registered for DVC, all correspondences shall be made
through their registered email ID / SMS or candidate login only.

xxviii) Legal jurisdiction will be only at any appropriate court in Kolkata in case of any dispute.

11. DOCUMENTS/TESTIMONIALS TO BE BROUGHT MANDATORILY AT THE TIME OF

DOCUMENT VERIFICATION (DV) & AFTER COMPUTER BASED TEST FOR SELECTED
CANDIDATES

Candidates must bring one set of self-attested photocopies along with ORIGINALS of the following
documents/testimonials at the time of documents verification.

i. Printout of ONLINE Application Form.

ii. Proof of Date of Birth (Class Xth Board Certificate or Class Xth Passing Certificate)
iii. Valid Certificates & Mark sheets of Class Xth, XIIth, Diploma in Engineering/Mine Surveying
(semester-wise/year -wise).
iv. Valid Diploma in Engineering/Mine Surveying.
v. Surveyor’s certificate of competency issued by DGMS , applicable to Mine Surveyor.
vi. Valid SC/ ST/ OBC (NCL)/ EWS/ PwBD certificate (in the prescribed format), if applicable, The
minimum degree of Disability for Persons with Benchmark Disability candidates would be 40%.
vii. Valid Age relaxation cum Domicile Certificate / Discharge Certificate, etc., if applicable in the
prescribed format issued by a competent authority.
viii. Valid Experience Certificate(s), if applicable.

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ix. No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer if working in a PSU/Central Govt./State
Govt./Semi-Govt./etc.
x. Four (4) recent passport size colored photographs.
xi. Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card/PAN card/ Passport/ Driving License/ Voter ID card).
12. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY FOR DVC ONLINE
APPLICATION/REGISTRATION

• MODE OF APPLICATION: candidates have to register themselves ONLINE at the DVC website
www.dvc.gov.in→Career→ Recruitment→ Recruitment Notices.

• Closing date of ONLINE applications shall be 04/07/2024 (Till 23:59 hrs).

• Closing date of payment of application fees is 04/07/2024

• Before applying ONLINE, candidates are advised to read the Detailed Advertisement/Notice carefully
and will ensure that they must fulfil the essential requirements of the post and other conditions as
mentioned in the Notice.

• No other means/mode of application shall be accepted.

• A Candidate can apply for one post/discipline only.

• Candidate can select any preferred test centre (3 preferences). However, allotment of Test Centres to the
candidates is at the discretion of DVC.

• If a candidate is not exempted from payment of application fees (only SC/ST/PwBD/Departmental

candidates are exempted), he/she[GEN/OBC(NCL)/EWS category candidates] will be required to
pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs 300/- (Rupees Three Hundred Only).

• Application fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Candidates are, therefore,
requested to verify their eligibility before paying the application fee.

• Application process will be treated as complete only on submission of application fees, wherever
applicable.

• Candidates are advised to upload legible copies of the following documents while submitting online
application in the space earmarked in the online application: -

a) Scanned copy of recent passport size colour photograph in the format mentioned in the online application.
(Photograph should be minimum 200 dpi in JPG format. The size should be between 10kb to 100kb)

b) Scanned copy of signature in the format mentioned in the online application.

(Signature should be minimum 200 dpi in JPG format. The size should be between 10kb to 50kb)

c) Date of Birth Proof: Matric / Birth Certificate (wherein DOB is mentioned) in .pdf format (max. 1MB)

d) Qualification Certificate along with Mark Sheets of all years / semesters along with Proof of norms
adopted by the Technical Board / Institute to convert CGPA / OGPA / DGPA into percentage (if
applicable) (all Qualification Certificate & Mark Sheets are required to be scanned in .pdf format) (max.
1MB)

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e) Candidates working in Govt. / PSU are required to apply through the proper channel and need to upload
“No-Objection Certificate” from the present employer in .pdf format. (max. 1MB).

f) Caste Certificate in the prescribed Govt. of India format issued by Competent Authority (if applicable)
in .pdf format (max. 1MB)

g) Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) Certificate in the prescribed Govt. of India format issued
by Competent Authority (if applicable) in .pdf format (max. 1MB)

h) In case of requirement of scribe, Certificate in prescribed format issued by Competent Authority as per
Govt. of India guidelines regarding physical limitation by the candidate to write should be produced.

i) Domicile cum Age relaxation certificates for Candidates from J&K State / Riots Victim in the
prescribed Govt. of India format issued by Competent Authority (if applicable) (max. 1MB) in pdf
format
j) EWS Certificate, as prescribed by Government of India. (max. 1MB).

Applicants are advised to take a print out of the submitted online application and note down the
application number and password generated at the time of online registration. The candidates called for
Document Verification are required to produce the above uploaded documents in original for
verification. Candidates are not required to forward the hard copies of applications to DVC.

13 .Following Information/documents to be kept ready before applying ONLINE:

i) One recent scanned photograph of size 3.5cm X 3.5 cm (Between 10 KB to 100 KB) and signature
of size between 10 KB & 50 KB to be uploaded while applying. The photograph should be with a
clear front view of the candidate without a cap or sunglasses. Identical photos shall be used throughout
the selection process.

ii) Candidates will also have to upload their Class Xth /XIIth Certificate or marksheet, essential
qualification certificate, etc. along with photograph and signature.

iii) Certificates/Mark sheets relating to Academic & Professional qualifications, etc. to be kept ready
for entering marks.

iv) The E-mail ID & Contact No. entered in the online application form must remain valid for at least one
year from the date of the Notification for all future correspondences. Please enter email correctly since
all important communications shall be through emails only.

v) After having arranged all information/documents, candidates should visit the DVC website:
www.dvc.gov.in and follow the instructions given in this detailed Notice/Advertisement. Step 1 is to fill
in all the particulars in the Online Application Form. Step 2 is to upload the photograph, signature and
other relevant documents/certificates. Step 3 is to Preview the application form and the data can be
edited if required and updated, Step 4 is to pay the application fee (if applicable) and then final Step 5
is to SUBMIT the application with the payment receipt number. Application once submitted cannot be
edited. Only Submitted applications will be accepted.

vi) No request with respect to the change in any data entered by the candidate will be entertained once the
application is submitted successfully.

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vii) After successful submission of the online application including uploading of scanned photograph and
signature, a Unique Application Number will be generated and thereafter candidates need to take a
printout of the application so made. Printout without a system-generated number will not be accepted in
any case.

viii) Incomplete applications/ applications without application fees (if applicable) will summarily be
rejected.

ix) Candidates are required to keep the printout of the Online Application Form and keep it with him/her
safely for future reference.

x) Candidates are also required to bring the ORIGINALS of all the documents as mentioned at SL. No.
11 of this Notice/Advertisement pertaining to Proof of DOB, Academic & Professional Qualification,
Caste & Disability Certificate (if applicable) etc. at the time of Documents verification. The self-
attested documents submitted in hard copy along with the online application will be verified with
originals at the time of documents verification. If any candidate is found ineligible while verifying
the documents, he/she shall not be considered for selection process.

xi) No hard copy of the Online Application Form or Certificates/Testimonials, etc. is required to be
sent to DVC HQ before appearing for the Document Verification.

xii) Management reserves the right to cancel / restrict / enlarge / modify / alter the recruitment / selection
process, if need so arises, without issuing any further notice or assigning any reason.

14. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Candidates are required to apply ONLINE only (which is mandatory) by clicking the “APPLY ONLINE”
link available at the DVC website www.dvc.gov.in→ Career→ Recruitment→Recruitment Notices. The
online registrations will remain activated from 05/06/2024 till 23:59 hrs of 04 /07/2024.

Candidates are also required to bring the printout of the Online Application Form enclosing all supporting
documents in ORIGINAL along with one set of self-attested photocopies of supporting documents
(mentioned at Sl. No. 11 of this Advertisement/Notice) at the time of document verification.

Before applying, candidates should keep mark sheets of Xth, XIIth, Diploma, etc. as applicable for
entering marks & a scanned copy of coloured photograph& signature ready to be uploaded while
applying ONLINE.

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15. IMPORTANT DATES:

Commencement of ONLINE Submission of 05/06/2024

Application to DVC
Closing Date for ONLINE Submission of 04/07/2024
Application to DVC (Till 23:59 hrs)
Availability of Admit Cards on website/Date of Shall be notified later the DVC website only
Written Test(CBT) www.dvc.gov.in
List of Provisionally Shortlisted Candidates, Date (Under Careers→Recruitment→Recruitment
for Documents verification Notices)
Helpline No:- For Technical Queries: +91-9289484657/9717434395 (During Official working hours
only (9 AM to 6 PM)
For Eligibility Queries: 033-6607 2539/2532
Email-ID: helpdesk@dvcrecruitment.co.in/ recruitment@dvc.gov.in

Note: 1) Any corrigendum and subsequent changes in the date of Computer Based Test, Documents
verification, Venue, etc. will be notified on the DVC website only. Therefore, all applicants are
requested to visit the DVC website www.dvc.gov.in (Careers→Recruitment→Recruitment
Notices) regularly for important updates.

2) Test date will be notified later in DVC website.

Executive Director (HR)

For & on behalf of DVC

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 ANNEXURE-I

Indicative Syllabus for Computer Based Test (CBT) for various disciplines
(Junior Engineers & Mine Surveyor)
I. Salient Points

a. Pattern of question paper: The question paper will be bilingual i.e. both in English and Hindi, except
the test of English knowledge(objective). All the questions will be objective type and shall have 4
options of which one option will be correct.
b. Duration of the computer-based test – Total duration would be 2 hours comprising of the General
Aptitude Test (GAT) and Technical Knowledge Test (TKT)
c. No. of questions in each part i.e. in General Aptitude Test (GAT) and Technical Knowledge Test
(TKT) - There will be 30 numbers of General Aptitude Test (GAT) and 70 numbers of questions in
Technical Knowledge Test (TKT) and. Thus, there will be 100 numbers of questions.
d. Marks of each question and total marks of the question paper – Each question would carry 1 mark
and the total marks of the paper (General Aptitude and Technical Knowledge) would be 100.
e. Negative marking - There will be a negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer. However,
no mark will be deducted for not attempting the question by candidate.

II. Indicative Syllabus for Computer Based Test (CBT) for various Disciplines.
Syllabus for General Aptitude Test (GAT)

A. General Intelligence & Reasoning: The Syllabus for General Intelligence would include questions of
both verbal and non-verbal type. The test may include questions on analogies, similarities, differences,
space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination,
observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical
number series, etc. The test will also include questions designed to test the candidate’s abilities to deal with
abstract ideas and symbols and their relationships, arithmetical computations, and other analytical
functions.

B. General Awareness: Questions will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of the
environment around him/ her and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test
knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observations and experience in their scientific
aspect as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and
its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General
Polity and Scientific Research, etc.These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of
any discipline.

C. General English: English Language & English Grammar. Narration, Voice, Basic Sentence Patterns.
Transformation of Sentences, Determiners and Preposition, Tenses, Prefix, Suffix, Parts Of Speech-
Common errors (Noun, Pronoun, Articles, Adverb, Punctuation, Preposition etc.) , Modals, Phrases,
Idioms, Vocabulary
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 Syllabus for Technical Knowledge Test (TKT)
1. Syllabus for Technical Knowledge Test (TKT) for Mechanical

A. Fundamentals & basics

➢ Mechanical drawing
➢ Measurement & error
➢ Pipe & fittings
➢ Refrigeration and air conditioning
➢ Material inspection methods

B. Power Plant Engineering

➢ Steam Power Plant
➢ Rankine Cycle
➢ Carnot cycle
➢ Efficiency of Steam Power Plant
➢ Otto Cycle, Diesel Cycle & Brayton Cycle
➢ Fans & Pumps
➢ Coal and its analysis
➢ Steam Generator basic
➢ Steam Turbine basic & Nozzles
➢ Hydroelectric Power Plant
➢ Advantage & Disadvantage of Hydel power
➢ Hydrographs
➢ Hydro Turbines
➢ Cavitation
➢ Performance of Turbine
➢ Cooling Tower and Condenser basics

C. Basic Thermodynamics
➢ Open System, Closed System and Isolated System
➢ Quasi static process
➢ Point Function and Path function
➢ 1st Law, 2nd Law and Zeroth Law of thermodynamics
➢ Kelvin Planck Statement and clausius statement
➢ Dead state
➢ Joule-Thomson Co-efficient basic
➢ Concept of Heat engine and Heat Pumps
➢ Refrigeration cycle (i) Vapour compression cycle (ii) Vapour absorption cycle
➢ Name of refrigerant and their nomenclature
➢ Mollier diagram

D. Fluid Mechanics
➢ Properties of Fluid
➢ Pressure measuring devices
➢ Hydrostatic Force
➢ Buoyancy and stability
➢ Bernoulli’s Energy Equation
➢ Compressible Flow and Incompressible Flow
➢ Basic of Turbomachinery
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E. Heat Transfer
➢ Heat and Importance of Heat transfer
➢ Modes of heat transfer
➢ Fourier’s law of heat conduction
➢ Heat transfer by convection- basic
➢ Heat transfer by Radiation
➢ Absorptivity
➢ Reflectivity
➢ Transmissivity
➢ Black Body
➢ Stefan-Boltzmann Law
➢ Type of Heat Exchanger
➢ LMTD

F. Material Science
➢ Normal Stress and Strain
➢ Stress-Strain diagram
➢ Elasticity and Plasticity
➢ Hook’s Law
➢ Shear Stress and Strain
➢ Shear Force and Bending Moment

G. Manufacturing Science
➢ Metals and Alloys
➢ Heat Treatment
➢ Dry sand mould casting
➢ Die Casting
➢ Rolling, Forging and Drawing forming process
➢ Advantage and Disadvantage of cold rolling & Hot Rolling
➢ Arc welding, Gas welding and Thermit welding
➢ Cutting Tools
➢ Different measuring Tools

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 2. Syllabus for Technical Knowledge Test (TKT) for Electrical

A. Basic Electrical Engineering concepts: -

➢ Concept of Potential difference. Current and resistance. Ohm’s law, insulation resistance.
Kirchhoff’s law,
➢ A.C. Fundamentals: Sinusoidal voltage and currents., concept of cycle period, frequency,
instantaneous, peak, average, r.m.s. values, peak factor, and form factor, phase difference,
lagging, leading and phasor representation.
➢ A.C circuits of pure resistance, inductance and capacitance and corresponding voltage-current
phasor diagrams. Basics of series and parallel R-L, R-C, R-L-C circuits.
➢ Concept of active and reactive power and power factor.
➢ Polyphase AC circuits: Concept of three-phase supply and phase sequence. Balanced and
unbalanced loads

B. Electrical Machines under Powerhouse: -

➢ Generator (basic principle & philosophy)
➢ Motor (basic principle & philosophy)
➢ Basic Electrical Protection of Generators and Motors
➢ Testing of Generators & Motors
➢ Switchgears

C.Transmission & Distribution System: -

➢ Transformers
➢ Circuit Breakers
➢ Other switchyard equipment (CT, PT, CVT, LA, Wave Trap, Isolators, Insulators, BusBar,
Conductor etc.)
➢ Basic Testing of transformers, Circuit breakers, CT PT etc.
➢ DC System including Battery Bank
➢ Basic Electrical Protection philosophy of Transmission Line & Equipment such as
Transformer etc.

D. Metering System
➢ Energy Meter (Basic principle of single and 3-phase energy meter)
➢ ABT meter

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 3. Syllabus for Technical Knowledge Test (TKT) for C&I

A. Basics & Fundamentals.

B. Basics of Measurements, Transducer, Transmitters, Indicators, Gauges

➢ Basics of measurement philosophy of different parameter like Pressure, Temperature, Level,

Flow, Position etc.
➢ Measurement of Pressure i) Absolute, ii) Gauge and iii) Differential pressure
➢ Principles of electronic pressure measurement.
➢ Measurement of Temperature, Basic types of temperature measuring devices, i) Mechanical
devices (liquid/gas-in-glass thermometers, bimetallic strips, bulb & capillary, pressure type
etc.) ii) thermocouples iii) RTDs and thermistors iv) infrared and optical pyrometers, etc.
➢ Thermocouples principle of operation and Major types of Thermocouples
➢ Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) principle of operation, Major Types of RTD.
➢ Measurement of Level: Level Transmitter Types i) Capacitance ii) Ultrasonic iii) Radar iv)
Displacer Type v) By measurement of Pressure vi) Differential Pressure (DP) Type., etc.
➢ Level Switch Types i) Conductive ii) Float iii) Capacitive iv) Resistive, etc.
➢ Measurement of Flow i) DP (Differential Pressure) Type ii) Ultrasonic iii) Turbine Type iv)
Mass Flow v) Target Type vi) Electromagnetic vii) turbine viii) open channel flow meters,
etc.
➢ Types of Flow Element for DP Type Flow Transmitter i) Orifice ii) Flow Nozzle iii) Pitot Tube
iv) Aerofoil, etc.
➢ Measurement of Vibration: Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration, Vibration Measurement
Probes Types
➢ Measurement of Position: LVDT, Eddy, Capacitive, Optical, Ultrasonic etc.
➢ Measurement of Speed: Hall, Eddy etc.
➢ Gas and Liquid Analysers, Air Pollution monitoring, Oxygen Analyzer, SWAS, pH and
conductivity measurement etc.
➢ Field Instruments for measuring Process parameter
C. Pneumatic Actuator, Power cylinder, Pneumatic Positioner, Pneumatic Smart Positioner, I/P
Converter, Solenoid Valve, Servo Valve, Proportional Valve.
D. Semiconductor and Diodes, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Integrated Circuits, Transistors,
SCR DIAC & TRIAC, Amplifiers, Oscillators, Power Electronics, Analog Electronics,
OPAMPS, Filters.

E. Number Systems & Boolean Algebra, Digital Electronics , Different number systems – Binary,
Octal, Decimal, Hexadecimal ,Conversion from one number system to another, Boolean variables
– Rules and laws of Boolean Algebra, Logic Gates – AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR , XOR,
XNOR, Logic Circuits and Memory Device, Flip Flops, Analog to Digital and Digital to Analog
Conversion, Microprocessors .

F. Principles of Communication and Network System, Amplitude- and frequency modulation,

Pulse Code Modulation and Differential Pulse Code Modulation. Delta Modulation and Adaptive
Delta modulation, Amplitude Shift Keying, Frequency Shift Keying, Phase Shift Keying, Time
Division Multiplexing, Optical fiber and Ethernet, Basic Computer Networking system.

G. Control System: P-I-D Control, Feedforward Control, Lead Lag Control, Relays,
Microcontrollers, Sequential control, PLC, DCS (Distributed Control System), SCADA.
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 4. Syllabus for Technical Knowledge Test (TKT) for Civil

A. Fundamental of Civil Engineering & knowledge of different materials

B. Concrete Technology –
➢ Concept of materials
➢ Concrete mix,
➢ Cement type - composition of cement,
➢ Different tests carried out & its requirement.
➢ Concrete Structures
➢ Reinforcement steel detailing – strength, detailing, types, precautions & requirement
➢ Basic knowledge of Concrete design & parameters of IS:456, IS-875

C. Construction material & its management

D. Structural Engineering-
➢ Type of structures
➢ Strength of materials
➢ Basic knowledge of Steel design & parameters of IS 800, IS 802
➢ Knowledge of different connections – weld, B&N

E. Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering-

➢ Type of foundations & its uses
➢ Settlement & precautionary measures
➢ Soil Investigation & its requirement, type of tests, instruments used etc.
➢ Knowledge about bearing capacity of soil

F. Highway & Railway engineering-

➢ Pavement type & its uses
➢ Knowledge of Railway embankment, sleepers, gauge, rail type etc.
➢ Material knowledge & different type of tests carried out
➢ Composition of rigid & flexible pavement, basic design

G. Water supply & sanitation

➢ STP & uses of treated sewage water
➢ Effluent Treatment Plant
➢ Wastewater management
➢ Rainwater harvesting – its requirement & uses

H. Surveying – its uses, requirements, types, instruments used etc.

I. Quality related issues -its uses, functions & necessity

J. Miscellaneous:
➢ Knowledge about estimate preparation & its uses
➢ Knowledge about Fly ash products & its uses
➢ Knowledge about activities related to site supervision, mode of measurement.
➢ Knowledge about different material used for repairing / water proofing etc.
➢ Technical specification
➢ Knowledge about different activity for construction of buildings, bridges, water
retaining structures, embankments etc.

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 5. Technical Knowledge Test (TKT) for Communication

A. Basic Electricity Classification of materials into conductor, semiconductor, insulator.

various types of relays, switches and connectors, Concept of capacitance and capacitors;
Ohm's law, Power and Energy, KVL & KCL and their applications , Concept of alternating
voltage & current; Cells and Batteries

B. Electronic Devices and Circuits Active and passive components; Semiconductor Diode;
Bipolar transistor & their circuits; Transistor Biasing Stabilization of operating point: Single-
stage transistor amplifier, field-effect transistor, MOSFET circuits applications. Thyristor and
UJT. Regulated Power Supply, Multistage Transistor Amplifier, Feedback in Amplifier:
Sinusoidal Oscillators; Opto Electronics Devices and their applications: Operational
Amplifier. Wave shaping and switching Circuits.
C. Digital Electronics Number system (binary and hexadecimal): Logic Gates Multiplexers and
Demultiplexers: Latches and Flip Flops: Counters; Shift Registers; Memories; A/D and D/A
converters,
D. Communication AM, FM and PM Modulation /Demodulation ; Pulse modulation - TDM,
PAM, PPM, PWM, Multiplexing, Principles and applications of PCM. Introduction of Basic
block diagram of digital and data communication systems, Digital Modulation Techniques -
ASK, ICW, FSK, PSK: Characteristics/working of data transmission circuits; UART,
USART: Modems; Protocols and their functions, brief idea of ISDN interfaces, local areas
Network.

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 6. Technical Knowledge Test (TKT) for Mine surveyor Discipline.

Subject Knowledge: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Sl. Subtopic Detail Description

no
1 Linear measurement: Instruments for measuring distance ranging, chain surveying; errors in
chaining and plotting; optical square.
2 EDM Principles of measurements; types; correction and selection of instrument.

3 Angular measurement: Prismatic compass; bearing of lines; local attraction; magnetic

declination.
4 Plan Table Surveying: Methods contouring using plane table and micro-optic alidade.

5 Miners’ dials and other Dialling; loose and fast needle surveying.
compass instruments

6 Theodolite: Modern micro-optic theodolites; measurement of horizontal and vertical

angles; theodolite traversing; traverse calculation; computation of
coordinates; adjustment of traverse; temporary and permanent
adjustment.
7 Total Stations: Surveying by Total stations, errors, adjustments and applications.

8 Levelling: Levelling instrument types of levelling; booking and reduction methods;

temporary and permanent adjustment of levels; geometrical,
trigonometric and physical levelling; characteristics and uses of contours;
methods of contouring; traverse; co-ordinates and levelling problems.

9 Tachometry & Controlled Tachometry Triangulation; trilateration; application of GPS and Total
surveys: Station in mine surveying. Use, care, testing, and adjustments of
instruments.
10 Field astronomy:
Astronomical terms; determination of true bearing by equal altitude
method; Gyro theodolite;
principle and determination of Gyro north, astronomical triangle;
conversion of time systems and precise determination of azimuth by
astronomical methods.
11 National grid: Map projection Cassini Lambert’s polyconic and universal transfers
Mercator; transformation of coordinates, vertical projections; mine
models.

12 Geodesy: Geod, spheroid and ellipsoid, geocentric, geodetic and astronomical

coordinates, orthometric and dynamic heights.
13 Photogrammetry: Introduction; scale of a vertical photograph; photographs versus maps;
application of photogrammetry and remote sensing in mining.
14 Theory of errors and Causes and classification of errors; inclines of precision; laws of weight
adjustments propagation and adjustment of errors; adjustment of triangulation
figures.

15 Traversing along steep topography with or without auxiliary telescope.

16 Area and volume earth work and building estimation; laying out of rail and haul road
calculation; different curves; determination of azimuth latitude and longitude.

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 methods and their
limitations: Borehole surveying and calculations, dip, strike, outcrop and fault
problems.
Types of plans for opencast workings, their preparation, care, storage
and preservation:
legislation concerning mine plans and sections; duties and responsibilities
of surveyors.

Geological map reading.

Application of computers in mine surveying and preparation of mine
plan, 3D laser profiling of surfaces and bench / slopes.

Profiling of benches, highwall, dumps

Dump / Highwall stability monitoring using different instruments like

Laser Scanner / Continuous Real Time Monitor

True North determination, Triangulation, Topographic survey,

Tacheometry survey, Survey adjustments & theory of Errors Continuous
Real Time Monitor, Contouring Underground Mine surveys & opencast
Mine Surveys, Correlation of Underground & Surface Surveys
Subsidence Survey, Surveys for construction and development purpose.
Responsibilities of survey department at the mine construction phase etc.
Dip, Strike and fault problems.
Coal heap Measurement. Overburden measurements.
Duties and responsibilities of a surveyor as per coal mines regulations
2017.plans, type of plans Statutorily as per coal mines act
Total station DGPS, 3DTLS & drone Surveying in Open cast Mines.
Application of Computers & software’s Knowledge of remote sensing 7
GIS Geomatics.

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